A simple introduction to Chinese writing, pronunciation and intonation using short stories. Appropriate for beginner Chinese students of all ages. Reading basic Chinese becomes simplified in this highly attractive and unique manual designed for readers of all ages. Chinese writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary are described here in an entertaining and interesting manner to help beginners learn Chinese quickly. The author starts with simple characters and then combines these to make sentences and stories. This step-by-step process allows the reader to develop a basic knowledge of...
A simple introduction to Chinese writing, pronunciation and intonation using short stories. Appropriate for beginner Chinese students of all ages.<...
Tessa is a forty something year old woman who has always lived in someone else's shadow. Tess has allowed herself to be dominated or persuaded by her husband, family and her children. Lilly is Tess's best friend with whom she shared all her childhood and teenage years. Who she thought would always be around. Lilly left when they turned eighteen to pursue a celebrity cooking career and despite their blood promise to write every month Tess never heard from her again. After her husband of almost 25 years left her for his young blonde secretary Lilly contacts her and offers her a trip to London....
Tessa is a forty something year old woman who has always lived in someone else's shadow. Tess has allowed herself to be dominated or persuaded by her ...