Chineasy Everyday
Learning Chinese Through Its Culture
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · May 3, 2016
A unique and highly entertaining introduction to the richness of Chinese language, culture, and civilization, built on the groundbreaking and hugely popular Chineasy visual learning method.
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- Who it’s for
- Chinese language and culture come into view through memorable illustrations and an inviting visual learning method.
- Themes
- Chinese language and culture, Visual Mandarin learning, Chinese customs and heritage
- Genres
- Chinese Language Study, Customs & Traditions, Language Arts
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A unique and highly entertaining introduction to the richness of Chinese language, culture, and civilization, built on the groundbreaking and hugely popular Chineasy visual learning method. To educate the world about the richness and character of China’s people, customs, and heritage, entrepreneur ShaoLan Hsueh created Chineasy, a special building-block learning method that uses highly recognizable and appealing illustrations.
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She introduced her revolutionary teaching methodology and graphic language in her bestseller, Chineasy. In this standalone guide, she expands her scope to include all facets of Chinese life and culture, including Numbers, Time & Dates, The Solar System & the Five Elements, People, Nature, Animals, How to Describe Things, Health & Well-being, Travel, City & Country, Shopping, Food & Drink, and Internet & Technology. She begins all twelve sections with an overview of key Chineasy characters, then presents the specific symbols relevant to each—providing insight into how Chinese thinking has shaped its language and civilization in a way that anyone can understand and appreciate. Whether you are a student learning Mandarin, an executive pursuing business ties to Chinese companies, or a curious tourist traveling to China, this single-volume encyclopedia will stimulate the mind, enchant the culturally minded and inspire everyone who seeks new experiences and a wider understanding of our world.
Culture in Characters
Chinese language and culture come into view through memorable illustrations and an inviting visual learning method.
Come here for
- Illustrated connections between Chinese characters and everyday subjects
- A fresh route into Chinese customs, heritage, and ways of thinking
Expect
- Twelve sections spanning food, travel, nature, technology, and more
- An accessible introduction built around visual learning
Where it sits
| Chinese Language Study | 98% |
|---|---|
| Customs & Traditions | 39% |
| Language Arts | 30% |
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- Drawing Techniques
- Art Reference
- Chinese Language Study
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- Language Arts
- Writing as a Career
- Communication Studies
- Fiction Writing
- Authors
- ShaoLan
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 3, 2016
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Chinese language and culture · Visual Mandarin learning · Chinese customs and heritage
- Reading lane
- Drawing Techniques