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A common malady of visitors to China is "instant illiteracy." In China, familiar signs in English are rare. Even the independent spirit soon learns that without language skills one requires help to engage in the most basic activities. The Pocket Interpreter makes it possible for adventurers to enjoy some rewarding experiences on their own.
In a bright, easy format with humorous drawings for popular expressions, The Pocket Interpreter is a quick cure for language woes in China.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Pronunciation Guide
1: Essentials
22 Sentence Patterns
Self-introduction
Courtesies
Key Phrases
Bridging the Gap
Emergencies
Signs
2: Travel
Asking for Information
Identification
Booking a Ticket
Waiting to Board
All Aboard
Baggage Claim
Customs
Signs
3: Local Transport
Getting Set
Taking a Taxi
Hiring a Car
Going by Bus
Riding the Subway
On Foot
Renting a Bike
Signs
4: Hotel
Checking In
Checking Out
Service Inquiries
Problems in the Room
Housekeeping
Laundry
Making a Phone Call
The Foreign Exchange Desk
The Post Office
Faxes
The Barbershop
Signs
5: Friends
Opening Lines
Talk About the Weather
Talk About Family
Talk About Work
Talk About Hobbies
Talk About Politics
Saying Good-bye
Signs
6: Food
Eating on the Run
Finding a Place to Eat
Making Reservations
Getting a Table
Ordering
During the Meal
Ending the Meal
Signs
7：Sightseeing
8: Shopping
9: Entertainment
10: Health
English-Chinese Dictionary
Chinese-English Supplement
Appendices
