Basic Cantonese
introduces the essentials of Cantonese grammar in a straightforward and systematic way.
Each of the 28 units deals with a grammatical topic and provides associated exercises, designed to put grammar into a communicative context. Special attention is paid to topics which differ from English and European language structures.
This new edition features:
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clear, accessible format
• lively examples to illustrate each grammar point
• informative keys to all exercises
• glossary of grammatical terms
is ideal for students new to the language. Together with its sister volume,
Intermediate Cantonese,
it forms a structured course of the essentials of Cantonese grammar.