Chinese vocabulary for English speakers - 9000 words

Knowing and understanding around 9000 Chinese words will give you the ability to read and write with only the minimal use of a dictionary. This knowledge will foster your ability to express your thoughts during conversation in a precise and accurate way. With a little practice and with the added help and experience of having viewed many Chinese films, you will be proud and amazed at your new level of Chinese. You will now see your language level improve to the point where you can say: “Chinese? Absolutely! I know it very well.”The vocabulary has 256 topics including: Basic Concepts, numbers, Colors, Months, Seasons, Units of Measurement, Clothing & Accessories, Food & Nutrition, Restaurant, Family Members, Relatives, Character, Feelings, Emotions, Diseases, City, Town, Sightseeing, Shopping, Money, House, Home, Office, Working in the Office, Marketing, Sports, Education, Computer, Internet, Tools, Nature, Countries, Nationalities and more … This book is intended to help you learn, memorize, and review over 9000 commonly used Chinese words. Recommended as additional support material to any language course. Meets the needs of both beginners and advanced learners. Convenient for daily use, reviewing sessions and self-testing activities. Allows you to assess your current vocabulary. This book can also be used by foreign learners of English. Revised Edition, February 2013. Ref. AMA02.13