Progressive Lessons in the Chinese Spoken Language: With Lists of Common Words and Phrases, and an Appendix Containing the Laws of Tones in the Peking Dialect (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Edkins

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656985488 ISBN 13: 9780656985487

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how tones shape spoken Chinese in a practical, classroom-friendly guide.

This edition presents step-by-step lessons, lists of common words and phrases, and an appendix that lays out tone rules for the Peking dialect, with notes on related dialects.

Two main areas frame the book’s value: clear explanations of tone classes and their real-world use, plus abundant examples to help learners hear and produce the correct intonation. The material is organized to support self-study or classroom work, with approachable language suited to learners at many levels.

• Structured lessons that introduce tone categories and their effects on meaning
• Lists of common words and phrases to practice pronunciation and rhythm
• Appendices detailing tone patterns in multiple northern dialects and related guidance
• Examples and notes that illuminate how tones operate in everyday speech

Ideal for students of the Chinese spoken language, travelers, and language hobbyists seeking practical, testable tone skills.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656985488
• ISBN 13: 9780656985487
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 118