Kim Winfield;  Paul Gillam (Illustrator)

Using the simple phonetic system of Romanised Mandarin, devised by Kim Winfield, Very Simple Chinese is a highly accessible introduction to a complex but increasingly important language. Very Simple Chinese exactly delivers the promise of its title. Using light-hearted sketches to support the teaching, this unique handbook makes an intimidating subject approachable and fun. Also contains a brief vocabulary and a section on the dos and don'ts when dealing with the Chinese.