Penguin Books Australia

This pack will appeal to both casual and serious students of the Chinese language.

A handy collection of Chinese idioms, for you to appreciate the meaning behind the different terms and to put them into use.

The radicals in a Chinese character serve to categorize words according to their meaning and act as common denominators which the mind commits to memory when sizing up the character. There are altogether 214 radicals in the Chinese language and every Chinese character is composed of one or more radicals. In this book, the more fundamental radicals are analysed and explained with carefully chosen examples...

A Chinese script of one form or another has been in existence for over 5,000 years. Although it has continued to developed, the basic form of the writing was already established by 200 A. D. This makes it not only a very interesting aspect of Chinese life, but also one of mankind's greatest early achievements.

Authentic recipes in detailed steps. It doesn't get any easier than that. Learn to whip up a scrumptious meal for the whole family! 

Simple Chinese Cooking has become the weeknight go-to book for many of us, much-loved for its use of readily available ingredients, and fast and fresh-tasting results from readily available ingredients with the minimum of fuss. This long-awaited follow-up is a winning combination of inspiring new recipes and master classes in classic Chinese techniques – a must-have for your kitchen bookshelf...

All-new audio CD lets you listen to native speakers, practice common words and phrases, and improve your pronunciation.

Master the basics of Japanese!

If you're faced with learning Japanese, whether for business or pleasure, you might doubt your ability to learn a language that's, well, so foreign.  The alphabet, structure, and pronunciation of Japanese all make you wonder if hiring a translator...

A 224-page guide to essential language, with two-way mini dictionary, pronunciation guide and menu reader.

A 224-page guide to essential language, with two-way mini dictionary, pronunciation guide and menu reader.

A clear, straightforward and well structured approach to learning Mandarin Chinese, Talk is the ideal course for anyone wanting to get a grounding in the basic of the language.

The Rough Guide Japanese Phrasebook is the definitive phrasebook to help you make the most of your time in Japan. Whether you want to book a hotel room, ask what time the train leaves or buy a drink from the bar, this new phrasebook has a dictionary of over 5,000 words and will help you communicate with the locals in no time. The free audio downloads, recorded by native Japanese speakers, can be downloaded...

The Korean capital is an intriguing, energetic metropolis circled by temple-dotted mountains and swish suburbs. The Rough Guide to Seoul gives you the lowdown, with comprehensive listings spanning everything from the luxurious cafes and designer boutiques of Apgujeong to Hongdae's best barbeque halls and hole-in-the wall bars. Our resident expert leads you through winding alleyways and dizzying skyscrapers...

Look and learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Japanese with this intuitive easy-to-use visual language dictionary

Whether it's for business or pleasure, the Japanese English Bilingual Visual Dictionary will help you pick up 6,000 key Japanese words and phrases on a range of subjects: from shopping and eating out, to sport and beyond quickly and easily.  Find every word you need to...

Look before you speak – an innovative visual approach to using and learning basic Chinese phrases

Do you need to brush up your Chinese, or learn the language?  Or are you off to China and want to make sure you're understood?  Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide for real-life situations.

Look before you speak – an innovative visual approach to using and learning basic Chinese phrases, with a 60-minute audio CD

Do you need to brush up on your Chinese, or learn the language?  Or are you off to China and want to make sure you're understood?  Find key phrases fast in this effective survival language guide and CD set for real-life situations.

These pocket dictionaries give business and vacation travelers everything they need for a smooth, successful trip. Organized by subject,the traveler can quickly find the vocabulary relevant to the situation, whethertransportation, hotels, meals, shopping, post offices and banks, sports, or health care, accompanied by a pronunciation guide. At the end of each phrase book is a 2,000-word mini-dictionary...

'The most hated man in the village had been beaten to death . . . and some of the villagers had dug out his heart and liver, then fried and eaten them, for courage'

Learning Chinese idioms have never been easier!