Self-service English (New Edition)

Author: Xu Lanzhen
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Publish Date: 2005-06-01
Features: A travel guide specifically designed for Chinese learners, whether you have some knowledge of the language or can't speak a word, it doesn't matter. With this handy translation guide by your side, all your troubles will be solved.
· 27 topics closely related to daily life, categorized by function and scenario for easy lookup;
· "Key Sentences": Completely tailored from the perspective of Chinese users, every sentence is what you want to express;
· "Expand Your Repertoire": Helps you learn multiple ways to express ideas;
· "Scenario Responses": Immerses you in real-life situations;
· "Did You Know?": Provides practical life tips;
· Accompanying audio cassettes recorded by American language experts feature authentic and natural pronunciation, making it easy to imitate and learn.
With this book in hand, no more worries about communication. In emergencies, just point to the sentence you want to say, and you'll still be able to communicate smoothly.
The book categorizes content based on the most common "scenarios" and widely applicable "functions," covering all the emotions needed in daily life as well as various topics related to study and work—truly "all-in-one."
When selecting sentence patterns, the book follows the principles of "commonality" and "ease of learning," prioritizing patterns used by native speakers in English-speaking countries, supplemented by common vocabulary, allowing readers to expand their expressive abilities in the shortest time possible.
To accommodate the language habits of Chinese readers (thinking in Chinese first, then in foreign language), the book places Chinese phrases before English in the key sentence patterns.
The "Expand Your Repertoire" section summarizes multiple ways to express the key sentences, deepening readers' understanding of similar expressions.
Additionally, a special "Scenario Responses" section is included to highlight the practicality of the language, giving readers a sense of immersion and helping them achieve a deeper understanding of themselves and the context.
Beyond language itself, the book also introduces cultural background knowledge to help readers gain a more profound understanding of English and life in English-speaking countries.