An Idiom, A Lesson - Frederick William Baller - Bog

""An Idiom, A Lesson: A Short Course In Elementary Chinese"" is a book written by Frederick William Baller and originally published in 1921. The book aims to provide a basic introduction to the Chinese language, focusing on idiomatic expressions and commonly used phrases. It is designed for beginners who have little or no knowledge of Chinese and provides a simple and straightforward approach to learning the language.The book is divided into 25 lessons, each of which covers a different topic, such as greetings, numbers, colors, and food. Each lesson includes a series of idiomatic expressions and phrases, along with their English translations and explanations of their meanings. The book also includes exercises and quizzes to help readers practice what they have learned.In addition to its focus on idiomatic expressions, the book also introduces readers to the basic grammar and structure of the Chinese language. It includes sections on pronunciation, tone, and the use of characters, as well as a glossary of common Chinese words and phrases.Overall, ""An Idiom, A Lesson: A Short Course In Elementary Chinese"" is a practical and accessible guide to learning Chinese for beginners. Its emphasis on idiomatic expressions makes it a useful resource for anyone looking to improve their conversational skills in the language.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.