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100 1 _aPott, F. L. Hawks
_q(Francis Lister Hawks),
_d1864-1947
245 1 0 _aLessons in the Shanghai Dialect
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2020-05-14
508 _aProduced by Ronald Grenier (This file was produced from images generously made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library)
520 _a"Lessons in the Shanghai Dialect" by F. L. Hawks Pott is a language learning guide written in the early 20th century. This instructional text aims to teach readers the Shanghai dialect of Chinese, a local dialect that remains significant despite the push for a uniform Mandarin language throughout China. The book emphasizes practical speaking skills alongside an understanding of basic grammar and vocabulary needed for effective communication in Shanghai. The opening of the work establishes the context for learning the Shanghai dialect, highlighting the enduring value of local dialects as opposed to the proposed uniform language of Mandarin. The author expresses the necessity of understanding the dialect for missionaries and foreigners working in the area, stressing that speaking the native language is vital for effective interaction with local people. Following this introduction, the text outlines a structured approach to learning the dialect through a series of lessons that incorporate grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation guidance, ultimately equipping learners with the skills to converse in Shanghai dialect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aChinese language -- Grammar
653 _aChinese language -- Dialects -- China -- Shanghai
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62130
999 _c102954
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