The Chinese language is traditionally taught through a series of between roughly 180 & 215 radicals These radicals are then used to form the characters of the Chinese language Chineasy (TM) has broken down this collection of characters into their most basic & recurring forms allowing students to learn fewer & simpler radicals that we have termed 'building blocks' One building block or a specific compound form of the building block can be combined with one or more other characters to make a compound character Two or more independent characters can be placed next to one another to make phrases In compounds a whole new character is created; in phrases the placement of characters next to one another gives a new meaning to the collection of characters This principle of building blocks is what makes Chineasy (TM) so easy! ...

The Chinese language is traditionally taught through a series of between roughly 180 & 215 radicals These radicals are then used to form the characters of the Chinese language Chineasy (TM) has broken down this collection of characters into their most basic & recurring forms allowing students to learn fewer & simpler radicals that we have termed 'building blocks' One building block or a specific compound form of the building block can be combined with one or more other characters to make a compound character Two or more independent characters can be placed next to one another to make phrases In compounds a whole new character is created; in phrases the placement of characters next to one another gives a new meaning to the collection of characters This principle of building blocks is what makes Chineasy (TM) so easy! ...

Shao Lan Hsueh a Taiwanese entrepreneur based in London couldn't find an effective way of teaching her children Chinese so she developed a groundbreaking visual method to make reading characters fun & easy By learning the most commonly occurring characters
- the building blocks of the entire language
- readers of all ages can swiftly grasp basic concepts & words Chineasy (TM) Everyday teaches over 400 of the most used & useful Chinese characters phrases & sentences Organized into eleven themes that reflect our daily lives it brings the stories & myths behind the characters to life providing a unique perspective into Chinese history & culture ' Learning Mandarin just got Chineasy (TM) May revolutionize the teaching of Chinese around the world' The Sunday Times

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Learning Chinese is notoriously difficult & has long put off even the most linguistically savvy Westerners until now Shao Lan has used her entrepreneurial & software background to unpick Chinese characters & create a simple system for quickly understanding the basic building blocks of the written language Working with renowned illustrator Noma Bar she has developed a unique set of illustrations that are engaging & delightful & offer a glimpse into the wonder of the Chinese language & culture ...

Where Chineasy (TM) 's books flashcards & memory game helped learners to recognize a diverse range of characters this new workbook offers the opportunity to practise writing Chinese characters Noma Bar's playful & appealing colour illustrations are interspersed with practical pages showing learners how to write the characters themselves Short facts illuminate the meaning of a character or the origin of its shape while a guide to the correct stroke order & grids to help with spacing allow learners to perfect their writing skills Maintaining the innovative visual identity of the Chineasy (TM) brand the workbook is the perfect complement to the existing range but is also self- standing & doesn't require learners to be familiar with the method Suitable for everyone from schoolchildren to businesspeople it will foster a genuine appreciation of the Chinese language & provide a fun introduction to the art of Chinese calligraphy ...

Are you missing a matching accessory for the perfect Chinese look? Then this moustache from Boland is just the right product for you The moustache is black & goes up to the neck Very easy to apply you can see like a real Asian Perfect costume accessory for any carnival or fancy dress party ...

Cheng Yan captures all the freshness & spontaneity of Chinese brush painting in this beautiful inspiring guide Using step-by-step photographs & his own evocative pictures he teaches all the techniques needed to paint animals birds fish & insects Learn how to create atmosphere in landscapes & transform flowers & plants into wonderful works of art Yan guides the artist through all the traditional techniques illustrating how to master composition inks paints & traditional brushstrokes Detail is as important as a spontaneous style; leaves stems bamboo feathers scales & blossom are clearly depicted & Yan also explores texture blending colours to define shapes & outlines This invaluable guide re-issued in a new edition captures the essence of Chinese painting bringing together the fun of learning the joy of creativity & the delight of discovery ...

Backflow Incense Burner
- Chinese Buddha Our range of backflow burners are made from resin & are for use with backflow incense
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Buddha figures & figurines have many different meanings in many cultures & with our selection of collectable ornaments you will find something for every taste Whether you are using it for spiritual or decorative purposes there is a great range to choose from & being made from resin they are intricate in design With some of our figures they can be used as a tea light holder or incense burner if that is the case they will come with full safety instructions please read these before using ...

A star-shaped classic for two to six players! On a unique star-shaped game board players must move all their game pieces to the opposite star point Take advantage of the other players’ pawns & jump over them – the quickest & the cleverest player wins! This edition contains pieces for two to six players & it can be played in several different ways A star shaped classic for up to six players Unique Game Board Durable Wooden Game Pieces Family Game Wooden Game ...