Hello Amanda, Pocket Oxford Chinese Dictionary (Paperback) is very good. It is not really a pocket size dictionary so there is no need to use a magnifying glass. Ru Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:38:32 +0000From: [log in to unmask]: Chi-Eng & Eng-Chi DictionaryTo: [log in to unmask] Happy New Year I have had an enquiry from a learner in Canada asking for Dictionary advice. Please could anyone recommend a Chinese - English / English - Chinese Dictionary suitable for an adult beginner. The person in questions wants larger characters so as not to have to use a magnifying glass! Is currently using small red dictionary by OUP. Thank you Amanda ----- Original Message ----- From: Jing RU To: [log in to unmask] Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 5:08 PM Subject: Re: Exercise books for Chinese characters Dear Gan, Guanghwa Bookshop and Cypress Books can supply the exercise books you mentioned. Please contact us or Guanghwa Bookshop [log in to unmask] for more details. Guanghwa Bookshop, based in China Town London, specialises in Chinese books, Chinese calligraphy and character practice and art materials. Best Regards, Jing RU Cypress Book Co. UK Ltd. Unit 13 Park Royal Metro Centre Britannia Way London NW10 7PA Tel: 02084530687 Fax: 02084530709 Web: www.cypressbooks.com UK’s No.1 Source of Publications about China since 1984 CYPRESS BOOKS specialises in publications and products about China. We are the only specialist source in UK publishing and distributing Chinese textbooks for all levels, from university to primary school, as well as for adult self-learning. From: Mandarin Chinese Teaching [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of NGSent: Monday, January 05, 2009 4:59 PMTo: [log in to unmask]: Exercise books for Chinese characters Dear all, Does anyboby know where to get the exercise books for Chinese characters?It is called“田”字格 or “米”字格。 Thank you. 甘宗辉 《大话西游外传》贺岁新作,送豪宅、送你5000元压岁钱 _________________________________________________________________ News, entertainment and everything you care about at Live.com. Get it now! http://www.live.com/getstarted.aspx