We have adopted an objective and efficient approach to learn how to speak a language easily and quickly: we suggest you to start by memorizing words, phrases and practical expressions that you can use in everyday life and that will be useful when traveling. Getting used to pronounce words out loud, numbers for instance, is an easy exercise that you can practice often and at anytime throughout the day. It will help you to get used to the sounds of your chosen language and thus make it more familiar. And once your holidays have begun, in Shanghai, in Nanjing or elsewhere in China, you will be surprised how familiar and easy to understand it will seem. Furthermore, using a pocket dictionary is always useful, particularly during a trip. It enables you to find the translation of new words and enrich your vocabulary.