Just Enough Chinese, 2nd. Ed. by D.L. Ellis
A little Chinese goes a long way.
Right away you'll know enough Chinese to:meet peopleDo you speak English? Ni hui Yingwen ma? (Nee whey Eeng-win ma)
get aroundHow do I get to Shanghai? Dao Shanghai zenme zou? (Dow Shang-high dzumma dzow)
get a hotelI would like one room with a single bed. Wo xizngyao yige danchuang fang. (Waw syang-yaow ee-ga dan-chwang fang)
shopHow much is this/that?Zhege/nage duoshao qian? (Jay-ga/na-ga daw-show chyenn)