2008
Time.com
Josh Tyrangiel
"A high-end translation device is essential when you want to dive into a new culture, but when you just need to get to the bathroom there are faster, less expensive ways to communicate your urgent need. The Menospeak books may sound like they were inspired by Mickey Rooney in Breakfast at Tiffany's, but they're a simple, culturally respectful way to navigate through China, Japan and Thailand — where the degree of difficulty on the language barrier is compounded by the fact that most English speakers can't even read signs."
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Thrillist.com
"No matter how cultured a traveler might be, heading to Asia inevitably reduces him to a sweaty man running around pointing, gesturing, and delighting locals with his hilarious futility. Point more effectively, with Me No Speak."
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Coolhunting.com
Tim Yu
"In preparation for an upcoming trip to Beijing, I was recently given a Me No Speak Language Companion. A twist on the traditional phrase book format and design, the Me No Speak book provides small illustrations labeled in both English and Chinese so that you can point to images when trying to communicate..."
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2007
Successful Meetings
Vincent Alonzo
"With the upcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing, this book is sure to help many an incentive winner, and other corporate-hosted attendee, survive the day-to-day challenges of travel in China."
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Private Clubs Magazine
Me No Speak: China has been added to the Private Clubs Magazine book shelf...
Oregonlive.com
Kim Kunkle
"Where is the bathroom?" "The ATM machine ate my card." "Pass the salt and pepper." Pronouncing these phrases in Mandarin Chinese or other regional dialects might require Olympic-level linguist gymnastics. It takes only a finger, however, with a handy new pocket-sized phrase book." Read More
Traveltalkradio.com
Cheryn speaks with the host of Travel Talk Radio about the book...
Jaunted.com
AmandaK
"We already know and accept that English language skills in China aren't perfect. And most of us have a fairly poor knowledge of Mandarin, right? So how will we communicate with our hosts when we travel to China in hordes in conjunction with the 2008 Beijing Olympics? Authors of the Me No Speak: China "phrasebook" think they have the answer..." Read More
ETravelBlackboard.com
"Travelling in China is challenging enough even when you know the language, so what to do when you don't speak a word? Point to it!... is the new concept behind a unique travel guide which sees travellers pointing to pictures and phrases to get the message across..." Read More
Viator.com | Me No Speak Chinese
Scott McNeely
"If you're heading to China this year, we have something you should add to your packing list. It's a new picture-based phrase book for English speakers who want to get their point across in a Beijing taxi or a Shanghai noodle bar. What makes this phrasebook different (and better) is that it doesn't require you to speak the language." Read More
Tim Leffel's Cheapest Destinations | Me No Speak Chinese
Tim Leffel
"...It's a cool little pocket-sized item that could be a godsend for traveling through China. Instead of you trying to get your tongue around their sing-songy language and trying in vain to decipher characters that might as well be Martian, you can point to pictures to make your point." Read More
2006
About.com | Budget Travel Resolutions for 2007
Mark Kahler, Budget Travel Guide
"Resolution #3: I will communicate better with people who don't speak my language.... Finding a phrase book such as Flanagan's will help safeguard these precious resources." Read More |
