Lessons in the Shanghai Dialect

"Lessons in the Shanghai Dialect" by F. L. Hawks Pott is a comprehensive manual created to support Shanghai dialect acquisition in the early 20th century. It underlines the continued relevance of the local Shanghai dialect. The author underscores the need for learners, particularly missionaries and foreigners. Pott highlights how crucial it is to grasp the dialect for meaningful exchanges with locals, offering a structured curriculum filled with grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation exercises. By embracing both grammatical insights and real-world conversation exercises, this work ensures learners can effectively involve themselves in Shanghai's language environment.