Go on admit it, ever since Crouching Tiger you’ve wanted to be able to speak Chinese. It’s all right, there’s no shame in wanting to leap impossibly huge distances and fight off 100 baddies with one hand and a toothpick.

Well we’re not going to be able to help you become a superhero warrior, but we may be able to get you to learn the amazing Chinese language. The Chineasy book is designed to simplify the process dramatically by making the words come alive as vivid images.

The author hopes that by giving you clear imagery (e.g. see the pic above for the Chinese for ‘mouth’), it will be easier to understand and remember. We’re not sure how helpful this is going to be down the market when you’re trying to order some sandpaper and eggs, but hey it’s a start right? £12.99/ $22.00.