Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a systematic overview of Mandarin grammar, oriented toward self-study, English-speaking students. Through explanations of common mistakes learners make, useful example sentences and exercises with an answer key, this book provides a detailed introduction to the unique grammar structures of the Mandarin language.
Ideal for any student who is interested in taking their skills to the next level, this book makes the difficult task of perfecting grammar efficient, interesting and rewarding. Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a perfect tool to help you form correct and natural-sounding sentences, and determine how to best use the grammar you need for reading or writing Mandarin.
Each example and exercise is written in both pinyin and Simplified Chinese Characters to accommodate learners with varying levels of character literacy, including those who have learned only to speak but not read.
Synopsis
- Aims to make the learning of grammar efficient, interesting, and rewarding
- Gives a systematic overview of Chinese grammar
- Addresses common pitfalls and issues encountered by English-speaking students in their studies, by making frequent comparisons between English and Chinese
- Lots of explanatory grammar notes, authentic and interesting sentences as examples, and exercises to build up one's confidence
- All expressions are given in Chinese characters and pinyin