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Chinese: An Essential Grammar (Routledge Essential Grammars)
£4.90
This new edition of Chinese: An Essential Grammar is an up-to-date and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar.
Refreshingly jargon free, it presents an accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use today. This Grammar aims to serve as a reference source for the learner and user of Chinese, irrespective of level, setting out the complexities of the language in short, readable sections.
Features include:
- A new chapter on paragraph development
- Chinese characters, as well as the pinyin romanization, alongside all examples
- Literal and colloquial translations in English to illustrate language points
- detailed contents list and index for easy access to information
- A glossary of grammatical terms
It is ideal either for independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types.
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Additional information
| Publisher | 2nd edition (11 April 2006), Routledge |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0415372615 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0415372619 |
| Dimensions | 15.6 x 1.47 x 23.39 cm |
by Aline P’nina Tayar
I refer to this book round often and therefore it is good to have it on Kindle. Although, I haven’t yet come across a better grammar than this; the problem is the small type face of the Chinese characters which do not enlarge on Kindle, so that it is hard to read them – it is hard also in the printed book. The next edition might take that into account.
by Lovely Jubbly
A set text on the OU’s new Mandarin course, if you’re ordering this in preparation be warned: looking inside may put you off before you started!
Grammar isn’t easy, and Chinese grammar is complex. Reading this book without guidance is next to impossible (my Chinese friend looked at it and gave up claiming not to understand it! But then I probably wouldn’t understand an English grammar book…)
So buy the book and put it away until the course starts. It will all become clear.
by John Aherne
Great book, prompt delivery, safe packing. Many thanks. John
by Frank Shields
Dear All
It was excellent to receive this -many thanks.
Best wishes and many thanks to you all.
Frank Shields