Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook 2nd Edition

Basic Chinese: A Grammar and Workbook (Grammar Workbooks)

Authors: Po-Ching Yip – Don Rimmington – Zhang Xiaoming – Rachel Henson – Yip Li Quzhen
ISBN-10: 0415472164
ISBN-13: 9780415472166
Edition: 2
Release: March 23, 2009
Hardcover: 384 pages
Book Description
‘Very well structured and clearly explained’ –  Dr Kan Qian, The Open University, UK Basic Chinese introduces the essentials of Chinese syntax. Each of the 25 units deals with a particular grammatical point and provides associated exercises. Features include: a clear, accessible format many useful language examples jargon-free explanations of grammar ample drills and exercises a full key to exercises. All Chinese entries are presented in both Pinyin romanization and Chinese characters, and are accompanied, in most cases, by English translations to facilitate self-tuition as well as classroom teaching in both spoken and written Chinese. Basic Chinese is designed for students new to the language. Together with its sister volume, Intermediate Chinese, it forms a compendium of the essentials of Chinese syntax.