- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: Routledge (5 Dec 1996)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0415135354
- ISBN-13: 978-0415135351
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.5 x 1.9 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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"A much needed addition to the collection of books on Chinese grammar." - China Review International
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Chinese: An Essential Grammar is a clear and concise reference guide to modern Chinese (Mandarin) grammar. It presents a fresh and accessible description of the language, focusing on the real patterns of use in today's Chinese. The grammar is the ideal reference source for the learner and user of Chinese. It is suitable for either independent study or for students in schools, colleges, universities and adult classes of all types. The book sets out the complexities of Chinese in short, readable sections. Explanations are clear and free from jargon. Throughout, the emphasis is on Chinese as used by native speakers today. Features include: copious examples to illustrate language points detailed contents list and index for easy access to information two glossaries: one of grammatical terms and one of Chinese characters
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
While there is much about the grammar book I feel is great, for me it is yet another grammar book which really fails in certain key areas such as the complicated use of de, which is a key point to the real understanding and using of Mandarin.
The book does however explain the use of "le" well and the contexts in which is used. The noun section is good and again good for a beginner level however for me the verb section really lets it down.
I have studied in both England and China, with tutors in both countries, having used a wide variety of books. They either focus on a really basic level or are too complicated. Often is the case one needs a degree in English to understand the explanation being given!
The perfect Chinese Grammar book I am sure is out there, however as to date I have not yet discovered it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This not another "Ni hao" book. It sets out the grammar in a clear and concise way.It will have you breathing a sigh of relief when you realise that it really isn't that complicated!
It is not exactly bed-time reading, but the small sections make it digestable and you can go away feeling that you have learnt something.
I was initially disappointed when I realised that all the text was in pinyin and English. ( Although the glossary includes all the important Chinese characters.) After I began to read I realised that it was quite difficult to read the pinyin. I am used to relaying on characters and having them taken away makes you think about spoken Chinese a lot more. If you want to know what 'shi' they are talking about, then look at the back of the book. It made me concentrate fully on the grammar patterns.
I live in China and would definately recommend this book to anyone that wants to take Chinese seriously. It is definately not for the advanced, but if you are trying to get your head around Chinese grammar this book will explain things simply. It doesn't introduce vocabulary, it purely is a grammar book which I think is excellent- It is so hard to find something that accomadates the post-beginner. The same author has written "Basic Chinese, a Grammar and workbook". Get them together and you'll be laughing all the way to Beijing.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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.
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.
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