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Basic Chinese

A Grammar and Workbook

Rachel Henson author Zhang Xiaoming author Po-Ching Yip author Don Rimmington author Yip Li Quzhen author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:30th Jan '09

Should be back in stock very soon

This paperback is available in another edition too:

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‘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.

Praise for the first edition:

‘Very well structured and clearly explained’ Dr Qian Kan, Open University

ISBN: 9780415472159

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 680g

382 pages

2nd edition