Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar (Modern Grammars)

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar (Modern Grammars)

<P><EM>Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar</EM> provides an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.</P> <P></P> <P>The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammatical categories such as phrase order, nouns, verbs and specifiers. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and notions such as: </P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>Communication strategies</LI> <LI>Making comparisons</LI> <LI>Giving and seeking information</LI> <LI>Expressing apologies, regrets and sympathies</LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P> <P>The two parts of the <EM>Grammar </EM>are closely linked by extensive cross-references, providing a grammatical and functional perspective on many patterns. All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples, with a strong focus on contemporary usage.</P> <P></P> <P>Main features of the grammar include: </P> <P></P> <UL> <P> <LI>Examples given in simplified characters, traditional characters and romanization (pinyin)</LI> <LI>Clear explanations and accessible descriptions</LI> <LI>Particular attention to areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese </LI> <P></P></UL> <P></P> <P>Implementing feedback from users of the first edition of the Grammar, this second edition has been revised throughout to offer expanded explanations, examples, cross-referencing, and indexing and brand new chapters on aspect, resultative verbs, directional verbs and "ba" sentences. </P> <P>This is the ideal reference grammar for learners of Mandarin Chinese at all levels, from elementary to advanced. No prior knowledge of grammatical terminology is assumed and a glossary of grammatical terms is provided. This <EM>Grammar</EM> is accompanied by the <EM>Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook (</EM>978-0-415-83488-9; available for separate purchase) which features related exercises and activities.</P>