{"product_id":"9780415827140-modern-mandarin-chinese-grammar","title":"Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Practical Guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mandarin Chinese Grammar\u003c\/em\u003e is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.\u003c\/p\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Mandarin Chinese Grammar\u003c\/em\u003e provides an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking comparisons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGiving and seeking information\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpressing apologies, regrets and sympathies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two parts of the \u003cem\u003eGrammar \u003c\/em\u003eare 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain features of the grammar include: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamples given in simplified characters, traditional characters and romanization (pinyin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear explanations and accessible descriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticular attention to areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImplementing 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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 \u003cem\u003eGrammar\u003c\/em\u003e is accompanied by the \u003cem\u003eModern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook (\u003c\/em\u003e978-0-415-83488-9; available for separate purchase) which features related exercises and activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31861452406881,"sku":"9780415827140","price":61.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/products\/stand_6702533_jpg.jpg?v=1705533467","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780415827140-modern-mandarin-chinese-grammar","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}