{"product_id":"9781138807488","title":"Modern Mandarin Grammar and Workbook Bundle","description":"\u003ch3\u003eModern Grammars\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch1\u003eModern Mandarin Grammar and Workbook Bundle\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eForeign Language Study \/ Chinese\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\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\u003cp\u003eCommunication strategies\u003cbr\u003eMaking comparisons\u003cbr\u003eGiving and seeking information\u003cbr\u003eExpressing apologies, regrets and sympathies\u003cbr\u003eThe two parts of the Grammar 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMain features of the grammar include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples given in simplified characters, traditional characters and romanization (pinyin)\u003cbr\u003eClear explanations and accessible descriptions\u003cbr\u003eParticular attention to areas of particular difficulty for learners of Mandarin Chinese\u003cbr\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 Grammar bundle includes the Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook which features related exercises and activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 June 2014\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTaylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoutledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781138807488\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple component retail product\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e52.88\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63547550662796,"sku":"9781138807488","price":83.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/lateknightbooks.com\/products\/9781138807488","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}