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Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar

A Student's Guide to Correct Structures and Common Errors
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Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar offers a concise and practical guide to mastering essential Chinese grammar. Covering topics such as word order, time expressions, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and letter writing, this book is designed to support students, travellers, and anyone preparing for tests. Its straightforward format aims for quick mastery and growing confidence in using Chinese.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for learners of Chinese at various levels looking for a clear and concise supplement to their studies. It suits students needing homework help, travellers wanting basic communication skills, and test-takers aiming to improve their grammar knowledge efficiently.

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A handy classroom, test-prep, and study supplement to help you speak and write with confidence while avoiding common mistakes.

Advertising in Chinese teacher and student blogs and newsletters Promotion targeting language publications Promotion via student outreach using authors' connections Extensive online promotion using humorous, viral videos National radio and print interviews with authors, who have been recognized by MSNBC and others as "Chinese experts"

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

Here is a concise guide to supplement any course of study and help with homework, travel, and test preparation. Topics include word order, time, nouns, verbs, adjectives, word choices with verbs and adverbs, and letter writing. The simple format has one goal: quick mastery and growing confidence.

Qin Xue Herzberg, a graduate of Beijing Normal University, has taught Chinese for decades and has been an upper-level Chinese professor at Calvin College for ten years.

Larry Herzberg did his PhD work in Chinese and founded the Chinese language programs at Albion College and Calvin College.

Qin and Larry live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are co-authors of the popular China Survival Guide as well as the recently released Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781933330891

Publisher: Stone Bridge Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 January 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: Stone Bridge Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 184g

Pages: 128

About the Author

Larry Herzberg and Qin Herzberg, a married couple, are professors of Chinese language and culture at Calvin College in Michigan. They travel to China every year, both with students and without, and have been featured travel experts on MSNBC and other outlets. Qin and Larry live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and are also co-authors of Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar: A Student's Guide to Correct Structures and Common Errors (Stone Bridge Press, 2011) and Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings: With Observations on Culture and Language (Stone Bridge Press, 2012).

Larry Herzberg did his PhD work in Chinese and founded the Chinese language programs at Albion College and Calvin College; he is also a professional violinist. In 2011 Larry was awarded the Presidential Award for Exemplary Teaching, the highest honor that Calvin College bestows on a faculty member.

Qin Xue Herzberg, a graduate of Beijing Normal University, has taught Chinese for decades and has been an upper-level Chinese professor at Calvin College for more than ten years.

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