Schaum's Outline of Chinese Grammar

Author: Claudia Ross
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 007170244X
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Tough Test Questions? Missed Lectures? Not Enough Time? Fortunately for you, there's Schaum's Outlines. More than 40 million students have trusted Schaum's to help them succeed in the classroom and on exams. Schaum's is the key to faster learning and higher grades in every subject. Each Outline presents all the essential course information in an easy-to-follow, topic-by-topic format. You also get hundreds of examples, solved problems, and practice exercises to test your skills. This Schaum's Outline gives you: Practice problems with full explanations that reinforce knowledge Coverage of the most up-to-date developments in your course field In-depth review of practices and applications Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time-and get your best test scores! Schaum's Outlines-Problem Solved.

Schaum's Outline of Chinese Vocabulary

Author: Yanping Xie
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780071378352
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Helps you master the fundamentals of Chinese vocabulary. This work helps you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams and projects. It also gives you a review of basic Chinese essential vocabulary for typical situations in Chinese life, and basic English-Chinese and Chinese-English glossaries.

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook

Author: Claudia Ross
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 0415700116
Category : FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY
Languages : en
Pages : 281

Book Description
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook is a book of exercises and language tasks for all learners of Mandarin Chinese. Divided into two sections, the Workbook initially provides exercises based on essential grammatical structures, and moves on to practise everyday functions such as making introductions, apologizing and expressing needs. With a comprehensive answer key at the back to enable students to check on their progress, main features include: exercises graded according to level of difficulty cross-referencing to the related Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar topical exercises that develop students' vocabulary base. Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar Workbook is ideal for all learners of Mandarin Chinese, from beginner to intermediate and advanced students. It can be used both independently and alongside the Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar.

Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar

Author: Qin Xue Herzberg
Publisher: Stone Bridge Press
ISBN: 1611725283
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book 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 Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings.

Schaum's Outline of Chinese Grammar

Author: Claudia Ross
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 9780071377645
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Schaum's Outline of Chinese Grammaris designed to assist beginning and intermediate students of Mandarin Chinese develop and enhance their knowledge of Chinese grammar. Chinese morphology can be intimidating to students. By simplifying the learning process, this practical book enriches the student's understanding of the Chinese language. The accessible summary of the major features of Chinese grammar complete with clear explanations of terms and usage is especially helpful to students. The book features 200 sets of practice exercises as well as Chinese-English and English-Chinese glossaries. It serves as a much-needed supplement to textbooks and class materials currently being used in first-and second-year college-level courses.

Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar

Author: Claudia Ross
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000998754
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar: A Practical Guide, third edition, is an innovative reference guide to Mandarin Chinese, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. The Grammar is divided into two parts. Part A covers traditional grammar points such as phrase order, and the structure of noun phrases and verb phrases. Part B is carefully organized around language functions and situations such as: Asking questions Communication strategies Making comparisons Giving orders and making requests Expressing apologies, regrets, and sympathy The two parts of the Grammar are closely linked by extensive cross-references, providing a grammatical and functional perspective on many patterns. The Grammar is coordinated with the Workbook, which provides grammar-focused and situation-focused exercises to facilitate practice and reinforce language use. All grammar points and functions are richly illustrated with examples presented in simplified and traditional characters and Pinyin romanization, with a strong emphasis on contemporary usage. This third edition includes new sections on character structure, social media, speaker perspective, and more, as well as updated illustrative sentences and an expanded index. Modern Mandarin Chinese Grammar is ideal for all learners of Mandarin Chinese, from beginner to intermediate and advanced students.

Chinese Grammar Made Easy

Author: Jianhua Bai
Publisher: Yale University Press
ISBN: 0300148186
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : zh-CN
Pages : 336

Book Description
Chinese Grammar Made Easy presents instructors with innovative and classroom-tested techniques for teaching Chinese grammar. Its communicative, meaning-based approach helps teachers to engage students by bringing grammar into a practical, real-life context. As a reference for daily teaching, this book discusses 150 of the most fundamental and frequently used grammar points that students need to learn in order to communicate successfully. Each grammar point is accompanied by various learning activities to engage students and provide structured practice.

Intermediate Chinese

Author: Po-ching Yip
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 9780415160384
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 216

Book Description
For students with some knowledge of the language, the Grammar is comprised of 25 units, all with a particular grammar point and associated exercises. All entries are presented in both pinyin romanization and Chinese characters.

A Frequency Dictionary of French

Author: Deryle Lonsdale
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135973504
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 974

Book Description
A Frequency Dictionary of French is an invaluable tool for all learners of French, providing a list of the 5000 most frequently used words in the language. Based on a 23-million-word corpus of French which includes written and spoken material both from France and overseas, this dictionary provides the user with detailed information for each of the 5000 entries, including English equivalents, a sample sentence, its English translation, usage statistics, and an indication of register variation. Users can access the top 5000 words either through the main frequency listing or through an alphabetical index. Throughout the frequency listing there are thematically-organized lists of the top words from a variety of key topics such as sports, weather, clothing, and family terms. An engaging and highly useful resource, the Frequency Dictionary of French will enable students of all levels to get the most out of their study of French vocabulary. Former CD content is now available to access at www.routledge.com/9780415775311 as support material. Designed for use by corpus and computational linguists it provides the full text in a format that researchers can process and turn into suitable lists for their own research work. Deryle Lonsdale is Associate Professor in the Linguistics and English Language Department at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah). Yvon Le Bras is Associate Professor of French and Department Chair of the French and Italian Department at Brigham Young University (Provo, Utah).

English Grammar for the Utterly Confused

Author: Laurie Rozakis
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071430970
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
For students who want to learn the nuts and bolts of English grammar A generation ago, the United States public school system stopped formal instruction in English grammar and consequently created a legion of students and professionals notoriously weak in writing and language skills. English Grammar for the Utterly Confusedis a must-have for anyone who gets that “deer-in-the-headlights" look when asked to recognize a misplaced modifier or even find the verb in a sentence. This user-friendly, witty guide helps everyone-from students taking the GED to professionals writing business plans-learn the structures of English grammar and how to use them easily and proficiently. Demystifying grammar once and for all, this handbook will help all readers acquire the ability to speak and write competently, correctly, and confidently. Key features include: Exercises throughout to develop facility in writing skills Clear explanations of complex concepts Handy icons More than 200 solved problems and examples Test Yourself section in each chapter