Books by Vivian Ling

Alternate squared and lined pages for handwriting practice and note-taking4 pages showing Chinese Character charts1 page chart of 100 most common Chinese Characters2 pages of basic vocabulary, given in English, Chinese Characters and Pinyin3 pages of basic grammar tipsStunning cover with traditional Chinese art

Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a systematic overview of Mandarin grammar, oriented toward self-study, English-speaking students.Through explanations of common mistakes learners make, useful example sentences and exercises with an answer key, this book provides a detailed introduction to the unique grammar structures of the Mandarin language.Ideal for any student who is interested in taking their skills to the next level, this book makes the difficult task of perfecting grammar efficient, interesting and rewarding. Essential Mandarin Chinese Grammar is a perfect tool to help you form correct and natural-sounding sentences, and determine how to best use the grammar you need for reading or writing Mandarin.Each example and exercise is written in both pinyin and Simplified Chinese Characters to accommodate learners with varying levels of character literacy, including those who have learned only to speak but not read.