Chinese Grammar Wiki BOOK: Just the Basics

The Chinese Grammar Wiki began in 2012 as a modest website with a bold vision: to record all of the grammar structures in the Chinese language, categorize them by difficulty level, explain each one in clear, jargon-free English, and link them all together. Initially the wiki was a resource exclusively for the clients of AllSet Learning's Shanghai-based learning consultancy. But several years later, its popularity among learners had exploded and the Chinese Grammar Wiki has become the #1 online resource for Chinese grammar among independent learners and university students alike. This book covers in detail the basic 26 grammar points a beginner needs to master in order to start using and comprehending Mandarin Chinese. This book features: Beginner's Guide introduction provided as a starting point Each of 26 grammar points has been carefully selected for beginners Each grammar point is explained in plain language, dropping technical grammatical terms whenever possible At least 10 clear, useful example sentences for each grammar point, accompanied with pinyin and English translations Common mistakes with corrections provided where relevant Related grammar points are all interlinked, allowing learners to form connections between similar grammar points The book's content was produced by the AllSet Learning staff in Shanghai, representing dozens of contributors (both native speakers of Chinese and leaners of Chinese) Foreword by linguist Dr. David Moser, author of the well-known "Why Chinese is So Damn Hard" All content edited by John Pasden, seasoned expert in Chinese learning The 26 grammar points contained in this book are also contained in the longer "Elementary" book; this book is intended as a shorter introduction for beginners who are just looking for a taste in the Chinese Grammar Wiki's learner-friendly format.