Complete Modern Chinese Grammar: Book 2 - Intermediate - Paperback

by Paul C. Brown (Author)

This book provides questions and answers for the second half of the grammar taught in

Complete Modern Chinese grammar - Beginner to Intermediate. The grammar is sufficient to

pass HSK 1, 2 and 3. In addition, the main aim of this book is to get students to use Mandarin for

both speaking and writing. The methodology considers repetition as a core requisite to

remember and thus use Mandarin both effectively and accurately.

There are 70 units, and each unit contains relevant questions directly pertaining to that unit

as well as previous ones. There is a constant focus on using newly obtained knowledge and

previous knowledge to build up a thorough understanding of how and when to use Mandarin.

Naturally, throughout the units, students should note that all the words that are taught are to

be learned, thus they can facilitate a reasonably robust vocabulary.

By the end of book 2, all students will be able to speak and write at a level that will surpass

everyday Mandarin. Indeed, it is expected that students should be fluent in expressing

themselves clearly and directly; discuss various kinds of topics; and be able to communicate

about events in the past, present and future.

Ultimately, it is hoped that students are not simply interested in passing the HSK test, but

trying to be able to converse with native-Mandarin speakers in real-life situations. The true

test for any language learner is using the language, not passing a test.