Chinese Grammar Wiki BOOK: Elementary Kindle Edition

I live in China. They don't teach grammar in most of their schools here. As John says in the book, they claim that there is no Chinese grammar. The truth is, Chinese is full of grammar. They don't learn/teach it in schools simply because it has become automatic for them.The foundation of natural language learning is speaking. The Chinese are raised speaking this language. Like anyone's native language, they have to know grammar structure in order to use the language. They learn it through speaking (just as you naturally use your native language.)John Pasden identified exactly what those who want to learn Chinese need. His book is anything but boring (as most grammar books are). I've tried to get into numerous Chinese grammar books and just couldn't. When I found this one, it was exactly what I wanted and needed. John has nailed it with these books.If you've been looking for the right grammar book of Chinese that is going to take you by the hand and guide you through this maze of learning, you needn't look any further. This book is it. I could say more, but I think that's enough said.

I am in Advanced Chinese in College, and sometimes, I stare at the Grammar in my textbook in tears because it is written... well, like an Advanced College Book. These books are amazing! They give all the grammar in a simple, plain-speak way. I bought the whole series, and it is one of the main reasons I am passing. It gives examples and a formula to follow.SAVED MY GRADE!

I recommend this book to all students of the Chinese language, not just beginners! If you're just getting started with the language your timing couldn't be better. because you will not find another book that explains the Chinese language so clearly and in so few words. Read the short section in the introduction titled "The Basics" to see what I mean! Those of you who have already studied the language for some time (20+ years in my case!), you will desperately wish you had found this book years ago. And another thing: I used to think that some Chinese grammar points were just intrinsically vague and difficult to master (I'm looking at you double "le"!), but then I discovered the AllSet Chinese Grammar Wiki and realized that the problem wasn't that these grammar points were especially hard, it was that they weren't explained to me properly!!!! Anyway, thanks to John Pasden, Chinese is now a little less mysterious and a lot easier to learn. Can't wait for the next volume!

I was using the HSK app and doing horrible on the grammar sections, like all of em. I thought the book was too pricey, but soon as I opened it, the price was justified and I went back through my previous practice grammar tests on the app and aced em. For real for real. He makes it Hella simple

Great tool for learning chinese

This book is useful in adding to a regiment study plan. I think it’s a great way to reinforce classes.

If I could give it more than 5 stars, I would. I own many Chinese grammar books, but this one fills a niche until now not in the market. The grammar explanations are clear with many examples given. It explains things in ways that help the concepts "click" in your head. Too many grammar books complicate concepts with the over use of grammatical terms and formulas. This book is very concise and covers a lot of concepts and structures. It should appeal to the beginning and advanced students alike. Do not underestimate the power of this book.

I've been learning Chinese for a few years and John Pasden has always been a source of great resources. The Chinese grammar wiki website has always been great but organizing it into an e-book took it up another level. I'd like to have a print copy as well, because the content is actually very readable, and in learning Chinese, I find that a paper book is somehow satisfying to read. But if I could only choose one version it would be the e-book version, because of the ability to search for what I need. I consider this book a necessity in studying Chinese; a paper copy would be a nice addition.