Introducing Chinese Linguistics

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Introducing Chinese Linguistics: A handbook for Chinese language teachers and learners (henceforth ICL) provides a comprehensive, accessible and innovative introduction to Chinese linguistics, covering key topics such as Chinese phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, the writing system and the role of social and cultural factors in Chinese language use. [...] ICL is an exciting addition to the field of Chinese linguistics and the field of teaching Chinese as a second language. The authors demonstrate tremendous knowledge of the Chinese language and L2 Mandarin Chinese learners' common challenges. The clear and unique pathway from general linguistics to Chinese linguistics and then to Chinese second language acquisition and Chinese language pedagogy make this volume an excellent textbook for Chinese language teacher training programs. I also highly recommend this book to all serious learners of Chinese as a second language and readers who are interested in Chinese linguistics. Moreover, this volume also serves well as a resource book for current and prospective Chinese language teachers and researchers in Chinese grammar, linguistics and language pedagogy. -- Han Luo, Lafayette College, in Chinese as a Second Language, 58:1 (2023).