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The AllSet Learning Grammar Wiki BOOK and HSK series bring to paper and ebook format everything that made the Chinese Grammar Wiki the internet’s #1 reference for Mandarin Chinese grammar. Meanwhile, we continue to release other titles which make Chinese modern, practical, and fun!

$9.99

John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

Learn Chinese Characters by Reading: A foundation course in 200 Chinese Characters, from zero to basic literacy

AllSet Learning’s original Chinese character course to get you reading as fast as possible. The book includes:

  • 200 characters broken down into 20 units of 10 characters each

  • Short, cumulative reading exercises which grow along with your character knowledge, followed by additional reading sentences and dialogs

  • Free online supplemental resourcesfor all 200 characters

  • Designed to directly lead into Mandarin Companion’s Breakthrough Level (of 150 characters)


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from $9.99

John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

Chinese Grammar Wiki: Elementary

With over 700 ebook pages (400 print pages) of useful explanations, this is the guide to Chinese grammar that no serious learner should be without.

  • 40 A1 (Beginner) grammar points

  • 95 A2 (Elementary) grammar points

  • Each grammar point is presented for learners at a specific level (in this case, absolute beginners and elementary learners ONLY)

  • At least 10 clear, useful example sentences for each grammar point (1,700+ examples total), accompanied with pinyin and English translations

  • 245 separate grammar structures


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John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

Chinese Grammar Wiki: Intermediate

This book is the second major volume in the Grammar Wiki BOOK Series, covering all essential grammar points that an intermediate learner needs to master.

  • 145 B1 (Intermediate) grammar points

  • 200+ separate grammar structures

  • 1,500+ examples (with pinyin and English translation)

  • Extensive interlinking of similar grammar points

  • Bilingual glossary of grammar terms

  • Learner-centric design


from $9.99

John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

Chinese Grammar Wiki: Upper Intermediate

This book is the second major volume in the Grammar Wiki BOOK Series, covering all essential grammar points that an upper intermediate learner needs to master.

  • 152 B2 (Upper Intermediate) grammar points

  • 200+ separate grammar structures

  • 1,700+ examples (with pinyin and English translation)

  • Both colloquial and formal examples of usage

  • Extensive interlinking of similar grammar points

  • Learner-centric design


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John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

Chinese Grammar Wiki BOOK: Just the Basics

These are the basic 26 grammar points a beginner needs to master in order to start using and comprehending Mandarin Chinese.

  • 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

  • DRM-free version also available for direct purchase on this website.


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John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

HSK 1 Chinese Grammar

This volume focuses specifically on the grammar points required for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level 1 standard test of Mandarin Chinese proficiency.

  • 54 grammar points aligned with the HSK 1 test

  • Over 600 simple example sentences illustrating the grammar points• 54 grammar points aligned with the HSK 1 test

  • Pinyin and English translation for all word and sentences

  • Simple grammar explanations that any learner can understand

  • Extensive interlinking of similar grammar points

  • Full keyword index (with pinyin)

  • Learner-centric design


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John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

HSK 2 Chinese Grammar

This volume focuses specifically on the grammar points required for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level 2 standard test of Mandarin Chinese proficiency.

  • 79 grammar points aligned with the HSK 2 test

  • Over 800 simple example sentences illustrating the grammar points

  • Pinyin and English translation for all word and sentences

  • Simple grammar explanations that any learner can understand

  • Extensive interlinking of similar grammar points

  • Full keyword index (with pinyin)

  • Learner-centric design


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John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

HSK 3 Chinese Grammar

This volume focuses specifically on the grammar points required for the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Level 3 standard test of Mandarin Chinese proficiency.

  • 84 grammar points aligned with the HSK 3 test

  • Over 900 simple example sentences illustrating the grammar points

  • Pinyin and English translation for all word and sentences

  • Simple grammar explanations that any learner can understand

  • Extensive interlinking of similar grammar points

  • Full keyword index (with pinyin)

  • Learner-centric design

Boring Bangongshi: the Chinese Office Comic

$6.99

John Pasden (Editor-in-Chief)

Boring Bangongoshi: the Chinese Office Comic

AllSet Learning’s original intermediate-level comic strip is now available as an ebook.

  • 5 seasons, adding up to a total of 100 comic strips

  • Keyword glosses below each comic strip, providing the needed guidance, in context

  • Keyword glossary at the back of the book

  • Carefully designed to include modern, useful office vocabulary and discussions, without getting TOO boring!