Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Chinese 1: module 2

Continue learning to speak Chinese, with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. You will also learn to read and write Chinese characters. Suitable if you have completed module 1 or equivalent. Based on chapters 9-13 of Elementary Chinese Readers 1 (revised edition) Sinolingua, Beijing.

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Key course information

Dates
10/01/11 - 28/03/11

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
12 weeks

Time
10:45 - 12:45

Fees
Full fee: £132
Senior fee: £81
Concession: £40

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LC121

Availability
Available
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Call enrolments: 020 7831 7831

Still got questions?
languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

To provide students with a good grasp of the fundamentals of Chinese, both spoken and written and to provide
students with the ability to understand conversational Chinese at natural speed, with the confidence to respond
appropriately when spoken to in a wide range of situations.

What topics will we cover?

Themes: directions, buying travel tickets, likes & dislikes, hobbies
Grammar: basic sentence structure.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

-say where somebody or someone is located
-describe a journey
-talk about different types of transport
-purchase travel tickets
-ask about hotels etc
-ask the way- by transport
-ask the way - street directions
-recognise up to 50-70 characters
-read simple sentences.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Students should have completed Stage 1 Module 1 or have an equivalent knowledge. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart, using the link at the top of this page. You can also find the chart at the start of the languages section in our course guide. You will also need to be able to understand basic spoken and written information in English (e.g. simple instructions, course documents) and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time etc).

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Communicative/direct method approach with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. Methods include question and answer, pair practice, group and whole class work, role-play. Please note students are expected to participate in classroom activities.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

All materials provided by the tutor. Students do not work through set texts or particular textbooks.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

No.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 201 of the 10-11 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Chinese Stage 1 Module 3. Please enrol as soon as possible as places cannot be guaranteed.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2644

languages@citylit.ac.uk

Advice times

During term-time: Tuesday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30; Thursday 12.30 - 13.30 and 17.30 - 18.30;

Non term-time: Tuesday 17.30–18.30 and Thursday 12.30–13.30

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
10/01/11 to 28/03/11	Mon	10:45 - 12:45	12 weeks	£132	£81	£40	LC121	Available	» Select
11/01/11 to 29/03/11	Tue	19:45 - 21:30	12 weeks	£121	£121	£41	LC123	Available	» Select
12/01/11 to 30/03/11	Wed	19:45 - 21:30	12 weeks	£121	£121	£41	LQC12	Available	» Select
15/01/11 to 02/04/11	Sat	10:00 - 12:00	12 weeks	£139	£89	£46	LC122	Available	» Select