Chinese 1: rapid introduction

Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese in this lively two-day Saturday course.You will also learn to read and write some basic Chinese characters. Based on the tutor's own material. Learn to speak Mandarin Chinese in this lively two-day Saturday course.You will also learn to read and write some basic Chinese characters. Based on the tutor's own materials.

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Key course information

Dates
15/10/11 - 22/10/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
2 weeks

Time
10:30 - 15:30

Fees
Full fee: £61^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LC116

Availability
This course has finished

^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

This course has finished

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languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 7492 2644

Course outline

What is the course about?

This short course will assist you in laying a good foundation of essential modern Mandarin Chinese and enable you to handle some simple social/personal conversations in Chinese by covering the following areas: character writing, pronunciation, Chinese grammar, situational dialogues and Chinese culture.

What topics will we cover?

Themes: greeting people, languages and study, daily activities and some useful phrases to get by in China.

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

- Greet people

- Talk about languages and study

- Describe your daily activities

- Learn about 30 characters

- Read Chinese sentences in Pin Yin form.

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

Level 1 course - no previous knowledge of Chinese required.

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

The course is based on the communicative approach:

- active students’ interaction
- emphasis on speaking and listening skills
- pair and group work
- role plays
- use of realia, pictures and authentic material
- use of audio-visual techniques when appropriate

Please note, students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities and to do some homework as and when required.

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

Materials provided by the tutor.

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 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

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

You can enrol in some of the courses which started in September, providing there are places available.

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

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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