Chinese 1: module 1

Learn to speak Chinese, with the emphasis on speaking and listening skills. You will also learn to read and write Chinese characters. Based on the tutor's own materials.

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Key course information

Dates
19/09/11 - 05/12/11

Day(s)
Mon

Duration
12 weeks

Time
10:45 - 12:45

Fees
Full fee: £137
Senior fee: £83
Concession: £42

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LC111

Availability
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 course will provide you with a good grasp of the fundamentals of Chinese, both spoken and written in order to enable you to understand conversational Chinese at natural speed, with the confidence to respond appropriately when spoken to in different situations.

What topics will we cover?

Themes: personal identification; family and home; greetings and other courtesies; counting and money; family
and home, food and drink. Grammar: basic sentence structure.

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

-identify Chinese sounds and be familiar with Romanisation

-say who you are and where you come from

-talk about yourself and express status/occupation

-talk about your family

-talk about language skills - speaking, reading

-talk about food and drink- expressing likes and dislikes

-use numbers and state age

-understand Chinese currency and talk about money and prices

-order and pay for a meal in a restaurant

-recognise some characters (30-40)

-use a bilingual Chinese/English dictionary

-read simple sentences.

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

This is a Beginners course - no previous knowledge required. 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?

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?

All materials provided by the tutor. Students do not work through set texts or particular textbooks. If a course book is recommended please try: Grant and Cutler - www.grantandcutler.com (020 7734 2012).

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. Tutor's feedback during/after each classroom activity (see no.5 above). Homework. Student's self-assessment.

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?

Chinese 1 Module 2. 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

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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Dates	Day(s)	Time	Duration	Fees	Snr	Conc	Code	Availability
12/01/12 to 22/03/12	Thu	19:45 - 21:30	11 weeks	£120	£120	N/A	LC115	Full	» Select
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