Chinese 2 lower: module 3

Continue improving your Chinese with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have completed module 2 or equivalent. Based on tutor's own materials.

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Key course information

Dates
30/04/11 - 02/07/11

Day(s)
Sat

Duration
10 weeks

Time
12:15 - 13:45

Fees
Full fee: £87
Senior fee: £55
Concession: £29

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
LC232

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 extend vocabulary and grammatical understanding of Chinese.
To improve fluency and accuracy in spoken Chinese.

What topics will we cover?

Themes: leisure, information about daily routine, personal interests, hobbies, reporting a problem, shopping
Grammar: comparisons; similarity; relative clauses.

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

-talk about leisure activities
-give information about your daily routine
-talk about your personal interests/ hobbies
-make arrangements
-report a problem
-get by with the shopping.

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

Stage 2 course - students should have studied Chinese for about a year recently or have completed Stage 2 Lower Module 2 or have an equivalent knowledge of the language. 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 emphasis on speaking and listening skills. methods include question and answer, pair practice, group and whole class work, role play. Use of audio-visual materials and cassettes. Please note students are expected to participate in oral classroom activities.

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

Materials are provided by the tutor. 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.

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 2 Upper Module 1.

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
26/04/11 to 28/06/11	Tue	18:00 - 19:45	10 weeks	£101	£101	£34	LC231	Available	» Select
30/04/11 to 02/07/11	Sat	12:15 - 13:45	10 weeks	£87	£55	£29	LC232	Available	» Select