Chinese 4/5: module 3

What is the course about?

You will consolidate your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and will work towards achieving greater fluency.
The tutor might adjust the teaching content according to students’ progress.

What will we cover?

Topics: You will cover a variety of topics which reflect the interests of the group (this will be discussed and negotiated in the first session).
Grammar: revise grammar points learnt previously.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

develop your vocabulary
- Enhance your fluency and accuracy in speaking
- Improve your listening and reading Chinese characters
- Consolidate advanced grammatical structures.

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

Students should have completed Chinese 4/5: module 2 or studied Chinese for approximately 5-6 years recently or have developed an equivalent competence in the language. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and read course documents in English and be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities. It is also essential that you have knowledge of more complex grammar terminology.

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

The course is based on the communicative approach:
active student participation
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.

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

This course is based on the tutor’s own material. Your tutor might recommend a reference book for your own self-study.

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

Chinese 5: module 1.