Chinese beginners: module 3

What is the course about?

This course will provide you with a good grasp of the basics 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. The course will also introduce students to Chinese culture, customs, and traditions, providing them with a deeper understanding of the language and its context.

What will we cover?

Topics: food and drink, coffee shops & restaurants, colours and size, shopping and money, physical description, times- activities & appointments
Grammar: Weekly pronunciation practice on pronunciation, tones and intonation, some simple Chinese grammar, learn to read Pinyin and Chinese characters (writing characters is not the focus of this course),.

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

- Name foods and drinks
- Order in restaurants
- Name colours
- Shop for clothes
- Recognise 150-180 characters
- Read more advanced sentences
- Improve your pronunciation and intonation and try to feel the subtle difference between five tones.

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

Suitable if you have completed Chinese beginners module 2 (about 30 hrs of learning).

. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide, or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.

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

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

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

This course combines the tutor's own materials with content from Discover China Student's Book 1. Please check with your teacher before purchasing, as some tutors may or may not use this book in their lessons.

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

Chinese 2 lower: module 1.