Come and explore the essence of Chinese characters and their profound significance in this enlightening workshop. Unlock the hidden meanings behind strokes and symbols, tracing the cultural, historical, and philosophical depths they hold.
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The course is about the fascinating world of Chinese characters, exploring their origins, structure, and semantic distinctions to understand the profound meanings embedded within them.
What will we cover?
Topics we will cover include the history and evolution of Chinese characters, the principles of character formation, the significance of radicals, and the relationships between characters and their meaning.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
By the end of the workshop, you should be able to analyse and interpret the meanings of Chinese characters. You will gain insights into the cultural and historical contexts that have shaped the language, allowing you to appreciate the richness and depth of Chinese characters.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
The course is designed to accommodate learners, from beginners with no prior knowledge of Chinese characters to those with intermediate ability seeking a deeper understanding. No specific skills are required, but a passion for language and culture will enhance your learning experience.
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.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Joyce is a qualified teacher, with a PGCE in Mandarin and many years’ experiences of teaching in second and third level education. She is also experienced in working with exam boards. Joyce is enthusiastic about teaching Mandarin Chinese. She believes that when learning a language, it is important for students to grasp the wider culture associated with the language. As such, she enjoys helping students expand their cultural under-standing, discovering more about the society of the country the language originates from. She also engages actively in professional development by attending regular confer-ences to keep her knowledge of teaching methods updated.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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