Course Information

Chinese. Learn Chinese with us.

Level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 2, Lessons 16 to 18(1), and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week.

Aims

This course aims to:

• introduce 70 vocabulary items
• cover topics such as talking about dating and renting an apartment
• continue to build listening, speaking, reading and writing skills by extending your communicative competence through various activities
• provide you with a solid foundation in language and culture, necessary for further studies at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Outcomes

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

• discuss around 70 vocabulary items and recognise around 70 Chinese characters
• invite someone to go on a date
• set up an outing with friends
• accept or decline an invitation politely
• describe your current and ideal home, including furniture
• speak about living arrangements and their suitability
• talk about your exercise habits and opinion of different sports.

Content

• Dating – seeing a movie and turning down an invitation
• Renting an apartment – finding a better place and calling to enquire about an apartment for rent
• The adverb 就 (jiù)
• 多 (duō) indicating an approximate number
• Question pronouns with都 / 也 (dōu / yě)
• Verb + 了 (le) + numeral + measure word + noun +了 (le)
• Continuously descriptive complements, potential complements, directional complements, potential complements with verb + 不下 (bù xià)
• 连…都 / 也 (lián…dōu / yě)

Intended audience

Suitable for A2 level students, those who have completed Chinese Mandarin 1032 or who have completed 120 hours of recent tuition.

Delivery style

Delivered in the form of an interactive workshop where active participation is encouraged.

Prescribed text

Both simplified and traditional character versions of the textbook and the two workbooks are available, however the simplified version will be taught in the classroom. You can also opt for the electronic version of materials.

• Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 2, Textbook (Simplified/ Traditional)
• Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 2, Workbook (Simplified/ Traditional)
• Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 2, Character Workbook (Simplified & Traditional)

While the textbook is required, the workbook and character workbook are optional.

All textbooks are available in 3rd and 4th editions. If you already own a 3rd edition copy, you're welcome to use it. If not, please purchase the 4th edition.

Textbooks should only be purchased once you receive confirmation from us. This usually occurs three days prior to class commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au

Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock availability prior to signing up for any membership.