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Chinese Mandarin Course 1022: Standard

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Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, Lessons 8(2) to 10, and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week.

In partnership with the Confucius Institute
Offered in association with the Confucius Institute at the University of Sydney. The Confucius Institute is based on a partnership with Fudan University, in collaboration with the Office of The Chinese Language Council International in China (Hanban). It is managed by the the Office of Global Engagement. The first to be established in New South Wales, the Institute has attracted thousands of people to its popular Chinese language and culture programs.

Outcomes

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

  • discuss around 100 vocabulary items and recognise around 110 Chinese characters
  • write a properly formatted letter
  • convey your modesty
  • Invite friends out
  • discuss the colour, size and price of clothing or shoes
  • recognise Chinese currency, count money and decide on the correct change
  • return or exchange merchandise at a store
  • speak about different means of transportation
  • Give directions
  • thank someone for their help
  • provide New Year’s wishes.

Content

This content is combined with Chinese Mandarin Course 1021: Standard:

  • making appointments
  • studying chinese
  • school life
  • shopping
  • transportation
  • introduces 算了 (suàn le), 谁呀 (shéi ya), 是吗 (shì ma), 给 (gěi), 要 (yào)
  • adverbs 太 (tài), 真 (zhēn), 就 (jiù) and 正在 (zhèngzài)
  • time expressions, directional/descriptive compliments, 怎么 (zěnme) in questions, 能 (néng) and 会 (huì)
  • sentence structures: 一边…一边… (yìbiān...yìbiān...); 除了…以外, 还…(chúle...yǐwài, hái…)
  • 或者 (huòzhě) and 还是 (háishi); 先 (xiān)…再 (zài)
  • 还是 (háishi)…(吧) (ba); 每 (měi)…都 (dōu); 要 (yào)…了 (le)

Intended audience

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Chinese Mandarin 1021 or who have completed 60 hours of recent face-to-face 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.

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

All books 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 after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to five days prior to commencement.

Suggested textbook supplier

booktopia
booktopia.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.

Please note

Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.

Features

Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.

Apply for the language repeat discount.

Chinese Mandarin Course 1022: Standard

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2024-04-23 Tue 23 Apr 2024 - 2024-06-25 Tue 25 Jun 2024
10 sessions, 20 hours total
6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00)
Online via Zoom
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