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

Join us for this Intensive Chinese Mandarin course. Designed for enthusiastic learners, this course continues on from Chinese Mandarin Course 101: Intensive. It covers lessons 6 to 10 of the prescribed textbook Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, and is taught over two weekly, two-hour sessions.

Content from this course is also available over ten weekly sessions of two hours by completing Chinese Mandarin 1021: Standard followed by Chinese Mandarin 1022: Standard.

Outcomes

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

• discuss around 200 vocabulary items and recognise 220 characters
• make and answer phone calls, and request a return phone call
• invite friends out and setup an appointment over the phone
• ask for a favor in a polite manner
• discuss one’s study habits and experience in learning Chinese vocabulary and grammar
• make comments on one’s performance, such as in character writing, singing, dancing etc.
• describe your daily routine
• write a simple diary entry in proper format
• convey your modesty
• discuss the color, size and price of clothing and shoes
• recognise Chinese currency and count money in Chinese
• determine the proper change you should receive
• pay bills with cash or credit card
• return or exchange merchandise at a store
• speak about different means of transportation
• explain how to travel from one station to another
• express your gratitude after receiving a personal favor
• offer New Year’s wishes.

Content

• 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 1011 & 1012, or those who have completed 40 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 1, Textbook (Simplified / Traditional)
• Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 1, Workbook (Simplified / Traditional)
• Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 1, Character Workbook (Simplified & Traditional)

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 suppliers

Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au

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.