Chinese Mandarin Course 1011: Standard (Beginners)
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COVID-19 update: arrangement of our courses
We are now delivering courses online and in-person. Please check the delivery format of each class before enrolling.
Please note that course materials (excluding prescribed texts) are shared electronically within 48 hours of course commencement. Printing is not available.
Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
This beginner’s course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, Lessons 1 to 2, and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week. The content of this course and Chinese Mandarin Course 1012: Standard is also available by completing Chinese Mandarin Course 101: Intensive (Beginners).
Aims
This course aims to:
- introduce the first year of study and 70 vocabulary items
- cover the basics with simple, graded activities on essential topics such as greetings, family etc.
- introduce basic grammatical structures
- position pinyin close to characters so you can focus on speaking and pronunciation
- introduce the system of character writing---hanzi, as a guide to literacy.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- master the Chinese phonetic system and read Chinese pinyin with correct pronunciation and tone
- discuss 70 vocabulary items and recognise around 80 Chinese characters
- exchange basic greetings in Chinese, introduce yourself and others, and ask and answer questions about personal details such as name, surname, nationality, family members, etc.
- introduce your profession and ask about other’s professions in Chinese
- employ basic Chinese kinship terms and describe a family photo in Chinese
- deliver a presentation introducing yourself and your family in Chinese, both orally and in written form
- gain insight into the Chinese writing system and skills in writing characters in correct stroke order.
Content
- General introduction to Mandarin and Chinese dialects
- Chinese Pinyin system — 21 consonants, 6 major vowels and 29 compound vowels, 4 tones
- Practice of pronunciation and tones
- Review of over 70 Vocabulary items — nouns related to greetings, self-introduction, name, nationality, family, siblings, photo, professions, identities; basic verbs, adverbs, particles
- Basic grammar — basic sentence structure of declarative sentences, Yes or No questions, special questions, use of adverbs, measure words, particles
- Basic greetings, self-introduction, asking and introducing name, nationality and family members, describing a photo
- Chinese writing system — Chinese character categories, basic Chinese radicals, character writing rules, basic stroke order
- Practice writing 30 characters
- Introduction to Chinese culture — names and kinship relations etc
Intended audience
Suitable for beginner A1 level students. No prior knowledge of the language is required.
Prerequisites
None
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 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
- $200 repeat class - Conditions apply
- Small class size
- Central location
Language courses are offered in four terms each year during January, April, July and October.
What others say.
The course was paced and taught very well. The tutor was very knowledgeable and encouraged us to develop our abilities. There were many opportunities to practise and learn – the other students were all very friendly and enthusiastic!
I thoroughly enjoyed Chinese for Beginners, 1011. The course was well-structured, with achievable learning objectives and support. The tutor was excellent and provided good support for students in the class.
The course was correctly paced and allowed enough time to learn characters as well as learning to listen/speak.
The tutor was amazing. Super friendly and intelligent and made classes fun and engaging.
We had an excellent teacher who gave us the confidence to converse in front of the class by the end of the first term. The course structure is solid and the textbook is very good as well. Will definitely recommend this course to my friends and colleagues.
The tutor was a fantastic teacher – very enthusiastic and encouraging of student participation, and made the class very engaging.
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Wed 28 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 05 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 12 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 19 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 26 May 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 02 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 09 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 16 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 23 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Wed 30 Jun 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
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Sat 01 May 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 08 May 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 15 May 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 22 May 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 29 May 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 05 Jun 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 19 Jun 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 26 Jun 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 03 Jul 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Sat 10 Jul 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
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What others say.
- We had an excellent teacher who gave us the confidence to converse in front of the class by the end of the first term. The course structure is solid and the textbook is very good as well. Will definitely recommend this course to my friends and colleagues.
- I thoroughly enjoyed Chinese for Beginners, 1011. The course was well-structured, with achievable learning objectives and support. The tutor was excellent and provided good support for students in the class.
- The teacher is excellent. Positive, patient, pleasant and professional. Her supplementary materials to the course book are user friendly. Can't wait to do the next level.
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