Chinese Mandarin Course 1021: Standard
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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 course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 1, Lessons 6 to 7/8, and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week. The content of this course and Chinese Mandarin Course 1022: Standard is also available by completing Chinese Mandarin Course 102: Intensive.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
- discuss around 100 vocabulary items and recognise about 70 Chinese characters
- make and answer phone calls, and request a return phone call
- make an appointment on the phone
- politely ask for a favour
- discuss one’s study habits and experience learning Chinese
- comment on one’s performance, such as in character writing, singing and dancing etc.
- describe your daily routine
- write a simple diary entry in proper format.
Content
This content is combined with Chinese Mandarin Course 1022: 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 1012 or 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 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
- $100 repeat class ($200 for intensive classes) - 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.
Both tutors have good personalities, were engaging, supportive and good to work with.
I really appreciated the test we had in the last lesson. The tutor is a highly experienced teacher who is very patient, helpful and encouraging, which makes me look forward to every lesson. The extra work put into each lesson’s handout is very much appreciated and has strengthened my Chinese learning.
Our teacher for semester three was great. The lessons were challenging and the tutor was encouraging and enthusiastic, making it fun and culturally informative.
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Sat 10 Apr 2021 | 10am - 12pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
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Thu 01 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+11:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom | |
Thu 08 Apr 2021 | 6:30pm - 8:30pm (UTC+10:00) | Online via Zoom - Online via Zoom |
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What others say.
- Both tutors have good personalities, were engaging, supportive and good to work with.
- I really appreciated the test we had in the last lesson. The tutor is a highly experienced teacher who is very patient, helpful and encouraging, which makes me look forward to every lesson. The extra work put into each lesson's handout is very much appreciated and has strengthened my Chinese learning.
- Our teacher for semester three was great. The lessons were challenging and the tutor was encouraging and enthusiastic, making it fun and culturally informative.
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