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Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This course covers Integrated Chinese, Volume 4, Lessons 18 to 20, and is taught over ten weekly sessions of two hours per week.

Aims

This course aims to:

• introduce 120 vocabulary items
• cover topics such as: history, interviewing for a job, foreigners in China
• pay ongoing attention to pronunciation and grammar which remains a crucial part of improving your language skills
• improve your conversational skills, comprehension of spoken passages, ability to read and write passages through various activities, and increase your language acquisition in a real-world context
• provide you with a solid foundation in language and culture, necessary for further study at the intermediate and advanced levels.

Outcomes

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

• discuss around 120 vocabulary items and recognise about 150 Chinese characters
• name some of the most important dynasties in Chinese history
• describe briefly the historical significance of some major Chinese dynasties
• talk in basic terms about some of China’s most important historical figures
• say one or two sentences to describe signs of nervousness
• explain in basic terms why China has been able to attract talent and foreign companies
• describe in basic terms if you are good at managing time and coping with pressure
• re-tell your job interview experience
• congratulate someone on his or her accomplishments
• welcome a visitor from afar with a welcoming party
• bid someone farewell at a farewell party
• pay homage to old-timers when joining a new community
• ask for guidance and help when coming to a new place
• describe your job role in detail
• describe your life experience
• describe the case or difficulty of adjusting to life in a different country.

Content

• History – name some of the most important dynasties in history, describe briefly the historical significance of some major dynasties, talk in basic terms about some of China’s important historical figures.
• Interviewing for a job – say one or two sentences to describe signs of nervousness, explain in basic terms why China has been able to attract talent and foreign companies, describe in basic terms your time management methods, and congratulate someone on his or her accomplishments.
• Foreigners in China – welcome a visitor from after at a welcoming party, bid someone farewell at a farewell party, pay homage to old-timers when joining a new community, describe the ease or difficulty of adjusting to life in a different country.
• Words & phrases: 跟…有关 (related to, having to do with); 再也没/不 (no more, not anymore); 叫做 (to be called, to be known as); 好在 (fortunately, luckily); 善于 (be good at, be adept in); 往往 (more often than not) vs. 常常 (often); 接受 (to accept, to take on, to undertake); 而已 (and no more); 在…下 (under);你说呢? (What do you say?; What do you think?).
• Forms & accuracy: 之一, 其中, 越…越…
• Adverb 又, conjunction 既然.
• Word order.
• Summary of 把construction.

Intended audience

Suitable for B2 level students, those who have completed Chinese Mandarin 2041 or who have completed 300 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 4, Textbook (Simplified & Traditional)

• Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 4, Workbook (Simplified & Traditional)

• Integrated Chinese, 4th Ed., Volume 4, 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 suppliers

Language Book Centre
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booktopia
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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.