The following topics are covered in this course:
- Chinese zodiacs
- Family and family members (Kinship terms)
- Names of stationery
- Time
- Days of the week
- Years, months and dates
- Weather and seasons
Course Summary
Mandarin Elementary 2 is designed for students who have completed Elementary 1. The course content has been selected to suit prospective travellers, people wanting to interact with Melbourne’s Chinese-speaking community or those who would like to try learning a new language for enjoyment or cultural insight.
The content is presented in an accessible, friendly and inclusive manner and opportunities are provided throughout classes for students to communicate in Mandarin.
Course Sessions
Tuesday, 14th January - 8 classes
Session ID
DLV84101C
14 Jan - 4 Mar
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location
CBD
Session Fees
$399 / $379 (conc)
$399 / $379 (conc)
Teacher
Zoe Chen
Zoe Chen
By the end of this course students should be able to:
- introduce themselves and others and use basic expressions for meeting, greeting and farewelling;
- engage in simple conversations and exchange information about families, work, daily routines, hobbies and interests;
- use basic expressions for thanking and apologising;
- deal with the basic needs of customers in shops and restaurants;
- demonstrate basic knowledge of some social customs;
- write basic sentences on topics such as family, work or hobbies.
Mandarin Elementary 1 or the equivalent of about 20 hours of previous study.
IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE PREVIOUS LEVEL AT CAE, YOU NEED TO CONTACT CAE FOR A SKILL ASSESSMENT PRIOR TO ENROLLING.
N.B. CAE withdrawal policy does not allow for refund or transfer once the course has started in the event that the level of the class is not suitable.
Textbook: New Practical Chinese Reader 1 (2nd Edition), Beijing Language And Culture University Press, 2012. ISBN 9787561926239.
New Practical Chinese Reader 1 Workbook (2nd Edition), Beijing Language And Culture University Press, 2012. ISBN 9787561926222
Available from:
LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL, 15 Station Street, Kew East Vic 3102 ph: (03) 9857 0030
***Cancellations or postponements are notified 48 hours before class commencement. Please consider this before purchasing class materials***
For further information please contact Languages Centre on 96520677 or email languages@cae.edu.au.