Chinese 1 Classes: Jan-March 2012
For complete beginners and basic users of the language.
This course will give beginners a good foundation in speaking and listening Mandarin Chinese. The emphasis is on developing practical listening and speaking capability. Students will learn the tonal system and emphasis will be placed on proper pronunciation. Pinyin will be studied while basic grammar will be introduced. The study of characters will be introduced from 1.4 onwards..
Classes are led by the Confucius Institute teaching staff.
Chinese 1.1 Classes Jan-March 2012
In the winter term there are two new Chinese 1.1 classes on offer for complete beginners. Students can choose a class on either a Monday or Wednesday evening from 6.00-8.00pm at the Confucius Institute. For more information and to book, click here
Chinese 1.2 Classes Jan-March 2012
Those who have completed 1.1 or equivalent (20 hours of study) can progress to Chinese 1.2. Students can choose a class on either a Monday or Thursday evenings from 6.00-8.00pm in the Confucius Institute. For more information and to book, click here.
Chinese 1.3 Classes Jan-March 2012
Those who have completed 1.2 or equivalent (40 hours of study) can progress to Chinese 1.3. This class runs on a Thursday evening from 6.00-8.00pm in the Confucius Institute. For more information and to book, click here.
Teaching method
All classes ares tutorial based with a combination of whole class activity and group work. Students will be provided with written and audio materials as learning aids.
In order to fully benefit from the course and to achieve the learning outcomes, students should plan to devote 1-2 hours out with classes to revision and homework.
Attendance
Students are expected to enrol for one class and attend this class regularly. If a student misses their regular class they may be able to attend an alternative class in the same week if numbers allow. Classes start week beginning Monday 16 March 2012 and end week beginning Monday 19 March 2012.
Questions?
Please contact us on 0131 662 2180 or email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk
Price
The cost for a full term (ten or 11 weeks) is £125. A concessionary rate of £83 is available if:
- Your / your family's sole income is Department for Work and Pensions benefits
- You are in receipt of pension credit
- You are a full time student
Please note all classes are subject to minimum numbers.
Online Booking
Please visit the University of Edinburgh's Languages for All website to enrol in any of these classes.