Language Courses
Chinese 4 - Code K3317
This course is the continuation of the previous 4.1for the students who have established good foundations in learning Chinese, to further develop the four language skills. By the end of the course students should be able to grasp more grammatical concepts and sentence structures, which will enable them to communicate more confidently and freely, such as presenting and appreciating a gift, giving an example etc. In addition, the students can know more about Chinese culture and customs.
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Chinese 4.2
This course is for students who have completed either Chinese 4.1 or otherwise acquired a similar level of proficiency.
Details of start dates, fees and course content are available from the online course catalogue.
Content of Course
- Guessing
- Giving a vague response
- Explaining
- Indicating a possibility
- Expressing concern
- Bringing up a topic
- Making additional remarks
- Stressing a point
- Telling a story
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course students should be able to:
Understand frequently used sentences and expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance, such as comparing, asking in retort.
Communicate more freely in particular social activities, such as presenting and appreciating a gift
Describe one’s thoughts and needs more clearly while interacting with people
Teaching method
The course is tutorial based with a combination of whole class activity and group work. The course also uses audio-visual material as teaching aids (CDs and DVDs).
In order to fully benefit from the course and to achieve the learning outcomes, you will need to devote 1-2 hours outwith classes to revision and homework.
Timetable 2010
- PRE-REQUISITE
- Chinese 4.1 or equivalent course of study (approx 240 hours)
- TIMETABLE
- Monday evenings 18.00-20.00 from 19 April-21 June 2010
- TEACHERS
- TBC
- CLASS SIZE
- Class is subject to a minimum intake; the maximum class size is 12
- PRICE
- £ 125 / £83 concession for ten weeks of two hour classes
- COURSE MATERIALS
- The class will follow New Practical Chinese Reader Volume 3. The textbook, workbook and CD can be pre-ordered from the Confucius Institute at a price of £40.00.
- REGISTRATION
- Please book online by clicking here
- QUESTIONS
- Please contact us on 0131 662 2180 or email info@confuciusinstitute.ac.uk