Chinese Language Class – Chinese Advanced 4
Course Summary
This course is the continuation of Advanced 3. Students continue to develop all the four skills. The gap between their receptive and productive skills is further closed. The development of listening and speaking skills will remain a focus of the course, and teachers will at the same time encourage students to mainly use Chinese characters in reading and writing. Additional assistance will be provided for students who need to use more pinyin to help with their studies. Students are encouraged to reflect and internalise grammatical devices and structures that they have studied and actively use them in conversations and writings. Topics covered in the textbook can also help students know more about Chinese cultural and society. In addition to the textbook, teachers will also include other materials and exercises according to students’ interests and proficiency level. Students are also encouraged to read Chinese authentic materials after class and share vocabularies and expressions with their classmates.
Learning Contents
- Vocabulary building and conversation/passage construction related to topics covered in the textbook;
- Nuances between synonyms;
- Opportunities of free talk in Chinese for each student each week;
- Discussions in Chinese on various topics
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
- Comprehend fairly long Chinese passages on various topics;
- Express in Chinese their thoughts and opinions more confidently and fluently in conversations and writings;
- Gain more information about Chinese culture and society;
- Study autonomously beyond class
- Master the format of Chinese writing and the writing of applied styles.
- Improve listening skills in multiple contexts, especially for business.
Teaching Methods
The course is tutorial based with a combination of joint class activities and group work. Supplementary material is prepared by the teacher. To benefit fully from the course and to achieve the learning outcomes, students are strongly encouraged to spend at least 1-2 hours to revise each class.
Learning Materials
Textbook: Discover China student book 4 Unit 10-12
House materials: Selected by teachers according to students’ interests and proficiency level
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