Course Summary
This course is the continuation of Advanced 1. 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 use Chinese characters in reading and writing. 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 prepare students to use Chinese for work-related purposes.
Learning Contents
• Vocabulary building and conversation/passage construction related to topics covered in the textbook;
• Nuances between synonyms;
• In-class 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;
• Use the language in real-life situations; know key vocabulary and language points in situations where students will encounter them in daily life.
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’s Book 4, (to complete Units 4-6)
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