Part Time Chinese Mandarin Introduction

Chinese Mandarin Complete beginners

Level: introduction

Course content:
A short â€-taster' course giving you some initial skills and knowledge as a basis for subsequent easy, rapid acquisition of Mandarin Chinese, whether by attending further classes, home study or contacts with native speakers. Uses East Peasy Chinese (book + CD), ISBN 978-1-40531-863-1.
By the end of this course you will be able to
-identify by ear and reproduce the tones which often distinguish one Mandarin spoken word from another
-recognize and produce any Mandarin syllable and say whatever you can say with near-native pronunciation
-use numbers for counting, simple arithmetic, prices, dates and times of day
-understand and produce some simple single-clause statements and related questions
-analyse Chinese characters (â€-kanji') into strokes and component parts, copy them legibly and find them in dictionaries using Chinese dictionary order.

Course Structure:
Expected class size is about 8 to 13. There is homework to do outside the class, using sound recordings (a CD comes with the textbook) and practising Chinese script. There are some interactive tasks, dictations, substitution drills and some group work. Accurate pronunciation, legible Chinese handwriting. aural discrimination and comprehension are priorities.

Course resources:
You will have access to the Learning Centre in Wandsworth and Tooting. This includes the use of computers, audio-visual equipment and at Wandsworth, our language laboratory

Assessment:
Tutor feedback; Student self assessment; Homework.

Next step:
Chinese Mandarin Level 1- Module 1

How to apply:
Enrol in person, by telephone or by post

Fees Info
When information is available you will notice 2 different fees stated for this course. The fee you pay is dependent on your status:
Fee 1: Standard fee;
Fee 2: Aged 60+ years fee
Students in receipt of an income-based benefit pay £20 per course per term.
You will need to bring proof of age and any benefits when you enrol.
You DO NOT have to pay a college registration fee for these courses, but you may have to pay for additional course materials.Materials costs:
Students are invited to buy a textbook with CD (about £9) and some square paper for practising Chinese script (less than £1). Text book:East Peasy Chinese (book + CD),ISBN 978-1-40531-863-1.

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 12 January 2010
  
  Campus: Tooting Centre
  
  Course Code: WLC1E/TE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 23 February 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WLC1E/WE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  19:00 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 27 April 2010
  
  Campus: Balham Centre
  
  Course Code: WLC1E/CE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply
• 
  Day:
  TuesdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 5 weeks
  
  Start Date: 08 June 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WLC1E/WE9CA
  
  Tuition Fees: £60Tuition Fees 60+:
  £42
  How to apply