Part Time Chinese Mandarin

Chinese Mandarin near beginner (first year of study)

Level: Level 1 - Module 2

Course content:
Learn to speak Chinese-Mandarin on this lively, communicative course for complete beginners. Taught in Chinese with emphasis on developing your listening and speaking skills. Based on units 7-11 of Chinese Readers 1
By the end of the course you should be able to:
-ask about prices and bargain in shopping
-ask when shops/services open and close
-see a doctor
-exchange money and Chinese currency
-talk about holidays
-recognise Chinese characters (120-150)
-be familiar with basic Radicals, structures and types of Chinese characters

Course Structure:
Classes typically have about 15-20 students. You may work in groups, in pairs or individually and need to complete homework outside the class. There is an emphasis on student participation in activities. Communicative, functional approach with emphasis on speaking and listening and comprehension activities with audio-visual methods.

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 3

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:
Textbook: Chinese Readers 1 -units 7-11

When and Where

• 
  Day:
  WednesdayTime:
  18:30 - 21:00This course is:
  Part time evening
  
  Length: 11 weeks
  
  Start Date: 06 January 2010
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: WLC12/WE9BA
  
  Tuition Fees: £130Tuition Fees 60+:
  £91
  How to apply