Prerequisite: None

Methodology:

• Chinese phonetic system: PIN YIN
• Basic grammar:
  • Verbs: to be; to be at; from-where
  • Questions with “shui”; yes-no questions
  • Express negation
  • Simple measure words
  • Adverbials of time
  • Reduplication of verbs
• Basic strokes of Chinese characters
• Vocabulary applied to the following topics:
  • Introducing and greeting
  • Talking about occupations, nationalities, ages, etc.
  • Ordinal numbers

Required Materials

• Book: 2 Books to Purchase

Book 1 :

Title : Great Wall Chinese vol. 1 Essentials in Communication Textbook 1 (Unit 1 ~ 5) 长城汉语（生存交际）课本 第一册ISBN 9787561914793 textbook
Author : Ma Jianfei

Book 2 :

Title : Great Wall Chinese vol. 1 Essentials in Communication Workbook 1 (Unit 1 ~ 5)
长城汉语（生存交际）练习 第一册 ISBN 9787561916223 workbook
Author : Beijing Language and Culture University press
Available at : Dawson's Bookstore
Price : Approximately $24.99 & $17.40 CDN.

***When ordering textbooks online at amazon.ca, make sure they are delivered before the class.

For administrative questions, please contact
ctd@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

For Chinese language content, please contact
Confuciusinstitute@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Schedule description
No class October 14 - Thanksgiving Day