This course is a designed for learners who have completed the foundational level and aims to further enhance their Chinese proficiency.

This course focuses on expanding vocabulary, refining grammar, and improving practical communication skills.

Cultural elements are also integrated into the course, offering insights into Chinese customs, social interactions, and traditions.

By the end of this section, students will gain greater confidence and fluency in everyday communication while deepening their understanding of the Chinese language and culture.

Prerequisites or prior knowledge

• Elementary 2

Teaching & Learning Activities

The course incorporates various teaching and learning activities to help learners build a solid understanding of basic vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure.

Specifically, they are:

1. Vocabulary practice

• Flashcards
• Matching activities: Match characters with their meaning or Pinyin to reinforce recognition.
• Contextual practice: Use vocabulary in sentences or dialogues from the book.

2. Speaking activities

• Listening and imitation
• Dialogues: Practice dialogues provided in the books and focus on ?uency and pronunciation.
• Pair work: Ask and answer questions in pairs.
• Role play: Simulate real-life scenarios using the vocabulary and grammar learned.
• Group discussion

3. Writing practice

• Character writing: Practice stroke order and structure of new characters
• Sentence and short paragraph construction: Create sentences and write short paragraphs using new vocabulary and grammar points.
• Brainstorming
• Peer review and feedback.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Develop practical communication activities for everyday scenarios and improve listening comprehension through dialogues and audio exercises.
2. Enhance reading proficiency as well as recognizing about 300 characters to comprehend short paragraphs, dialogues, and stories related to different topics.
3. Gain insights into Chinese customs, social norms and traditions through context-based learning.

Course Materials

Book

Title: Boya Chinese: Elementary vol.2
ISBN: 978-7301215395
Author: Xiaoqi, Li
Available on: Amazon
Price: Approximately 47.61 $


***When ordering textbooks online from amazon.ca, make sure they will be delivered before the start of the course.

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