Prerequisite: Know Pinyin system and some basic sentences (30 hours of previous instruction or equivalent)
Methodology:- Review Chinese phonetic system: PIN YIN
- Continue the studies of basic grammar:
- Simple sentences with an adjective predicate
- Adverbs of degree
- Particle “le”
- Positive-negative questions
- Adverbials of time and location
- Introduce character radicals
- Vocabulary applied to the following:
- Describing simple work and study situations
- Describing family and friends
- Neighbourhood
- The expression of directions
Required Materials
- Headphones and an external microphone
- High-speed stable internet connection
- Access to a computer with a minimum of Windows 10 or Mac G5
- Book: 2 Books to Purchase
Book 1 :
Title : Great Wall Chinese vol. 1 Essentials in Communication Textbook 1 (Unit 6 ~ 10) 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 6 ~ 10) 长城汉语（生存交际）课本 第一册 ISBN 9787561916223 workbook
Author : Beijing Language and Culture University press
Available at : Dawson's Bookstore
Price : Approximately $24.99 & $17.40
***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 
