Prerequisite: Know Pinyin system and some basic sentences (30 hours of previous instruction or equivalent)

Methodology:

1. Review Chinese phonetic system: PIN YIN
2. 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
3. Introduce character radicals
4. Vocabulary applied to the following:
   • Describing simple work and study situations
   • Describing family and friends
   • Neighbourhood
   • The expression of directions

Required Materials

• 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.

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

Schedule description
No class May 20 - National Patriots' Day