CLB101 Chinese Language Beginner 1
Language & Literature
A course by
NMIT
A beginner Chinese language and culture course suitable for anyone with no prior knowledge, covering basic skills and cultural introduction.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Nelson, Nelson
It will take a total of 8 weeks
Core skills this course teaches
Basic Mandarin conversational skills
Be able to engage in simple spoken conversations in Mandarin Chinese using common phrases and expressions.
Understand and apply basic pronunciation and tones
Recognize and use pinyin, tones, and proper pronunciation in basic verbal communication.
Introduction to reading and writing Chinese characters
Read and write a selection of simple Chinese characters in context.
What You're Signing Up For
This introductory, beginner-level course is designed for anyone interested in learning Chinese language and culture. No prior experience in Chinese is needed. Over one term, you will learn basic Chinese language skills in a supportive, evening-class environment. The course prepares students to progress to the next level (Beginners 2).
Course Content
- Introduction to Chinese language: pinyin, basic pronunciation and tones
- Common conversational phrases
- Basic grammar and sentence structures
- Listening and speaking practice
- Reading and writing simple Chinese characters
- Introduction to Chinese culture and customs
What you need to know first
No experience necessary. Open to anyone 16 years or older.
Full-time secondary students must attend outside school hours and have school principal approval.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Language education
Community education
Future employment opportunities might be
Progression to further Chinese language study