Mandarin Chinese 2

Course Title: Mandarin Chinese 2

Type of Course: Adult Education

Credit: Not credit bearing

Weekly Session Titles and Descriptions

The weekly programme will depend on the specific group dynamics, with the tutor moderating the content depending on the development of skills across the whole group.

Course Overview

This post-beginners course is intended for those who have taken our Beginner’s course (or similar), and have mastered the four tones. You should be able to  handle simple structures and now wish to immerse yourself in studying Mandarin Chinese in greater depth. After revision of basic structures, students will move on to study grammatical structures of greater complexity and a wider range of speech patterns. You can expect to develop your oral and listening skills, but also learn further basics of the Chinese script.

Required Previous Experience (if any)

You should have taken our Mandarin Chinese 1 course or possess equivalent experience.

Required Reading Material or Special Equipment Needed (if any)

None required.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this course you will be better prepared to:

• engage at a basic level in face-to-face exchanges in Chinese to meet and greet other people, and introduce and talk about yourself
• understand the Mandarin Chinese numerical system
• identify and use some verbs in the present, past and future tense
• read and write basic Mandarin Chinese script.

Teaching and Learning Approach

The teaching and learning approach for this course combines tutor-led instruction, group activities, and independent study supported by individual guidance from the tutor. Classes are conducted face-to-face in a classroom setting and utilise diverse teaching methods, including presentations, multimedia resources, class discussions, and interactive activities. These methods are selected to engage students, accommodate varied learning styles, and support effective understanding of the subject matter. The approach is also designed to recognise and be responsive to the diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities, and cultural perspectives represented within the student cohort, fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Additional information

This course descriptor may be subject to change during the delivery of the course, depending on the specific direction and nature of the learner cohort, and is intended to be responsive to the group dynamics as they emerge during the delivery of the course.