Key Facts

  • Starting
    25 Sep 2024
    Location
    Tooting
    Start Time
    18:15
    End Time
    20:30
    Duration
    10 Weeks
    Study Mode
    Part Time Evening
    Days
    Wednesday
    Start Date
    25 Sep 2024
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    TABE159CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 130
Developing Chinese Language Skills - Beginner

This Module 1 course is a great opportunity to start learning Chinese (Mandarin) and explore the Chinese culture. This 10-week course is for complete beginners in Chinese, and those who with some expressions informally. The course will mainly focus on speaking and listening, but also include some reading and writing in Chinese. There will be lots of opportunities for you to practise speaking and listening Chinese through the various class activities, eg. conversations and role-plays.

If you're self-employed, you might be able to deduct your enrolment fee from your taxable income.

If you are on a low wage, unemployed or claim Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) then you can enrol on the course for free.

  • Entry Requirements


    none as it is a beginner course

  • Course Content


    You will learn:

    • Introduction to Chinese: Pinyin, tones and characters

    • Ask and give personal information including profession, nationality

    • Use numbers (0-100)

    • Discuss interests and hobbies

    • Order food and drink at a bar or restaurant

    • Talk about what you do: work and studies

    • Describe your daily routine

    • Talk about your free time activities and express likes and dislikes

    • Identify and name vocabulary related to food, price, weigh and measure units
  • Additional Information


    If you are self-employed, you might be able to deduct your enrolment fee from your taxable income.

  • Course Structure


    10 sessions face to face at Tooting

  • Assessment Details


    Initial assessment when joining the course, tutor feedback, individual learning plan, informal assessment and homework.