About This Course
This course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of Mandarin Chinese and want to advance their language skills to the intermediate level. The course will focus on expanding vocabulary, enhancing grammar proficiency, improving listening and speaking abilities, and deepening cultural understanding. Through interactive lessons, practical exercises, and immersive activities, participants will become more confident and effective in communicating in Mandarin Chinese.
Course Outline
- Review of Basic Concepts
- Recap of essential vocabulary and phrases
- Review of basic grammar rules and sentence structures
- Reinforcement of pronunciation and tones
- Expanding Vocabulary
- Intermediate-level vocabulary for daily life, work, and social situations
- Synonyms, antonyms, and context-specific usage
- Building thematic word lists (e.g., travel, health, technology)
- Intermediate Grammar
- Complex sentence structures and conjunctions
- Usage of auxiliary verbs and modal particles
- Advanced verb complements and aspect markers
- Listening and Speaking Skills
- Improving listening comprehension with intermediate-level dialogues
- Practicing speaking through role-plays and discussions
- Emphasis on correct pronunciation and intonation
- Reading and Writing Skills
- Reading intermediate-level texts, including short stories, articles, and dialogues
- Writing structured paragraphs and short essays
- Introduction to commonly used idiomatic expressions and phrases
- Conversational Practice
- Engaging in detailed conversations on various topics (e.g., hobbies, opinions, current events)
- Expressing thoughts and ideas clearly and fluently
- Practicing problem-solving and negotiation in Mandarin
- Chinese Characters and Writing
- Learning to read and write more complex Chinese characters
- Understanding character components and stroke order
- Practice with character memorization techniques
- Cultural Insights
- Exploring Chinese traditions, festivals, and customs
- Understanding cultural differences and their impact on communication
- Introduction to Chinese history and its influence on modern culture
- Idiomatic Expressions and Slang
- Common idiomatic expressions and their meanings
- Usage of contemporary slang in conversations
- Understanding cultural nuances in language usage
- Listening Comprehension
- Exposure to authentic audio materials (e.g., news, podcasts, interviews)
- Strategies for improving listening skills and note-taking
- Listening exercises with comprehension questions
- Real-life Applications
- Practical scenarios such as making reservations, handling emergencies, and shopping
- Using Mandarin in professional settings (e.g., meetings, presentations)
- Engaging with native speakers through language exchange programs
- Review and Future Learning Strategies
- Recapping key concepts and vocabulary
- Strategies for independent study and language practice
- Resources for further learning (books, websites, apps, and language partners)
Learning Objectives
Expand their vocabulary and use more complex sentence structures.
Understand and apply intermediate grammar rules.
Improve pronunciation and listening comprehension skills.
Engage in more detailed and fluent conversations on a variety of topics.
Read and write intermediate-level texts in Chinese characters.
Gain deeper insights into Chinese culture and customs.
Develop strategies for continued language advancement.
Target Audience
- This course is designed for learners who have completed a beginner-level Mandarin Chinese course or have equivalent foundational knowledge. It is suitable for individuals aiming to improve their Mandarin for personal, professional, or academic purposes.
Curriculum
1 Lesson1h 1m
Lesson
Intermediate Mandarin Chinese Lesson1:1:1
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