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Mandarin Chinese Essentials

The Mandarin Chinese Essentials for Beginners course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the Chinese language, focusing on essential vocabulary, grammar structures, and communication skills. Through interactive lessons, practical exercises, and cultural insights, students will develop the foundational knowledge and confidence needed to engage in basic conversations and navigate everyday situations in Mandarin Chinese-speaking environments.

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Mandarin Chinese Essentials

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) and SLOs

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) typically include:

Basic Language Proficiency: Develop basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese.
Cultural Awareness: Gain awareness of Chinese culture, customs, and social norms that influence language usage.
Grammar and Vocabulary: Acquire fundamental grammar rules and a basic vocabulary necessary for everyday communication.
Communication Skills: Demonstrate the ability to initiate and sustain simple conversations in Mandarin Chinese.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) are specific goals for students, such as:
Basic Conversation: Engage in simple conversations on familiar topics using basic Mandarin Chinese phrases and expressions.
Reading Comprehension: Read and comprehend simple texts in Mandarin Chinese, such as short stories or basic articles.
Writing Skills: Write short sentences and paragraphs in Mandarin Chinese using correct grammar and vocabulary.
Cultural Competence: Understand and respect cultural differences and nuances in communication while using Mandarin Chinese.

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Study contents

Contents

Lesson 1: Introduction to Mandarin Chinese

Introduction to the Chinese language and its tones Pinyin system and how to read Chinese characters Basic phrases and greetings

Lesson 2: Basic Phrases and Vocabulary Common phrases for daily life (e.g. hello, goodbye, thank you, etc.) Basic vocabulary for food, family, and transportation Practice conversation with a native speaker

Lesson 3: Numbers and Counting
Numbers 1-100 in Mandarin Chinese Counting objects and counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s Practice counting in real-life scenarios

Lesson 4: Basic Grammar
Introducing oneself and asking someone's name Using particles (e.g. /de/,

  • e/, etc.) Basic sentence structure and word order

    Lesson 5: Food and Drink
    Ordering food at a restaurant Vocabulary for common foods and drinks Practice ordering in a restaurant

    Lesson 6: Family and Relationships
    Vocabulary for family members (e.g. father, mother, sister, brother) Expressing relationships (e.g. "my brother", "my sister") Practice talking about family in a conversation

    Lesson 7: Transportation
    Vocabulary for transportation modes (e.g. taxi, bus, train) Asking for directions and giving directions Practice navigating in a new city

    Lesson 8: Shopping
    Vocabulary for common shopping items (e.g. clothes, shoes, etc.) Asking prices and negotiating Practice shopping at a market or store

    Lesson 9: Culture and Customs
    Understanding Chinese customs and etiquette Using chopsticks correctly Practice using polite language in different situations

    Lesson 10: Final Project
    Creating a short presentation or skit using Mandarin Chinese Role-playing different scenarios (e.g. ordering food, asking for directions) Reviewing all the material learned throughout the course

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    Here are some essential phrases and vocabulary for Mandarin Chinese:

    Greetings
    (nǐ hǎo) - Hello
    (zhāoshang hǎo) - Good morning
    (xiàwǔ hǎo) - Good afternoon
    (wǎnshàng hǎo) - Good evening
    (zài jiàn) - Goodbye

    Introductions
    (wǒ jiào) - My name is
    (wǒ lái zì) - I'm from
    (nǐ jiào shén me míng zì) - What's your name?

    Basic Phrases
    / (xiè xiè) - Thank yon (qǐng) - Please
    (duì bù qǐ) - Excuse me / Sorry
    (bù kè qì) - You're welcome / It's okay
    (méi wèn tí) - You're welcome / No problem

    Useful Vocabulary
    (hē shuǐ) - Water
    (kā fēi chē) - Taxn (dà xué xiào) - University
    (yī yuàn) - Hospital
    (jiào yù xué xí diàn) - Language school

    Numbers
    yī
    èr
    sān
    sì
    wǔ
    liù
    qī
    bā
    jiǔ
    shí

    Food (chī fàn) - Eat rice (hē kā fēi) - Drink coffee (chī píng guǒ) - Eat an apple

    Careers

    Career Path

    Business and Finance: International Business Development Manager: Work with companies to develop and implement business strategies in China.

    Financial Analyst: Analyze financial data and reports from China-based companies.

    Investment Banker: Work with clients in China on mergers and acquisitions, IPOs, and other financial transactions.

    Government and Diplomacy: Diplomat: Represent your country's interests in China or work in international relations.

    Government Agency Translator: Translate official documents, reports, and communications for government agencies.

    International Affairs Specialist: Work on policy issues related to China and its relations with other countries.

    Education and Research: Professor/Lecturer: Teach Mandarin Chinese at a university or college.

    Research Assistant: Assist in research projects focused on China, Chinese culture, or language. Language Instructor: Teach Mandarin Chinese at a language school or online.

    Media and Entertainment: Journalist: Cover news and events related to China for a media outlet.

    Translator/Dubbing Artist: Provide translation or dubbing services for movies, TV shows, or video games.

    Content Writer/Editor: Create content related to China for online publications or companies.

    Tourism and Hospitality: Tour Guide: Lead tours to China and provide cultural insights to tourists.

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    Mandarin Chinese Essentials (Duration 2 Month)

    Learning Mandarin can open up communication opportunities with over 1.2 billion people around the world, and even after just a few months of dedicated study you can be able to converse freely.

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