Chinese Elementary – Level 1A (In-person)

This course is an elementary course, designed to help learners get started quickly in Chinese, including learning basic Chinese pronunciation rules, writing some commonly used Chinese characters, learning basic Chinese conversations, and acquiring simple cultural common sense. Focus on listening and speaking, students can quickly master pronunciation and daily expressions while building con?dence in learning Chinese.

While cultivating listening and speaking skills, the course will also help learners improve reading and writing skills. Meanwhile, learners can master basic vocabulary to prepare for higher-level learning.

Prerequisites or prior knowledge

  • None

Teaching & Learning Activities

The course incorporates various teaching and learning activities to help learners build a solid understanding of basic vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. Specifically, they are:

1. Vocabulary practice:

  • Flashcards
  • Matching activities: Match characters with their meaning or Pinyin to reinforce recognition.
  • Contextual practice: Use vocabulary in sentences or dialogues from the book.

2. Speaking activities

  • Listening and imitation
  • Dialogues: Practice dialogues provided in the books and focus on ?uency and pronunciation.
  • Pair work: Ask and answer questions in pairs.
  • Role play: Simulate real-life scenarios using the vocabulary and grammar learned.
    Group discussion

3. Writing practice:

  • Character writing: Practice stroke order and structure of new characters
  • Sentence and short paragraph construction: Create sentences and write short paragraphs using new vocabulary and grammar points.
  • Brainstorming
  • Peer review and feedback

Learning Objectives
By the end of the course, students will:

  1. Pronounce Chinese words accurately using Pinyin and proper tones through participating in basic conversations, such as introducing, asking for directions, or ordering food.
  2. Acquire basic grammar points, such as word order, questions formation, and negation as well as the usage of different vocabulary related to everyday topics, such as numbers, time, family, and daily activities.
  3. Recognize and write 100 characters and understand simple sentences, short texts, and dialogues in the textbook.
  4. Gain introductory knowledge of Chinese culture, such as greetings, family dynamic, and festivals.

Course Materials
Book

Title: Boya Chinese Elementary I: (Lesson 1 to Lesson 15)
ISBN : 978-7301209073
Author: Xiaoqi, Li
Price: Approximately $50.00

To purchase your book, please click on the following link:

*** Purchase should only be made AFTER the first class.

For administrative questions and questions about the content of the Chinese course, please contact us at the following address: ctd@dawsoncollege.qc.ca.

Spring 2025

Evening Sessions

Apr 07 - Jun 23Mon

Monday, Apr 07 - Monday, Jun 23

Day Time Room Number
Monday 18:30 - 21:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $245.00 plus tax
Total Hours: 30
Course Number: 5810E1AP
Registration Start Date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025
Group Schedule Info: Apr. 7 to June 23 (no class April 21 - Easter Monday, May 19 - National Patriots' Day
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025

Summer 2025

Evening Sessions

Jul 07 - Sep 15Mon

Monday, Jul 07 - Monday, Sep 15

Day Time Room Number
Monday 18:30 - 21:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $245.00 plus tax
Total Hours: 30
Course Number: 5810E1AP
Registration Start Date: Wednesday, Feb 26, 2025
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025
Group Schedule Info: No class September 1 - Labour Day
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Jul 02, 2025

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Last Modified: March 27, 2025