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:
- Pronounce Chinese words accurately using Pinyin and proper tones through participating in basic conversations, such as introducing, asking for directions, or ordering food.
- 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.
- Recognize and write 100 characters and understand simple sentences, short texts, and dialogues in the textbook.
- 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 |