Chinese Elementary – Level 2B (In-person)

This course is designed for students who have the basic knowledge with Chinese in Elementary 1. It builds upon foundational Chinese skills, focusing on expanding vocabulary, introducing beginner level grammar, and enhancing practical communications abilities.

The course emphasizes listening and speaking through real-life scenarios while improving tonal accuracy. Learners can also gain cultural insights into Chinese customs, festivals, and daily life, enabling them to con?dently navigate everyday situations in Chinese.

Prerequisites or prior knowledge

  • Elementary 1

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 fluency 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 be able to:

  1. Practice more complex grammar structures and expand vocabulary including daily life topics such as travel, health and hobbies.
  2. Engage in basic conversations related to everyday scenarios such as describing vacation plans or personal habits
  3. Recognize and write about 200 characters to read more complex Chinese phrases and compose short paragraphs such as invitations, descriptions, or plans.
  4. Gain insights into Chinese culture, traditions, and customs through contextual lessons.

Course Materials

Book

Title:Boya Chinese Elementary I: (Lesson 16 to Lesson 30)
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: 5810E2BP
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: 5810E2BP
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