Elementary Chinese 3
Course Tutor: Mr. He Qi
After learning some basic Chinese language, do you want learn more? Please follow us, we offer another chance to
further your learning.
The course is designed for those who have completed the Elementary Chinese Level 2 course or who have some
knowledge of the Chinese language:
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Have completed more than 40 learning hours,
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Know about 100 basic Chinese characters, 200 basic Chinese words,
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Or have passed HSK level 1.
Its primary aim and purpose is to provide a better understanding of, and familiarity with basic Chinese
language and culture. You will pay more attention on simplified characters and enrich your Chinese vocabulary.
Sentence structures will be introduced and used gradually in every day conversation.
Textbook: New Practical Chinese Readerl — Lessoni 1-14
Learning Outcomes
Practical Skills
Upon completion of this course, you will:
• Be able to conduct conversations in Chinese on a range of topics;
• Be able to talk about will and ability;
• Be able to express an unhealthy condition and see a doctor;
• Be able to ask and talk about possibility and probability;
• Feel more comfortable using basic Chinese vocabulary;
• Be able to write a short passage about someone’s personal information or hobbies;
• Be able to write a short letter to a friend about your daily life.
Linguistic Knowledge
Upon completion of this course, you will:
• Have an enhanced understanding of Chinese Pinyin system;
• Understand the four basic sentence structures and six question sentence structures;
• Understand more basic simplified Chinese characters up to 250 characters;
• Learn the required vocabulary up to 300 ~350 words.
Cultural Awareness
Your language learning experience will be complemented with an exploration of culture. You will be exposed to
Chinese culture and history, customs and social etiquette, value systems and identities, and some current affairs.
Everyone interested in learning some Chinese language will be warmly welcomed
Confucius Institute at Newcastle University
Level 4, Old Library Building
Newcastle University
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 7RU
UK
to our course.