Chinese Advanced Communication
Intensive Chinese language studies focus on advanced communication and critical cultural analysis.
Description : Focused on advanced communication, this course employs rigorous reading, writing, and speaking exercises in Chinese. Critical discussions and cultural analyses enhance learners’ command of the language and its modern context.
Category : ForeignLanguages
Age : 12+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Chinese Language Basics Section 1: Pronunciation and Tones - Lesson 1: Introduction to Pinyin - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to Pinyin - Lesson 2: Mastering Chinese Tones - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Mastering Chinese Tones Section 2: Basic Characters - Lesson 1: Stroke Order and Structure - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Stroke Order and Structure - Lesson 2: Recognizing Common Radicals - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Recognizing Common Radicals Section 3: Fundamental Vocabulary - Lesson 1: Everyday Essential Words - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Everyday Essential Words - Lesson 2: Numbers, Days, and Connectors - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Numbers, Days, and Connectors Section 4: Simple Grammar Concepts - Lesson 1: Word Order and Sentence Structure - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Word Order and Sentence Structure - Lesson 2: Basic Question and Negation Forms - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Basic Question and Negation Forms Section 5: Introductory Conversation - Lesson 1: Greetings and Introductions - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Greetings and Introductions - Lesson 2: Expressing Simple Needs - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Expressing Simple Needs Module 2: Chinese Grammar and Syntax Section 1: Sentence Patterns - Lesson 1: Subject-Verb-Object Construction - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Subject-Verb-Object Construction - Lesson 2: Elaborating Sentences with Adverbs - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Elaborating Sentences with Adverbs Section 2: Measure Words and Classifiers - Lesson 1: Understanding Measure Words - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Understanding Measure Words - Lesson 2: Using Classifiers in Sentences - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Using Classifiers in Sentences Section 3: Time and Tense Expressions - Lesson 1: Expressing Time in Chinese - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Expressing Time in Chinese - Lesson 2: Using Aspect Particles - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Using Aspect Particles Section 4: Modal Particles and Interrogatives - Lesson 1: Role of Modal Particles like "了" and "吗" - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Role of Modal Particles like "了" and "吗" - Lesson 2: Formulating Questions with Interrogative Words - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Formulating Questions with Interrogative Words Section 5: Sentence Combining and Conjunctions - Lesson 1: Coordinating Conjunctions - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Coordinating Conjunctions - Lesson 2: Subordinating Conjunctions - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Subordinating Conjunctions Module 3: Writing and Composition Basics Section 1: Stroke Order and Character Writing - Lesson 1: Basic Brush Strokes and Practice - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Basic Brush Strokes and Practice - Lesson 2: Character Composition and Clarity - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Character Composition and Clarity Section 2: Constructing Sentences in Writing - Lesson 1: Writing Simple Sentences - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Writing Simple Sentences - Lesson 2: Combining Sentences into Paragraphs - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Combining Sentences into Paragraphs Section 3: Basic Essay Structures - Lesson 1: Organizing Ideas - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Organizing Ideas - Lesson 2: Building Paragraph Coherence - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Building Paragraph Coherence Section 4: Practical Writing Exercises - Lesson 1: Writing Personal Introductions - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Writing Personal Introductions - Lesson 2: Descriptive Writing of Daily Scenes - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Descriptive Writing of Daily Scenes Section 5: Proofreading and Revision Strategies - Lesson 1: Identifying Common Mistakes - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Identifying Common Mistakes - Lesson 2: Techniques for Revising Chinese Texts - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Techniques for Revising Chinese Texts Module 4: Listening and Speaking Fundamentals Section 1: Listening Comprehension Skills - Lesson 1: Identifying Main Ideas in Spoken Chinese - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Identifying Main Ideas in Spoken Chinese - Lesson 2: Recognizing Key Vocabulary from Audio - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Recognizing Key Vocabulary from Audio Section 2: Pronunciation and Articulation Drills - Lesson 1: Tone Drills and Correction Exercises - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Tone Drills and Correction Exercises - Lesson 2: Practice of Difficult Phonemes - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Practice of Difficult Phonemes Section 3: Basic Conversational Skills - Lesson 1: Role-Playing Everyday Scenarios - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Role-Playing Everyday Scenarios - Lesson 2: Building Confidence in Spoken Communication - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Building Confidence in Spoken Communication Section 4: Interactive Pronunciation Practice - Lesson 1: Repetition and Shadowing Techniques - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Repetition and Shadowing Techniques - Lesson 2: Engaging with Simple Dialogues - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Engaging with Simple Dialogues Section 5: Listening to Native Speakers - Lesson 1: Analyzing Short Conversations - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Analyzing Short Conversations - Lesson 2: Identifying Cultural Nuances in Speech - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Identifying Cultural Nuances in Speech Module 5: Cultural Contexts and Communication Section 1: Chinese Culture and Social Norms - Lesson 1: Understanding Chinese Etiquette - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Understanding Chinese Etiquette - Lesson 2: Cultural Symbols and Their Meanings - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Cultural Symbols and Their Meanings Section 2: Media and Modern Communication - Lesson 1: Watching Simple News Clips in Chinese - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Watching Simple News Clips in Chinese - Lesson 2: Modern Slang and Social Media Language - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Modern Slang and Social Media Language Section 3: Regional Variations and Dialects - Lesson 1: Introduction to Mandarin Variations - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to Mandarin Variations - Lesson 2: Basic Exposure to Regional Accents - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Basic Exposure to Regional Accents Section 4: Practical Communication in Context - Lesson 1: Ordering Food and Handling Transactions - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Ordering Food and Handling Transactions - Lesson 2: Asking for Directions and Making Requests - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Asking for Directions and Making Requests Section 5: Critical Discussion and Reflection - Lesson 1: Reflecting on Cultural Conversations - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Reflecting on Cultural Conversations - Lesson 2: Evaluating Real-world Communication Scenarios - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Evaluating Real-world Communication Scenarios