The course aims to expose students to speak Mandarin in selected situations which include asking for directions, travelling, foods and etc. The students will continue to practice the use of Chinese Phonetics (Hanyu Pinyin System). They will also learn about 300 vocabulary and are expected to use simple Chinese phrases and sentences suggested based on Chinese Proficiency Test (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi HSK) Level Two. Practices that are based on HSK Level Two grammar points are also introduced. Classroom activities will focus on language skills practices-- listening, speaking, reading and writing. The students will be evaluated based on the four language skills.  By the end of this course, students should be able to attempt the HSK Level 2 Exam or the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR) A2.

CO1:  Identify pronunciation of Chinese phrases and simple sentences from audio media or recordings.

CO2:  Produce simple Chinese sentences about familiar topics.

CO3:  Utilize basic reading skills to comprehend simple texts..

CO4:  rite simple sentences and texts in Hanyu Pinyin.

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