Chinese Mandarin Course 2031: Standard
Chinese. Learn Chinese with us.
Level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for
Languages (CEFR)
This course covers Integrated Chinese Level Volume 4, Lessons 11 to 13 and is taught over ten weekly sessions of
two hours per week.
Aims
This course aims to:
• introduce around 100 vocabulary items
• cover more topics such as: festivals, and changes in China
• pay ongoing attention to pronunciation and grammar which remains a crucial part of improving
your language skills
• improve your conversational skills, comprehension of spoken passages, ability to read and write
passages through various activities, and increase your language acquisition in a real-world
context
• provide you with a solid foundation in language and culture, necessary for further study at the
intermediate and advanced levels.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to:
• discuss around 100 vocabulary items and recognise about 130 Chinese characters
• name the major traditional Chinese holidays and explain when they occur
• name the food that is most associated with each of the major traditional Chinese holidays
• express your New Year’s wishes
• describe the festivities during the Chinese New Year period
• wish others success or good health
• describe the sights and sounds of a major city
• give a simple account of the growth of a city from the past to the present
• describe someone who is extremely hungry
• describe in basic terms some features of a historic tourist site
• express in a Chinese proverb the Chinese people’s mindset on food culture
• express surprise at an unforeseen turn of events.
Content
This course covers the following topics:
• festivals – name the major traditional holidays and explain when they occur; name the foods
associated with each of the major traditional holidays; express New Year’s wishes; describe the
festivities that occur during the New Year period; and wish others success or good health
• changes in China – describe the sights and sounds of a major city; describe in basic terms some
features of a historic tourist site; give a simple account of the growth of a city from the past to the
present; and express surprise at an unforeseen turn of events
• words & phrases: V 起来, V 得出(来) (be able to tell), 气氛 (atmosphere, ambiance), 传统
(tradition, traditional), 热闹 (lively, buzzing with excitement, bustling with activity), 完全 (entirely,
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completely), 的确 (indeed), 要不是 (if it were not for, but for), 从来 (from past till present, always, at
all times), 看来 (it seems), 尽可能 (as much as possible, do one’s utmost)
• form and accuracy: (先)…再…, 以A 为B
• preposition 以 , adverb 竟 (然), particle 嘛, particle 过, adverb 可(是) continued
• adj / V + 着 + V, 一 + reduplicated measure word
• reduplication of measure words
• end-of-sentence particle 啊.
Intended audience
Suitable for B2 level students, those who have completed Chinese Mandarin 2022 or who have completed 240
hours of recent face-to-face tuition.
Delivery style
Delivered in the form of an interactive workshop where active participation is encouraged.
Prescribed text
• Integrated Chinese, Volume 4 Textbook, 4th Edition (Simplified & Traditional)
• Integrated Chinese, Volume 4 Workbook, 4th Edition (Simplified & Traditional)
• Integrated Chinese, Volume 4 Character Workbook, 4th Edition (Simplified & Traditional)
Both simplified and traditional character versions of the textbook and the two workbooks are available, however
the simplified version will be taught in the classroom. You can also opt for the electronic version of materials.
While the Textbook is required, the Workbook and Character Workbook are optional, but recommended.
In addition to purchasing online, you may also be able to source textbooks from our preferred textbook suppliers.
Textbooks should only be purchased after confirmation is received from us. This usually occurs up to five days
prior to commencement.
Suggested textbook suppliers
booktopia
booktopia.com.au
Language Book Centre
languagebooks.com.au
Cheng and Tsui Official website (for webapp/electronic version of book)
https://www.cheng-tsui.com/browse/integrated-chinese-4th-edition
Please note that in some cases, our suggested supplier may not stock your prescribed text. Please check stock
availability prior to signing up for any membership.
Please note
Selected courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the
selected language) as part of the training strategy.
