Mandarin (Chinese Course) – Level Two

Mandarin (Chinese) Language, Communicating in Mandarin Chinese Language, reading comprehension, day-to-day conversations

What you’ll learn
To Learn Commonly Used Vocabulary and Phrases in Mandarin (Chinese Language)
To Communicate Effectively in Speaking and Reading Mandarin for Everyday Use
To Learn How to Write in Mandarin (Chinese Characters)
To Demonstrate How Learning Mandarin can be Fun and Exciting!

Requirements
Prerequisite: HSK 1 & 2

Description
This curriculum is designed for students who have taken the Mandarin Chinese Course (Level One) or HSK 1 & 2 or equivalent. Although this is a pre-intermediate course, students who don’t mind a good challenge may also decide to enroll. This course is considered a supplement to HSK 3 & 4 and not a direct replacement.This course will enhance your ability to read, write, and speak in the Mandarin language. This will be accomplished through several means.Firstly, as you progress through this course you will expand your Mandarin Chinese vocabulary through the systematic introduction of new words found in day-to-day conversation.Second, to improve your reading and listening skills, the instructor will provide clearly spoken words and phrases as they read through the course material. The student has the option to play back any section of the course as required until they feel ready to move on to the next level.Writing skills will be mastered through writing practice sheets that the student can download at any point in time as they progress through each section. Quizzes are also provided and allow the student to regularly test how much of the course material they have retained.Regular introduction of common Chinese Idioms is made throughout the course and serves a two-fold purpose. It teaches students how to express ideas concisely as well as provides an opportunity to practice newly learned material.After successful completion of this course a student will have the Chinese Language Proficiency to take the next course in the series which is called Mandarin (Chinese) Course Through Storytelling.

Overview
Section 1: Course Overview: Mandarin (Chinese) Course – Level Two

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Lesson One: 多喝水 Drinking more Water

Lecture 2 多喝水 Drinking More Water

Section 3: Lesson Two: 超级市场买水果 Shopping at the Supermarket

Lecture 3 超级市场买水果 Shopping at the Supermarket

Section 4: Lesson Three: 搬家 Moving to a House

Lecture 4 搬家 Moving to a House

Section 5: Lesson Four: 去中国旅游 Travelling to China

Lecture 5 去中国旅游 Travelling to China

Section 6: Lesson Five: 考试要到了 Exam is Around the Corner

Lecture 6 考试要到了Exam is Around the Corner

Section 7: Lesson Six: 被你影响最深的人 The People You Influenced The Most

Lecture 7 被你影响最深的人 The People You Influenced The Most

Section 8: Lesson Seven: 运动 Exercise

Lecture 8 运动 Exercise

Section 9: Lesson Eight: 季节 Seasons

Lecture 9 季节 Seasons

Section 10: Lesson Nine: 去中国留学 Studying Abroad in China

Lecture 10 去中国留学 Studying Abroad in China

Section 11: Lesson Ten: 减轻体重 Weight Loss

Lecture 11 减轻体重 Weight Loss

Section 12: Lesson Eleven: 成功的面试 Successful Interviews

Lecture 12 成功的面试 Successful Interviews

Section 13: Lesson Twelve: 森林 Forest

Lecture 13 森林 Forest

Section 14: Lesson Thirteen: 助动词 Adverb (Part 1)

Lecture 14 助动词 Adverb (Part 1)

Section 15: Lesson Fourteen : 助动词 Adverb (Part 2)

Lecture 15 助动词 Adverb (Part 2）

Pre-Intermediate Course – A supplement to HSK 3 & 4 but not a direct replacement of HSK 3 & 4