Chinese Language, Intermediate, Part IV

Course Description

Description

This course is a continuation of Chinese Language, Intermediate, Part III, and is ideal for study abroad preparation as well as SAT II Subject Test: Chinese and Chinese AP preparation. Chinese characters are used in conjunction with Pinyin only in vocabulary lists throughout the book. More complicated grammar and interactive practice situations help students learn to communicate in everyday life. The lessons include colloquial dialogues, clear and detailed explanations of grammar rules and language usage, coordinated grammar and communication exercises, and cultural material. Students are required to write almost exclusively in characters.

Online courses are held twice per week. Students interact with the instructors and other students using Internet-based software. Course materials include a textbook and a workbook purchased separately by the student.

Interactive virtual online sessions are held in the evenings (both EST and PST). A school's need to hold daytime sessions for its students will be honored whenever possible.

Separate conversation sessions between each student and the instructor or teaching assistant are arranged individually.

Materials Needed

A textbook and a workbook must be purchased for this course:

Chinese Odyssey, Vols. 3 & 4 Textbook (Simplified) Innovative Chinese Courseware by Xueying Wang, Li-chuang Chi, Liping Feng

• ISBN: 9780887274954
• www.cheng-tsui.com

Chinese Odyssey, Vols. 3 & 4, Workbook (Simplified) by Xueying Wang, Li-chuang Chi, Liping Feng

• ISBN: 9780887275098
• www.cheng-tsui.com

Students will also need a headset with microphone.

Detailed Course Information

Course Details

Lesson 1 – I Don’t Feel Well…

Lesson 2 – Happy Chinese New Year!

Lesson 3 – Making Some Pocket Money

Lesson 4 – Using Cell Phones

Lesson 5 – Taking the HSK

System Requirements

All CTYOnline courses require a properly-maintained computer with Internet access and a recent-version web browser (such as Firefox, Safari, or Internet Explorer). Students are expected to be familiar with standard computer operations (e.g. login, cut & paste, email attachments, etc).

This course makes use of online audio communication. Broadband internet access, a microphone, and headphones are required.

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"My son is really enjoying the course. He's been trying to teach his sister, my wife, and me Chinese words and phrases. Yesterday, he was telling all of us how to have entire conversations. I'm impressed by how much he's learned over a short period of time and plan for him to continue studying Chinese through Johns Hopkins. He also likes the interaction with the instructor and the other students over the computer."

"At breakfast this morning, my daughter was using Chinese to tell me about banks and banking, this week's lesson. She got very excited at the realization that she was for the first time thinking in Chinese, not English. It was just for an instant, but nevertheless a happy development. Thank you for helping my child learn so much."

“I enjoy the course very much. The individual attention during class makes it a very enjoyable hour, and the friendliness and relaxed atmosphere make class something to look forward to each week. I can’t wait to continue with the next level!”