Chinese Academic Programme (Beginners Continuation and Elementary) |
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The course is designed for those who wish to study a language over a longer period of time
| Course length: |
11 to 44 weeks |
| Hours per week: |
2 |
| Course schedule: |
18:30 - 20:30 Thursdays
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| Group size: |
14 maximum |
| Minimum age: |
16 years old |
The Academic Programme is designed for those who wish to study over a longer period of time and would like to develop all four language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course is structured so that students can progress and move up after each term to higher levels as their skills develop. There are four terms of 11 weeks per year separated by short breaks.
You can test your level online
The first lesson will be diagnostic so that the teacher can properly assess the students' knowledge and needs. After the lesson students will be classed in the most appropriate level.
These programmes develop all 4 language skills and cover grammar with an emphasis on oral communication.
Students are encouraged to practise the language and develop confidence and fluency in speaking.
From the first lesson your teacher will speak in the target language. The tutors are able to clarify meaning through the effective use of teaching aids like pictures and mime. The language taught is related to a specific topic so it is easy to understand the meaning of the new language, even without translation.
Students will be recommended to buy a text book depending on their class level.
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Course start dates
| Start date |
Course availability |
| Thursday, 9 October 2008 |
Available
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Public and school holidays
25 December 2008, 26 December 2008.
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Course fees
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Tuition fees |
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| 11 weeks |
£205.00
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£205.00 |
| 22 weeks |
£370.00
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£370.00 |
| 33 weeks |
£510.00
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£510.00 |
| 44 weeks |
£620.00
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£620.00 |
Important: Read notes on fees & dates
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| Course Levels |
Beginners continuation
Beginners continuation
To enter this level students should be able to convey extremely basic information and use basic greetings. Their ability to communicate is limited to the most basic structures and vocabulary in tourist like situations. They should have some knowledge of "pinyin" (phonetic spelling of Chinese words using English alphabet)
Recommended to our students who have just finished our 5- week Survival course (once a week option).
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Elementary
Elementary
To enter this level students should be able to understand simple questions, statements and survive in basic situations. Students should be able to deal with situations necessary to survive in an environment where the target language is spoken e.g. travel, accommodation, shopping, socializing. Their comprehension of the language is also limited. They use mainly present tense, with some set phrases for the past.
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Elementary continuation
Elementary continuation
To enter this level students should be able to understand simple questions, statements and survive in basic situations. Students should be able to deal with situations necessary to survive in an environment where the target language is spoken e.g. travel, accommodation, shopping, socializing. Their comprehension of the language is also limited. They use mainly present and the past tense in simple conversations. Some use of future tense.
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See full level chart
See also
Notes on Fees & Dates
Terms & Conditions
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