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Chinese Mandarin Enrichment Course (Years 11 and 12 in 2017). This course is suitable for students in the Senior phase of learning who wish to enrich their knowledge of the language and culture. The focus is on enhancing fluency and accuracy of expression. The content is based on themes and topics specified in the Qld Curriculum & Assessment Authority (QCAA) Senior Syllabus and in the International Baccalaureate program (IB).
Summer (Early bird fee until 12 Dec 2016) courses - $255
Mon - Thur 9am - 12.30pm, Fri 9am - 3.30pm
9/01 - 13/01/2016
17.5 hrs total
SURVIVAL
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Ni Hao Brisbane! Learn Chinese Mandarin with experienced and dynamic tutors in interactive classes. This practical course is designed for learners who want to study basic language skills for everyday use. It will enable you to begin to communicate with Chinese Mandarin speakers and understand the basic socio-cultural context. Apart from learning Chinese greetings and basics, you will also learn about some aspects of the rich Chinese culture.
Summer (Early bird fee until 12 Dec 2016) courses - $199
Tue 6-8pm
10/01 - 14/02/2017
12 hrs total
Winter (Early bird fee until 29 May) courses - $199
Tue 6.30-8.30pm
13/6-18/7/2017
12 hrs total
BEGINNERS SHORT COURSE
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This exciting and interactive course of study in Chinese Mandarin at the Institute of Modern Languages at UQ offers the language course you need to learn about the Chinese language and culture. These classes will be a quick start to your study with a basic knowledge of everyday Mandarin.
Feixia, Y. & Lamping, A. 2015 edition. Talk Mandarin Chinese book and CD pack. BBC Active. (ISBN: 9781406680171)
Autumn (Early bird fee until 9 April) courses - $345
Wed 6.30-8.30pm
26/4 -14/6/2017
16 hrs total
LEVEL 1 SUMMER INTENSIVE
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Ni hao Brisbane! In this introductory Mandarin Chinese course, learn to speak, read and write the Mandarin Chinese language. These Mandarin Chinese classes are designed for those with minimal prior knowledge of the Chinese language. You can learn Mandarin Chinese through situations such as: greetings, saying goodbye, catching a taxi and asking for directions. In your lessons, you will commence the fascinating study of Chinese characters. These Mandarin Chinese classes will also place emphasis on the four speech tones of the Chinese language.
Anqi, D. et al. Discover China (1) Student’s Book One and Workbook One. Macmillan. (ISBN: 9780230405950 & 9780230406384)
Summer (Early bird fee until 12 Dec 2016) courses - $499
Mon & Thur 6-9pm
9/01 - 23/02/2017
42 hrs total
LEVEL 2 SUMMER INTENSIVE
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Ni hao Brisbane! Reinforce your basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese with this practical language course. Learn Mandarin Chinese for everyday situations, such as telling the time, making a phone call and being a guest. Grammar and more characters are also introduced for study.
Anqi, D. et al. Discover China (1) Student’s Book One and Workbook One. Macmillan. (ISBN: 9780230405950 & 9780230406384)
Summer (Early bird fee until 12 Dec 2016) courses - $499
Mon & Thur 6-9pm
9/01 - 23/02/2017
42 hrs total
LEVEL 3 SUMMER INTENSIVE
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Ni hao Brisbane! Enhance your developing knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language by expanding your written and conversational skills. In this course of study, learn Mandarin Chinese with such topics as the weather, health and exchanging points of view.
Qi, S. & Zhang, J. Discover China (2) Student’s Book Two and Workbook Two. Macmillan. (ISBN: 9780230406391 & 9780230406407). Units 1-6.
Summer (Early bird fee until 12 Dec 2016) courses - $499
Mon & Thur 6-9pm
9/01 - 23/02/2017
42 hrs total
LEVEL 1A+B FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
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This Mandarin Chinese language course has the same content as Chinese Level 1, but is designed for those who have never learnt Chinese before. If you have studied Chinese at high school or elsewhere, you are asked to enrol in Chinese Level 1. This enables real beginners to learn the Chinese language at an appropriate pace.
Anqi, D. et al. Discover China (1) Student’s Book One and Workbook One. Macmillan. (ISBN: 9780230405950 & 9780230406384)
Year (Early bird fee until 20 February) courses - $499
Wed 7-9pm
15/3-25/10/2017
46 hrs total
LEVEL 1A+B
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Ni hao Brisbane! In this introductory Mandarin Chinese course, learn to speak, read and write the Mandarin Chinese language. These Mandarin Chinese classes are designed for those with minimal prior knowledge of the Chinese language. You can learn Mandarin Chinese through situations such as: greetings, saying goodbye, catching a taxi and asking for directions. In your lessons, you will commence the fascinating study of Chinese characters. These Mandarin Chinese classes will also place emphasis on the four speech tones of the Chinese language.
Year (Early bird fee until 20 February) courses - $499
Tue 7-9pm
14/3-17/10/2017
46 hrs total
LEVEL 1A
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Ni hao Brisbane! In this introductory Mandarin Chinese course, learn to speak, read and write the Mandarin Chinese language. These Mandarin Chinese classes are designed for those with minimal prior knowledge of the Chinese language. In your lessons, you will commence the fascinating study of Chinese characters. These Mandarin Chinese classes will also place emphasis on the four speech tones of the Chinese language. Please note this course covers Part A of the below Level 1 course outline (pdf).
Ni hao Brisbane! Learn Mandarin Chinese with experienced and dynamic tutors in interactive classes. This continuing introductory language course is designed for those who have completed at least 20 hours of Mandarin Chinese classes. If you know how to inquire about someone's nationality, family and occupation in Mandarin Chinese, then this is the right course for you. In these IML lessons, you will continue the fascinating study of Chinese characters and further develop your day-to-day vocabulary and conversation skills. Please note this course covers Part B of the Level 1 course outline (pdf).
Ni hao Brisbane! Reinforce your basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese with this practical language course. Learn Mandarin Chinese for everyday situations, such as telling the time, making a phone call and being a guest. Grammar and more characters are also introduced for study.
Year (Early bird fee until 20 February) courses - $499
Mon 7-9pm
13/3-23/10/2017
46 hrs total
LEVEL 3
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Ni hao Brisbane! Enhance your developing knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language by expanding your written and conversational skills. In this course of study, learn Chinese (Mandarin) with such topics as the weather, health and exchanging points of view.
Qi, S. & Zhang, J. Discover China (2) Student’s Book Two and Workbook Two. Macmillan. (ISBN: 9780230406391 & 9780230406407). Units 1-6.
Year (Early bird fee until 20 February) courses - $499
Tue 6-8pm
14/3-17/10/2017
46 hrs total
Wed 7-9pm
15/3-25/10/2017
46 hrs total
LEVEL 4
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Ni hao Brisbane! This language course offers more study via speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese. At the end of the course you will have learnt to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on both practical and social topics in the Chinese (Mandarin) language.
Qi, S. & Anqi, D. Discover China (2) Student’s Book Two and Workbook Two. Macmillan. (ISBN: 9780230406391 & 9780230406407). Units 7-12.
Year (Early bird fee until 20 February) courses - $499
Wed 7-9pm
15/3-25/10/2017
46 hrs total
LEVEL 5
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Ni hao Brisbane! If you have proficiency in Mandarin Chinese equivalent to two or three years of university study or completed IML Level 4 in Chinese, this is the right course for you. Expand your knowledge of Chinese culture and language proficiency through the study of a variety of contemporary topics.
Qi, S. & Anqi, D. Discover China (3) Student’s Book Three and Workbook Three. Macmillan (ISBN: 9780230406414 & 9780230406421). Units 1-6.
Year (Early bird fee until 20 February) courses - $499
Thur 7-9pm
16/3-19/10/2017
46 hrs total
LEVEL 6A
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Ni hao Brisbane! This course is designed for students who have completed Level 5 Chinese at IML or any learners who have achieved a sound knowledge of Chinese but wish to attain a greater level of proficiency and fluency in all language situations. The focus of this course will be placed on effective communication and enjoyment. Learners will develop advanced skills for everyday use in conversation and understanding employing in great amount material which contains a high frequency of colloquial expression; learners will also be expected to advance their reading and writing skills with the use of material of more formal styles. Please note this course covers Part A of the Level 6 course outline (pdf).
Ni hao Brisbane! This course is designed for students who have completed Level 6A Chinese at IML or any learners who have achieved a sound knowledge of Chinese but wish to attain a greater level of proficiency and fluency in all language situations. The focus of this course will be placed on effective communication and enjoyment. Learners will develop advanced skills for everyday use in conversation and understanding employing in great amount material which contains a high frequency of colloquial expression; learners will also be expected to advance their reading and writing skills with the use of material of more formal styles. Please note this course covers Part B of the Level 6 course outline (pdf).
