About this course: Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for beginners is a beginner's course of Mandarin Chinese in continuation of Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners. It uses lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips to help learners build a fundamental capability of oral Chinese in real-life situations. At the end of the 5-lesson course, the learners will reach the following proficiency: ♦ 300 words ♦ 40 language points ♦ handling 10 real-life situations Completing "Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners" or having attended Chinese courses of any types for at least 15 hours is the prerequisite.
Who is this class for: The example learner: Anyone who is interested in the Chinese language and/or has the need to learn Chinese for business or academic purposes, especially if he/she focuses on oral proficiency. Completing "Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners" or having attended Chinese courses of any types for at least 15 hours is the prerequisite.
Created by: Shanghai Jiao Tong University
| Basic Info | Course 2 of 4 in the Learn Mandarin Chinese Specialization |
| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | 5 weeks, about 3 hours per week. |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Lesson 6 Qù túshūɡuǎn zěnme zǒu ？ 去图书馆怎么走？ How to get to the library? Part 1(Please complete Mandarin Chinese 1: Chinese for beginners before you start this module)
Learning how to ask for directions and places; Learning how to talk to taxi drivers
1 video, 3 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Qù túshūɡuǎn zěnme zǒu ？ 去图书馆怎么走？ How to get to the library?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Reading: Introduction to Chinese Characters 1 汉字入门1
- Discussion Prompt: Asking for directions/places
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
Lesson 6 Qù túshūɡuǎn zěnme zǒu? 去图书馆怎么走？ How to get to the library? Part 2
Learning how to ask for directions and places; Learning how to talk to taxi drivers
2 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Shīfu，wǒ yào qù jīchǎnɡ. 师傅，我要去机场。Shifu, I need to go to the airport.
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Video: Cultural tips 文化介绍
- Discussion Prompt: Please list the expressions you would probably use when taking a taxi.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
WEEK 2
Lesson 7 Nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì duōshǎo? 你的电话号码是多少？What's your phone number? part 1
Learning how to ask for phone numbers; Learning how to talk about hobbies and leisure activities
1 video, 3 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Tā zhǎnɡ dé tǐnɡ shuài de. 他长得挺帅的。 He looks quite handsome.
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Reading: Introduction to Chinese characters 2 汉字入门2
- Discussion Prompt: Describe a friend.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
Lesson 7 Nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì duōshǎo? 你的电话号码是多少？What's your phone number? part 2
Learning how to ask for phone numbers; Learning how to talk about hobbies and leisure activities
2 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Nǐ de diànhuà hàomǎ shì duōshǎo? 你的电话号码是多少？ What's your phone number?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Video: Cultural tips 文化介绍
- Discussion Prompt: Ask for your friend's phone number.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
WEEK 3
Lesson 8 Nǐ zhǎo wǒ yǒu shénme shì? 你找我有什么事？ What's up? Part 1
Learning how to make phone calls; Learning how to make an appointment
1 video, 3 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Qǐnɡwèn nǐ shì Wánɡ Hàomínɡ mɑ？ 请问你是王浩明吗？ Is this Wang Haoming speaking?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Reading: Introduction to Chinese characters 3 汉字入门3
- Discussion Prompt: Make an invitation
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
Lesson 8 Nǐ zhǎo wǒ yǒu shénme shì? 你找我有什么事？ What's up? Part 2
Learning how to make phone calls; Learning how to make an appointment
2 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Nǐ zhǎo wǒ yǒu shénme shì? 你找我有什么事？ What's up?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Video: Cultural tips 文化介绍
- Discussion Prompt: Leave a message.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
WEEK 4
Lesson 9 Wǒ de shǒujī ne? 我的手机呢？ Where is my cell phone? Part 1
Learning how to express the location of things and places
1 video, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Reading: Learn to express locations
- Video: Wǒ de shǒujī ne? 我的手机呢？ Where is my cell phone?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Reading: Introduction to Chinese Characters 4 汉字入门4
- Discussion Prompt: Describe the location of 3 items.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
Lesson 9 Wǒ de shǒujī ne? 我的手机呢？ Where is my cell phone? Part 2
Learning how to express the location of things and places
2 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Nǐ jiā zài nǎr? 你家在哪儿？ Where is your home?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Video: Cultural tips 文化介绍
- Discussion Prompt: Describe the location of your home.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
WEEK 5
Lesson 10 Nǐ zěnme le? 你怎么了？ Are you feeling sick? Part 1
Learning some vocabulary for the human body; Learning how to ask about and describe one’s health
1 video, 4 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Reading: Learn the body parts.
- Video: Nǐ zěnme le? 你怎么了？ Are you feeling sick?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Reading: Introduction to Chinese characters 5 汉字入门5
- Discussion Prompt: Describe your illness.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
Lesson 10 Nǐ zěnme le? 你怎么了？ Are you feeling sick? Part 2
Learning some vocabulary for the human body; Learning how to ask about and describe one’s health
2 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Reading: New words 生词
- Video: Nǐ nǎr bù shūfu? 你哪儿不舒服？ Where exactly do you feel uncomfortable?
- Practice Quiz: Practice 练习
- Video: Cultural tips 文化介绍
- Discussion Prompt: See a doctor.
- Reading: Written text of conversation (Optional, Don't read it before watching the video)
Graded: Quiz 测验
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Ratings and Reviews
All was fine here, no problems at all - there is no real reason to give less that 5-stars except I'd rather keep the fifth in reserve for the exceptional. It is somewhat simple for my level, but perfect if you are at HSK2 or lower
Fabulous course, really enjoyable and informative.
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This course does teach some valuable things and I would recommend it to anyone.