Chinese in 5 Steps
Are you ready to learn the language of the future? Unlock a world of opportunity with the programme «Chinese in 5 steps». Our comprehensive programme, compiled by leading Chinese experts, step by step will help you to master pronunciation, discover new words and phrases, and stay motivated as you progress from scratch to level A2-B1. Learn Chinese today — it’s never been easier!
You’ll get the most out of your learning experience, with our comprehensive lessons and interactive exercises.
Who is this programme for?
The programme will be useful to a wide range of listeners. Especially, if you want to:
- work in international companies or do business with China,
- travel China and understand the locals,
- understand Chinese culture,
- learn a new language, completely different from any other language in the world,
- structure and strengthen the existing basic knowledge of the Chinese language and grammar,
- correct the pronunciation.
Learning Chinese has many benefits for career, travel and personal development. No matter what your goals are, learning Chinese can give you many opportunities.
What kind of learning materials are presented in the programme?
The programme consists of 6 courses, or 46 modules.
It starts with a detailed phonetic course. In this course, learners are going to get acquainted with the phonetic system of the Chinese language, and master the pronunciation of all.
In the next five courses you will find:
- vocabulary and character writing, including the order of strokes,
- grammar with detailed explanations and examples,
- examples of conversational phrases,
- animated dialogues which demonstrate how the course material can be applied in communication,
- various exercises that should be completed in order to revise the course material,
- various text materials in the section «This Is Interesting», telling about the history of the language, the Chinese culture, traditions and habits of the Chinese, etc. In this section, learners can also find a large list of recommended reading for those who are interested in China.
About the Programme
0. Chinese in 5 Steps: Getting Started with Pronunciation
1. Chinese in 5 Steps: Step 1
Introduction
Week 1. Lesson 1. Part 1. Basic Elements of Communication
Week 2. Lesson 1. Part 2. Basic Elements of Communication
Week 3. Lesson 2. Part 1. Family
Week 4. Lesson 2. Part 4. Dates
Week 5. Lesson 3. Part 1. Personal Information
Week 6. Lesson 3. Part 2. Days of Week
Week 7. Lesson 4. Part 1. Free Time. Age
Week 8. Lesson 4. Part 2. Free Time. Age
Week 1. Lesson 5. Part 1. Family
Week 2. Lesson 5. Part 2. Time
Week 3. Lesson 6. Part 1. Location
Week 4. Lesson 6. Part 2. Location
Week 5. Lesson 7. Part 1. Shopping
Week 6. Lesson 7. Part 2. Shopping
Week 7. Lesson 8. Part 1. Transport. Currency Exchange
Week 8. Lesson 8. Part 2. Transport. Currency Exchange
Week 1. Lesson 9. Part 1. Leisure
Week 2. Lesson 9. Part 2. Leisure
Week 3. Lesson 10. Part 1. Leisure. Meeting at the Airport
Week 4. Lesson 10. Part 2. Leisure. Meeting at the Airport
Week 5. Lesson 11. Part 1. Meeting. Party
Week 6. Lesson 11. Part 2. Meeting. Party
Week 7. Lesson 12. Part 1. Invitation
Week 8. Lesson 12. Part 2. Invitation
Week 1. Lesson 13.1. Expressing regrets
Week 2. Lesson 13.2. Expressing regrets
Week 3. Lesson 14.1. Compliments. Congratulations
Week 4. Lesson 14.2. Compliments. Congratulations
Week 5. Lesson 15.1. Recommendations
Week 6. Lesson 15.2. Recommendations
Week 7. Lesson 16.1. Comparison
Week 8. Lesson 16.2. Comparison
Week 1. Lesson 17.1. Learning Languages
Week 2. Lesson 17.2. Learning Languages
Week 3. Lesson 18.1. Traveling
Week 4. Lesson 18.2. Traveling
Week 5. Lesson 19.1. Accident
Week 6. Lesson 19.2. Accident
Week 7. Lesson 20.1. Farewell
Week 8. Lesson 20.2. Farewell
Results
At the end of the programme «Chinese in 5 Steps» you will learn the basic vocabulary and grammar of the Chinese language at the A2-B1 level according to the international framework of foreign language proficiency.
Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to:
- write about 500 basic characters and recognize them in the text;
- understand phrases or short texts on familiar topics by ear;
- participate in dialogues with a native speaker of the Chinese language on familiar topics without prior preparation;
- read short texts in Chinese within the studied vocabulary range;
- translate phrases from English into Chinese and backwards within the studied vocabulary range.
Upon completion of the programme, you will know:
- the order of strokes in the studied characters;
- grammar at the A2-B1 level.
Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to use:
- the most common vocabulary within the framework of the A2-B1 level (about 700 words);
- oral and written language within the studied course material;
- the methodology of independent language studying in order to improve the writing and speaking skills.
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Наталья Николаевна Власова
Старший преподаватель кафедры китайской филологии (по 2021 г.) -
Елена Николаевна Колпачкова
Кандидат филологических наук, доцент кафедры китайской филологии -
Лимэй Лю
Ассистент кафедры китайской филологии
