Mandarin

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Course Description

This module is mapped against A1 level in Mandarin according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for absolute beginners or students with very limited knowledge of the language. No previous knowledge of Mandarin is required. Students will develop a very basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking Mandarin and an understanding of basic Mandarin grammar. At the end of this module students will have reached a low A1 proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out very simple everyday tasks in Mandarin. They will be able to introduce themselves and others and ask and answer questions about personal details such as where they live, people they know and things they have. They will be able to interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help. They will have a basic understanding of significant aspects of life and culture of the country and intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

TBC

CRN 28301/CHINX001

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. Courses may close earlier. In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against A1+ level in Mandarin according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 1 Beginners’ Mandarin or who have a Mandarin A1- level standard of the language in the CEFR. Through a variety of methods, students will further develop their basic competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking Mandarin and their understanding of elementary Mandarin grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will have reached an A1+ proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out simple tasks in Mandarin. Students will be able to understand and use everyday expressions and basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of most needs in a day-to-day context: i.e.: shopping, going to restaurants, asking for and understanding directions… They will be able to interact and participate effectively in basic conversations. They will have an understanding of many aspects of life and culture of Mandarin-speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

TBC

CRN 28314/CHINX002

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95

Please note that the ‘last booking’ date is only a guide. We reserve the right to close bookings earlier.

In order to avoid disappointment, please be sure to enrol as soon as possible. Registrations may not be processed until the following day if received after 3pm. 

Course Description

This module is mapped against A2 level in Italian according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). It is for students who have completed Level 2 Beginners’ Italian or have a Italian A1+ standard of the language in the CEFR. Through a variety of methods students will develop an elementary competence in reading, writing, listening and speaking Italian and an understanding of elementary Italian grammar. At the end of this 12-week module, students will have reached an A2- proficiency level in the CEFR and will be able to carry out everyday tasks in Italian and to attempt unfamiliar ones. Students will be able to follow and hold a simple conversation and function in daily life using the language: i.e.: shopping, traveling on public transport, giving directions… They will have a good understanding of life and culture in Italian speaking countries and the intercultural skills necessary for their language proficiency level.

Number of Meetings

12

Course Leader

Jean Komlan Sossou

CRN 28343/ITALX003

Course Fees

Course Fee: Full Fee: £190| Concession: £95