Course Overview
Learn the foreign language that is the most commonly spoken in the world – Chinese Mandarin!
With over a billion people speaking the language, Chinese Mandarin is China’s official dialect.
You will learn popular greetings and expressions, numbers, dates and times, hobbies and interests, as well as Chinese pronunciation & the different intonations required.
This introductory course is for absolute beginners and assumes no prior knowledge.
By the course’s conclusion, you’ll have the skills to engage in basic conversations in Mandarin, bolstered by increased confidence in pronunciation and the ability to distinguish between the five tones used in the language.
Macquarie Community College operates from a range of venues across Northern and Western Sydney. We have campuses in Blacktown, Carlingford, Chatswood, Epping, Mt Druitt, Richmond, and Ryde. Enrol now!
What you will learn
Course outline
In this course your will learn:
- Chinese pronunciation & the different intonation
- Chinese pinyin and its rules (Chinese phonetic alphabet)
- Greetings and other useful expressions eg. Asking for names of others, thank you and good-bye, etc.
- Self-introduction and introducing people
- Nationalities
- Talk about families
- Numbers
- Dates and time
- Hobbies and interests
Course outcome
By the end of the course, you will be able to have a basic conversation in Mandarin and have more confidence in pronouncing and distinguishing between the 5 different tones used in Mandarin.
What you need to know
Entry requirements
This level is for the complete beginner and assumes no prior knowledge of the language.
What you need to provide
- All course material is provided and inclusive with course fees
- Notepad and pen
Other information
This course may not be suitable for learners who have a Chinese background and knowledge or language competency in a different Chinese dialect, eg. Cantonese. If in doubt, please contact the tutor for an assessment prior to the session.