Chinese Lower Intermediate "A" Course
Part of the range of Chinese language teaching courses and activities at SOAS Language Centre
Duration:
One year of three twelve-week terms.
Mode of Attendance: Part Time
Description
The course is designed to further develop the language skills in Chinese based on the beginners course. The course again consists of three terms (each term consists of 12 weeks) with a continued focus on developing listening, spoken and reading skills of the course participants. By the end of the course, participants should be able to communicate freely in daily life situations, to describe some events and to express their own ideas and views while engaged in discussion in a limited range of topics. They will be introduced to a further 440 characters and about 750 words over 36 weeks.
The course uses the third and fourth volumes of "Chinese in Steps". Both Chinese and English will be used as the language of instruction in class. The course is still very much practice-based, focusing on listening and speaking, with a balance between communicative activities, structure practice, grammar and reading. Homework is set each week and there will be regular informal assessment and an end-of-term exercise towards the end of each of the three terms.
Course participants will learn 22 characters per lesson and are expected to spend at least 2-3 hours each week outside the class on preparation, homework and revision. Class size is normally limited to fifteen to allow close involvement.
Entry Requirements
Entry to the course is by assessment only. Applicants must contact the Language Centre to arrange for an assessment at least 3 weeks before the beginning of the term. Knowledge of basic Chinese grammar and approximately 600 characters is required.
Fee for this Course
The fee for each twelve-week term is £415 payable in advance.
Terms and Conditions
See our terms and conditions of payment before enrolling on the course.
How to Apply for this Course
You can apply and pay online or by post.
Classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up. It is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.
Materials
Our course materials page shows you what you need to buy for this course. Course materials are not included in the course fee and can be purchased from the SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk
Timetable
Classes will be held at the Bloomsbury or Kings Cross campuses of SOAS on one evening per week or Saturday daytimes for 36 weeks, divided into three 12-week terms (with additional weeks where public holidays displace a class session). See our timetable pages for dates and times.
