Free Course in Beginner's Chinese
A course in Mandarin Chinese taught by trainee teachers
Start of programme: 26 January 2013
Duration:
8 Weeks
Mode of Attendance: Part Time
Description
The SOAS Language Centre is offering a free language course for those interested in learning some basic Mandarin Chinese. There are two classes scheduled and both of them will run for 8 weeks. This course is suitable for those who have never learned Chinese before and are also useful for students who are already learning Chinese and who wish to consolidate their regular lessons.
The course will be taught by teachers who are registered on the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages – language training unique to the SOAS Language Centre. Our teachers have received training in the theory of teaching and will also successfully have completed demonstrations of teaching sessions. Since the course is a forum for trainee teachers to gain first hand experience in real teaching, there will be four trainee teachers involved in the delivery of the teaching. They will be monitored by experienced teacher trainers.
The number of places for both of these classes is limited, so early enrolment is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.
Apply via our online store:
http://store.soas.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&prodid=1760
http://store.soas.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=1&prodid=1761
Materials
The teaching material is Chinese in Steps Vol. I (with CDs). This can be purchased from the SOAS bookshop or from a number of large bookstores, including Guanghua in Chinatown, at a cost of £13.99.
Timetable
Class 1 & 2: 10:00 – 12:00 Saturday (starting 26 January 2013).
