Chinese Elementary – Level 1A (In-person)

Prerequisite: None

Methodology:

  • Chinese phonetic system: PIN YIN
  • Basic grammar:
    • Verbs: to be; to be at; from-where
    • Questions with “shui”; yes-no questions
    • Express negation
    • Simple measure words
    • Adverbials of time
    • Reduplication of verbs
  • Basic strokes of Chinese characters
  • Vocabulary applied to the following topics:
    • Introducing and greeting
    • Talking about occupations, nationalities, ages, etc.
    • Ordinal numbers

Required Materials

  • Book: – 2 Books to Purchase
Book 1 :
Title : Great Wall Chinese vol. 1 Essentials in Communication Textbook 1
长城汉语(生存交际)课本 第一册 (Unit 1 ~ 5) textbook
ISBN :9787561914793
Author : Ma Jianfei
Price : Approximately $17.40 CDN.
To purchase your book please click on the following link : Dawson Bookstore

Book 2 :
Title : Great Wall Chinese vol. 1 Essentials in Communication Workbook 1
长城汉语(生存交际)练习 第一册 (Unit 1 ~ 5) workbook
ISBN : 9787561916223
Author : Beijing Language and Culture University press
Price : Approximately $24.99 CDN.
To purchase your book please click on the following link : Dawson Bookstore

*** Purchase should only be made after the first class.

*** Should the required books not be available through the Dawson Bookstore, we recommend using :

For administrative questions and Chinese language content, please contact ctd@dawsoncollege.qc.ca

Winter 2025

Evening Sessions

Jan 13 - Mar 17Mon

Monday, Jan 13 - Monday, Mar 17

Day Time Room Number
Monday 18:30 - 21:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $245.00 plus tax
Total Hours: 30
Course Number: 5810E1AP
Registration Start Date: Friday, Nov 01, 2024
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Jan 08, 2025
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Jan 08, 2025

Spring 2025

Evening Sessions

Apr 07 - Jun 23Mon

Monday, Apr 07 - Monday, Jun 23

Day Time Room Number
Monday 18:30 - 21:30 TBA

Additional Information

Delivery Method: On Campus
Price: $245.00 plus tax
Total Hours: 30
Course Number: 5810E1AP
Registration Start Date: Monday, Dec 16, 2024
Registration End Date: Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025
Group Schedule Info: Apr. 7 to June 23 (no class April 21 - Easter Monday, May 19 - National Patriots' Day
Maximum Class Size: 20
Teacher: TBA
Status: Registration in progress and will end on Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025

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Last Modified: December 26, 2024