Non-Chinese Talker (Level 1)
| Length |
20 lessons |
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| Duration |
50 minutes per lesson |
| Price |
$499.00 US |
Course Overview
Planning on a trip to China? This introductory course for absolute non-Chinese speakers will get you speaking Chinese confidently. Our teachers focus on developing students' pronounciation skills, vocabulary and conversational skills. Our one-to-one teaching method ensures that the learning process is both fun and fast!
Lesson Plan
| # |
Lesson topic |
Lesson detail |
| 0 |
Pronunciation practice |
Prior to the first actual teacher-led lesson a self-study pronounciation guide will be provided. We strongly recommend students practice Chinese phonetics before each class as this will greatly accelerate the learning process. |
| 1 |
Initiating a dialogue |
This lesson allows students to get started speaking Chinese right away. This lesson teaches how students can initiate a dialogue in any situation. |
| 2 |
Introductions and Self Introductions |
This lesson teaches the proper and polite method of addressing oneself and others in a various situations. CT introduces the concept of question-asking pertaining a person's nationality. |
| 3 |
Restaurant skills |
Travelling anywhere typically means frequent restaurant visits. China is no different. This lesson deals with practical skills in ordering food, giving directions and counting. |
| 4 |
Time and Date |
This lesson teaches the concepts of time and date. We simulate the scenario of setting a business appointment with a trading company to help students learn. |
| 5 |
Directions |
This lesson teaches the concepts of asking for and understanding directions. This class will be practical for anybody who ever uses a taxi or needs to get around in China. |
| 6 |
Currency Exchange |
This lesson introduces the concept of money. We use sample scenarios of typical money exchange situations as a tool. |
| 7 |
Networking |
This lesson introduces social networking. We use a sample scenario where the student would initiate conversation with another businessman on an airplane. |
| 8 |
Hotel Reservations |
This lesson introduces the practical situation of dealing with hotel reservations. Common requests such as checking in, requesting meals and making airport transport reservations are covered. |
| 9 |
Dining Out |
Business meals are among the most frequent activities for business people. This lesson introduces dialogue related to dining out during formal occasions such as business banquets. |
| 10 |
Weather |
Talking about the weather is a time-honored topic in all cultures. |