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Chinese: writing for beginners
Beginner (A1) Chinese course covering character structure, stroke order, radicals, basic writing and simple greetings.
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What Beginner (A1) Mandarin means
At A1 Mandarin, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
我叫安娜。我住在伦敦。
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
来一杯咖啡，谢谢。
A coffee, please.
Ask for directions
请问，火车站在哪儿？
Excuse me, where is the railway station?
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course introduces the development and structure of Chinese characters, including stroke order and 24 radicals. Learners work towards recognising around 30 characters, writing basic characters and forming simple words and sentences, with greetings included in the language practice. Teaching uses spoken interaction, pair and group activities, role plays and games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.
What you'll learn
- Recognise approximately 30 Chinese characters
- Identify radicals in some Chinese characters
- Write a selection of basic Chinese characters
- Apply stroke order when writing characters
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for complete beginners and does not require previous knowledge of Chinese. Participation includes spoken interaction, pair and group work, role plays and games, alongside individual practice with characters. Learners should be prepared to undertake recommended homework between classes.
- No previous knowledge of Chinese is required.
- The course involves pair and group activities as well as individual writing practice.
- Homework is highly recommended for consolidating the course work.
Before you go
- The course uses the tutor's own materials, with no additional costs stated.