Mandarin Level 3 | Evenings

About this course

The course develops communication in everyday situations, including locating people and objects, asking permission, telling the time, discussing plans, weather and health. Lessons also cover grammar such as existence sentences, conjunctions, modal verbs, imperatives, measure words and time expressions, alongside vocabulary for objects, locations, weather and descriptions. Teaching places particular emphasis on spoken communication through group activities and role-plays. The teacher uses Mandarin throughout, with systematic work on pronunciation, listening, grammar and vocabulary. Cultural content includes features of Chinese names.

What you'll learn

• Describe where people and objects are located using appropriate locality expressions
• Discuss times, future activities, weather conditions and health in Mandarin
• Use structures including the 有 sentence, 和, 能, 请 and relevant measure words
• Form questions and responses using time expressions and interrogative vocabulary
• Recognise features of Chinese naming practices

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for Elementary-level learners who have already studied Mandarin. The stated entry point is completion of Mandarin Level 2 or a course lasting at least 24 class hours. Participation includes spoken communication, group work and role-plays, with Mandarin used throughout lessons.

• Previous Mandarin study is required
• The course involves regular group activities and role-plays
• Learners should expect the teacher to speak Mandarin throughout

Before you go

• The HSK Standard Course 1 Textbook and Workbook, Chapters 10–12, is required and should be purchased after the first lesson.
• Online access is provided for lesson summaries, notes and other course resources.