CHINESE MANDARIN 2016

Chinese

Mandarin

2016

During this Course you will be introduced to the very beginnings of China that we know today through: China’s history, remarkable writing system, and the captivatingly detailed culture.

History:

Feudal China

Dynasties

Languages

Modern China

Writing system:

Oracle bones

Pinyin

Traditional

Simplified

Culture:

Festivals

Chinese Zodiac

Ethnic Minorities

Traditions

The Bund, Shanghai

City Wall, Xian

Modern Shanghai

Introduction to Chinese A brief overview of history, writing, and culture

Contact: Fintan Kemple Email: info@goreyadulted.ie Phone: 053 9421167 www.goreyadulted.ie

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Introduction to Chinese Elementary level, for travelling, greetings and basic phrases

This course will be delivered through a communicative approach which involves more emphasis on talking than reading and writing. The pace will always be kept to a beginner’s level and no advancements will be made without everyone’s satisfaction being met. This is a very enjoyable class when everyone gets talking.

Introduction to Chinese Learn how to draw and write Characters

Learn how to hold a calligraphy brush and write like a true native. Learn how to recognize characters based on their composition and make-up. Learn how to distinguish characters based on their radicals/chunks, and then you have mastered the art of Characters.

Objectives:

Use elementary level vocabulary and grammar

Communicate with classmates using general phrases and greetings

Learn through a solid beginner’s foundation without the pressure

Communicate within a warm environment in which you feel comfortable with making mistakes and learning

Participate within a class with interactive and authentic learning through a communicative approach by a non-native Teacher

Objectives:

Acquire the basic stroke order used in Calligraphy

Use Calligraphy brushes to experience the true quality of drawing characters

Write your own unique Chinese name

Practice writing new and old vocabulary

Develop a more profound knowledge into character construction based on traditional characters

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Your Teacher

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Photos from my time in China

Alana Dooley 丽丽

Irish

Studied at University College Cork 2011-2016

Bachelor of Arts International (Major Chinese Studies). Qualified with a high 2:1

Master’s Degree at University College Cork in Teaching Chinese

Lived in Shanghai, China 2013-2014 Studied in Shanghai University

Awarded full Confucius Scholarship

Currently a Chinese and English language Teacher

Chinese Language teacher with the Chinese Teachers Association of Ireland.

First and only non-native Chinese student to study at UCC through the MA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of other Languages programme.

Qualified with a high 2:1 Fully committed to teaching Chinese Mandarin in a fun, enjoyable, and

communicative style.