This course aims to equip learners with foundational conversational skills in Mandarin Chinese, focusing on greetings, self-introduction, expressing desires, and basic question formation.
Emphasis will be placed on practical language use for everyday scenarios such as shopping, dining, and travel.
Participants will learn Pinyin and tones for accurate pronunciation and build a foundational vocabulary encompassing common items, actions, and expressions.
Additionally, basic aspects of Chinese culture and customs will be introduced to contextualize language learning. Through group activities, pair work, and cultural discussions, this course seeks to create a positive and interactive learning environment conducive to language acquisition and cultural understanding.