By the end of the course, learners will be able to understand and use simple phrases and questions to exchange information in familiar situations in the target language.
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): Pre-A1
Course aims
By the end of the course, learners will be able to understand and use simple phrases and questions to exchange information in familiar situations in the target language.
Who is this course for?
The course is suitable for complete beginners with no prior knowledge of the language.
Course content
You will acquire basic knowledge of:
Please note that the above topics and language functions may vary according to the needs of the learners.
How will I be assessed?
This course has no formal qualification; however, your work in class will be assessed by your tutor in order to enhance your learning. You will be expected to take these assessments. Throughout your course, you will be required to complete your Individual Learning Plan (or Personal Action Plan) which includes your learning objectives, long and short term goals.
You will have opportunities to review your own progress and reflect on how you can further improve your language skills. You will set up your own personal targets (task, project, etc.) which will be reviewed with your tutor. A certificate of achievement will be awarded on completion of the course upon request.
What could this course lead to?
A course at Beginners Plus*
*Please note that we cannot guarantee that this level will be offered as all courses are planned subject to sufficient demand.
How will I learn?
By using the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. The emphasis at this level will be on acquiring and practising speaking and listening skills in order to get by in the country. There will be tutor input, group, pair and individual work, as well as use of a range of audio-visual and IT resources.
We aim to match the teaching to a wide range of individual learning styles and to make your learning enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. You will be given homework to complete after each session. Some literacy, numeracy and IT skills can help you learn a language. We can give you guidance and support to acquire these.
Your commitments as a learner:
Our courses are funded by the government on that understanding.
What do I need to bring with me?
You will need to bring a pen, paper, ring-binder and you may be required to purchase a course book.
Since August 2019 its funding has come through the West Midlands Combined Authority and learners on some courses also pay fees towards the full cost of their course. Around 13,000 adults study each year with adult education.
Chinese course is offered by International House Bristol. Our courses are taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers who are extremely dedicated to ensuring you leave with all the necessary skills to broaden your horizons and never be lost for words again.
This semester the Language Centre will be offering over 80 classes in 14 different languages. Classes range from Beginners to Post A level and are available in Mandarin Chinese. This semester we will have both online and in person teaching.
Language Class offers the Mandarin Beginner Course for students with no previous experience, a complete beginner’s course.
Explore Chinese culture, one of the world’s oldest and richest continuous cultures, which is over 5000 years old. Engage with Chinese communities worldwide with over 873 million people speaking Mandarin as their mother tongue.
We care about your progress. Where other courses might leave you in pairs to practice with someone at the same level as you, our trainer pays attention to each individual student and is always on hand to correct errors along the way.
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