Chinese for Beginners I
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Using New HSK Course 1 (HSK 3.0), this module covers Lessons 1–9 and introduces students to the fundamentals of Mandarin Chinese, including pronunciation (pinyin), tones, basic vocabulary, and sentence patterns.
Students will develop essential communication skills through greetings, self-introduction, nationality, numbers, time expressions, and simple daily routines.
On successful completion of the module a student will be able to:
- greet others and introduce themselves in Mandarin Chinese;
- ask and answer simple personal questions;
- use basic sentence patterns such as “是” sentences, “吗” questions, and “有” sentences;
- recognise and use approximately 200 Chinese words and basic characters.
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Learning and teaching
This course is for absolute beginners with no previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese.
The module will be delivered through weekly face-to-face sessions combining pronunciation practice, dialogues, guided speaking activities, character recognition, and interactive classroom tasks. Supplementary learning materials and online resources will support independent study.
Coursework and assessment
Type of assessment | % Contribution | Title | Duration | Approx. date of Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Attendance, homework, and classroom performance | 70% | Continuous Assessment | Throughout the course | Weekly |
Oral Examination | 15% | Final Speaking Test | 10–15 minutes | End of course |
Written Examination | 15% | Final Written Test | 1 hour | End of course |
Reading suggestions
Materials will be provided through Learning Central. Students will also use the relevant course textbook and supplementary online resources.
- New HSK Course 1 (HSK 3.0)
- New HSK Course 1 Workbook (HSK 3.0)
- Learning Central course materials
- Supplementary worksheets
Library and computing facilities
As a student on this course you are entitled to join and use the University’s library and computing facilities. Find out more about using these facilities.
Accessibility
Our aim is access for all. We aim to provide a confidential advice and support service for any student with a long term medical condition, disability or specific learning difficulty. We are able to offer one-to-one advice about disability, pre-enrolment visits, liaison with tutors and co-ordinating lecturers, material in alternative formats, arrangements for accessible courses, assessment arrangements, loan equipment and dyslexia screening.
