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Chinese (Mandarin) courses

LEVEL 1 REVISION
Content Continue to enjoy learning Chinese during the break. By practising your Chinese language skills in these Revision Courses, you can maintain your language proficiency, revise and consolidate your learning to date and have the opportunity to study in smaller groups.
Textbook Anqi, D., Chen, X. & Lili, J. Latest ed. Discover China Student’s Book One and Workbook One. Macmillan. Recommended: Oxford Concise English-Chinese Chinese-English Dictionary.
Summer (Full Fee) courses - $230
Thu 6.30-8.30pm 19/1 - 1/3/2012 12 hrs total

SHORT COURSE FOR BEGINNERS
Content This exciting and interactive course of study in Chinese Mandarin at the Institute of Modern Languages at UQ offers the language course you need to learn about the Chinese language and culture. These classes will be a quick start to your study with a basic knowledge of everyday Mandarin.
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Textbook Feixia, Y. & Lamping, A. Latest ed. Talk Mandarin Chinese book and CD pack. BBC Active.
Semester 1 (Autumn Program - Early Bird fee until 2 April) courses - $315
Wed 6.30-9pm 18/4-13/6/2012 20 hrs total
Semester 2 (Spring Program - Early Bird fee until 17 September) courses - $315
Wed 6.30-9pm 3/10 - 21/11/2012 20 hrs total
Tue 6.30-9pm 2/10 - 20/11/2012 20 hrs total

LEVEL 1 FOR THE ABSOLUTE BEGINNER
Content This Mandarin Chinese language course has the same content as Chinese Level 1, but is designed for those who have never learnt Chinese before. If you have studied Chinese at high school or elsewhere, you are asked to enrol in Chinese Level 1. This enables real beginners to learn the Chinese language at an appropriate pace.
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Textbook Anqi, D., Chen, X. & Lili, J. Latest ed. Discover China (1) Student’s Book One and Workbook One. Macmillan.
Year (Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Tue 7-9pm 13/3 - 23/10/2012 46 hrs total
Wed 7-9pm 14/3 - 31/10/2012 46 hrs total

LEVEL 1
Content Ni hao Brisbane! Learn to speak Chinese, read Chinese and write Mandarin Chinese language in this introductory Chinese course, designed for those with minimal prior knowledge of the Chinese language. You can learn Mandarin Chinese through situations such as: greetings, saying goodbye, catching a taxi and asking directions. You will also commence the fascinating study of Chinese characters.
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Textbook Anqi, D., Chen, X. & Lili, J. Latest ed. Discover China (1) Student’s Book One and Workbook One. Macmillan.
Semester 1 (Accelerated - Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Mon & Thu 5-7pm 12/3 - 7/6/2012 46 hrs total
Mon & Thu 7-9pm 12/3 - 7/6/2012 46 hrs total
Semester 2 (Accelerated - Early Bird Fee until 2 July) courses - $460
Mon & Thu 7-9pm 23/7 - 25/10/2012 46 hrs total
Semester 2 (Early Bird fee Until 2nd July) courses - $460
Mon 6.30-9pm 23/7 - 3/12/2012 45 hrs total
Wed 6.30-9pm 25/7 - 5/12/2012 45 hrs total
Year (Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Mon 6.30-8.30pm 12/3 - 29/10/2012 46 hrs total

LEVEL 2
Content Reinforce your basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese with this practical language course. Learn Mandarin Chinese for everyday situations, such as telling the time, making a phone call and being a guest. Grammar and more characters are also introduced for study.
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Textbook Anqi, D., Chen, X. & Lili, J. Latest ed. Discover China (1) Student’s Book One and Workbook One. Macmillan.
Semester 1 (Accelerated - Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Mon & Thu 7-9pm 12/3 - 7/6/2012 46 hrs total
Semester 2 (Early Bird fee Until 2nd July) courses - $460
Thu 6.30-9pm 26/7 - 29/11/2012 45 hrs total
Year (Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Tue 7-9pm 13/3 - 23/10/2012 46 hrs total

LEVEL 3
Content Enhance your developing knowledge of Mandarin Chinese language by expanding your written and conversational skills. In this course of study, learn Chinese (Mandarin) with such topics as the weather, health and exchanging points of view.
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Textbook Qi, S. & Zhang, J. Latest ed. Discover China (2) Student’s Book Two and Workbook Two. Macmillan
Year (Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Wed 7-9pm 14/3 - 31/10/2012 46 hrs total

LEVEL 4
Content This language course offers more study via speaking, reading and writing in Mandarin Chinese. At the end of the course you will have learnt to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on both practical and social topics in the Chinese (Mandarin) language.
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Textbook Chang, P. & Mackerras, A. Latest ed. Hanyu for Intermediate Students Stage 3 Student’s Book and Activity Book. Longman. Recommended: CDs
Year (Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Tue 7-9pm 13/03 - 23/10/2012 46 hrs total

LEVEL 5
Content If you have completed two or three years of study in university Mandarin Chinese language courses or the IML Level 4 Chinese course or have Chinese language proficiency which is equivalent to this level, then this is the right course for you. Your proficiency in Mandarin Chinese will be enhanced in this course of study.
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Textbook Chang, P. & Mackerras, A. Latest ed. Hanyu for Senior Students Stage 4 Student’s Book and Activity Book. Longman. Recommended: CDs
Year (Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Wed 7-9pm 14/3 - 31/10/2012 46 hrs total

LEVEL 6
Content This course is designed for students who have completed Level 5 Chinese at IML or any learners who have achieved a sound knowledge of Chinese but wish to attain a greater level of proficiency and fluency in all language situations. The focus of this course will be placed on effective communication and enjoyment. Learners will develop advanced skills for everyday use in conversation and understanding employing in great amount material which contains a high frequency of colloquial expression; learners will also be expected to advance their reading and writing skills with the use of material of more formal styles.
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Textbook Wu, Z. Latest ed. Contemporary Chinese 4 textbook and workbook. Sinolingua. Recommended: CDs to accompany textbook.
Year (Early Bird fee Until 20th February) courses - $460
Wed 5-7pm 14/3 - 31/10/2012 46 hrs total

HIGH SCHOOL - ENRICHMENT
Content Enrichment Course (Years 11 and 12 in 2012) This course is suitable for students in the Senior phase of learning who wish to enrich their knowledge of the language and culture. The focus is on enhancing fluency and accuracy of expression. The content is based on themes and topics specified in the QSA Senior Syllabus.
Textbook Learning resources supplied by IML
Summer (Full Fee) courses - $255
Mon to Thu 9am-12.30pm & Fri 9am-3pm 9/1 - 13/1/2012 18 hrs total

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