XKI0006 Chinese 2 (4 cr)

Course description

As the second part of the introductory course package, the course continues to build up students’ vocabulary to be used in oral communication in daily study and work situations. Cultural aspects of the language will also be covered. This course focuses on conversation practices in pairs and groups. Meanwhile, pronunciation and Pinyin practices will also be continued. Students will learn to use more Chinese characters from HSK 1, as well as useful grammar that helps to create more complex and useful sentences in different work or study situations.

Main content

• Conversation practices in pairs/groups
• Pronunciation and Pinyin practices in pairs/groups
• More Chinese characters
• Chinese basic grammars
• HSK beginner-level exercises are practiced

On the completion of the course, the student is expected to

• be able to understand various texts with the help of Pinyin
  
• be familiar with Chinese pronunciation and intonation
  
• be able to use Chinese in everyday interactions.

• Both Finnish and international students are welcome.
• It is possible for students at this level to take the Chinese language proficiency test and obtain an official language certificate HSK level 1 and ideally, HSK level 2.

Learning materials are provided by the teacher.