Course details
Foundation course. Learn to read and write Chinese.
It covers the fundamentals such as Hanyu pinyin, basic grammar, basic power, character writing, strokes and stroke order.
For Whom
- Anyone who can speak and understand simple Mandarin
Certificate in Chinese Lanauge Course consists of three multi-levels courses. This series of progressive courses, with a comprehensive coverage of oral, reading and writing skills, help you to build up your foundation, prepare for higher learning and finally master the language for professional purposes.
Introduction
Certificate in Elementary Chinese is a refresher course for anyone who has completed *secondary school Chinese (or equivalent) and would like to brush up his/her Chinese for higher learning. Besides increasing your vocabulary power and improving your reading and writing skills, you will also be introduced to Chinese history and culture. This course uses imported textbooks published by China universities for overseas Chinese learners.
Course Goals
This pragmatic course aims to help learners to build their foundation in the Chinese language so that they will be able to take up higher Chinese courses (e.g. Chinese Diplomas) and apply language skills in work areas.
- Able to recognize and write 1200 Chinese vocabulary
- Able to apply Chinese grammar to form sentences applicable to real life situations.
- Able to respond in Mandarin appropriately in real life situations.
- Able to apply recognize and produce the sounds of the Chinese language (e.g. finals, initials, tone patterns)
- Build up sufficient vocabulary for you to read newspapers and write short passages.
Level 1
For Whom
Anyone:
- Has learned 600 Chinese Vocabulary;
- Completed Upper Primary Chinese (as 2nd language);
- Completed "Elementary Chinese Level 2"
Course Content
- 150 Chinese Vocabulary
- Readings from Chinese Newspapers and Magazines
- How to make your Writing Interesting !
- Chinese Writing
- Format & Style of Chinese Writing
Level 2
For Whom
Anyone:
- Has learned 700 Chinese Vocabulary;
- Completed lower Secondary Chinese*;
- Completed "Intermediate Chinese Level 1"
Course Content
- 150 Chinese Vocabulary
- Chinese Idioms
- More Difficult Readings
- Chinese Writing
- Format & Style of Chinese Writing
Course Location
About Singapore Chinese Chamber Institute Of Business
The Institute caters to the learning and development needs of a wide variety of trainees and students, including industry/company leaders, senior managers and working professionals, both local and international. The programmes offered can be broadly classified under business studies, language & culture studies, skills training and customised programmes. Being a wholly owned subsidiary of SCCCI, most of our programmes are run in Mandarin, to cater to the needs of SMEs and the Chinese business community.
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