Integrated Chinese ( Level 1 ) A
Pre-registering for this class in Fall 2024, please reach out to me through Outschool or email me: cwang@siwenlearning.com. We can discuss registration details and any questions you may have about the class.
Chensi Wang
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(107)
What's included
24 live meetings
24 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Character book homework. workbook homework. (optional)Assessment
We have quizes in each class. We also have in-class test or after-class test of each chapter.Grading
I will offer a grade letter at end of the course. The grade is included: attendence (10%), homework(45%), quiz(25%), exam(5%) and participation(15%).Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
Beginner Level
This course is built for high school students interested in learning Chinese and planning to take Chinese language and culture classes at college. No prior knowledge of Chinese is required. Integrated Chinese Level 1 Class is an elementary-level Chinese language course focusing on developing conversational skills by using fundamental grammatical patterns and vocabularies in daily contexts. It also integrates Chinese culture into language learning to enhance understanding of the cultural influence on the language. Upon successful completion of the course, students are expected to: • Communicate in Chinese in real-life situations, such as exchanging greetings, describing family, arranging dates, asking about hobbies, and visiting friends. • Understand and conduct basic daily conversations. • Read and write Simplified Chinese characters taught in class, and comprehend readings related to the learned materials. • Use Chinese at the sentence level. • Demonstrate an understanding of perspectives of the Chinese language and culture. In IC level 1 A, we will spend 24 classes to cover 5 lessons (chapters)+ Pinyin and Chinese character system. 2 classes per week. 12 weeks in total. Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction and Pinyin. Lesson 2: Pinyin and tones. Week 2: Lesson 3: Pinyin and Chinese characters ( structures ). Lesson 4: Chinese characters ( structures and radicals ) and numbers. Week 3: Lesson 5: Lesson 1 learn dialogue 1's characters. Lesson 6: Lesson 1 learn dialogue 1 and grammar. Week 4: Lesson 7: Lesson 1 learn dialogue 2's Characters. Lesson 8: Lesson 1 learn dialogue 2 and grammar. Week 5: Lesson 9: Lesson 2 learn dialogue 1's characters. Lesson 10: Lesson 2 learn dialogue 1 and grammar. Week 6: Lesson 11: Lesson 2 learn dialogue 2's Characters. Lesson 12: Lesson 2 learn dialogue 2 and grammar. Week 7: Lesson 13: Lesson 3 learn dialogue 1's characters. Lesson 14: Lesson 3 learn dialogue 1 and grammar. Week 8: Lesson 15: Lesson 3 learn dialogue 2's Characters. Lesson 16: Lesson 3 learn dialogue 2 and grammar. Week 9: Lesson 17: Lesson 4 learn dialogue 1's characters. Lesson 18: Lesson 4 learn dialogue 1 and grammar. Week 10: Lesson 19: Lesson 4 learn dialogue 2's Characters. Lesson 20: Lesson 4 learn dialogue 2 and grammar. Week 11: Lesson 21: Lesson 5 learn dialogue 1's characters. Lesson 22: Lesson 5 learn dialogue 1 and grammar. Week 12: Lesson 23: Lesson 5 learn dialogue 2's Characters. Lesson 24: Lesson 5 learn dialogue 2 and grammar.
Syllabus
24 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction and Pinyin
60 mins online live lesson
1 assignment
Lesson 2:
Pinyin and tones
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Pinyin and Chinese characters ( structures )
60 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chinese characters ( structures and radicals ) and numbers
60 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
Textbook:
In this course, a textbook and character workbook are required. We will use Integrated Chinese ( IC ) textbook, which is the most popular textbook widely used at colleges in the U.S.A.
《中⽂听说读写》Integrated Chinese, Vol. 1, 4th Ed., Textbook (Simplified). (ISBN: 9781622911356)
Integrated Chinese, Vol. 1, 4th Ed., Character Workbook. (Simplified) (ISBN: 9781622911370)
Integrated Chinese, Vol. 1, 4th Ed., Workbook (Simplified). (ISBN: 9781622911363) ( optional )
Joined August, 2019
4.9
107reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am currently teaching college-level Chinese class at Oakland University. I am familiar with the ACTFL standard and teaching Integrated Chinese in different levels. My goal is helping Chinese learners learning Chinese language and culture in an authentic and comfortable environment. Reviews
Live Group Class
$680
for 24 classes2x per week, 12 weeks
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-6 learners per class
