Ready to take your Mandarin to the next level?
Join Meridian on “A Trip to China” where your language skills will progress from basic conversation to debate and discussion.
NB: This course is for those who have already studied Mandarin for at least one year. (It assumes a current vocabulary of around 450 Chinese characters and an understanding of basic grammar).
Intermediate Chinese is divided into 6 Terms
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Intermediate: Term 1
Using the framework of six short stories, you will improve you listening and speaking…
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Intermediate: Term 2
Building on the previous term, you begin to answer unprepared questions and give your…
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Intermediate: Term 3
By the end of this term you’ll be able to read 90% of standard Chinese newspaper articles…
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Intermediate: Term 4
At the end of this term you’ll have covered nearly all Chinese grammar and…
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Intermediate: Term 5
Your knowledge of Chinese society will really take off together with your vocabulary…
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Intermediate: Term 6
In this final term you’ll learn more about old and new China and debate many issues…
What will I learn?
The course book is “A Trip to China” by Princeton University Press and examines the people and issues of modern China.
This course prepares students for reading Chinese newspapers and advanced level study. Students will learn to understand and express attitudes, emotions and opinions in discussions relating to course material.
(3 terms of this course equates to GCSE level Mandarin and 5 terms equates to A Level)
How is the course taught?
Taken from the viewpoint of an American student in China, the course explores the complexity and diversity of Chinese society through everyday experiences. Politically neutral though sometimes provocative, the course evolves from daily life to the discussion of issues.
This course is taught by a senior level native-speaking teacher in classes of 6-10 students.
How long is the course?
The full course runs for 6 terms of 12 weeks—each weekly session last 2 hours and is held on weekday evenings.
Booking information
Contact Meridian for specific term dates.
| Duration | 1 term = 12 weeks (2 hours per week) |
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| Cost | £269 Per Term |
Start dates are flexible — call (0)208 3740682 / 07772 908088 or email us if you have any questions. Course are held at our centre in London.
