CANTONESE 1A
Information
Spoken Cantonese using English script.
Course codes: 3000
What previous knowledge/experience/skills is required?
For complete beginners. No previous knowledge is expected of students.
What you can do next, after this course
Cantonese stage 1b at the Mary Ward Centre
Course Content
Aims 1. To introduce the tonal system of Cantonese. 2. To familiarise students with the romanisation of Chinese characters. 3. To converse in basic Cantonese on the topics listed below using simple sentences. 4. To be able to write in romanised script.
Topics covered * Introductions * Greetings eg good morning, afternoon, etc. * Initial meeting; e.g. How do you do? * Making and answering a polite enquiry; e.g. How are you? I am very well, thank you. * Asking and answering about someone else; e.g. How is your wife? She is very well.
Structures, some examples: 1. Is he...? Yes he is... No he isn't...
2. Have you got...? Yes, I've... No, I haven't...
What materials you will need for the course and estimated cost
£1 for the tape. The tutor provides handouts, there is no course book.
What you should be able to do by the end of the course
1. Hear and differentiate the tones of Cantonese.
2. Use the correct tones when speaking Cantonese.
3. Have a simple conversation on the following topics: introducing oneself,greetings;
The teaching and learning methods we use on the course
Students learn the tonal system by listening to and repeating words and phrases guided by the tutor's demonstration and written notes with tones marked. They are given listening exercises to differentiate the tones and can purchase a cassette (£1) prepared by the tutor to practise at home. The conversation topics listed overleaf are introduced using a limited range of language patterns and vocabulary. Students are encouraged to practise manipulating the language acquired through role-play and interpersonal conversations in pairs and small groups in class. The class is for spoken Cantonese, reference notes are in romanised script. There is no course book, instead students are given handouts prepared by the tutor and can purchase a cassette which contains all the lessons corresponding to the notes. The medium of instruction is English with as much Cantonese introduced as possible.
How we assess your progress on the course
The tutor keeps a record of progress and feeds back regularly to individuals.
What extra study/practice we expect you to do outside the class
Students must revise each week's notes and work with the cassette to learn to produce the tones correctly and memorise vocabulary and sentence structures. If possible, they should practice with a native speaker.
020 7269 6000
42 Queen Square
London, WC1N 3AQ
United Kingdom
Fax
Fax: 020 7269 6001
Phone
Phone: 020 7269 6000
Tuition charges
Tuition fees: Please check website for details.
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