Learning outcomes

After studying this course, you should be able to:

  • demonstrate an awareness of the varieties of the Chinese language
  • understand how the sound system of Mandarin Chinese (pinyin and tones) works
  • understand that there are simplified and traditional forms of Chinese characters and have an awareness of how they are combined together to form new meanings
  • demonstrate basic vocabulary and pronunciation related to greetings, numbers, names and nationalities
  • demonstrate a cultural understanding of how professional titles are used to address people.