Level 1 Chinese

This course is through correspondence ONLY and the requirement is that students are native speakers of Chinese.

Ākonga are required to translate, listen and engage with the language as much as possible. Ākonga develop their listening and speaking skills in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin) and their reading and writing of simplified characters. They also learn using Pinyin as a means of expanding their range of language. By the end of this course, ākonga are able to read and recognise around 370 characters and write 220 characters.

Ākonga will also be able to communicate the time, direction, seasons and their daily routine. The Chinese language and its relationship with life and customs in China is highlighted, with topics including folk stories and legends, sport, food and festivals.

Delivery Modes: This course is accessed through the online learning environment, My Te Kura. Students will be required to make and submit audio and/or video recordings, so a microphone and camera or mobile device are essential.

You will need to have a conversation with Mrs Hamling before you are approved to do this course.