Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class
To join BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class, learners typically need the following prerequisites:
1. Proficiency in Intermediate Mandarin: Learners should have completed an intermediate-level Mandarin course (equivalent to HSK 3-4) and be comfortable with basic grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills in everyday and workplace scenarios.
2. Vocabulary and Character Recognition: Learners should recognize and use at least 500 common Chinese characters and have a working vocabulary of around 1500 words, covering essential topics like daily routines, social interactions, and workplace terminology
3. Pronunciation Accuracy: Clear pronunciation and tonal accuracy are crucial, so learners should be able to distinguish and reproduce the four tones in Mandarin with reasonable consistency.
4. Listening and Comprehension Skills: Advanced courses typically require learners to understand spoken Mandarin at a normal pace, including both formal and informal language, so prior exposure to native speech, news, and media in Mandarin is beneficial.
5. Written Composition Skills: Learners should be able to write short essays, business emails, or reports in simplified Chinese, using proper sentence structures and key grammar points confidently
6. Cultural and Contextual Understanding: Knowledge of basic Chinese customs, etiquette, and cultural norms is helpful, as advanced-level courses often incorporate discussions of Chinese society, history, and workplace culture.
Here are examples of sentences that you will be learning in BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class :
1. Do you think advertising has a negative effect on society?
你觉得广告会给社会带来负面影响吗？
Nǐ juéde guǎnggào huì gěi shèhuì dàilái fùmiàn yǐngxiǎng ma?
2. Do you think women should be allowed to fight in the front line?
你认为应该允许妇女在前线战斗吗？
Nǐ rènwéi yīnggāi yǔnxǔ fùnǚ zài qiánxiàn zhàndòu ma?
3. Some people have suggested we should raise the legal drinking age in Australia to 21. Do you think this a good idea?
有人建议我们应该把澳洲的法定饮酒年龄提高到二十一岁。你认为这是一个好主意吗？
Yǒurén jiànyì wǒmen yīnggāi bǎ Àozhōu de fǎdìng yǐnjiǔ niánlíng tígāo dào èr shí yī suì. Nǐ rènwéi zhè shì yīgè hǎo zhǔyì ma?
4. Some governments have banned smoking in all public places. Do you agree or disagree?
有些政府已经禁止在公共场所吸烟，你是否同意？
Yǒuxiē zhèngfǔ yǐjīng jìnzhǐ zài gōnggòng chǎngsuǒ xīyān, nǐ shìfǒu tóngyì?
5. To what extent is the use of animals in scientific research acceptable?
在什么限度内使用动物来做科学研究可以被接受？
Zài shénme xiàndù nèi shǐyòng dòngwù lái zuò kēxué yánjiū kěyǐ bèi jiēshòu?
6. Are zoos cruel to wild animals?
动物园对于野生动物来讲是不是过于残忍？
Dòngwùyuán duìyú yěshēng dòngwù lái jiǎng shì bùshì guòyú cánrěn?
7. To what extent has the traditional male role changed in the last 20 years?
在过去的二十年中，传统的男性角色变化到了什么样的程度？
Zài guòqù de èr shí nián zhōng, chuántǒng de nánxìng juésè biànhuà dào le shénmeyàng de chéngdù?
8. Should money be spent on space exploration?
我们应该把钱花在空间探索上吗？
Wǒmen yīnggāi bǎ qián huā zài kōngjiān tànsuǒ shàng ma?
9. Should primary school students be taught sex education？
应该对小学生进行性教育吗？
Yīnggāi duì xiǎoxuéshēng jìnxíng xìngjiàoyù ma?
10. What is the meaning of life? 人生的意义是什么？
Rénshēng de yìyì shì shénme?
11. What does it mean to be happy? How does one find happiness?
幸福的定义是什么？人们如何才能找到幸福？
Xìngfú de dìngyì shì shénme? Rénmen rúhé cáinéng zhǎodào xìngfú?
12. Euthanasia has been a controversial topic for many years. What are the pros and cons to it being legalised?
“安乐死”多年以来一直是一个充满争议的话题。使其合法化的优缺点各是什么？
“Ānlèsǐ” duōnián yǐlái yīzhí shì yīgè chōngmǎn zhēngyì de huàtí. Shǐ qí héfǎhuà de yōuquēdiǎn gè shì shénme?
13. In your opinion, under what conditions should abortion be acceptable, if at all?
在你看来，如果可以的话，在什么条件下流产可以被接受？
Zài nǐ kàn lái, rúguǒ kěyǐ de huà, zài shénme tiáojiàn xià liúchǎn kěyǐ bèi jiēshòu?
14. Should students be required to wear a school uniform?
应该要求学生穿校服吗？
Yīnggāi yāoqiú xuéshēng chuān xiàofú ma?
15. Should the age to vote be reduced to 16?
法定的投票年龄应该被缩短至十六岁吗？
Fǎdìng de tóupiào niánlíng yīnggāi bèi suōduǎnzhì shí liù suì ma?
16. In what circumstances is patriotism justified?
在什么样的情况下，爱国主义才算是合理？
Zài shénme yàng de qíngkuàng xià, àiguó zhǔyì cái suàn shì hélǐ?
17. Can politicians be trusted?
政治家可信吗？
Zhèngzhìjiā kě xìn ma?
18. What characteristics should a great leader have?
一位伟大的领袖都需要具备哪些特点？
Yī wèi wěidà de lǐngxiù dōu xūyào jùbèi nǎxiē tèdiǎn?
19. What are the signs of teenage depression? How can teenage depression be prevented or treated?
青少年抑郁都有哪些迹象？如何避免或者治疗青少年抑郁？
Qīngshàonián yìyù dōu yǒu nǎxiē jīxiàng? Rúhé bìmiǎn huòzhě zhìliáo qīngshàonián yìyù?
20. What are the advantages and potential dangers of cloning?
克隆技术的优点和其潜在的危险都有哪些？
Kèlóng jìshù de yōudiǎn hé qí qiánzài de wéixiǎn dōu yǒu nǎxiē?
21. Should the death penalty be abolished?
应该废除死刑吗？
Yīnggāi fèichú sǐxíng ma?
22. What are your views on global warming and climate change?
你对全球变暖和气候变化有什么看法？
Nǐ duì quánqiú biànnuǎn hé qìhòu biànhuà yǒu shénme kànfǎ?
23. Do you play any musical instruments? If not, are there any you would like to play?
你会演奏哪种乐器？如果不会的话，那你希望自己能会演奏哪种乐器？
Nǐ huì yǎnzòu nǎ zhǒng yuèqì? Rúguǒ bù huì dehuà, nà nǐ xīwàng zìjǐ néng huì yǎnzòu nǎ zhǒng yuèqì?
24. Can terrorism ever be justified?
恐怖主义从来都不合理吗？
Kǒngbù zhǔyì cónglái dōu bù hélǐ ma?
25. Does Hollywood have a negative influence on the world?
好莱坞会给世界带来不良的影响吗？
Hǎoláiwù huì gěi shìjiè dài lái bu liáng de yǐngxiǎng ma?
26. Should junk food be banned in public schools?
应该在公立学校内禁止提供垃圾食品吗？
Yīnggāi zài gōnglì xuéxiào nèi jìnzhǐ tígōng lājī shípǐn ma?
27. Do you use social networking sites like Twitter or Facebook? Why or why not?
你使用像Twitter或者Facebook这样的社交网站吗？为什么？
Nǐ shǐyòng xiàng Twitter huòzhě Facebook zhèyàng de shèjiāo wǎngzhàn ma? Wèishénme?
28. Do you think university students are under a lot of stress nowadays?
你觉得当今大学生的压力是不是很大？
Nǐ juédé dàngjīn dàxuéshēng de yālì shì bù shì hěn dà?
29. Do you think the government or the individual should pay for tuition fees?
你觉得学费应该由政府还是个人来支付？
Nǐ juéde xuéfèi yīnggāi yóu zhèngfǔ háishì gèrén lái zhīfù?
30. In your opinion, which invention most benefitted humanity?
在你看来，哪一项发明给人类带来了最大的好处？
Zài nǐ kàn lái, nǎ yī xiàng fāmíng gěi rénlèi dài lái le zuìdà de hǎochù?
31. Should suicides be reported in news media?
应该在媒体中报道关于自杀的新闻吗？
Yīnggāi zài méitǐ zhōng bàodào guānyú zìshā de xīnwén ma?
32. What kind of challenges do international students face studying at universities in Australia?
你觉得在澳洲大学学习的国际学生将会面临哪些挑战？
Nǐ juéde zài Àozhōu dàxué xuéxí de guójì xuéshēng jiāng huì miànlín nǎxiē tiǎozhàn?
33. What do you think about your country’s education system?
你觉得贵国的教育系统如何？
Nǐ juéde guìguó de jiàoyù xìtǒng rúhé?
34. What role does art play in modern societies?
在现代社会中，艺术起到了怎样的作用？
Zài xiàndài shèhuì zhōng, yìshù qǐdào le zěnyàng de zuòyòng?
What to Expect in BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class
Engaging Lessons: Our experienced instructors will guide you through structured and interactive lessons that cover essential vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Cultural Insights: Discover the rich traditions, customs, and cultural nuances of China, which will enhance your understanding of the language.
Practical Communication: From basic greetings to more complex conversations, you’ll develop the skills needed to communicate effectively in real-life situations.
Individualized Learning: BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class caters to students of all ages and backgrounds.
Friendly Learning Environment: We believe in creating a supportive and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel comfortable making mistakes and asking questions.
Interactive Activities: Expect engaging activities like role-plays, group discussions, and language games to make your learning experience enjoyable.
Flexible Scheduling: We offer a range of class schedules to accommodate your busy lifestyle, so you can learn at your own pace.
About BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class
Belajar Bahasa Cina BBC Mandarin is established in May 2015. Our company name is BBC Learning Hub Plt LLP0007993-LGN. We are approved training centre registered under Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) and Ministry of Finance (MOF).
Vision : To be the most respected provider of Mandarin language training services.
Mission : To help people to learn Mandarin language by providing high quality language instruction in an environment where everyone is respected, actively engaged in learning and oriented to achieving success.
Objectives : To provide high-quality intensive Mandarin language instruction to people who aim to learn Mandarin. Many students will come to learn Mandarin at BBC with little or no knowledge of Chinese, but they will be surprised to see, at the end of the program, how much Mandarin they have learned.
How BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class was founded?
1. Vincent was born in Indonesia and he had the opportunity to migrate to Malaysia for Mandarin education. That is exactly where he picked up his Mandarin, which has always been interesting language for Vincent.
2. Our experience in China, particularly in Guangzhou, made us realised that many Western people can speak Mandarin fluently and they can even crack a joke! Then we wondered why not Malaysians?
3. Malaysia demography: We have around 20% of Chinese population in Malaysia. Chinese can speak English, Malay and Mandarin. If more Malaysians can understand and speak Mandarin, this will definetely strengthen our bonding among multi-racial, multi-culture and multi-lingual country.
4. Importance of Mandarin: If you can master Mandarin, you have a competitive edge, which can be use in International business. In fact, Mandarin is the most widely spoken language in the world.
5. He understands the difficulties and struggles of people who want to speak Mandarin. After analyzing and comparing many languages such as English, Malay, Mandarin, Bahasa Indonesia, Hokkien, Cantonese, Japanese, Korean, German, Spanish, etc, he found out the shortcuts and brain hacks to speak fluent Mandarin in 60 hours.
BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class
BBC Mandarin Chinese Advanced Class for Adults & Kids