Mandarin Chinese Intermediate Class
To join BBC Mandarin Chinese Intermediate Class, learners typically need the following prerequisites:
Completion of Beginner Level: A solid foundation from a beginner course (or equivalent self-study) covering basic Mandarin vocabulary, sentence structure, pronunciation, and conversational phrases.
Basic Conversational Skills: Ability to hold simple conversations in Mandarin, introduce oneself, talk about daily activities, and ask/answer common questions.
Familiarity with Pinyin and Basic Characters: Understanding of Pinyin (Mandarin phonetic system) and recognition of at least 50 basic Chinese characters. This helps in transitioning from spoken to written Mandarin.
Grammar Knowledge: Understanding of basic grammar structures, including word order, using measure words, forming simple sentences (e.g., Subject-Verb-Object), and knowledge of essential particles like “了” (le) and “的” (de).
Listening and Comprehension: Ability to understand simple spoken Mandarin in familiar contexts (e.g., introducing oneself, shopping, asking directions) and respond appropriately.
Writing Ability: Capability to write simple sentences using basic characters, even if limited, is helpful for reinforcing vocabulary and grammar understanding.
BBC Mandarin Chinese intermediate level course builds on these skills by focusing on expanding vocabulary, mastering more complex sentence structures, improving listening and speaking fluency, enhancing reading and writing skills with a wider range of characters.
Here are examples of sentences that you will be learning in BBC Mandarin Chinese Intermediate Class :
1. Do you often eat fast food? Why or why not?
你经常吃快餐吗？为什么？
Nǐ jīngcháng chī kuàicān ma? Wèishénme?
2. What is a major achievement in your life?
你生命中一项重要的成就是什么？
Nǐ shēngmìng zhòng yī xiàng zhòngyào de chéngjiù shì shénme?
3. Do you like karaoke? Why or why not?
你喜欢卡拉OK吗？为什么？
Nǐ xǐhuan kǎlāOK ma? Wèishénme?
4. What are the best ways to keep healthy?
保持健康的最好方法是什么？
Bǎochí jiànkāng de zuì hǎo fāngfǎ shì shénme?
5. What is the best way to make new friends?
结交新朋友的最好方法是什么？
Jiéjiāo xīn péngyou de zuì hǎo fāngfǎ shì shénme?
5. What is the best holiday you’ve ever had?
你所度过最愉快的一个假期是哪一个？
Nǐ suǒ dù guò zuì yúkuài de yīgè jiàqī shì nǎ yīgè?
6. Do you think you are a “nerd”?
你觉得你是一个“宅男”或“宅女”吗？
Nǐ juéde nǐ shì yīgè “zháinán” huò “zháinǚ” ma?
7. What are some of the traditional foods in your home country?
你国家传统的食物是什么？
Nǐ guójiā chuántǒng de shíwù shì shénme?
8. Do you have an iPhone? Why or why not?
你有一部iPhone吗？为什么？
Nǐ yǒuyī bù iPhone ma? Wèishénme?
9. Are you interested in politics? Why or why not?
你对政治感兴趣吗？为什么？
Nǐ duì zhèngzhì gǎnxìngqù ma? Wèishénme?
10. What do you think about this city’s public transport system?
你觉得这个城市的公共交通系统怎么样？
Nǐ juéde zhège chéngshì de gōnggòng jiāotōng xìtǒng zěnme yàng?
11. Are you a fan of anime or other cartoons?
你是日本动漫或其他卡通的粉丝吗？
Nǐ shì Rìběn dòngmàn huò qítā kǎtōng de fěnsī ma?
12. Are you a night owl or an early bird?
你是个夜猫子，还是早起者？
Nǐ shìgè yèmāozi, háishì zǎoqǐ zhě?
13. Do you see your family often?
你经常看望你的家人吗？
Nǐ jīngcháng kànwàng nǐ de jiārén ma?
14. Do you like going to pubs and nightclubs?
你喜欢去酒吧和夜总会吗？
Nǐ xǐhuan qù jiǔbā hé yèzǒnghuì ma?
15. Who is your favourite celebrity?
你最喜欢的名人是谁？
Nǐ zuì xǐhuan de míngrén shì sheí?
16. What are your impressions of this city?
你对这座城市的印象怎么样？
Nǐ duì zhè zuò chéngshì de yìnxiàng zěnmeyàng?
17. Is money important?
金钱重要吗？
Jīnqián zhòngyào ma?
18. Do you like reading? What books do you like to read?
你喜欢看书吗？平时都看些什么样的书？
Nǐ xǐhuan kà shū ma? Píngshí dōu kàn xiē shénme yàng de shū?
19. What are your future goals?
你未来的目标是什么？
Nǐ wèilái de mùbiāo shì shénme?
20. Do you celebrate Christmas?
你过圣诞节吗？
Nǐ guò shèngdànjié ma?
21. What are some of your bad habits?
你都有哪些坏习惯？
Nǐ dōu yǒu nǎxiē huài xíguàn?
22. What are the personalities of your parents and other family members?
你的父母和其他家人的性格都是什么样的？
Nǐ de fùmǔ hé qítā jiārén de xìnggé dōu shì shénmeyàng de?
23. Are you religious? 你信教吗？
Nǐ xìnjiào ma?
24. How long have you been learning your second language?
你学习第二语言多长时间了？
Nǐ xuéxí dì èr yǔyán duō cháng shíjiān le?
25. Do you have a good sense of direction?
你的方向感好吗？
Nǐ de fāngxiànggǎn hǎo ma?
26. How do you spend your money?
你怎样来支配自己的花销？
Nǐ zěnyàng lái zhīpèi zìjǐ de huā xiao?
27. Do you like to travel? What places have you been to?
你喜欢旅游吗？你都去过哪些地方？
Nǐ xǐhuan lǚyóu ma? Nǐ dōu qù guò nǎxiē dìfang?
28. What is your favourite item of clothing, and why?
说说你穿过的衣服中，哪一件你最喜欢？为什么？
Shuō shuō nǐ chuān guò de yīfu zhōng, nǎ yī jiàn nǐ zuì xǐhuan? Wèishénme?
29. Do you like surfing the web? What websites would you recommend?
你喜欢上网吗？有哪些网站你可以推荐一下？
Nǐ xǐhuan shàngwǎng ma? Yǒu nǎxiē wǎngzhàn nǐ kěyǐ tuījiàn yīxià?
30. Have you ever been in love?
你曾经恋爱过吗？
Nǐ céngjīng liàn’ài guò ma?
31. What are some of the problems of tourism?
旅游业带来的问题是什么？
Lǚyóuyè dàilái de wèntí shì shénme?
32. Do you like to take risks? Why or why not?
你喜欢冒险吗？为什么？
Nǐ xǐhuan màoxiǎn ma? Wèishénme?
What to Expect in BBC Mandarin Chinese Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate 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 Intermediate Class
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