Basic Level

Chinese Language Basic Level

Some students have little or no background in Chinese. Others may be overseas Chinese who are not entirely new to the language. They may understand the Chinese that is spoken at home or even speak the language, but have little or no literacy. Chinese Level I reviews and reinforces basic literacy skills across the four modailities: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This course series gives a basic overview of different tones and pronunciation, vocabulary, and skills in reading and writing. Students practice their Chinese through teacher-led listening and speaking activities. By the end of this level, students are expected to recognize about 500 Chinese words and be able to write at least a few hundred words.

Students must pass a Basic Level Chinese Language proficiency exam in order to proceed to the next level and receive the Fei Tian Chinese Language Basic Level Certificate.