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Mandarin for Beginners


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Mandarin will soon be the fastest growing foreign language in the world. A vital tool for business and everyday contact, especially in Asia, it is also one of the official languages of Singapore. Start learning this fascinating language today with RELC!

Our course is available at two levels:

  • Level 1 : Beginner
  • Level 2 : Elementary

 

Level 1 is the course for you if:

  • you have no knowledge of Mandarin
  • want to interact in Mandarin in daily situations

 

Level 1 covers the following topics:

§         greeting and leave taking

§         introducing yourself and people

§         talking about yourself

§         talking about your family

§         expressing feelings, such as gratitude and apology

§         ordering food

§         carrying out simple transactions in shops

§         taking a taxi

§         asking for directions

§         asking / talking about places

§         making and receiving telephone calls

§         arranging a time to meet up with friends

 

Level 2 is the course for you if:

  • you have some basic knowledge of Mandarin
  • want to further develop your interaction skills

 

Level 2 covers the following topics:

§         talking about your job

§         talking about food

§         talking about recreational activities

§         making comments /expressing feelings

§         making an appointment / reservation

§         having a meal in a restaurant

§         checking price / making payments 

§         taking public transport

§         staying in a hotel

§         asking for help

§         celebrating special occasions

 

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Your interactive lessons include:

§         language games

§         role-plays

§         group discussions

§         dialogue practice

 

Course Materials

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All materials are provided.

Entry Requirements

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Open entry - please select your level.

You may ask to talk to a teacher if you would like some advice.

Certification

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Participants who pass level tests and attend at least 75% of lessons will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement.

Courses for 2008

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Level 1:                       

Courses start in the weeks of:

Dates             *18 February               *26 May                       * 8 Sept

                        *7 April                         *14 July                       *27 Oct

Days:               2 lessons a week x 2 hrs x 6 weeks

Time:               Evenings, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Course code: LERMAND-BEG-L1/0708

Fees:               $410.00 (+ 7% GST) = $438.70

Level 1:           

Courses start in the weeks of:

Dates             *18 February               *26 May                       * 8 Sept

                        *7 April                         *14 July                       *27 Oct

Days:               2 lessons a week x 2 hrs x 6 weeks

Time:               Mornings, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Course code: LERMAND-BEG-L2/07/08

 

Fees:               $410.00 (+ 7% GST) = $438.70

 

Click here to download the registration form


Registration Information

1.         Registration

 Please bring your Registration Form to the Language Education and Research Department (LER) Admin Office, Room 614, Level 6 or send completed registration form to:

 

Deputy Head, Language Teaching

Language Education and Research Department

SEAMEO Regional Language Centre

30 Orange Grove Road

Singapore 258352

2.         English Language Entry Tests

            For the English Language Entry Tests please come the LER Admin Office,  (Room 614, Level 6) at the following times.

Every Wednesday

 

Every Friday

Registration

Placement Test

 

Registration

Placement Test

2:30 pm

3:00 pm

 

9:00 am

9:30 am

6:30 pm

7:00 pm

 

 

 

 

             Placement tests on Wednesday evenings are by appointment only.  Please call LER Admin at 6885-7831 / 6885-7833 / 6885-7844 to
             make your booking.

 3.         Payment Procedures

 The Registration Form must be accompanied with full payment of fees by credit card or cheque. The payment will not be processed until the course is confirmed. Cheques will be returned / credit cards will not be charged if the course is not conducted due to insufficient number of registrants.

 There will be no refund of course fees for any withdrawal once the course is confirmed. However, notified eligible replacements are allowed, subject to at least one week’s notice before the date of course commencement.

 4.         Public Holidays

Lessons that fall on public holidays are not made up.

 5.         Customized Courses

 We also conduct customized company-based courses. The course schedule can be arranged to suit the organization.

 

For further enquiries, please contact telephone: 68857855

Email: enquiries@relc.org.sg

 

 

 

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Updated 05/02/2008