Welcome to China TRs2s-22tg

WHO AM I ? Professor Li Xuelei (787) Ext Office hours: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Mondays&Wednesdays Office: Multi Language Learning Center

Where am I from?

BLCUBLCU Beijing Language and Culture University (BLCU) is the only university of its kind in China with the primary task of teaching Chinese language and culture to foreign students; it also undertakes the tasks of educating Chinese students in foreign languages such as English, Spanish, Italian, French, Russian, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, German, Portuguese

Today’s Agenda 1.Introduce ourselves 2.Browse course outline contents 3.Know more about China in a general way 4.Learn basic expressions in Mandarin Chinese

Objectives 1.Engage in conversations within everyday basic contexts and survival situations using vocabulary, phrases and expressions practiced demonstrating oral communication and aural comprehension. 2.Pronounce content vocabulary, phrases and expressions in Mandarin Pinyin using the 4 tone system. 3.Distinguish linguistic and cultural similarities and differences between L1 and L2 settings promoting appreciation of cultural diversity.

Evaluation Concept Points Examination 1 15 Examination 2 15 Final Exam 20 Lab and quizzes 15 Homeworks 15 Rubric 20

Tips on language learning 1. Repetition is something really important in learning a new type of language. Quantity Breeds Quality. Resembling going up stairs, when a certain amount of knowledge has been accumulated, you would step on a new stage. Don’t be upset when everything seems to remain unchanged. It takes time from quantity to quality. Be patient and keep moving forward. 2. Imagine to be situated in the real situation. That helps a lot. 3. Should you have any difficulties, please feel free to let the teacher know, we shall make some arrangements for you. 4. Never be shy to speak aloud. Practice makes perfect. The best way to learn is to make mistakes. Exposing faults means there would be no faults in the future.

huān yíng 欢 迎

China in Motion (Natural Scenery of China) m1mRcELSVyY

Enjoy traditional Chinese song: Chūn jié xù qǔ C69lmHM

Confucius Confucius Biography

The Analects of Confucius In the Analects, Confucius presents himself as a “transmitter who invented nothing”. He put the greatest emphasis on the importance of study, and it is the Chinese character for study that opens the text. In this respect ， he is seen by Chinese people as the Greatest Master. Far from trying to build a systematic theory of life and society or establish a formalism of rites ， he wanted his disciples to think deeply for themselves and relentlessly study the outside world.

The Analects of Confucius xué ér shí xí zhī bù yì yuè hū Isn't it a pleasure to study and practice what you have learned? yǒu péng zì yuǎn fāng lái bù yì lè hū Isn't it also great when friends visit from distant places? Jǐ suǒ bù yù wù shī yú rén never impose on others what you would not choose for yourself

Basic Expressions

nǐ hǎo 你 好 tú bueno (Hola) you good (Hello)

nín hǎo 您 好 usted bueno you good (respect)

xiè 谢 Thanks Gracias

bú kè qi 不 客 气 De nada You are welcome

duì bù qǐ 对 不 起 Perdón, Lo siento Sorry, Excuse me

méi guān xi 没 关 系 No pasa nada It doesn't matter

Zài jiàn 再 见 Adiós, Hasta luego See you later ； good-bye

Teacher’s expectations Connect to the weebly: Review the outline Practice the basic expressions