Mandarin Level 2 for Business

What topics are covered by the course?

To develop existing language skills further and to achieve the equivalent of A1/A2 level of the CEFR, level 1 of the NQF, equivalent of GCSE/ O-level grade A, or Preliminary level of the Asset Languages qualifications. By the end of term 3 you will be able to: • have a basic language skill for daily business and social dealings • read printed and handwritten script on a limited number of everyday business topics • write simple texts using descriptive language accurately • develop intercultural competence

Who should attend?

The course is aimed at a wide range of students with a general interest in Mandarin or Mandarin for Business with the following: • Mandarin 1 for Business or general Mandarin Level 1 of the MLC Evening Programme • approximately 45-60 hours’ tuition • Grade C or above at GCSE/O-level or equivalent • one of the following qualifications: A1 of the CEFR, entry level of the NQF, or Breakthrough level of the Asset Languages qualifications

What will I be able to do on completion?

After completing all three terms of Mandarin business level 2, students should join a general level 3 class.

How will I be assessed?

• A communicative approach is used. All four skills (speaking, reading, listening and writing) are practised, with the main emphasis on speaking. • Students engage in interactive language activities, participating in group and pair work according to a syllabus based on systematic grammatical progression. • Students will also be offered guidance in self-study and be set optional homework tasks.