Learning Chinese in China: Real-life Language Practice
To help students take advantage of the local Beijing environment, CLE Language Teachers will frequently arrange fun, interesting and practical Real-life Language Tasks. Tasks are designed to mirror authentic daily activities and promote communication with Chinese locals. The primary objective of each guided language tasks is to get students used to using their new language skills outside of the classroom with native Mandarin Chinese speakers.
Sample tasks include, but are not limited to:
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Beijing Transportation |
Taking a bus, the subway, a taxi. Asking for directions. |
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Eating Out |
Ordering in a Chinese restaurant. |
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Shopping |
Bargaining. How to find good deals at stores and markets. |
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Daily Life |
Exchange money, open a bank account. Find necessities. |
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Health |
Visit a doctor. Understand Chinese emergency services. |
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Communication |
International phone calls. Setting up local communication services. |
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Inquiry |
Asking date and time, name, address, age, and interest. |
