College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 from Udemy

College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 is a sequel to my two previously published, unanimously five-star rated courses: College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Beginning Level and Intermediate Level 1. This course is the second half of Intermediate level Chinese, and allows you to learn in just one month a full semester's college Chinese curriculum at intermediate level based on the same range of vocabulary, grammar, situational dialogues and discussion topics and save you 6000 dollars of college tuition, with the same proficiency achieved. It has 48 lectures, around 7 hours. As the other two courses, its design simulates to a great extent the teacher-student interaction in the classroom, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language. Therefore, it combines the benefits of classroom teaching, Rosetta Stone Chinese and online learning while avoiding their shortcomings. Consequently, in this course, you are not only listening to my lectures, but fully participating in practicing the learned language, with my correction provided.As the third sequel of this language learning sequence (altogether five courses), it allows you to progress from basic, daily situational dialogue to discursive language of discussion and debate on daily and social topics: such as discussion of the habitability of a city or a building; Chinese schools of cuisines; criteria for purchasing goods; conflict resolving in dating relationship; the benefits and harm of Computer Age. Through this course, you will learn not only vocabulary for daily conversation, but also more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar for discussing increasing advanced social topics. The instructor is again Professor Hong Zeng, an awarding-winning professor of Chinese for 16 years at prestigious American liberal arts colleges and national universities. After this course, you will be fully ready to embark on studying advanced Chinese in this language sequence.

If you find this course helpful, please check out my other courses in this sequence: College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Beginning Level and Intermediate level 1, as well as my "Business Chinese Course", the only course on Udemy in business Chinese language.

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Learning objective

To learn one full semester's college chinese curriculum at intermediate level in just one month (based on the same range of vocabulary, grammar and topics); to learn writing 600 chinese characters; and to learn the increasingly discursive chinese language to discuss the habitability of a city, building, choosing major, chinese schools of cuisine, criteria for purchasing goods, resolving relationship conflict in dating and courtship, and the benefits and harm of computer age. as the third sequel in college mandarin chinese on your own sequence, you will progress from daily situational dialogue to the discussion of more advanced social topics.

Syllabus

Introduction of the Course

This lecture introduces myself, my course, and how the course combines the benefits of classroom teaching, Rosetta Stone Chinese and online teaching. The study guide in the
resource section is a must-read guide on how to study this course in
terms of methodology and schedule.

This lecture teaches and practices the vocabulary and grammar of lesson 22 part1.

Imitate as closely as possible my pronunciation as you read after me
and memorize the sound, meaning and usage of vocabulary (not written
form yet), (you may pause the slide to ensure you memorize them) so that
in the very next page you can do oral exercises with these learned
vocabularies out of memory. Make sure do each oral exercise on your own
before I provide the correcting answer.

This lecture teaches and practices the vocabulary and grammar of lesson 22 part 2.

This lecture is on text practice: I will at first explain the text sentence by sentence, and then you will read the text after me twice, sentence by sentence, to ensure
the accuracy of your pronunciation, for the third time just listen to my
reading and answer question about the text (better not look at the
text), and then listen to my correcting answer.

This is an acting video of lesson 22 dialogue. Enjoy, practice
listening comprehension with it, and you can also repeat after the
sentences.

Same approach of instruction and practice as the corresponding sections of description in lesson 22.

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Builds upon prior courses in the series, allowing learners to progress from basic dialogues to more advanced discussions on social topics

Simulates teacher-student interaction through oral exercises, such as answering questions, reading after the teacher, and describing pictures

Requires learners to have completed the first two courses in the series, which may pose a barrier to entry for some students

Uses acting videos to practice listening comprehension, which can help learners understand the nuances of spoken Mandarin

Covers topics such as habitability of a city, Chinese cuisine, and resolving relationship conflict, which may be relevant to learners' lives

Taught by an awarding-winning professor of Chinese with 16 years of experience at prestigious American liberal arts colleges and national universities

Reviews summary

Interactive intermediate mandarin practice

According to learners, College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 is a highly effective sequel building on the previous courses. Students particularly praise the interactive teaching method which simulates a classroom experience, requiring immediate application of learned material through frequent exercises. The course covers relevant and engaging social topics, pushing learners to use more complex language. While the pace is challenging and assumes a solid grasp of the preceding level, most find it a rewarding path to advanced proficiency. Some reviewers felt that grammar explanations could be more detailed for certain complex points.

Useful social discussion themes covered.

"The dialogues and discussion topics are relevant and challenging, pushing me to use more complex vocabulary and grammar."

"The material on social topics is interesting."

"Learning advanced vocabulary for social discussions was my goal, and this course delivers."

"The sections on 'choose major' and 'dating' particularly useful for practical conversation."

Strong sequel requiring prior level mastery.

"builds nicely upon the previous intermediate level course."

"Assumes a very solid grasp of Intermediate 1 material. If you haven't mastered that, this might be a struggle."

"This course builds perfectly on Intermediate 1 and takes your Chinese to the next level."

Engaging practice simulates classroom learning.

"Professor Zeng's method of teaching is very engaging and mimics a real classroom experience with interactive exercises after every concept."

"The exercises force you to think and apply what you just learned immediately."

"The immersive style works wonderfully."

"The teaching method is active and keeps you engaged."

Challenging pace; grammar detail could improve.

"I found it quite fast-paced. While the interactive exercises are frequent, I felt I needed more time to absorb complex grammar rules..."

"I wished for more detailed explanations on grammar points, especially the more subtle ones."

"Some grammar explanations could be clearer or more in-depth for the difficult concepts introduced at this level."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 with these activities:

Review Intermediate Mandarin Grammar

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Reinforce your understanding of intermediate-level grammar concepts before starting the course to ensure a solid foundation.

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Review grammar notes from previous Mandarin courses.
Complete online quizzes focusing on intermediate grammar points.
Practice sentence construction using target grammar structures.

Read 'Basic Chinese Grammar'

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Use a grammar reference book to clarify any grammatical concepts that are unclear in the course materials.

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Identify grammar points that you find challenging.
Read the corresponding sections in the grammar book.
Do the practice exercises in the book to reinforce your understanding.

Character Writing Practice

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Practice writing Chinese characters introduced in each lesson to improve character recognition and recall.

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Review the list of new characters for the current lesson.
Write each character multiple times, focusing on stroke order.
Use online tools to check your writing and stroke order.

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Record Yourself Speaking Mandarin

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Record yourself speaking Mandarin using vocabulary and grammar from the course to improve pronunciation and fluency.

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Choose a dialogue or text from the current lesson.
Practice reading the text aloud several times.
Record yourself reading the text and listen back for errors.

Language Exchange Partner

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Practice speaking Mandarin with a native speaker or another learner to improve conversational skills and cultural understanding.

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Find a language exchange partner online or in person.
Schedule regular practice sessions.
Prepare conversation topics based on course material.
Provide feedback to each other on pronunciation and grammar.

Read 'Remembering Simplified Hanzi' Vol 2

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Supplement your character learning with mnemonic techniques to improve long-term retention.

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Review the radicals and components of each character.
Create a memorable story or association for each character.
Practice writing the characters while recalling the story.

Write a Short Essay in Mandarin

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Write a short essay on a topic related to the course content to practice writing skills and consolidate vocabulary and grammar knowledge.

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Choose a topic related to the course, such as Chinese cuisine or city life.
Outline your essay and gather relevant vocabulary and grammar.
Write a draft of your essay and revise it for clarity and accuracy.
Get feedback from a native speaker or teacher.

Career center

Learners who complete College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Diplomat

A diplomat represents their country's interests abroad and engages in negotiations with foreign governments. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course helps aspiring diplomats develop the language skills necessary for effective communication in Chinese-speaking contexts. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language. This course focuses on vocabulary, grammar, situational dialogues and discussion topics relevant to daily and social issues.

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Interpreter

An interpreter converts spoken words from one language to another. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course is useful for anyone looking to work as an interpreter, especially in scenarios involving discussions on social topics. The course is designed to simulate classroom interaction, which helps build confidence and fluency in spoken Mandarin. The course's focus on improving vocabulary, grammar, situational dialogues and discussion topics will help you understand and articulate complex ideas in Mandarin. This course may be particularly helpful because the instructor is an awarding-winning professor of Chinese.

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Localization Specialist

A localization specialist adapts products or content to a specific target market, considering cultural and linguistic differences. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course helps you understand the nuances of the Chinese language and culture. The course is designed to simulate classroom interaction, which helps build confidence and fluency in spoken Mandarin. The course's focus on improving vocabulary, grammar, situational dialogues and discussion topics will help you understand and articulate complex ideas in Mandarin. This will allow you to more effectively convey information to a Chinese-speaking audience.

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Translator

A translator converts written material from one language to another. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be useful for anyone interested in becoming a translator, where they may need to translate documents, websites, or other written content. This course helps build a foundation in intermediate Mandarin Chinese, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, and discursive language needed to discuss various social topics. The course's emphasis on simulating teacher-student interaction helps you refine your language skills with practice and correction, essential for accurate and fluent translation. The instructor is an awarding-winning professor of Chinese, ensuring high-quality instruction.

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Tour Guide

A tour guide leads groups of tourists, providing information and insights about destinations. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course is useful for those wishing to become tour guides for Chinese-speaking tourists or in Chinese-speaking regions. You will learn vocabulary for daily conversation, but also more sophisticated vocabulary and grammar for discussing increasing advanced social topics. The course's structure helps you practice language application, and will make it easier to communicate with and assist tourists.

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Cultural Attaché

A cultural attaché promotes cultural exchange and understanding between countries. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course is useful for understanding Chinese culture and communicating effectively in Mandarin. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language. It allows you to engage in discussions on topics such as Chinese cuisine and habitability of cities.

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International Business Consultant

An international business consultant advises companies on strategies for entering or expanding into foreign markets. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be useful for professionals aiming to consult with businesses operating in China. This course helps build a foundation in intermediate Mandarin Chinese, focusing on the vocabulary, grammar, and discursive language needed to discuss various social and daily topics. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language.

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Intelligence Analyst

An intelligence analyst gathers and analyzes information to assess threats and provide insights to decision-makers. For an intelligence analyst focusing on China or Chinese-speaking regions, this College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be useful in developing advanced language skills. This course helps build skills in intermediate Mandarin, focusing on vocabulary, grammar, situational dialogues and discussion topics relevant to daily and social issues. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language.

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Market Research Analyst

A market research analyst studies market conditions to examine potential sales of a product or service. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course is useful for conducting market research in Chinese-speaking regions. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language. By being able to understand social and daily topics, you will be able to understand consumer behavior.

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Foreign Correspondent

A foreign correspondent reports on news and events from a specific country or region. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course helps those aspiring to become a foreign correspondent in China or a Chinese-speaking region. The course helps build a foundation in intermediate Mandarin, focusing on a range of vocabulary, grammar, situational dialogues and discussion topics relevant to daily and social issues. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language.

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Historian

A historian researches, analyzes, and interprets the past. For a historian focusing on China, the College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be useful. This course helps build a foundation in intermediate Mandarin Chinese, focusing on the vocabulary, grammar, and discursive language needed to discuss various social and daily topics. This course is helpful because it simulates a classroom environment and focuses on practical language application. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language.

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International Aid Worker

An international aid worker provides assistance to communities in need, often in developing countries. For those working in Chinese-speaking regions, this College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be a helpful tool and is designed to help develop intermediate level Chinese. This course is helpful because it simulates a classroom environment and focuses on practical language application. The discussion of social topics can contribute to a deeper understanding of the cultural context in which aid work takes place. This course, taught by an award-winning professor, allows you to practice the learned language with corrections provided.

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ESL Program Director

An English as a Second Language program director oversees and manages ESL programs, including curriculum development and teacher training. While this course centers on Mandarin Chinese, the College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be useful for an ESL program director to learn the language learning process from a student's viewpoint. This course is helpful because it simulates a classroom environment and focuses on practical language application. By experiencing language acquisition firsthand, program directors can gain insights to improve their programs and support their teachers effectively.

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ESL Teacher

An English as a Second Language teacher instructs non-native speakers in the English language. While this course focuses on Mandarin Chinese, the College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be useful for ESL teachers seeking to better understand the language learning process from the perspective of a student. By immersing yourself in learning Mandarin, you can develop empathy and strategies to better assist your own students. This course is helpful because it simulates a classroom environment and focuses on practical language application.

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Librarian

A librarian manages and curates collections of information resources. This College Mandarin Chinese on Your Own Intermediate Level 2 course may be useful for a librarian. This course helps you, as a librarian build knowledge and skills in language and cultural understanding. This course is helpful because it simulates a classroom environment and focuses on practical language application. The course is simulating teacher-student interaction, such as found in oral exercises of answering questions, reading after the teacher, describing pictures, translation and grammar drill, etc. By using hundreds of entertaining pictures that immediately tests your application of learned language information after every slide, this course brings teaching, reviewing, testing and application of language into a quick succession simulating the cognitive mode of immersive learning of language.

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