Chinese for HSK 3 PART I from Coursera

大家好！Hi, everyone, welcome to join our Chinese for HSK Level 3 course. This is CHEN Li and LU Yun, and we are very happy to meet you here!

Chinese for HSK 3 is a 10-week course. It consists of two parts: Part I, which is a 6-week program, covers vocabulary and grammar delivered mainly through dialogues and passages; Part II takes 4 weeks to complete and the foci are exercises and testing strategies.

Chinese for HSK 3 aims at the third level of HSK. It is the counterpart of Level 3 of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages and the B1 Level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Chinese for HSK 3 Part I includes:

 30 video lectures with dialogue role plays by PKU students;

 More than 300 new words on the basis of HSK 1 and HSK 2;

 More than 60 new grammar points;

 Review the words you have learnt in HSK 1 and HSK 2 courses.

 New words and texts via audio;

 Quizzes for each lesson and HSK test papers;

At the end of the course, you will be able to communicate in Chinese at a basic level in your daily, academic and professional lives. You can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China.

Specifically, you will master certain grammar knowledge containing fundamental sentence structure and usage like sentences with “把”, sentences with “被”(passive voice), comparative sentences and rhetorical questions. Moreover, you will master the meaning of fixed structure and usage of sentences like “….for sb…”(对…来说), “increasingly…” (越来越), etc.

It does not matter if you complete HSK Level 1-2 or not, as long as you have obtained basic Chinese language competency. Hope you enjoy our Part I course and glad to see you in our next Part II course.

CHEN Li, LU Yun and Chinese for HSK Level 3 team.

What's inside

Syllabus

Week1 Hobbies and Interests

This week we will be learning expressions related to hobbies and interests. What's your favorite hobby? Do you know how to discuss your plan and travel place on weekends? At the end of this week, you will be able to answer the questions above in Chinese. You will learn 55 new words and 11 new grammar points this week.

Week2 Asking for sick leave & Sending one’s blessing or comforting others.

This week we will be learning expressions related to asking for sick leave, sending one's blessing or comfort others. What happened to you? Do you feel better? Do you know how to say" Don't be sad!"in Chinese? At the end of this week, you will be able to talk about these topics above in Chinese. You will learn 52 new words and 10 new grammar points this week.

Week 3 Arrangments and Plans

This week we will be learning expressions related to arrangements and plans. What programs do you want to watch? Will the bank open tomorrow? Do you know how to say "it is very convenient by subway"in Chinese? At the end of this week, you will be able to talk about these topics above in Chinese. You will learn 47 new words and 10 new grammar points this week.

Week 4 Campus Life and Weather

This week we will be learning expressions related to campus life and weather. Do you like online shopping? How to talk about exam,scores ,learning plans and learning experience? Are you used to extreme cold weather? At the end of this week, you will be able to talk about these topics above in Chinese. You will learn 52 new words and 10 new grammar points this week.

Week 5 Appearance and Environment

This week we will be learning how to talk about describing someone's appearance and some kind of environment. Who do you look like? What kind of room would you like? What kind of place would you like to go? At the end of this week, you will be able to answer these questions above in Chinese. You will learn 56 new words and 12 new grammar points this week.

Week 6 Commonly used sentence structures learning

This week we will be learning the usage and structure of “把”sentence, “被”sentence and "There be"sentence in Chinese. You will learn 41 new words and 12 new grammar points this week.

FINAL TEST

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Explores vocabulary and grammar at the third HSK level, which is relevant for students preparing for official HSK exams

Teaches vital concepts such as sentence structure, usage, and essential grammar points, strengthening students' command of the language

Provides ample opportunities for practice through dialogues, passages, exercises, and testing strategies, enhancing students' proficiency

Features interactive video lectures with role-playing dialogues, bringing language learning to life and making it more engaging

Offers a comprehensive study of sentence structures and usage, including passive voice, comparative sentences, and rhetorical questions, developing students' overall communication skills

Taught by experienced instructors CHEN LI and LU Yun, who are recognized for their expertise in teaching Chinese as a foreign language

Reviews summary

Hsk 3 part 1 thorough and engaging

Learners say that this course is thorough and well-received with engaging lessons and assignments. It is designed to help students prepare for the HSK Level 3 exam. Peking University teachers deliver clear explanations of grammar and vocabulary and provide real-world examples. Many students report feeling challenged but motivated and a few express that the course is fast-paced. Overall, this course is highly rated and recommended for learners looking to advance their Chinese language skills.

Covers a lot of material

"It is quite good and helpful with enough grammar, learners should learn more vocabulary outside the course to get a better result for HSK"

"A great course for HSK3 learner, but it will be a little bit fast. U need to be really focused, reviewed words and grammars on a daily basis"

"This course is managed well by the staff of Peking university, it has a lot of examples and the teacher have good pronunciation so for you that want to learn HSK 3, this course is really recommended"

Easy to follow and keeps you motivated

"I love the way we get the chance to hear how Chinese people normally speak to each other rather than spelling every character owing to the videos."

"The class material that deliver to us as a learner is great and details. It helps me knows better and a lot about Chinese. Thank you and appreciate it."

"It is a wonderful course, I am very thankful to the teachers and everyone involved.I do have a small suggestion( writing task in the final test did not even require anything from us, next time may be chnage that?) Apart from that, this is an extremely good course!!!"

Can be difficult to keep up with

"Great structure behind teaching new topics and vocabulary which increases in using in following topics. So you are continuously seeing the new vocabulary and grammar points which helps a lot with learning it. Unfortunately there are several mistakes in the videos later on. If you are studying constantly you will recognize them by yourself and will be able to correct them by yourself. Anyway it might distract and infact some students. But I definitely enjoyed studying with coursera and will definitely continue to. Its an awesome platform to gain new knowledge. Nice greetings,Daniela from Austria."

"A great course for HSK3 learner, but it will be a little bit fast. U need to be really focused, reviewed words and grammars on a daily basis"

Demanding but prepares you well

"I liked the level of this course, cause it was challenging it all senses. The most difficult part for me was the reading and writing one. Thanks very much for this awesome experience."

"The intention is good but the content length is a bit too much. The assessment is very easy which doesn't really reflect the final assessment/actual HSK. I gain a lot of vocab/grammar but I hope the course particularly the explanation can be improved."

"The Chinese HSK3 Part I is a very good course. I would take it again and I would recommend to others. I really enjoyed the teacher's lessons.I will explain why I gave 4/5 stars:1) DIALOGUE (Quality of audio). Similar to other Chinese courses here at Coursera, the audio quality of the dialogue is not the best. There is background and static audio noise. Raising the volume makes it even harder to listen. Some dialogues are better than others.2) DIALOGUE (Speed). Some of the dialogues were not at all useful to me as the speed of the speakers was extremely fast. I visit China often and I can say that most people won;t speak as fast as some of these dialogues. Again, some dialogues were better than others.3) Week 7 FINAL Test - It is insanely hard compared to the daily/weekly quizzes. I did well in the quizzes (most with 100% scores on first trial). By the time I got to the final, I thought I was going to do really well. Was I wrong! There are two reasons why I found the final to be so difficult. (i) the Listening Part is really really hard. I couldn't understand most of it in the first trial. Maybe something to do with the fact that I didn't get much out of the class dialogues (as described above). (ii) In order to do well in the final, you have to read Hanzi really well. I wish the class had Hanzi lectures and quizzes. "

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 Chinese for HSK 3 PART I with these activities:

Review HSK 1 and HSK 2 vocabulary

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Reviewing HSK 1 and HSK 2 vocabulary will help you refresh your memory and make it easier to learn new words in this course.

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Go through your HSK 1 and HSK 2 flashcards.
Take a practice test to assess your current level.

Practice HSK 3 grammar exercises

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Practicing HSK 3 grammar exercises will help you master the grammar points covered in this course.

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Find a practice book or website with HSK 3 grammar exercises.
Do at least 10 exercises each day.

Read a Chinese novel or short story

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Reading a Chinese novel or short story will help you improve your reading comprehension and learn new vocabulary in a natural way.

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Choose a book that is appropriate for your level.
Set aside some time each day to read.
Look up new words and phrases as you encounter them.

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Write a short story or dialogue using new vocabulary and grammar

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Writing a short story or dialogue will help you practice using new vocabulary and grammar in a creative way.

Browse courses on Chinese Writing

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Choose a topic that you are interested in.
Brainstorm a list of new vocabulary and grammar that you can use.
Write a draft of your story or dialogue.
Get feedback from a native speaker or teacher.

Contribute to a Chinese language learning project on GitHub

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Contributing to a Chinese language learning project on GitHub will help you practice your Chinese skills and learn more about the language.

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Find a Chinese language learning project on GitHub.
Create a pull request to add your contribution.
Collaborate with other contributors on the project.

Career center

Learners who complete Chinese for HSK 3 PART I will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Chinese Language Teacher

Chinese language teachers are in high demand both at home and abroad. This course can help prepare future teachers of Chinese by providing them with the necessary language skills and cultural knowledge. Additionally, the course's focus on grammar and vocabulary will be useful in developing lesson plans and teaching materials. Those serious about a career as a Chinese language teacher should consider taking this course as it will give them a competitive edge in the job market.

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Interpreter

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Translator

Translators are needed in a variety of settings, including business, government, and media. This course can help future translators develop the necessary language skills, cultural awareness, and professional skills. Additionally, the course's focus on grammar and vocabulary will be useful in translating both written and spoken language. Those serious about a career as a translator should consider taking this course as it will give them the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

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International Business Consultant

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Foreign Service Officer

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Journalist

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Public Relations Specialist

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Marketing Manager

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Sales Manager

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Business Analyst

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Software Engineer

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Web Developer

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Graphic designer

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Project Manager

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