Welcome to China

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WHO AM I ?

Professor Li Xueleilixueleiune75@gmail.com(787) 257-7373 Ext. 3206Office hours: 1:00-2:30 p.m.

Mondays&Wednesdays Office: Multi Language

Learning Center

Where am I from?

BLCU• 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 Agenda1. Introduce ourselves2. Browse course outline contents 3. Know more about China in a general way4. Learn basic expressions in Mandarin Chinese

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Objectives1. 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 .

EvaluationConcept Points

Examination 1 15

Examination 2 15

Final Exam 20Lab and quizzes 15Homeworks 15Rubric 20

Tips on language learning1. 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)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1mRcELSVyY

Enjoy traditional Chinese song: Chūn jié xù qǔ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvtDC69lmHM

Confucius

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty1RCzT3GFY 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 Confuciusxué 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 rénnever 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 xiè 谢 谢 ThanksGracias

bú kè qi不 客 气De nadaYou are welcome

duì bù qǐ对 不 起Perdón, Lo sientoSorry, Excuse me

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

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

Teacher’s expectations

• Connect to the weebly: http://mandarin101une.weebly.com/

• Review the outline• Practice the basic expressions