Mandarin Chinese For Teachers | 学校员工学中文
Meeting the Challenge: Preparing for Mandarin at School
Mandarin for Staff and Teachers
The addition of China-related topics into the curriculum has significantly broadened students' global awareness, cultural understanding, and perspectives. Transitioning to include Mandarin in the school system, however, represents a substantial commitment, potentially introducing linguistic and cultural challenges.
Complimentary Mandarin Taster Sessions
To support schools in this venture, we offer complimentary Mandarin language taster sessions specifically designed for school staff and teachers. These sessions aim to provide a foundational understanding of Mandarin' Chinese and nuances involved in teaching and learning the language within an educational setting.
Participants will experience a seminar-style introduction, followed by hands-on activities. These include:
- An overview of Mandarin and Chinese culture
- Practical skills in writing Chinese strokes and characters
- Basic conversational phrases for daily use
Extended Learning Opportunities
Should there be significant interest (a minimum of five staff members or teachers), we are prepared to conduct a comprehensive course directly at your school, akin to our popular 'Survival Chinese' program. Alternatively, participants are welcome to enroll in courses offered at the University of Sheffield, detailed below:
Courses Offered:
Survival Chinese
- Duration: 5 days (10 hours total)
- Focus: Speaking and listening skills
- Content: Essential vocabulary and expressions for everyday situations
- Audience: Beginners with little to no prior Mandarin knowledge
- More information: Visit our Survival Chinese course page.
Chinese for Everyone
- Duration: 12 weeks (2-hour classes, one evening a week from 6:30-8:30pm)
- Semester: Aligns with University of Sheffield dates
- Levels: Beginners I and II, Upper Beginners, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced
- Skills: Speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- Progression: Designed for students to advance through levels over multiple semesters
- More information: Visit our Mandarin for adults course page.
For more information, contact:
Email: confucius@sheffield.ac.uk