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Mandarin Chinese in Motion: Chinese Culture on TV 

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Overview

Boost your Chinese language skills and your understanding of Chinese culture as you delve into a popular Taiwanese TV series.

Duration

4 weeks

Total fee

2,649

Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Intermediate

Credential

Certificate

Mandarin Chinese in Motion: Chinese Culture on TV
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Highlights

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More about this course
  • Learning a second language through daily life experiences can be an effective way to improve your language skills.
  • On this four-week course, you'll develop your Mandarin Chinese through the engaging Taiwanese TV series, Gold Leaf
  • The series, set in the 1950s, is based on a novel written by Huang Kuo-hua and is about the tea industry in Taiwan. It provides an immersive way to help you master Mandarin Chinese and learn more about the fascinating culture.
  • Throughout the course, you'll develop your Mandarin vocabulary, refine your listening skills, and enhance comprehension.
  • You'll have many opportunities to practise what you learn to help hone your language abilities further.
  • Beyond language, you'll gain profound insights into Taiwanese culture and uncover the uniqueness of Taiwan's tea culture.
  • You'll explore tradition alongside language acquisition to help you develop your knowledge of both Chinese language and culture.
  • By immersing yourself in this unique language course, you're not merely learning a language; you're equipping yourself with valuable skills that can open doors in your career and enrich your understanding of the world.
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Curriculum

Tea in the Drama and Today

Welcome to the course

The Ten Famous Taiwanese Teas

Something to know in "Gold Leaf"

Summary Activity

Tea in the Old Days

Kungfu Tea

Let's Brew Tea!

Summary Activity

What Does the Tea House Look Like?

Tea House

Behind the Tea House

Summary Activity

More than Drinking Tea

Tea and Dessert

The Tea Leaf in Drama Title

Summary Activity

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