The course aims at teaching survival Cantonese by simulating daily life scenarios such as shopping and eating out. The teaching of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be integrated in every lesson. At the end of the course, you will be able to communicate in simple Cantonese.

The course is specifically designed for non-Chinese speakers. If you are proficient in Putonghua but are interested in joining the course, please contact the course instructor before enrollment.

本課程旨在提高學員以中文寫作畢業論文的能力，幫助學員寫出論點明確、條理清晰、文句通暢及符合規格的畢業論文。

第一部分講授論文寫作的基本項目，包括結構分析、大綱擬定、語文運用、引言寫作、句式選擇及文稿修改等。第二部分就學員選定的論文題目，進行不多於五次之個別輔導。

本課程專為以粵語為母語的同學而設，旨在改進學員的粵語發音。內容主要針對五個常見的發音問題 (懶音)，進行辨析，並通過課上練習及網上自學練習，提高學員的辨音及發音能力。內容包括：一、前鼻韻尾 [ n] 與後鼻韻尾 [ ng]；二、鼻音聲母 [ n] 與邊音聲母 [ l]；三、圓唇聲母與非圓脣聲母；四、零聲母 [ A] 與鼻音聲母 [ng]；五、舌根塞音韻尾 [k] 與舌面塞音韻尾 [t]；六、粵語的聲調；七、綜合練習等。

右腦創意寫作課程旨在開發學生右腦中之創意潛能，包括感官、圖象、聯想、音樂節奏和情感等信息，用以激發創意。教學採用腦力激盪法、圍讀賞析、個別輔導、小組習作、團體遊戲、作者對談等方式，學生會在指導下從事散文、新詩、和小說創作，把寫作變成充滿驚喜和發現自我的創作旅程。

語言是思考的工具，擁有良好的語文能力不單便利溝通，更有助思考。本工作坊冀從改善語文能力入手，最終達至提升思維能力之目的。本工作坊將分階段進行，第一階段以閱讀為主，同學將接觸到大量涉及不同領域之文章，文章以趣味為要，或刺激思考﹑或拓展視野﹑或觸動人心。通過這種自由而廣泛的閱讀，並輔之以輕鬆的討論及寫作活動，使同學於不自覺中提升語文能力，亦能讓同學從中發掘﹑培養自己的閱讀興趣。

課程對象：所有有志改善語文或思考能力之同學，或有意擴闊認知領域的同學。留意學習時務請帶備──一雙閱讀時堅持 (即使有點兒勉強 ) 不打瞌睡的眼睛；一張交流﹑ 對談時反對閉關自守的嘴巴；一顆需要思考時願意轉動的腦袋；但最重要的還是── 帶備一顆求知心。

本課程旨在提高學生中文水平，以加強學生求職的能力。課程討論與練習並重，每一教學單元均輔以課堂練習，俾學生能學以致用。

課程大綱：（i）語文改善環節：提高學生語文水準的方法、方言與語法、普通話與廣東話在語法和語彙上差異、香港常見錯別字舉隅、語病鑒別與病句修改；（ ii）求職信與面試環節：求職致勝技巧、求職信寫作的原則和基本要求、求職信備忘八大點、筆試技巧分析、面試的臨陣部署、面試禁忌、面試應對策略；（iii）社交技巧訓練環節：香港社交禮儀、祝賀用語。

為滿足同學在學習、旅遊及工作上的需要，語文中心特設「認識簡化字」課程，以使同學能在最短時間內認識及掌握簡化字，並能活用到閱讀和書寫的實用層面上。對有志於到內地升學或工作的同學而言，簡化字更是首要掌握的重要溝通工具。

課程內容包括教授規範簡化字、分析港人常錯的簡化字、講解字表檢索方法及常用簡化字練習。課程特點：速成、精簡及實用。

歡迎修讀中文、中國研究、教育、傳意、新聞及中醫藥的同學報讀；課程同時開放給所有對簡化字感興趣的同學。

本課程旨在幫助學員在短期內學會日常生活所需的香港粵語，進一步了解香港文化，認識香港社會。課程從語音、詞匯和語法等方面著手，讓學員全面有效地掌握香港粵語。

本課程旨在幫助學生找出普通話與香港粵語之間的異同，讓學生充分掌握普通話與香港粵語在語音、詞彙、語法三方面的差異，通過課堂講解和練習，幫助學員掌握普通話與香港粵語的對應規律。

由 2003 年 1 月起，公務員入職條件中有關語文能力的要求將會提高，學位或專業程度公務員職位的申請者，在申請職位前，必須在綜合招聘考試（第一部分）中的兩份語文試卷（中文運用和英文運用）考獲及格成績。本課程專為幫助同學應考上述中文運用試而設。備註：語文能力較難在短時間內突然提高。建議有意應徵公務員職位的同學及早做好準備。本課程除專為畢業班同學而設外，也歡迎任何年級的同學報讀。

由 2003 年 1 月起，公務員入職條件中有關語文能力的要求將會提高，學位或專業程度公務員職位的申請者，在申請職位前，必須在綜合招聘考試（第一部分）中的兩份語文試卷（中文運用和英文運用）考獲及格成績。本課程專為幫助同學應考上述中文運用試而設。備註：語文能力較難在短時間內突然提高。建議有意應徵公務員職位的同學及早做好準備。本課程除專為畢業班同學而設外，也歡迎任何年級的同學報讀。

本課程歡迎各系同學選修。透過本課程，同學可初步掌握中國古典詩的語言特點及表達方式。課程具體內容為：(1) 古典詩選讀及賞析; (2) 古典詩創作及分享; (3) 認識聲調 (分辨平仄) ; (4) 認識押韻 (運用韻書)。課程特點是速成、有趣、實用；在短短的七節課後，您就可以寫出屬於您的第一首古典詩。

不敢在公開場合說話？就是說話，也覺得手腳沒處安放？怎樣把要說的話，說得動聽而有感情？本課程透過即興戲劇與遊戲，包括個人與小組表演，與觀眾互動，讓肢體每一個部分說話，打破心理障礙，加強直覺反應、肢體與語言的默契，增加觀察能力與創意，進而提升自我表達與溝通的能力。

本課程專為準備應考職前中文試(例如政府「綜合招聘考試」Common Recruitment Examination)之同學而設。課程旨在提高同學辨識及運用中文字詞句之能力，以及準確閱讀及理解篇章內容之技巧。課程設有自學網站，配合課堂教學內容，提供大量強化練習和模擬測試，幫助同學應用所學，達到答題快而準之目標。

同學如充分掌握課程內容重點，並用心完成網站內所有練習和測試，應能有效率地：

1. 辨識常用字詞及成語熟語的正誤
2. 辨識常用繁簡對應字
3. 辨識各類常見病句
4. 排列正確句序
5. 提取段旨及分析例證
6. 理解並提取篇章內容要點
7. 應考並通過相關的職前中文考試
8. 提高語文知識水平

課程目的：讓學生了解寫作技巧及相關理論，從而把技巧、理論活用到閱讀或寫作的實用層面上。
課程特色：集中講授寫作技巧及相關理論，課上互動分享、交流；氣氛輕鬆。
課程內容：

1. 寫作取材須知
2. 了解表達能力
3. 分析修辭技巧
4. 名篇名著選讀

課程對象：想認識現、當代中、外經典劇本，以中文為母語的導演、演員、編劇、劇評人、發燒觀眾。
課程宗旨：藉現、當代中、外經典劇本，掌握戲劇風格與結構，如主題、意義、人物、劇情，進而欣賞更多的劇本。
課程內容：本課程分期選讀以下中、外重要劇作家的傳世之作，分析導賞，勾列如下：

• 易卜生 (Henrik Ibsen, 1828-1906,挪威) 《群鬼》（Ghosts, 1881）
• 王爾德(Oscar Wilde 1856-1900,英國) 《不可兒戲》（The Importance of Being Earnest，1895)
• 梅特林克(Maurice Maeterlinck, 1862-1949,比利時) 《青鳥》(The Blue Bird, 1908)
• 契訶夫（Anton Chekhov,1860-1904,俄國） 《凡尼亞舅舅》（Uncle Vanya, 1899)
• 皮藍德婁（Luigi Pirandello, 1867-1936,意大利）《亨利第四》（Henery IV,1922)
• 辛約翰（John Millington Synge, 1871-1909,愛爾蘭) 《海上騎士》（The Playboy of the Western, 1907）
• 羅卡(Federico Garcia Lorca, 1898-1936,西班牙)《血婚》（Blood Wedding, 1933)
• 貝克特(Samuel Beckett, 1906-1989, 愛爾蘭) 克雷布的最後錄音帶（Krapp's Last Tape, 1958）
• 田納西威廉斯(Williams, Tennessee,1911-1983,美國）《琉璃集》(The Glass Menagerie, 1947)
• 蕭伯納（George Bernad Shaw,1856-1950,英國）《聖女貞德》(Saint Joan,1923 )
• 黃哲倫(David Henry Hwang, 1957- ,美國)《蝴蝶君》(M. Butterfly, 1988)
• 張曉風(1941- ,台灣)《武陵人》（1972）
• 高行健(1940- , 法、中)《逃亡》（1990）
• 潘惠森(香港)《螳螂捕蟬》（2000）

The aim of this service is to help students to improve their writing skills. WES offers small group tutorials of 3 to 5 students. Students can have 4-5 meetings a semester with a language tutor to discuss their writing problems.

The English Bridging Course is a 15-hour course held before the start of the first semester. It aims to help incoming first-year undergraduates to adjust to an English-speaking learning environment, and to become more motivated to use English for general and academic purposes. Concentrating on speaking and listening, the course provides students with opportunities to engage in meaningful interaction with classmates and teachers in English, in a variety of situations, such as discussions, asking and answering questions, problem-solving and making presentations. The course also aims to help students to experience a variety of listening tasks, such as mini lectures, conversations, songs, discussions and documentaries, followed by questions and discussions to test comprehension.

This is a fun way to learn English! In this short course you will learn songs and study the vocabulary, idioms, and grammar and discuss the songs' lyrics. This class will also give you some exposure to the learning strategies and the resources for self-study to help you continue using songs to study English on your own. You will be surprised at how much you can learn in 5 hours!

This course gives you a chance to improve your oral skills through interesting conversation practice and other speaking activities. You will meet in a small group and gain confidence in speaking English.

Learn contemporary everyday English, slang and idioms by watching and studying popular TV series (Desperate Housewives, Friends, Scrub, etc.) and movies. This is the English that native English speakers use with each other. The classes are fun, informative and practical. This 5-hour course also aims at giving you some exposure to the learning strategies and the resources for self-study to help you continue using TV and films to study English on your own.

This course aims to help students build up their confidence in speaking English by providing accurate training on pronunciation and on reading the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) transcriptions in dictionaries, and helping students to speak with appropriate stress, rhythm and intonation.

The course aims at teaching survival Cantonese by simulating daily life scenarios such as shopping and eating out. The teaching of grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation will be integrated in every lesson. At the end of the course, you will be able to communicate in simple Cantonese.

The course is specifically designed for non-Chinese speakers. If you are proficient in Putonghua but are interested in joining the course, please contact the course instructor before enrollment.

This course introduces both the micro- and macro-skills of honours project writing skills, including grammar, cohesion, in-text citation and referencing skills, and paragraph construction. Each student will be additionally assigned three optional one-to-one consultation hours for in-depth discussion of their individual writing problems in the second semester.

This course introduces both the micro- and macro-skills of honours project writing skills, including grammar, cohesion, in-text citation and referencing skills, and paragraph construction. Each student will be additionally assigned three optional one-to-one consultation hours for in-depth discussion of their individual writing problems in the second semester.

This course introduces both the micro- and macro-skills of honours project writing skills, including grammar, cohesion, in-text citation and referencing skills, and paragraph construction. Each student will be additionally assigned three optional one-to-one consultation hours for in-depth discussion of their individual writing problems in the second semester.

This course introduces both the micro- and macro-skills of honours project writing skills, including grammar, cohesion, in-text citation and referencing skills, and paragraph construction. Each student will be additionally assigned three optional one-to-one consultation hours for in-depth discussion of their individual writing problems in the second semester.

This 10-hour course provides students with training in the necessary job search skills in both writing and speaking, including writing job application letters, and interview skills.

English Through Current Events aims to 1) enhance students' general English skills through the studying of global current events and 2) give students the English tools needed to understand and discuss current events from around the world. Students will read and listen to various international media, discuss and give presentations on current events and write summaries and analyses of study material.

This course aims to enhance students' general English skills through the watching of a T.V. drama series and then participating in English-language activities based on the content. Students will follow a popular TV series and then discuss, write about, analyze and give presentations on various aspects of the programme.

This 10-hour course introduces students to different skills involved in writing term papers. Students learn how to organize their papers and how to integrate an author's ideas into their own writing.

This 10-hour Business English Communication course aims to help students produce effective e-mails in the workplace. It is particularly useful for final-year students about to start a career. The course focuses on writing e-mails which are clear, concise, grammatically accurate and appropriate in tone and style.

This 10-hour Business English Communication course provides intensive training in making and receiving telephone calls in business and workplace environments. The course is interactive, providing students with ample opportunity to practise their listening and speaking skills.

This course will help students learn practical daily English, colloquial expressions, and idioms by watching a few short movies of different genres. Various aspects of the movies will also be discussed.

This course will help students appreciate English literature. You will read poems, extracts from prize-winning stories (A Thousand Splendid Suns, The White Tiger), and discuss their meaning.

This course aims to prepare students for the Listening and Speaking Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and to improve students' overall proficiency as they are encouraged to participate in pair and small group discussions.

By the end of the course, students will have

1) become familiar with the interview format; types of skills tested and grading criteria used by the examiner, and
2) practiced a range of skills, language, and exam strategies needed for the types of tasks used in the examination.

*The following course book has to be purchased and will be used in class: IELTS Preparation Course (Speaking and Listening), Cengage, 2010. The book can be purchased at the Baptist University Bookshop.

FINAL YEAR STUDENTS ARE GIVEN PRIORITY

With intensive practice of a wide range of exercises, this course aims to help students prepare for the listening and speaking modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

This 10-hour course focuses on preparing students for the Speaking Interview of the IELTS.

Students will become familiar with the
1) interview format;
2) types of skills tested and
3) grading criteria used by the examiner.

Students will practice
1) introducing themselves and talking about familiar topics (Part 1);
2) preparing for and talking about a topic for 1-2 minutes (Part 2);
3) discussing more abstract issues and concepts related to a topic (Part 3).

Students are expected to actively participate in class.

FINAL YEAR STUDENTS ARE GIVEN PRIORITY

This course focuses on some major English grammar aspects (tense-aspect, participles/gerunds/infinitives, subordinate clauses, etc.) and common errors in Hong Kong students' English. Authentic teaching materials will be used for analysis, discussion and practice.

This course aims to prepare students for the Academic Part of the Reading and Writing Modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

By the end of the course, students will have

1) become familiar with the types of tasks tested and the grading criteria used by the examiner, and
2) practiced a range of skills, language, and exam strategies that they need for the types of tasks of the examination.

*The following course book has to be purchased and will be used in class: IELTS Preparation Course (Reading and Writing), Cengage, 2010. The book can be purchased at the Baptist University Bookshop.

FINAL YEAR STUDENTS ARE GIVEN PRIORITY

With intensive practice of a wide range of exercises, this course aims to help students prepare for the reading and writing modules of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

This 10-hour course aims at preparing students for Task 2 (Argumentative Writing) of Academic Writing Module of IELTS.

Students will be given practice in
1) presenting their point of view;
2) arguing for or against a given statement;
3) presenting a solution to a problem;
4) justifying an opinion;
5) comparing and contrasting evidence and opinions;
6) evaluating ideas, evidence or arguments.

Students will become familiar with the
1) types of tasks tested;
2) grading criteria used by the examiner.

This course is recommended for candidates who aim at achieving a high score and are prepared to work hard and intensively during the course period.

FINAL YEAR STUDENTS ARE GIVEN PRIORITY

This 10-hour course aims to prepare students for Task 1 (Descriptive Report) of the Academic Writing Module of the IELTS.

Students will be given practice in
1) studying a diagram or some data such as a graph, table or chart;
2) organizing and presenting the information in their own words;
3) comparing data;
4) describing the stages of a process, an object or event;
5) explaining how something works.

Students will become familiar with the
1) types of tasks tested;
2) grading criteria used by the examiner.

This course is recommended for candidates who aim at achieving a high score and are prepared to work hard and intensively during the course period.

FINAL YEAR STUDENTS ARE GIVEN PRIORITY

This 10-hour Business English Communication oral skills course aims to help students to participate effectively in meetings and negotiations in the workplace. Students will have ample opportunity to develop their oral skills in business/workplace situations, and expand their business vocabulary.

This 30-hour integrated IELTS course provides thorough and systematic preparation and practice of all parts of the IELTS test (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking). The integrated IELTS course consists of a topic-based student's book (Focus on IELTS) and relevant supplementary handouts, and includes practice of test-related language and skills.

This 16-hour IELTS preparation course provides comprehensive, systematic practice of IELTS-related vocabulary, helping students to increase their word power for maximum performance in the IELTS Test. The course consists of a topic-based student's book (Cambridge Vocabulary for IELTS (with answers)), together with relevant supplementary handouts, and includes practice of test-related language and skills.

This 20-hour course is designed for students who wish to improve their essay writing skills. The course focuses on the basic building blocks for writing argumentative and expository essays, rather than essays to answer research questions in specific disciplines. Participants must be prepared to write and revise their essays every week, in and out of class, in order to put into practice what is taught.

This course aims to improve students' ability to express themselves appropriately and confidently in a variety of contexts through discussions, presentations and mock interviews. Materials such as video clips and songs will be used to enable students to improve their spoken English in an interactive and enjoyable manner.

This 10-hour course aims to help students improve their speaking skills and spoken grammatical accuracy in a fun, interactive way.

Grammatical items will be introduced orally using warm-up activities, games, and discussions on topics such as culture, arising from viewing short video clips from films.

By the end of the course, students will

1) be aware of their own spoken grammatical weaknesses
2) have practiced the following grammatical items orally:

• Verb tenses
• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Passive Structures
• Complex sentences
• Relative clauses
• Conditional clauses
  

3) have improved their speaking skills
4) have enhanced their fluency

This dissertation writing course deals primarily with the linguistic features of extended pieces of writing, placing emphasis on the writer’s responsibility for the readability of the text. The course focuses on the language needed to report on the various stages of a research project from identifying the research space, through reviewing the literature to presenting the results and drawing conclusions. It will also look at dissertation organisation and stress the importance of avoiding plagiarism. The course adopts a multi-disciplinary approach, taking examples from a wide selection of fields to encourage discussion across the academic community.

Research in spoken English can be challenging for postgraduate students who are not English majors. They often find it difficult to talk about their studies properly and confidently in formal seminars and conferences. Because of their lack of presentation skills, confidence, and most important, adequate practice, many postgraduates encounter tremendous anxiety and a high level of stage fright when giving presentations. This course, therefore, particularly aims to help postgraduates to reduce their anxiety, boost their confidence, and enhance their linguistic and paralinguistic skills especially for seminar presentations.

The two-hour workshop/dinner, which will take place in the BU Fiesta on Baptist University Road Campus, introduces students to the European and American styles of dining.

By the end of the dinner, students should

1) know the names of the plates and utensils used in dining;
2) be familiar with the American and European styles of eating;
3) be more confident about attending a formal meal.

The three-hour workshop/lunch, which will take place in the BU Fiesta on Baptist University Road Campus, introduces students to the European and American styles of dining.

By the end of the dinner, students should:

1) be more confident about attending a formal meal;
2) be familiar with the European and American styles of eating;
3) know proper manners and correct behavior at formal functions;
4) handle formal dinner/ lunch conversation;
5) know the names of the plates and utensils used in dining.

Have you ever wanted to improve your English vocabulary by studying outside your class? This course will introduce you to the learning materials available to improve your vocabulary and show you how to find the best materials for your needs. You will also learn to set up your own vocabulary study plan and carry it out effectively.

This workshop will highlight some powerful functions of the "Check My Words" online programme. The programme shows how words combine in English and explains most common errors made by Chinese speakers. You will find it extremely useful in improving accuracy and fluency in your writing.

At the end of the workshop, you will be able to

a. express complex ideas concisely and clearly with nouns (e.g. globalization) and noun phrases (e.g. the process of globalization)
b. interpret complicated noun phrases correctly (e.g. brain cancer death rate)
c. write with better cohesion and coherence

This course is mainly designed for the students at HKBU whose native language is not Chinese. It aims at teaching simple Chinese Mandarin for everyday purposes. One hour per week is devoted to pronunciation, sentence structure and Chinese characters needed for basic communication, and one hour to conversation.
Certificates of attendance will be issued to students who secure a minimum attendance rate of 75%.

學習目的：
(1) 通過學習漢語拼音方案，教授現代漢語語音基本知識，使同學掌握語音的聲、韻、調和常見的音變現象，為學好普通話打好語音基礎。
(2) 透過不同的語言實際場景，訓練學生聽和說的能力，提高學生運用普通話傳意的技巧。
(3) 使學生掌握漢語拼音的技巧，為以後自學、查字典打下基礎。

課程綱要：
(1) 漢語語音基礎知識。
(2) 日常會話。
(3) 通過多種形式的語言訓練（包括聽力練習、說話練習、小組討論、小組專題會話等形式）提高學生聆聽和口頭表達能力。
(4) 通過拼音練習使同學基本上掌握拼音的技巧。

本課程為選修課，不計學分，每週授課三課時(12周+ 4學時評核)。修滿 40學時，成績及格，由語文中心頒發初級課程證書。適合初學人士。

(本課程共40課時，為普通話畢業要求指定課程)

本課程專為初學普通話人士而設，畢業班同學優先考慮。學習最基本的語音知識。會話內容取材於各種不同的社交場合，包括日常生活和工作多個方面。通過領讀、朗讀、會話、短講、情景對話等各種不同的學習形式，培養學生普通話的語感和聽、說、普通話的能力，可為進一步學習普通話打下基礎。（完成本課程後，可選讀學位課程或證書課程初級班或進入中級課程）

適合初學人士、應屆畢業生優先。

本課程學習漢語拼音方案，通過語音練習，掌握普通話的聲、韻、調。並學習簡單的日常會話，提高初學同學的聽說能力。適合完全沒學過普通話或需提升普通話拼音能力的同學修讀。（完成本課程後，可升讀中級課程）

適合初學人士、應屆畢業生優先。

This course is mainly designed for the students who have been familiarized with Mandarin Phonetics (initials, finals and the four basic tones as well as the rules of Pinyin). It aims at teaching beginners Chinese Mandarin based on PUTO0100. One hour per week is devoted to pronunciation, sentence structure and Chinese characters, one hour to conversation.
Certificates of attendance will be issued to students who secure a minimum attendance rate of 75%.

學習目的： (1) 在複習拼音的基礎上注重會話訓練，透過不同的語言實際場景，進一步擴大詞彙量並訓練學生聽和說的能力，提高學生運用普通話傳意的技巧。 (2) 使學生較熟練地掌握漢語拼音的技巧，鞏固語音基礎知識。

課程綱要： (1) 複習並鞏固漢語語音基礎知識。(2) 日常會話。(3) 通過多種形式的語言訓練（包括聽力練習、說話練習、小組討論、情景會話 、朗誦等形式）提高學生聆聽能力和口頭表達能力。 (4) 通過拼音練習使同學掌握常用漢字的正確發音。

本課程為選修課，不計學分，每週授課三課時 (12周 + 4 課時評核)。修滿 40 課時，成績及格，由語文中心頒發中級課程證書。報讀者必須具備初級班程度。

(本課程共 40 課時，為普通話畢業要求指定課程)

本課程以修畢初級班或同等學歷的學生為對象。學習內容涉及社會體制、福利、醫療保健、教育制度、治安、交通運輸、傳媒和通訊等方面，為同學提供廣泛的語言材料。課程藉講授、朗讀、小組會話、專題發言等不同形式，訓練同學的聽說能力。

本課程以修畢初級班或同等學歷的學生為對象。學習內容包括日常生活的各種題材，並提供大量廣普對照的語料。通過朗讀、聽力、說話等不同形式的訓練，提出同學普通話口語的表達能力。

本課程從學習普通話的難點入手，通過分辨對比練習，提高語音水平。課文內容以實用為主，包括學習、生活、工作、投資等各個領域，練習口語應對的能力。（完成本課程後可選修學位或證書課程高級班）

必需有初級普通話程度。應屆畢業生優先。

COPA 考前預備班為一個 10 小時的短期課程，配合 COPA 測試，提供有針對性的說話訓練及考試技巧培訓。

本課程鞏固學生初級普通話班語音基礎，並以商貿活動為主題，提高學生在商貿場合中的普通話口語表達技巧，包括發音的標準及流暢程度，基本專業詞彙和規範語法的運用等。 課程內容主要通過個人短講、小組討論、專題會話、個人短講和聆聽練習等教學活動，使學生的商貿普通話會話能力及聆聽理解能力達到中級以上程度。

修畢本課程後，學生應能：
(1) 準確地讀出常用字表中 1500個漢字，並能聽辨發音錯誤。
(2) 把聽到的粵語商貿專業詞語或句子即時翻譯成普通話。
(3) 正確運用與商貿活動有關的專業詞彙及句子。
(4) 完成常用的商貿活動對話。

本課程為選修課，不計學分，每週授課三課時(12週)，另加4課時測驗。修滿40課時，成績及格，由語文中心頒發課程證書。報讀者必須具備初級普通話程度。

學習目的：
(1) 學習內容以會話為主，透過不同的語言實際場景，進一步擴大詞彙量，並訓練學生聽說能力，提高學生運用普通話傳意的技巧。
(2) 通過拼音練習，鞏固已有的語音知識，使拼音能力達到較熟練程度。

課程綱要：
(1) 複習並鞏固漢語語音基礎知識。
(2)日常會話。
(3)通過多種形式的語言訓練（聽力練習、說話練習、小組討論、情景會話、朗誦、短劇表演等）提高學生聆聽和口頭表達能力。
(4) 通過拼音練習使同學鞏固掌握 1500 - 2000 個常用漢字的正確發音和拼音。

本課程為選修課，不計學分，每週授課三課時(12周 + 4 課時評核)。修滿40課時，成績及格，由語文中心頒發高級課程證書。報讀者必須具備中級班程度。

本課程是為準備參加國家級普通話水平測試的同學而設。課程針對普通話水平測試的內容，系統的進行操練，希望通過訓練，提高普通話水平及應試技巧，以期達到更高的等級標準。課程將圍繞普通話水平測試的內容分門別類進行訓練及講解測試技巧：
（1）單音節及多音節朗讀訓練；
（2）詞彙、語法分辨及名詞、量詞搭配訓練；
（3）講解朗讀的基本知識及六十篇規定篇目的朗讀；及
（4）命題說話的技巧及命題說話練習。

報讀者必須具備中級普通話程度。應屆畢業生優先。

詳情：http://lc.hkbu.edu.hk/sall/pth/psc/

學習目的：
(1) 學習內容以朗讀說話為主，透過不同的語言實際場景，進一步擴大詞彙量，並訓練學生聽說能力，提高運用普通話傳意的技巧。
(2) 通過拼音練習，進一步鞏固已有的語音知識，使拼音能力達到熟練程度。

課程綱要：
(1) 複習並鞏固漢語語音知識。
(2) 日常會話。
(3) 通過多種形式的語言訓練（看錄像、聽力、說話、小組討論、朗讀、演講、朗誦及短劇表演等）提高學生聆聽和口頭表達能力。
(4) 通過拼音練習使同學鞏固掌握3000個常用漢字的正確發音和拼音。

本課程為選修課，不計學分，每週授課三學時(12周 + 4 課時評核)。修滿40課時，成績及格，由語文中心頒發深造課程證書。報讀者必須具備高級班程度。

This course aims at giving students a basic and pragmatic introduction to the French language, through interactive and communicative activities.

By the end of the course, students should be able to :
(1) hold a short conversation in French (e.g. greet people and introduce themselves);
(2) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of very basic concepts of French grammar.

Prerequisite: SUPF1010 French I (Part 1)

This course builds on the acquisitions of French I (Part 1) and aims at giving students a basic and pragmatic introduction to the French language, through interactive and communicative activities.
By the end of the course, students should be able to :

(1) hold a short conversation in French (e.g. discuss about a piece of clothing one intends to buy);
(2) demonstrate knowledge and understanding of very basic concepts of French grammar.

The main objective of this course is to give students a practical introduction to French pronunciation, as well as to give them tools to correctly pronounce new words. Students will do systematic oral-aural exercises on a selection of phonemes that may present some difficulties for Cantonese and Mandarin speakers. Students will also be able to get acquainted with the French letter-to-sound correspondences and learn the basic International Phonetic Alphabet signs (IPA) needed to transcribe French. By the end of the course, students should :

(1) be able to produce French sounds with greater clarity and accuracy;
(2) be able to read aloud isolated words and short sentences with accurate pronunciation and intonation;
(3) be able to use the IPA to read and transcribe simple French words.

The language of instruction will be English.

This course is designed for complete beginners, who wish to study for enjoyment or out of curiosity about another culture. It provides students with the essential vocabulary, pronunciation, useful phrases and basic elements of German grammar. Simple but useful everyday conversations will be taught. There will be many opportunities to practice during the lessons. While enjoying the course, students will become familiar with the German language and will learn more about Germany, German people's living habits, their ways of thinking and customs. A variety of materials such as videos, songs, role-plays etc. will be used and selected German cultural topics will be covered.

Prerequisite: SUPG1010 German I (Part I)

This course is designed for intermediate beginners who have completed German I (Part 1) or equivalent. Topics include talking about hobbies, likes and dislikes, shopping, ordering food and drinks in a restaurant, body and health, etc. Communicative teaching and learning methods are used and students are expected to participate in oral work and role-play. Selected German cultural topics will be covered.

A short introduction to German pronunciation (rhythm and sounds). An introduction to the International Phonetic Alphabet as well as using spelling as a guide to pronunciation will be included. A basic knowledge of the language (German I or more) is recommended though not compulsory.

This course is not for absolute beginners. You should have taken 20-30 hours of German beforehand. This is an intensive course which will prepare you for the Start test. We will use a multi-media program in combination with the course book Themen. Everyday, there will be a dictation and a short progress test for new words. This course will raise your level of understanding and listening. PowerPoint presentations in English and German will give you a good inside view of modern Germany. You also learn how to write in a good style.

Content: Basic pronunciation, basic grammar, basic writing like MSNs, e-mails and postcards for friends, good reading skills.

This 20-hour course will introduce you to the Italian culture and language in a highly interactive way. You will learn some basic survival Italian related to food, shopping, travelling and accommodation in Italy. You will also be able to introduce yourself and talk about your hobbies!

Prerequisite: SUPI1010 Italian I (Part 1)

This 20-hour course is a continuation of Italian I (Part 1) introducing you to the Italian culture and language in a highly interactive way. You will learn to conduct basic conversations in Italian related to food, shopping, entertainment, your university life and other topics. You will also be able to master the pronunciation of Italian and be introduced to basic Italian grammar. You will be engaged in communicative activities that resemble real life situations in pairs or groups.

This introductory course is designed for absolute beginners. Students will acquire basic knowledge on the systems of Japanese writing and phonetics, simple sentence structures and commonly used vocabulary such as words for daily greetings. This course also provides great opportunities for students to have a basic understanding on the Japanese linguistic structures as well as the Japanese culture. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to engage in simple conversations with native Japanese on topics such as introduction of oneself and discussions of university lives.

Prerequisite: SUPJ 1010 Japanese I (Part 1) or having studied Japanese for at least 20 hours

This foundation course is designed for students who have completed Japanese I (Part 1) (SUPJ1010) or have studied the language for at least 20 hours. Students' language skills and their knowledge of the Japanese culture and society will be further enhanced through this course. By the end of the course, students are expected to be able to communicate with native Japanese on a wider range of topics such as shopping, dining, family, daily routines and campus life.

This course is designed for absolute beginners who wish to engage in simple dialogue with native Japanese during their short trips to Japan. Only selected practical and frequently used common expressions, vocabulary and sentence structures will be introduced and practised in class to ensure immediate application upon arrival in Japan.

Prerequisite: SUPJ1020 Japanese I (Part 2) or JPN1010 Japanese I or having studied Japanese for at least 40 hours

This continuation course is designed for students who have completed Japanese I (Part 2) (SUPJ1020) or Japanese I (JPN1010) or who have studied the language for at least 40 hours. Students will further develop their speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. They will also gain more thorough understanding on the Japanese culture and society. By the end of the course, students are expected to communicate at ease with native Japanese speakers on a wider range of topics such as sharing personal feelings and plans/goals, asking for information, as well as making detailed descriptions of things, people and places with a wide range of vocabulary of adjectives.

Prerequisite: Achieved JLPT N5 or equivalent

This is an intensive course of preparation for the Japanese Proficiency Test (JLPT) level N4 for students those who have achieved JLPT Level N5. The main aim is to help students to develop their listening skills and to expand their range of vocabulary of the Japanese language. Japanese Proficiency Test strategies will also be taught.

Pre-requisite: SUPJ1020 Japanese I (Part 2) or JPN1010 Japanese I or having studied Japanese for at least 40 hours

This course is designed for students who are wishing to acquire substantial knowledge and ability to communicate in Japanese. Students' language skills (such as speaking, listening, writing and reading) and their knowledge of the basic Japanese culture will be further developed and enhanced. By the end of the course, students are expected to communicate with native Japanese on topics (such as sharing of personal feelings, plans and goals) with much more confidence.

Prerequisite: SUPJ1020 Japanese I (Part 2) or JPN1010 Japanese I or having studied Japanese for at least 40 hours

This course is designed for students who wish to acquire substantial knowledge of Japanese food culture. Japanese table manners, ways of cooking simple Japanese food and how to enjoy Japanese seasonal food will be introduced. At the end of the course, students will have a thorough understanding of basic Japanese food culture and manner along with a good knowledge of certain food related vocabulary and grammar features.

Prerequisite: SUPJ1020 Japanese I (Part 2) or JPN1010 Japanese I or having studied Japanese for at least 40 hours

Music is akin to language learning. In this course, you will learn the Japanese language through songs in an enjoyable way to improve your listening comprehension, pronunciation and build up your vocabulary.

The TV commercials introduced in the course will also offer you great opportunities to learn the Japanese language and enable you to explore the Japanese society through critical thinking. Visual clues of these TV commercials will be discussed to help you understand their linguistic meanings.

Prerequisite: SUPJ1020 Japanese I (Part 2) or JPN1010 Japanese I or having studied Japanese for at least 40 hours.

This subject is designed for students who wish to improve their accuracy of pronunciation and fluency in Japanese as well as their knowledge of the sound system of Japanese. Students will systematically learn the accent and intonation of standard Japanese, as well as various forms of contractions, euphonic changes in different styles of spoken Japanese.

The classroom activities are mainly recitation and exercises on accent rules, end-phrase intonations and position of putting prominence. Oral-aural drill in class, work by shadowing method from the small video clip in the language laboratory will be the main activities in this course.

Recorded speech will be evaluated by the instructor for each class.

At the end of this course, student will be able to:
- produce the Japanese speech sounds with greater clarity and accuracy;
- speak Japanese phrases fluently and accurately with appropriate accent patters;
- make use of rhythm and intonation to enhance their speech

This 20-hour course offers great opportunities for elementary and intermediate Japanese speakers to practice formal expressions commonly used in workplace (e.g. formal greetings, telephone conversation ... etc). Students will also be able to understand the acceptable manner in Japanese social and business contexts.

This course introduces both the language and culture of the Spanish language and the Hispanic world. Along with the basic grammar points and phonetic system, students will also be able to experience the beauty and passion of the language through history, arts and music. By the end of the course, students will be able to conduct simple dialogues in Spanish such as greeting and introducing oneself in the Spanish manner, asking for and giving information about family and friends, and describing people and places.

Prerequisite: SUPS1010 Spanish I (Part 1)

This course is a continuation of Spanish I (Part 1). By the end of the course students will be able to maintain simple dialogues on a range of practical topics: talking about personal interests, shopping, ordering food in a restaurant, asking for directions in a city etc. A wide range of interactive activities are included to practice all language skills. The course also introduces the food, music and traditions of Spanish and Latin American countries.