本課程為初級程度普通話課程，課程前數週將集中教授現代漢語語音知識(拼音方案)，幫助學生建立紮實的發音和語音基礎。除語音知識，課程通過朗讀、個人短講、小組討論、情景會話等口語練習，提升學生的普通話流利度、準確性和自信心。此外，課程也注重培養學生的聽力理解能力和有效溝通技巧，使學生能夠在不同場合運用普通話進行交流。課程還融入現代科技輔助學習，以提升學習效果並培養學生的自主學習能力。

This elementary-level Putonghua course focuses initially on standard Chinese phonetics (Pinyin) to establish a solid foundation in pronunciation. Beyond phonetics, the course employs a variety of oral practice activities, including reading aloud, individual presentations, group discussions, and situational dialogues, to enhance fluency, accuracy, and confidence in speaking Putonghua. The course also emphasizes developing listening comprehension and effective communication skills, enabling students to use Putonghua in various settings. Besides, modern technology is integrated to enhance learning and foster self-learning abilities.

課程將在鞏固學生之前所學的初級普通話語言基礎上，進一步提升學生的普通話能力，特別是在不同文化背景及專業環境中的應用。具體包括：
（1） 透過朗讀練習，鞏固漢語拼音，擴大詞匯量并提高普通話聽説讀寫能力.；
（2） 認識香港特殊的語言環境，探討不同語言及文化差異，提升普通話的實際應用能力；
（3） 培養在專業場合中靈活運用普通話的能力，根據具體情境自信有效地表達觀點；
（4） 通過問題與任務導向教學，增强自主學習能力；
（5） 使用現代科技提升普通話學習效果。

This course aims to enhance students’ Mandarin proficiency beyond basic levels, focusing on practical applications in diverse cultural and professional contexts. Students will expand their vocabulary and overall language skills while exploring Hong Kong’s unique linguistic landscape and cultural nuances. The curriculum fosters confidence in articulating ideas in professional settings and promotes autonomous learning through problem-based teaching methods, integrating modern technology to optimize Mandarin learning outcomes.
Topics will cover a range of subjects, including Chinese New Year celebrations in Beijing, technological advancements, and health, examined through readings, group activities, debates, and technological tools. Learning outcomes include multilingual proficiency, effective communication in professional environments, critical thinking, adaptive learning, and technology utilization for improved language acquisition and collaboration.
Teaching methods will be varied, incorporating reading exercises, discussions on language and cultural differences, service-learning activities, and task-oriented approaches, alongside smart tools for pronunciation practice and supporting independent learning.

本課程旨在提高學生普通話口語溝通能力。通過朗讀、聆聽以及説話訓練，提高學生在不同語境的口語表達能力，包括使用適當的語氣、選擇恰當的詞語、運用較豐富的句式進行各類語言功能的表達，如介紹、描述、討論等。此外，課程還教授普通話語音系統，讓學生通過學習漢語拼音掌握拼讀方法，自我糾正發音，並為持續學習打好基礎。

The primary objective of this course is to improve students’ oral communication skills in Putonghua. Through activities such as reading aloud, listening to authentic materials, and practicing conversation, it aims to enhance students’ ability to communicate effectively in various contexts. Students will learn to use appropriate tones, suitable vocabulary, and diverse sentence patterns to achieve communicative purposes
such as introducing, describing, and discussing. The course also teaches the Putonghua phonetic system and Hanyu Pinyin, enabling students to master pronunciation, to self-correct their speech, and to establish a solid foundation for continued learning.

Prerequisite: LANG1006 Intermediate Putonghua or by consent of the Language Centre

本課程為已達到中級普通話水平的學生設計，旨在提升學生的普通話綜合運用能力，並引導學生對語言學理論進行初步探討，强化高級程度的普通話語言知識及傳意技巧。具體包括：
（1）擴展學生的詞彙量，使學生能在更廣泛的情境中運用高級普通話詞彙進行交流；
（2）引入基本的語言學理論知識，如語音學、語法學、語義學等，並運用這些理論進行分析和總結；
（3）探討粵語與普通話的深層差異和規律，幫助學生更好地理解和運用語言；
（4）依據語用學和社會語言學的理論進行語篇分析，強化普通話傳意技巧，提升學生的溝通能力；
（5）通過科技輔助普通話的自主學習，提升學生的普通話水平。

The current course, designed for students at an intermediate level of Mandarin proficiency, aims to enhance comprehensive Mandarin language skills and introduce students to basic linguistic theories. It focuses on expanding advanced vocabulary, analysing linguistic differences between Cantonese and Mandarin, and strengthening communication skills through discourse analysis. The course covers themes like space, time, cuisine, history, and human culture, and includes conversational skills for job interviews, complaints handling, polite refusals, and social interactions. Students are expected to master advanced vocabulary, idioms, and professional terms, understand linguistic characteristics of Cantonese and Mandarin, summarize and discuss lengthy information effectively, employ appropriate language choices and communication strategies in various contexts, and utilize AI tools for Mandarin learning by the course’s conclusion. Students will develop multilingual competency, critical thinking, and autonomy in learning, utilizing technology and AI tools for Mandarin proficiency.

Prerequisite: LANG2055 Advanced Putonghua or by consent of the Language Centre

本課程專為達到高級普通話水平的同學設計，旨在幫助學生進一步熟練掌握普通話技能，加深對相關語言理論的理解。使學生不僅能夠在真實生活的不同場景中用普通話流暢地進行交際，並且提升其在學術及專業領域中的語言應用表達能力。同時，通過多樣化的學習活動，輔以科技（包括人工智能）的應用，在學習的過程中培養學生的協作學習能力、自主學習能力、語言批判思維、反思能力等。

This course is designed for students who have reached the advanced level of Putonghua. It aims to help students further develop their proficiency in Mandarin skills and deepen their understanding of relevant linguistic theories. The goal is not only for students to communicate fluently in Putonghua across various real-life scenarios but also to enhance their language application and expression abilities in academic and professional settings. At the same time, through a variety of learning activities supplemented using technology, students develop collaborative learning ability, self-directed learning ability, critical thinking in language, and reflective skills during the learning process.