{"id":28589,"date":"2024-07-16T15:24:13","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T07:24:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/el\/?page_id=28589"},"modified":"2026-01-20T10:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T02:21:33","slug":"lc_pth","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.hkmu.edu.hk\/el\/language-centre\/lc_pth\/","title":{"rendered":"Putonghua Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"28589\" class=\"elementor elementor-28589\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider wavo-column-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-92bb3f9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"92bb3f9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5aaee99\" data-id=\"5aaee99\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92513dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"92513dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Language Center will introduce an Elementary Putonghua Class\u00a0designed specifically for beginners in Putonghua in each term. Whether you have an interest in Putonghua or aim to improve your daily communication skills, this course is an opportunity you wouldn&#8217;t want to miss! We will immerse you in the realm of Putonghua, exploring various aspects of daily life through the language.<\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Course Features<\/strong><strong>\uff1a<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li>Specifically designed for beginners.<\/li><li>Suitable for <strong>non-Chinese speaking students (limited proficiency in listening and writing Chinese).<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Assisted with English.<\/strong><\/li><li>Course content covers everyday conversations, Putonghua phonics, basic vocabulary, and grammar usage.<\/li><li>Small class size for online teaching, ensuring sufficient interaction and guidance for each student.<\/li><li>Upon completion of the course, you will be able to communicate in simple Putonghua, enhancing your confidence in using the language.<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Course Details<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li>Consists of <strong>eight lessons<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>One lesson<\/strong> per week, each lesson lasts for <strong>1.5 hours<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Class Schedule<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/span><\/p><table style=\"width: 500px; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 20px 0;\"><tbody><tr style=\"background-color: #f2f2f2;\"><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; text-align: left; width: 139px;\">Class<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; text-align: left; width: 150px;\">Date (Every Fri)<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; text-align: left; width: 211px;\">Time (T02 &#8211; NCS)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 1<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">13 Feb 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 2<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">20 Feb 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 3<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">27 Feb 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 4<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">6 Mar 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 5<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">13 Mar 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 6<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">20 Mar 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 7<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">27 Mar 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><tr><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 139px;\">Lesson 8<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 150px;\">10 Apr 2026<\/td><td style=\"border: 1px solid #000; padding: 8px; width: 211px;\">17:00 &#8211; 18:30<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Course Format<\/strong><strong>\uff1a<\/strong><\/span><\/p><ul><li>Online Zoom classes (students are required to have their webcam on during class for better interaction with the teacher)<\/li><li>Learning materials will be provided on the OLE platform<\/li><li>Taught in Cantonese and Putonghua (assisted with English)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u>Application link:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/student.intranet.hkmu.edu.hk\/ers\/prod\/ERS_detail.jsp?eid=010195&amp;lang=eng&amp;mode=all&amp;preview=y\">https:\/\/student.intranet.hkmu.edu.hk\/ers\/prod\/ERS_detail.jsp?eid=010195&amp;lang=eng&amp;mode=all&amp;preview=y<\/a><\/li><li>Application deadline: <strong>25 Jan 2026<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><u>Application details:<\/u><\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Class quota: 30 (first-come-first-served)<\/li><li>Eligibility: HKMU full-time students<\/li><li>Pay $500 deposit online (to be refunded to learners having <strong>attended 80% or above<\/strong> of the whole class)<\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>*Please note that this is NOT a credit-bearing course<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>**Please think twice before you apply the class. Unless for special reasons, the deposit will not be refunded in case of cancellation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><p>If you have any questions or need assistance regarding the course, please feel free to contact us (<a href=\"mailto:lc2@hkmu.edu.hk\">lc2@hkmu.edu.hk<\/a>)\u3002<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"has_eae_slider wavo-column-gap-default elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-44f520c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"44f520c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"has_eae_slider elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-158cc02\" data-id=\"158cc02\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c17449 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-phone wavo-transform transform-type-translate elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c17449\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The application for this term is closed. 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