Video Modules
When studying a foreign language, the most exciting thing for students will always be having an opportunity to visit the country of the target language to go sightseeing, go shopping, and to try different types of local foods and so on.
This module content focuses on the tasks students are likely to encounter in the target language environment, starting from simpler tasks and moving onto more complicated ones. There are four modules (ordering food, shopping, asking for and giving directions, and travel) in this set of materials. It can be seen as a simulation of the target language country where students can not only experience the culture, but also practice using authentic language spoken by native Chinese speakers and not the textbook language.
This module content focuses on the tasks students are likely to encounter in the target language environment, starting from simpler tasks and moving onto more complicated ones. There are four modules (ordering food, shopping, asking for and giving directions, and travel) in this set of materials. It can be seen as a simulation of the target language country where students can not only experience the culture, but also practice using authentic language spoken by native Chinese speakers and not the textbook language.
Students should follow the sequence and watch the videos first even though the speed of speaking is much faster than that of their Chinese teacher.
After watching the videos, students will complete a variety of exercises based on each video.
Students are able to watch the video again if they are unsure of an answer.
Students should try to get the gist of what is happening in the video and use the meaning negotiation technique to figure out the new words in the video.
The videos feature authentic conversations performed by native speakers so students can also learn how to converse in Chinese.
The exercises are highly interactive and help students to thoroughly understand the content of the videos.
In addition to speaking and listening, there are also exercises for literacy where the student reads the relevant text in Chinese and then performs the given task. Exercises are designed to help students remember the new characters.
For more information regarding designing field trips to Chinatown or travel to China or Taiwan, or if you would like to know how to use this video module’s materials and assessments, please contact Prof. Der-lin Chao.
In addition to speaking and listening, there are also exercises for literacy where the student reads the relevant text in Chinese and then performs the given task. Exercises are designed to help students remember the new characters.
For more information regarding designing field trips to Chinatown or travel to China or Taiwan, or if you would like to know how to use this video module’s materials and assessments, please contact Prof. Der-lin Chao.