NTNU MTC
Mandarin
Summer Camp

Goals

In addition to referencing the CCCC, CEFR, and ACTFL standards, many different levels of study goals are set up based on the learning performances of the previous MTC Summer Camp students.
Age 7~10　Age 11~14　Age 15~17
Basic

Pinyin and daily conversation; recognize simple characters. （Beginners without prior knowledge of Mandarin are accepted.）

  1. Can understand basic spoken words and phrases when the words and phrases are pronounced clearly and repeated, for example; personal information, number, color, weather, preferences, greetings, etc.
  2. Can recognize and read basic words and phrases. With the aids of images and understanding of key words, can understand simple short articles.
Intermediate

Express daily needs; resolve problems and offer explanations; read/write short articles.

  1. When spoken to clearly, can recognize familiar words and phrases concerning oneself, one’s family and immediate concrete surroundings.
  2. With the aids of images, can understand the rough meaning of a short story and find key information. Can grasp key information (such as names, dates, times, prices, and location) of simple reading materials in daily lives（such as menus, tickets, postcards, and signs.）
  3. Can describe personal background, daily routines and familiar matters in writing simple phrases and sentences.
Advanced

Express abstract or specific ideas; read/write essays. Focus on 5C to help students prepare for AP exams.

  1. Can understand long conversations relevant to daily lives, hobbies, trips, recreation activities, and peer interaction, and also can understand telephone messages, voice mails and radio shows in the authentic context.
  2. Can explain plans or events in sequence and provide brief reasons to support his/her opinions.
  3. Can understand short articles describing concrete topics relevant to their life experiences. Can distinguish functions of different written materials（such as messages, quick notes, letters, notices on school bulletin boards, advertisements or posters）in daily lives, and can grasp key information of the written materials（such as activity times, locations, rules, qualifications, important reminders）.
  4. Can write short articles of different forms, for example; a story, diary or personal letter.
  5. Using what they have learned, can express deeper thoughts on different topics and compare different cultures.

References: CCCC, CEFR, ACTFL.