Learning Outcomes

How to Greet

How to Speak Affirmative and Negative Sentences

How to Meet People

How to Ask Permission and Introduce Yourself

How to Ask and Answer Location Specific Questions

Lesson Summary

If you want to learn a language, you begin at the primary level with some simple words. This module will teach you how to develop your conversation skills. How do you greet? How do you introduce yourself? How do you ask some simple questions when meeting someone first? You will learn many words that we use in everyday conversations.

How to Comment and Suggest

How to Ask Is or Not Questions

How to Count and Classify

How to Work With Dates and Weekdays

How to Work With Currency

As you progress learning a new language, you have to get comfortable with managing the daily conversations on activities, days and local shopping. In this module, you will learn some more grammar rules. You will also expand your Chinese vocabulary by learning to count beyond 10, talk about days of the week, months along with the currency.

How to Ask the Time and Express Yourself

How to Talk About Health and Sickness

How to Express the Frequency of Activities

Revision: Conversational Chinese

We understand what others are saying most of the time, but we find it difficult to express ourselves in a new language. You will continue to learn and practice conversational Chinese in this module and gain confidence as you master new words and phrases. This module's new sentence structures and grammar rules will enhance your language skill.

Course assessment

Hold simple conversations with Chinese people by mastering the basics of Chinese (Mandarin) in this free online course.

Diploma in HSK Level 1 Conversational Chinese

How do you have a conversation in Chinese (Mandarin)? If you want to learn this language and would like to have a dialogue with native speakers, this course is for you. Whether it is a polite conversation or describing your life and work, you will have the confidence to express yourself like a local. Our video lessons help facilitate sound practice techniques and prepare you to learn the sentence structures and vocabulary at HSK Level 1.

Non-native Chinese speakers learn this language to make their academic, professional and social lives better. They take the HSK Level 1 test to ascertain that they correctly know Chinese words and phrases. HSK is an international standardised exam for Chinese language proficiency, consisting of six levels. This course equips you with the grammar and vocabulary for passing the Level 1 test. It begins with teaching you to start a conversation using basic Chinese words such as a greeting and introducing yourself. Mandarin is the most widely used dialect of Chinese and the written form used in this course is simplified Chinese characters. People use these characters in Mainland China and Singapore. The video lessons will teach you to speak Mandarin and recognise the simplified Chinese characters. In addition, you will understand how to ask simple questions and count and identify numbers.
The next part of the course will build on this foundation by adding new words to your vocabulary. You will discuss activities, days and times in Mandarin. Chinese sentence patterns are relatively straightforward with a standard structure for using the interrogative pronouns or time adverbials, to name a few. How do you rearrange Chinese sentences? What makes Chinese structures so complicated? You will find the answers as you work through the videos and study the grammar rules and vocabulary. All the videos have two sets of conversations, a ‘listen and read’ section where you can focus on mastering the pronunciation and a ‘tone and practice’ section. Your confidence with recognising the Chinese characters will also increase with the regular recaps at the end of each section. The quick references to specific buzzwords will teach you to understand the native dialect easily and ensure you are ready to pass the Level 1 test.
Finally, the course builds your conversation essentials by broadening your knowledge to include how to ask the time, make a phone call, inquire about health or talk about an illness. You will learn to express yourself using more words and phrases. You will recall all the grammar rules and sentence structures as you work through the recap section of the course. This practical course will help those looking to study or work in China. The HSK certificate never expires so you can continue your learning by taking the higher-level certifications at a later stage. Gaining proficiency in a new language adds value to your resume and may help you explore new avenues. Chinese universities mandate higher level proficiency in the Chinese language for foreign students. Employers too prefer applicants who can speak the local language. Take advantage of this online course and enrol today.

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Understanding Apraxia

Principles and Treatment

Handling Apraxia and Dysarthria

In this module, you will learn about childhood apraxia of speech, its characteristics, and the principles of motor learning. We discuss the treatment, including the planning and organising the education of a child with CAS and associated language disorders. We identify the symptoms, causes and ways of treating dysarthria.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: Overview, Assessment, and Treatment - Course Assessment

This free online psychology course explains how to diagnose and treat the speech disorders dysarthria and apraxia.

Dysarthria and Apraxia: Overview, Assessment and Treatment

The motor speech disorder known as ‘childhood apraxia of speech’ (CAS) can afflict children as they learn to speak. This psychology course takes you through the causes, characteristics and symptoms of apraxia to show you how to assess and diagnose the disorder. We compare CAS to speech delay and discuss the role of speech therapy. We then move on to dysarthria, a slurring of speech caused by brain or nerve damage that affects the vocal muscles.

Signs for Numbers 0 - 10 and Words with A

Signs for Words Starting With B and C

Words Beginning with Letters C, D, and E

Group 1 - 3 Review

In this module, we will introduce the different types of signs and numbers that form a part of the American sign language. Signs for the counting series' first ten numbers will be examined. We will also look at different words starting from the letter A to the letter E, along with a set of practice tests for the learner to check their progress.

Words Beginning with Letters F and G

Signs for Words Starting With H

Signs for Words Starting With H, I, and L

Group 4 - 6 Review

In this module, we will explore the signs for words beginning with the letters F to L. These signs include common words that can improve everyday communication and help the learner convey their message more clearly. The module also includes a practice test and a review of all the signs covered.

Signs for Words Starting With M and N

Signs for Words Starting With N and O

Signs for Words Starting With P. R, and S

Group 7 - 9 Review

In this module, we will take the learner's knowledge further by exploring the signs for words that start from the letter M up until the letter Y. The words that will be taught are part of the everyday vocabulary. A series of final tests will also be provided for learners to test their progress.

Signs for Words Starting With S and T

Signs for Words Starting With T, U, and W

Signs for Words Starting With W and Y

Group 10 - 12 Review

Test Format and Practice Questions

Test Format and Understanding

In this module, we will take the learner's knowledge further by exploring the signs for words that start from M to Y. The words that will be taught are part of the everyday vocabulary. A series of final tests will also be provided along with their solutions for learners to test their progress.

Diploma in Basics of American Sign Language - Course assessment

Master the basic features and common gestures of American Sign Language with this free online communications course.

Diploma in Basics of American Sign Language

In this course on sign language basics, we develop a concrete understanding of the building blocks of American Sign Language (ASL). If you are new to ASL, this course will provide you with the essential features and gestures crucial for meaningful conversations via sign language. We will cover finger signals for numbers and more than a hundred words that will lay the foundation for your learning journey. So enroll now and get signing!

Overview of Freelance Translation

Finding Clients and Managing Work

Ethics of Freelance Translators

In this module, you will be introduced to the fundamentals of translation, you will learn the work of a freelance translator, how to find clients, manage workflow and get paid. Explore the benefits of the computer-assisted translation tool and how to set up a home office. Discover the ethics of a freelance translator and tips to ensure work quality

Working as a Freelance Translator - Course Assessment

This free online course provides the skills and tools required to find clients and succeed as a freelance translator.

Working as a Freelance Translator

In a world of many languages and cultures faced with the need for constant and accurate global communication, there is a need for intermediate translators. This role is often performed by freelance translators. This course explains how translators can find clients, manage translation projects, maintain professional ethics and thrive in the ever-evolving world of language and communication. Sign up to turn your language skills into a career.

Vocabulary: Prefixes and Suffixes

Grammar 1: Indirect Speech

Grammar 2: Reporting Verbs

Prefixes and Suffixes with Reporting Verbs - Student Practice

This module focuses on teaching common English prefixes and suffixes to a wide range of root words. It will also cover the different tenses and reporting verbs used in indirect speech.

Learn English: Prefixes and Suffixes with Reporting Verbs - Course Assessment

This free online English course covers prefixes and suffixes and explains how to use indirect speech.

Learn English: Prefixes and Suffixes with Reporting Verbs

This English course teaches you how to add common English prefixes and suffixes to a wide range of root words to form new ones. We then discuss the grammatical rules surrounding indirect speech. We show you how to use various forms of reporting verbs in the present and past tenses to ask questions. This course suits those with a basic grasp of English who want to improve their language skills and confidence in this global tongue.

Countable and Uncountable Nouns

Quantifiers

Modal Verbs: Asking for things

Language: cooking a recipe

Elementary Level English - Talk about Food and Drink: Course Summary

Four lesson topics using audio by native speakers to help improve your listening and speaking skills, interactive slides with images, practical tasks to help consolidate your knowledge and test questions to reinforce what you learn. Complete the end of course assessment so you can prove to teachers and potential employers that you are competent at this level of English. For full details on what's covered in each topic, see the individual topic descriptions.

Course Assessment - Elementary Level English: Talk about Food & Drink

Gain confidence in English and learn how to discuss food and drink in this free online English speaking course.

English Language - Talk about Food and Drink (Elementary level)

This English grammar and vocabulary course teaches you how to talk about food and drink. We go over singular and plural nouns and study the difference between countable and uncountable nouns. We explain how to form positive and negative questions, form plural nouns by adding 's' or 'es' and form sentences related to food. We also show you how to answer questions using the verb 'to be' and more, so sign up to polish your English speaking skills.

Introduction

Pronunciation and Teaching Methodologies

Receptive and Productive Skills

In this module, you will be introduced to the basics of TEFL, you will learn the language teaching methodologies, how to teach receptive reading skills, and also how to teach receptive skill writing skills and receptive listening skills.

Teaching Methods and Planning

Distance Teaching and Classroom Management

Teaching Strategies and Employment Opportunities

In this module, you will learn the teaching methods of TEFL, and how to manage the classroom, and plan and create materials for learning. Learn the use of technology in grammar and vocabulary and also employment opportunities in TEFL.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) - Course Assessment

Learn how to teach English as a second language in this free online TEFL training course and climb up the TEFL ladder.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)

Teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) is one of the world's fastest-growing educational fields. With over 100 000 open TEFL positions around the world, not including online learning, this field offers excellent employment opportunities for teaching English. This course is designed to train you to meet the standards required of a successful TEFL teacher. Sign up to turn your English skills into exciting work and travel opportunities.

Introduction to TEFL

Understanding Learners

Comprehensive Teaching Methodologies

This module discusses various instructional methods and approaches to teaching English to individuals whose first language is not English. You'll learn about the crucial qualifications English language educators must have to enhance their employability, meet international standards and effectively teach the language to different learners worldwide.

Core Language Skills Development

Special Needs Education in TEFL

Effective Lesson Planning

This module teaches to structure lesson plans following the TEFL methodologies that help non-native speakers build their vocabulary, reading-writing skills, and accurate pronunciation of the English language. You'll explore study adaptations for special needs and cross-cultural communication in TEFL, enhancing learners' engagement and retention.

Classroom Management Strategies

Professional Development and Career Opportunities

Future Trends in TEFL

This module introduces you to classroom management strategies for fostering a conducive learning environment and maximising student success. You'll explore various sustainable educational tools used in TEFL to meet diverse educational objectives and accommodate various learner styles. Additionally, you'll discover the benefits of teaching aboard.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Essentials - Assessment

Familiarise yourself with the fundamentals of TEFL and boost your English teaching skills with this free online course.

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Essentials

Are you interested in transforming lives through language? Enrol in our free online TEFL Essentials course to master foundational teaching skills, understand diverse learning environments, and leverage modern methodologies. Start your journey to becoming a skilled, culturally competent English teacher today! This course was reviewed and approved by qualified subject matter expert Emily Melville, an ESL Teacher and Writer.