Meng Lelan Posted January 10, 2008 at 03:56 AM Report Posted January 10, 2008 at 03:56 AM I don't know if this has been discussed here yet. I just got hired to teach a beginning Chinese course for those planning to visit the Beijing Olympics this fall. Question is, are there any resources (textbooks, instructional materials, online courses etc) that introduce the Chinese language necessary for visitors to the Beijing Olympics? Quote
muyongshi Posted January 11, 2008 at 12:21 AM Report Posted January 11, 2008 at 12:21 AM My guess is there probably isn't any set-up/published specifically for the olympics so you probably will have to do it yourself. I wouldn't even know where to begin other than to ask my fellow foreign members what some of the necessary topics would be to teach on.... Quote
roddy Posted January 11, 2008 at 12:32 AM Report Posted January 11, 2008 at 12:32 AM There was this, but I'm dubious about any practical value. I would say find a course designed for general tourists (or design one based around a phrase book), throw in the names of Olympic venues and sports, and that should do it. Quote
Meng Lelan Posted January 11, 2008 at 01:23 PM Author Report Posted January 11, 2008 at 01:23 PM I think I will design my own curriculum considering the dearth of appropriate materials. I am going to include a good deal of Olympics-related topics. By the way has anyone seen the sports logos for the Beijing Olympics? The logos are based on the ancient seal script. I was hoping to find them on the Internet and paste them onto flashcards to drill them on the names of sports later in the semester. Quote
skylee Posted January 11, 2008 at 03:08 PM Report Posted January 11, 2008 at 03:08 PM Teaching is such hard work ... Take a look -> Pictograms Quote
Meng Lelan Posted January 11, 2008 at 05:27 PM Author Report Posted January 11, 2008 at 05:27 PM skylee, Hard work?? Hardly! You just greatly simplified my task by finding that website with the sports logos AND the Chinese written on each one. Instant flash cards for teaching!! I am looking forward to the first class this Sunday...Thank you!! Quote
parmarossa Posted January 15, 2008 at 06:42 AM Report Posted January 15, 2008 at 06:42 AM Meng, There are also a few lessons specifically made on the Olympics on Chinesepod - here is the exact link (http://chinesepod.com/search/key/olympics) There is a lesson for Newbie, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced - so maybe able to cover the vocab you need. Hope that helps a little Quote
Meng Lelan Posted January 15, 2008 at 03:41 PM Author Report Posted January 15, 2008 at 03:41 PM Parmarrosa, Excellent suggestions - I hadn't thought of Chinesepod. Then again I've never tried it but should. Quote
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