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The session will give you a brief introduction to how we teach languages at The Open University, focusing in particular on how we teach Chinese. You'll learn about the coming Chinese New Year – Y...ear of the Monkey, the cultural significance of the zodiac symbols, how to say "Happy Chinese New Year" and some other useful expressions and discuss the cultural connotations behind them.
The session will give you a brief introduction to how we teach languages at The Open University, focusing in particular on how we teach Chinese. You'll learn about the coming Chinese New Year – Y...ear of the Monkey, the cultural significance of the zodiac symbols, how to say "Happy Chinese New Year" and some other useful expressions and discuss the cultural connotations behind them.
| Series: | Student Hub Live; Series Feb 2016 |
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| Episode | Day 1 Part 5 |
| Recording date: | 02-02-2016 |
| Published: | 2016 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all Digital Archive web pages. |
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| Presenter: | Karen Foley |
| Contributors: | Kan Qian; Klaus-Dieter Rossade |
| Publisher: | The Open University |
| Link to related site: | Internal url: http://studenthublive.open.ac.uk/abstract/language-learning-%E2%80%93-chinese-language-and-culture?event=Student%20Hub%20Live%20February%202016 |
| Production number: | SHL00787 |
| Available to public: | no |
