This is a foundation course on Cantonese which introduces Cantonese romanization systems to students. Course contents include basic daily conversations, vowels and tone exercises and pronunciation practice. This course will enable learners to engage in simple real-life conversations by using Cantonese.

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1. Not for students who have taken CCAN2013, CLCC2703, CCAN1703 or CCAN2703; 2. For Putonghua speaking non-local students who are absolute beginners in Cantonese.

first-come-first-served basis for eligible applicants

Online Textbook Fee: HK$ 62.56 Students can purchase the textbook by themselves on Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/books/details/%E9%A6%99%E6%B8%AF%E4%B8%AD%E6%96%87%E5%A4%A7%E5%AD%B8%E9%9B%85%E7%A6%AE%E4%B8%AD%E5%9C%8B%E8%AA%9E%E6%96%87%E7%A0%94%E7%BF%92%E6%89%80_%E7%B2%B5%E8%AA%9E%E9%80%9F%E6%88%90%E5%88%9D%E7%B4%9A?id=7RAxEAAAQBAJ)

A beginners’ listening and speaking course in Putonghua, focusing on completing linguistic tasks through oral communication. Students are introduced to the romanization system of Putonghua (Pinyin) and colloquial usage. Content covered in the course is based on everyday conversations and daily situations. Pragmatic knowledge in language use is also supplemented.

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Not for native speakers of Putonghua or Cantonese.

first-come-first-served basis for eligible applicants

"Elementary Listening and Speaking I Online Textbook Fee: HK$ 125 Students can purchase the textbook by contacting CLA at [email protected]"

This course is for students without prior knowledge of French to discover some aspects of the French culture along with some basic elements of the French language. With the support of audio-visual materials, short textual information, different interactive tasks and online tests, it aims to help students get familiar with practical and cultural aspects of daily life in a French-speaking environment. It serves as a taster for students who might consider taking three-unit or six-unit French courses offered by the French programme of CUHK in the future.

https://ling.cuhk.edu.hk/programmes/modern-languages/minor-programmes/french/

Not for students who have taken FREN1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050 or 3051. From 2023-24, students can only earn up to 2 units of these courses: CLCP1001, CLCP1101, CLCC1001, CLCC1101, JASP1350, HKSL1001, SPAN1001, GERM1001, KORE1001, FREN1001.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode.  Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded. Link to the online course FREN1001 on KEEP: https://moodle.cuhk.keep.edu.hk/enrol/index.php?id=62

This online self-learning course invites students without prior knowledge of German to explore some basic features of the German language and culture through a virtual journey. Based on texts, audio and video input, and interactive tasks, students will be able to practice both spoken and written German. This course serves as a taster course for students who might consider taking German courses at CUHK in the future.

https://ling.cuhk.edu.hk/programmes/modern-languages/minor-programmes/german/

Not for students who have taken GERM1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050, 3051 or 4001. From 2023-24, students can only earn up to 2 units of these courses: CLCP1001, CLCP1101, CLCC1001, CLCC1101, JASP1350, HKSL1001, SPAN1001, GERM1001, KORE1001, FREN1001.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode.  Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded. Link to the online course GERM1001 on KEEP: https://moodle.cuhk.keep.edu.hk/enrol/index.php?id=32

This online course enables students to acquire some basics of Hong Kong Sign Language and the general principles for communicating with deaf people in a visual-gestural modality. With different videoed scenarios, students are systematically guided to acquire elementary signing skills for fulfilling basic communication needs in everyday situations. Emphasis will be placed on a range of simple, general-purpose expressions, which allow students to converse with local deaf people, as well as prepare themselves for learning the language further.

https://ling.cuhk.edu.hk/programmes/modern-languages/minor-programmes/hong-kong-sign-language/

Not for students who have taken HKSL1000, 1002(2000), 1003(2050), 2001, 2002(3000), 2003(3050), 3001, 3002 or 3003. From 2023-24, students can only earn up to 2 units of these courses: CLCP1001, CLCP1101, CLCC1001, CLCC1101, JASP1350, HKSL1001, SPAN1001, GERM1001, KORE1001, FREN1001.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode.  Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded. Link to the online course HKSL1001 on KEEP: https://moodle.cuhk.keep.edu.hk/enrol/index.php?id=13

This course aims to provide a 'tasting' opportunity for students who have no history of Japanese language learning before to start their first Japanese language learning. The topics in this course will cover pronunciation of 'Kana', simple daily life communication topics to express their favorite food, interest/hobby, shopping, places they want to go/things they want to do in Japan, etc. In order to have a better understanding of Japanese society, relevant Japanese cultural topics will also be included in this course. After completing this course, students will have basic knowledge of Japanese 'Kana' and be able to communicate in simple Japanese language with Japanese people on topics introduced in this course. For students who opt for further study in Japanese language, this course will provide a good foundation for them to have a smooth transition to the upcoming elementary course. On the other hand, for students who do not opt for further study, this course will also provide simple basic language knowledge for daily conversation with Japanese people while visiting Japan in the future.

https://cuhk.edu.hk/jas/jasp1350/JASP1350_CourseOutline.pdf

For Japanese learning beginners

Students who wish to join the ZOOM Tutorial & Oral Conversation Session should pay attention to the annoucement on KEEP

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This online self-directed learning course invites students without prior knowledge of Spanish to explore the basic features of the Spanish language and briefly introduces them to the Hispanic world through a virtual journey. Supported by audio visual aids, students will receive training in spoken and written Spanish through interactive tasks and online exercises. They will learn some basic daily expressions in Spanish, which cover some Hispanic cultural topics. This course serves as a taster for students who may consider taking Spanish courses in the future.

https://ling.cuhk.edu.hk/programmes/modern-languages/minor-programmes/spanish/

Not for students who have taken SPAN1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050, 3051, 4001 or 4002. From 2023-24, students can only earn up to 2 units of these courses: CLCP1001, CLCP1101, CLCC1001, CLCC1101, JASP1350, HKSL1001, SPAN1001, GERM1001, KORE1001, FREN1001.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode.  Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded. Link to the online course SPAN1001 on KEEP: https://moodle.cuhk.keep.edu.hk/enrol/index.php?id=12