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4.2 Word Classes

Mandarin Chinese · Grade 11 · 8 lessons in the design

What you will be able to do

  • analyse prepositions and interrogative particles used in varied contexts
  • construct texts using prepositions and interrogative particles appropriately in oral and written communication
  • appreciate the correct use of prepositions and interrogative particles in real life interactions

Key questions

“How does using correct grammar enhance clarity in communication?”

Lessons

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  1. The verb 在 to state location
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Analyse and use 在 as a verb meaning to be at a place.
  2. In place + action: 在 + place + verb
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Use 在 as a preposition: 在 + place + verb.
  3. Describing positions with 在 + location + position word
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Construct sentences using 在 + location + 左/右/前面/后面/对面 to describe positions accurately.
  4. Position words after nouns: 上, 下, 里, 外
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Use position words after nouns (上, 下, 里, 外, 的) to describe items at school.
  5. The question particle 呢: Subject + 呢?
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Analyse and use the particle 呢 to ask follow-up questions.
  6. The question Subject + 在哪儿呢?
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Use Subject + 在哪儿呢? to ask where something or someone is in a lively way.
  7. Peer feedback: correcting errors with 在 and 呢
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Receive and give peer feedback on the use of 在, position words and 呢 and correct common errors.
  8. Interviews about locations; challenges and strategies
    40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
    Simulate an interview giving locations and positions using 在, position words and 呢, identify personal challenges with the structures and answer the key inquiry question.