Chinese: Background Language Learner F–10 Sequence / Foundation to Level 2 / Communicating / Translating
Content description
Explain the English meanings of Chinese words and simple phrases heard or seen in everyday social contexts
Elaborations
discussing Chinese words or expressions that appear to have no equivalent in English, for example, 不要客气，快吃吧
stating the English equivalent of common Chinese expressions, for example, 对不起, 没关系; 谢谢，不谢
discussing meanings of colloquial phrases used on specific occasions (for example, 恭喜发财 to give New Year wishes), and exploring how such sentiments are expressed in English
