This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in German (Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 230-250 hours. It continues to build upon the language already acquired, adding grammar and practising it in simple discussions, role-plays and group work, so that students can talk with confidence about the past, present and future. By the end of this programme, students should be able to express simple opinions and feelings in the language. They should also be able to read information from simple ads and to write texts on familiar topics using a range of verb tenses. The programme is equivalent to B1 level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in German (Upper Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 350-370 hours. Students will practise their speaking skills, expressing opinions on culture, sport, food & drink, current affairs, local events, holidays & the world today. They will read and react to authentic texts, making comments in both the spoken and written forms. Students will also listen to songs and recordings of native speakers such as public announcements and detailed instructions. The programme is equivalent to B1+ level in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk about various topics in a more detailed and fluent way , write different types of texts regarding more abstract and cultural matters, summarise the main ideas when listening to clear speeches or reading a wide range of texts.

 The programme aims to

• Introduce students to simple phrases and sentences used in basic conversation, e.g.: introducing oneself, saying hello,  reserving a hotel room, ordering food and drink, talking about your job, finding your way around town, talking about likes and dislikes and holidays.
• Give students the basic grammar and vocabulary needed for simple communication, e.g. present tense forms, adjectives, articles, basic modal verbs (e.g. poder and dever), and prepositions of place.
• Provide students with the techniques needed to listen with confidence to simplified, everyday dialogues when spoken clearly and slowly.
• Introduce students to some areas of Portuguese culture such as food and drink, greetings, festivals and places.
• Enable students to extract information from very simple written texts such as forms, menus and short, simplified articles. Also to write short simple postcards and fill in information on a form, e.g. hotel registration form.

The programme aims to  

• Increase students’ confidence to deal with everyday spoken situations, e.g. talking about your home, talking about free time activities (e.g. food, sport and travel), discussing work and jobs and making simple phone conversations.
• Consolidate and build on the basic grammar learned in the first year, future and conditional tenses, past tenses, comparative and superlatives and gerund and participle.  
• Enable students to write a short simple letter or email and to complete a simple curriculum vitae in a given format. Also to take down simple notes on a telephone conversation.
• Build students’ confidence while listening so that they can demonstrate an understanding of the main point in short simple messages and everyday conversations, e.g. when listening to information about family, the local area and hobbies or when listening to basic information on the telephone.
• Introduce students to some important areas of Portuguese culture, e.g. culinary specialties, regions of Portugal and Portuguese-speaking countries, housing, industry (e.g. tourism and fashion).

This programme can be taken upon successful completion of the Certificate in Italian (Upper Intermediate) or an equivalent programme of 350-370 hours. Students will practise speaking skills, expressing opinions on culture, sport, food & drink, current affairs, local events, holidays & the world today. They will read and react to authentic texts, making comments in both the spoken and written forms. Students will also listen to songs and recordings of native speakers such as public announcements and detailed instructions.

By the end of the programme, students should be able to talk about various topics in a more detailed and fluent way , write different types of texts regarding more abstract and cultural matters, summarise the main ideas when listening to clear speeches or reading a wide range of texts.

The programme is aimed at students with no previous or little knowledge of the language. It covers a range of everyday topics and situations and includes a balance of all four skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), as well as practice on key grammar points, vocabulary and pronunciation relevant to the level. By the end of the programme, students should be able to understand and use basic everyday phrases to introduce themselves, ask and answer questions about personal details. They will also learn language to deal with everyday situations like shopping, eating out, talking about their jobs, families and interests.

本课程由认识字母发音及日常生活上的问侯语开始，通过学习基本文法句型，训练学员基本的讲、听、读、写的能力。             

课程概括

本课程分为「日语证书(入门)」、「日语证书(基础)」、「日语证书(中级)」、「日语证书(高中级)」、「日语证书(高级)」、「日语文凭」、「日语高等文凭」及「日语传意及日本文化高等文凭」。各级时数为120小时。

本课程首4月教授动词变化句中的样态、听闻、使役、使役被动、敬语及谦让等文法句型，连同首两年的「日语证书(入门)」及「日语证书(基础)」，到这阶段学员基本上完成日本语能力试验N4级中的语法及句型。紧接著是加强中级程度的讲、听、读、写的训练。

课程概括

香港大学专业进修学院之日语课程分为「日语证书(入门)」、「日语证书(基础)」、「日语证书(中级)」、「日语证书(高中级)」、「日语证书(高级)」、「日语文凭」、「日语高等文凭」及「日语传意及日本文化高等文凭」。各级时数为120小时。

本课程紧接『日语证书(中级)』课程，著重於中级程度的讲、听、读、写的训练。除了教授中级文法之外，在听与讲方面，教材包括问路、请求许可、接受及谢绝邀请、转述条件、提案、说明原委等各主题。在读与写方面，则利用节录自报章、杂志和书本的文章，训练学员阅读，理解，分析和写作的技巧。

_课程目标

课程旨在培养学员的日语互动表达（会话及写作）和接收（阅读及聆听）能力以达至高级程度。课堂透过就日本当代社会及文化议题进行小组讨论和汇报等，训练学员运用高级程度日语批判分析和表达意见的能力。

本课程上课时数共240小时，衔接「日语证书(高级)」。当中包括「Upper Advanced Japanese I」及「Upper Advanced Japanese II」(各120小时)。