Classes are 2 hours per week, on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm; for 10 weeks. Perfect for those who want to learn Chinese but have limited free time. This course is on campus.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

Course Description

Course Description
This course is suitable for beginner learners who completed the Beginner 4 course
and keen to develop basic conversational skills in Chinese and understand basic
Chinese characters. Whilst focusing on speaking and listening skills, the tutor will
also help students to write and recognize basic Chinese characters. The course
covers unit 4 to unit 6 of Discover China Book 2, the topics cover transport, distance,
direction, hotel accommodation, check-in and room facilities, museums, history and
cultural relics.

Prerequisites
Completion the Beginner 4 or have learnt more than 80 hours Chinese and knowing
the basic topics such as greetings; introductions; nationalities; occupations; family
members; people’s appearance; likes and dislikes; numbers related topics; daily
activities and planners; asking price and shopping items, locations and
advertisements; identifying different types of transport and making travel plan; sports
and talking about likes/dislikes; making holiday plans. Daily routines, weather,
seasons, clothes to wear, home visits, Chinese New Year. etc.

 

Textbook

1. Discover China Student’s Book Two

   Lead authors: QI Shaoyan, Zhang Jie

   ISBN 9780230406391

2. Discover China Workbook Two

   Lead author: Wang Dan

   ISBN 97820230406407

Refund policy

Refund requests will only be accepted under the following terms:

• Applications for a refund must be made in writing or via email to [email protected].
• Full refunds will only be made if they are received by the Confucius Institute 5 working days before the start date of the course.
• The first class of each course can be attended for free so students are able to ascertain their learning level but only if this has been discussed with the Administrative Officer. Payment must then be made before the second class.
• Once payment has been made and the course has started, refunds will only be given for extenuating medical or personal circumstances. Requested refunds of this nature must be accompanied by evidence and will be approved on a case by case basis.Courses attended will be deducted plus a £20 administrative fee from the amount refunded.
• We encourage each student to consider the time commitment needed for each course and ensure they feel able to attend the majority of lessons.