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

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

Course Description

This course is suitable for post-beginner learners who have completed the Beginner course and are keen to develop more conversational skills in Chinese and understand more Chinese characters. Whilst focusing on speaking and listening skills, the tutor will also help students to write and recognize more basic Chinese characters. The course topics cover weekly planners; visiting friends and patients; talking about lifestyle and hobbies etc.

Prerequisites

Completion of the Beginner course or have learnt more than 60 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; shopping; locations; transportation; sports etc.

 

Textbook

Boya Chinese: Elementary vol.1

Publisher: Peking University Press (1 Jan. 2013)

ISBN-13 : 978-7301209073

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 ci@brookes.ac.uk.
• 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.