RESULT
After this training you have learned enough basic Mandarin Chinese to order in a restaurant, to ask directions and have a friendly conversation with acquaintances. Afterwards there is a possibility to register for the HSK exams, organised by the Confucius Institute in Groningen and Leiden. The HSK exam is an international test that measures the level of knowledge of the Chinese language.
CONTENT
The practicing of skills is embedded in relevant everyday situations and events with focus on issues like housing, study, travel and work in China.
The extension of communicative competences is the central learning objective of this course. Learning from and with each other is essential. Pair and group work therefore play a central role. Each lesson includes a variety of practical learning activities.
· Getting acquainted
· Asking directions
· Ordering a meal
· Go shopping
· What time is it?
DURATION AND TIME INVESTMENT
This training is set up as a course of twelve lessons given by a professional language teacher. Attendance at every lesson is essential. The course consists of 24 hours, with one session per week, each session lasting two hours. Homework is expected to take approximately two hours per lesson.
Course overview
- Course code
MCH1
- Programme is for
This course is intended for people with no previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, who for example are intending to spend time in China, or who are working with or teaching Chinese people. This course facilitates your relations with Chinese people, prepare your stay in China or is just for fun and because it’s interesting.
- ECTS
The study load for this course is roughly equivalent to 1.5 ECTS.
- Date
Check the available course dates on the page below
- Time
Check the available time slots on the page below
- Location
This course is a hybrid course (online and in The Vrijhof)
- Course fee
UT bachelor and master’s students: €200, payable at registration.
UT-employees: €300
Faculty departments pay an annual fee, so you do not pay yourself. You need permission from your head of department, and a project number.
Service departments will be charged with the course price, so you do not pay yourself. You need permission from your head of department, and a project number.
Partners of UT-employees: €300
Non-UT participants: €390
Partners and non-UT-participants can use internet payment to pay the course fee.
- Maximum participants
Minimum 8 and maximum 15 participants
- Trainers
Qualified teacher of Mandarin Chinese.
- Course materials
Course materials will be provided by the UT Language Centre.
- Requirements
Open Entry.
Further Information
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