Vrouw staande voor een Chinese stad
Vrouw staande voor een Chinese stad

Language course Chinese for absolute beginners (halfway to A1)

Would you like to learn Chinese and do you as yet have no knowledge of the language, writing and culture? If you are an absolute beginner, the Learn Chinese halfway to A1 language course is a great first step.

    General

    After completing this Chinese language course, you will be able to:

    • understand simple words, expressions and sentences;
    • ask and answer simple, short questions;
    • follow a simple conversation;
    • write simple, short sentences about personal matters;

    The course focuses primarily on verbal communication, as well as reading, listening and writing skills. You will also learn more about Chinese culture.

    To receive a Radboud in’to Languages certificate, you need to attend 80% of the classes.

    This course will help you on your way to level A1. After completing this course, you can continue with the Chinese A1 course to complete the A1 level.

    Why take a group course at In’to?

    • Small groups (max. 18 participants)
    • Lots of interaction and personal feedback
    • Fast-paced with quick results
    • Comprehensive digital learning environment
    • Our teachers are rated 8.8!

    Would you prefer individual classes, or a shorter, more intensive course? Check out our tailor-made courses.

    Starting date

    01 October 2024, 6 pm
    This course ends on 26 November 2024. Each session takes 1.5 hours.
    Costs
    €319
    Discount
    50% (RU students), 10% (RU & Radboudumc staff and alumni; WUR students and staff)
    VAT-free
    Yes
    Educational method
    Combination of on-site and online
    Main Language
    English
    Number of sessions
    8
    Intake
    Yes
    Maximum number of participants
    16

    Factsheet

    Type of education
    Course
    Level
    Beginner
    Result
    Certificate

    Contact information

    Do you have a question? Or would you like to discuss which course best suits your needs and starting level? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you out.

    Contact us

    024 - 361 21 59
    info [at] into.ru.nl (info[at]into[dot]ru[dot]nl)

    This course takes place from 1 October until 26 November 2024. There is no class in the week of 21 October because of the Autumn Break.

    Class day and time: Tuesdays from 6.00 - 7.30 pm 
    Number of participants: min. 6 - max. 16

    There will be eight meetings:
    - 5 online meetings (2, 3, 4, 6 and 7) and
    - 3 on-site meetings (1, 5 and 8).

    Approach and content 

    Chinese is spoken as much as possible during classes, with English as the supporting language, as are the materials used. This means you can take this course if you do not speak Dutch. 

    You should count on about three to four hours of individual study per week.

    What do the classes cover?

    Pinyin

    • Initials and finals and 5 tones 
    • The rules of Pinyin, which finals is the tone placed on?

    Conversation

    • Basic conversations about greetings: How are you? What is your name?
    • Where is the toilet? How do you ask for directions?
    • What do you do in your spare time?
    • Buying fruit at the market
    • What day is it today? 

    Grammar

    • How do you make a question with "ma"?
    • Affirmative negative question
    • How do you use “ne”?
    • Pattern: tai+adj.+le

    Characters

    • About 100 basic Chinese characters with stories, e.g. 人 大 小   

    Chinese culture 

    • Numbers in Chinese culture 
    • Cows in Chinese culture
    • Traditional Chinese books
    • “zuò yuè zi” or “sitting the month” – the concept of Chinese confinement
    • Chinese songs

    Course material

    • Contemporary Chinese 1 vol. 1 Text Book, ISBN: 9787513806176
    • Contemporary Chinese 1 Character Book (not mandatory), ISBN: 9787513806190

    The course material can be purchased at Roelants bookstore. Course material is not included in the course fee.

    Costs

    • Regular fee: € 319,-
    • RU students: € 159.50 (50% discount)
    • RU and Radboudumc staff & alumni : € 287.10 (10% discount)
    • WUR staff & alumni: € 287.10 (10% discount)

    Registration

    Register now

    This course starts every year in January/February, April/May and October. If you would like to take this course, but is it fully booked or your desired start date has not yet been listed, let us know that you would like to be kept informed, and we will let you know when you can sign up for new dates.