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

Language course Chinese for beginners (halfway to A2)

Follow this Learn Chinese halfway to A2 online course if you can already understand simple words, sentences, and short texts in Chinese. You can also enrol in this course if you have completed the Chinese A1 course.

    General

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

    • have simple, short conversations on personal topics;
    • broadly follow everyday conversations on familiar topics;
    • broadly understand short, simple texts (brochures, advertisements);
    • write short, simple messages or e-mails;
    • further learn to understand and write Chinese characters;
    • read short sentences with the characters covered in class.

    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 A2. After completing this course, you can continue with the Chinese A2 course to complete the A2 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

    02 October 2024, 7:45 pm
    This course ends on 27 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
    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 2 October until 27 November 2024. There is no class in the week of 21 October because of the Autumn Break.

    Class day and time: Wednesdays from 19.45 - 21.15 pm 
    Location: Online via the Virtual Classroom and always involves guidance from a teacher 
    Number of participants: min. 5 - max. 16

    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?

    Conversation

    • How do you buy clothes at the shopping centre? 买衣服
    • How do you order a dish in a restaurant? 点菜?
    • What are you going to do tomorrow or at the weekend? 你打算明天做什么?
    • How do you make an arrangement to meet your friend? 跟朋友约会
    • How do you describe somebody? 描述
    • How can I get to the train station? 怎么去火车站?

    Grammar

    • Verb+ yì diǎn er 一点儿
    • The use of “yi”: “yi” means “for a bit” and is used in between two repetitions of one and the same verb. Example: “think yi think” = “think for a bit”
    • How to use “zuì” (“most”)? 
    • How to use “gēn yìqǐ” 
    • How to use “shénme shí hou” 什么时候
    • Before and after: “yǐ qián” 以前and “yǐ hòu” 以后
    • How to use “yǒu diǎn er” 有点儿

    Chinese culture

    • Which colour do the Chinese like best? And why? 中国人最喜欢哪种颜色为什么?
    • Why do the Chinese like drinking hot water? 中国人为什么喜欢喝热水?
    • Morning exercises and square dancing 晨练与广场舞
    • Learn about Beijing opera 了解京剧

    The stories of Chinese characters 汉字故事

    Course material

    • Contemporary Chinese (in English), ISBN: 9787513806176 
      Contemporary Chinese 1 Character Book (in English) (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)

    Determine your level with a free intake

    If you did not complete the previous level with us, you may find it useful to have a free telephone intake before you register. That way, you can be sure that the course is a good match for your level. Contact our Service Centre to schedule an intake.

    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.