Name: Chinese Course I a - HSK 1
Rating: 9.4 (7 reviews)

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Chinese Course I a - HSK 1

2 lessons of 2 hours and 8 lessons of 2,5 hours (total 24 hours)

21 January - 1 April, 2021

Thu evening 19:30 - 21:30 / 22:00

Intensity: Regular

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Thursday 21 January

19:30 - 21:30

Thursday 28 January

19:30 - 21:30

Thursday 04 February

19:30 - 22:00

Thursday 11 February

19:30 - 22:00

Thursday 18 February

19:30 - 22:00

Thursday 04 March

19:30 - 22:00

Thursday 11 March

19:30 - 22:00

Thursday 18 March

19:30 - 22:00

Thursday 25 March

19:30 - 22:00

Thursday 01 April

19:30 - 22:00

€ 360,

Overview - Chinese Course I a - HSK 1

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Group size

4-8

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Book Required?

Yes

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Yes

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Course Length

24 hours

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Duration per lesson

2-2,5 hours

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Homework

2-3 hours

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Language during lesson

Chinese and English

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Catch-Up Lessons

Yes

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Yes

Content and Learning Goals - Chinese Course I a - HSK 1

Topics covered in the course include:

Introduction to pinyin and the tonal system
Relevant grammar and frequently used vocabulary
Functional language
Information on cultural norms and traditions
Practical communicative activities

By the end of the course you will be able to:

Introduce yourself in different ways
Count until 100
Turn sentences into questions in a number of ways
Inquire after somebody’s nationality
Talk about professions
Talk about your family
Tell the time and talk about dates
Invite people
Use pin yin and use the tonal system
Recognise the most important characters
Talk about do’s and don’ts in families based on Confucianism
Talk about eating and drinking and order food in a restaurant
Understand how HSK 1 works

Practical Information - Chinese Course I a - HSK 1

Price

€360 (excluding the book); €320 for students/au pairs (student card number/details of host family must be provided).

Course materials

Integrated Chinese 1 Textbook: Simplified Characters; ISBN: 978-1-62291-135-6, €45. Book can be purchased at Kickstart. This book is used for all course levels.

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Customer reviews

it was good, they replyed fast to emails which is nice.

Lynn van der Sar

I really enjoyed the Chinese class at Kicstart. It was a nice group of students and a very nice teacher. This course teaches some basic Chinese sentences and teaches you some culture. It is a difficult language but it is fun to do :)

Hanneke

I followed the Chinese course. It was very good, it's like opening a door to another world. This beginners course has a good timing and you will learn a lot in each class, but your level after the lessons will depend on how much effort you put into it studying at home. I'm very happy to finally understand what Mandarin is about.

María

The teacher was very friendly. She customised the classes to our suggestions (e.g. more speaking, some writing examples, etc.). She was also very patient and understanding but at the same time trying to stay firm. In general, my experience was very positive. Only, at the beginning of the course (as the timing of the lesson was quite tight), the number of students made it difficult for our teacher to focus on each one of us - especially regarding pronunciation. I know it's a group class, but the Chinese language can be tricky to get the correct way of speaking. All the same, the atmosphere in the class was relaxed and it was easy to follow the pace of the lesson.

Gosia

I joined Kickstart’s first Communicating in Chinese level 1 course without a specific goal and basically because the opportunity came along. From my previous experience with Kickstart, I trusted it would be good - and it was. Xiyu is à good and engaging teacher who made our lessons enjoyable while maintaining a good pace, our small group enabled enough time for questions and discussions, the atmosphere is friendly and all staff are great. So rewarding to actually find yourself able to understand a few words in a Chinese dialogue on tv! Xiyu’s being Chinese and being able to tell us first hand about Chinese customs and culture is definitely a bonus.

Petra

The teacher was very understanding and fun. In the beginning we focused a lot on pronunciation and the pace increased over the weeks. We had a small group and we managed to cover a lot. Half way through the course more interactive speaking cards were introduced which I liked a lot. It is a very different kind of language than the ones I am accustomed to so it was a challenge. But by working hard it was still doable.

Afina

Being the first Chinese class group I was very satisfied. The material and facilities were excellent and the teacher was open to feedback and suggestions, adjusting the classes to attend our learning goals. The pace picked up along the course, which was an extra motivation to study at home (much needed) and to continue with the follow-up course. The course does not focus on writing but characters are presented whenever you ask for. Highly recommended!

Belisa