After a number of months of remote and hybrid teaching, we have reviewed the COVID-19 guidelines and the preference of our students and have decided to continue with our Hybrid course format as well as a number of remote courses in January 2021. The Hybrid course format efficiently combines Face-to-face (up to 4 students) and Remote teaching with flexibility for you.
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In order to keep everybody safe, do not come to our school if you have any symptoms or have had a chance of exposure to Covid.
You will become acquainted with the 'pin yin' and the tonal system. Step-by-step you will also learn to write some of the most basic characters. You will increase your listening skills with a variety of practice material both in class and at home, using our online learning platform KickstartNet. Asking each other simple questions is part of the lesson routine.
With the help of HSK exam material you will improve your language skills, which will increase your chances of successfully working with Chinese partners or when planning to study or work in China. It is not compulsory to take the exam. The exercise material ensures that you actively use the language and that you achieve good results.
This course, which focuses on effective communication, is taught in English and is suitable for both Dutch and Expats. Young adults also belong to our target group.
Topics covered in the course include:
By the end of the course you will be able to:
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, €52. This book is used for all course levels.
Kickstart handout
KickstartNet
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