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Chinese Course II a - HSK 2

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Chinese Course II a - HSK 2
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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.

Click here for more information on our Hybrid courses.

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.

Would you like to follow a course aimed at being able to speak and read everyday Chinese? Which, together with course II b, prepares you well for the HSK2 exam? In that case this combination course suits you well.

Of course, there is plenty of time for writing simple characters and for getting acquainted with Chinese culture. You will work on improving both your listening and speaking skills. On KickstartNet, our learning platform, you can also practice a lot at home. Having short conversations is part of the lessons.

With the HSK2 exam on your CV you will show that you already have a basic knowledge of Chinese, which can help you when working with Chinese business partners or to study or work in China. If you do not wish to take the exam, this is not a problem. Working with HSK practice material ensures that you are very active with the language.

The language spoken in class is English, which makes the course suitable for both Dutch and Expats. This course is also ideal for young adults. Besides the fact that you are working towards an exam, the course is mainly aimed at increasing your communication skills.

 

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Chinese Course II a - HSK 2
12 lessons of 2 hours (total 24 hours)
21 September - 14 December, 2022
Wed evening 19:30 - 21:30
Intensity: Regular
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Wednesday 21 September
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 28 September
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 05 October
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 12 October
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 19 October
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 02 November
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 09 November
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 16 November
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 23 November
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 30 November
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 07 December
19:30 - 21:30
Wednesday 14 December
19:30 - 21:30
€ 360,

Chinese Course II a - HSK 2

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4-8
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24 hours
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2-2.5 hours
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2-3 hours
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Chinese and English
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Course content and Learning Goals - Chinese Course II a - HSK 2

Topics covered in the course include:

  • Continuing lessons in pinyin and the tonal system
  • Continuing relevant grammar and vocabulary
  • Functional language e.g. phrases for conversation
  • Information on cultural norms and traditions
  • Practical communicative activities
  • Writing of more common Chinese characters

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

  • Talk about things that will happen in the future
  • Make plans
  • Know how to use “的”and“得”
  • Make sentence to emphasize time, place, etc.
  • Know more about modal verbs, e.g. “会” and “能”
  • Have basic conversations at the doctors
  • Use appropriate language to indicate direction/place
  • Use appropriate language to express gratitude and wishes
  • Make sentences with conjunction words
  • Know more about sentences that indicate an action in progress
  • Write a short letter
  • Use pinyin and the tonal systems in better ways

 

Practical Information - Chinese Course II a - HSK 2

Price

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

Materials

Integrated Chinese 1 Textbook: Simplified Characters; ISBN: 978-1-62291-135-6, €52. This book is used for all course levels.

Optional Books:
- HSK Standard Course 2: Textbook; ISBN: 9787561937266, ± €29 (optional)
- HSK Standard Course 2: Workbook; ISBN: 9787561937808, ± €14 (optional)

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Customer reviews

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This was I think the fourth Chinese course at Kickstart I attended. This time mainly reviewing what we had been studying during the previous course, but also paying more structured attention to reading and writing characters, which is great and fun but also rather time consuming if you aim to really master them - which I do. Same small group as in the previous courses, so every opportunity to ask questions. Teacher Xiyu is lovely, enthousiastic, patient and motivating. Truly interesting and enjoyable course, highly recommendable.
Petra
Due to the small group size and the flexibility of the teacher we have had a great learning experience. I already look forward to our next course!
Afina
This was already the fourth Chinese language course that I took at Kickstart which says enough already! Good teacher and nice small group
Petra
The course is tailored to student's needs. Our teacher is really flexible and takes time to make sure we truly understand all the topics
Gosia
It has been a challenging experience. I have learnt a lot. Our teacher has been very patient. She makes sure that all the students get the same amount of individual attention. The learning platform is a great learning tool. The handout Kickstart provided us with, gave a lot of cultural insights into the current China. We had a lesson plan that the teacher followed but there was also room for some spontaneity. Although Chinese is quite a tough language to learn, all my class mates including me are still keen to carry on. We have been in class for 3 terms and we are still motivated. A job well done! Xiexie
Afina
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