| Everyone Elementary |
€ 520 Now with an early bird discount! |
25% discount for UG and Hanze students 10% discount for UG, UMCG, and Hanze staff Early bird discount: 10% discount for all other participants when you register by 14 December 2026! |
Chinese 0>pre-A1 |
| Everyone |
Elementary |
520 Now with an early bird discount! 25% discount for UG and Hanze students 10% discount for UG, UMCG, and Hanze staff Early bird discount: 10% discount for all other participants when you register by 14 December 2026!
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In the Chinese for beginners course at the University of Groningen Language Centre you will become acquainted with Standard Chinese (Mandarin). In the lessons we will practice simple conversations and you will learn common words used in daily life in China. This will enable you to get by in Chinese quickly! We will also discuss current events in the country, and you will learn about cultural habits and daily life in different parts of China.
Who is this course for?
This course is for beginners of Chinese. During the course, we work towards CEFR level pre-A1. The course is taught in Chinese as much as possible, with explanations provided in Dutch or English depending on the group participants. The teaching material is in English. It is therefore important that you have a good command of English in order to participate in the course.
What will you learn in this course?
The course consists of 12 two-hour lessons, during which the following topics will be covered:
- Reading and writing the Chinese script
- HSK1 grammar (HSK is an internationally recognized Chinese exam)
- Approximately 300 Chinese words
How many hours of independent study are required?
You should expect to spend a total of 40 hours on independent study in order to stay on track with the course. Independent study consists, for example, of learning the Chinese characters, their pronunciation (pinyin), and their meaning. You will also complete assignments from the course book. These consist of writing tasks and grammar and vocabulary exercises.
What will you be able to do after the course?
- Introduce yourself
- Ask for directions
- Order something in a restaurant
In addition, you will have gained insight into Chinese culture and you will know more about daily life in different parts of China.
After successfully completing this course, you will be ready for the follow-up course Chinese pre-A1>A1. You could also choose the Speak Up! Chinese elementary course, which focuses entirely on speaking.
Course material
During this course, we use the following materials. You will need to purchase these materials yourself:
- Boya Chinese Elementary Starter I, chapter 1-10
ISBN 9787301344965 (Third edition)
Below you will find a handy additional option for independent study — you do not need to purchase this for the course.
- Pleco Chinese Dictionary: English - Chinese electronic dictionary and self-study app, the app uses spaced repetition to learn words and characters.
Practical information
- Registration and payment procedure
- Language levels
- Discount schemes
- Following a course and final assessment
Chinese language courses
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€ 520 Now with an early bird discount!
25% discount for UG and Hanze students
10% discount for UG, UMCG, and Hanze staff
Early bird discount:10% discount for all other participants when you register by 14 December 2026! Read the terms and conditions for the discount offer here.
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Course participant says |
| The teacher is super enthusiastic and really manages to motivate me, even when my Bachelors can be very stressful at times! |
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Course participant says |
| The teacher is super enthusiastic and really manages to motivate me, even when my Bachelors can be very stressful at times! |
| Course participant Chinese |
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