Cursusmateriaal Chinees niveau 9
The course material is written in English, so a basic understanding of English is needed.
Chinese level 9
Starting from
€525
Course information
In the Chinese level 9 course, you will improve your Chinese at intermediate level. After this course you will, among other things, be able to:
- shop comfortably at Chinese shops, including webshops
- talk about your lifestyle and health in a vlog
- use 200 new Chinese words
The end level of Chinese level 9 is equivalent to a half of level 4 of the HSK Chinese Proficiency Test (1000 words). This level is comparable to level B2.1 of the European Framework of Reference.
The course is taught in Chinese and Dutch or English, depending on the languages of the participants.
Course schedule and prices
Intake
The intake procedure for this course consists of: online intake conversation.
After you have enrolled for this course, we will invite you for an assessment to determine your level. We recommend that you enrol at least two weeks before the start of the course. If you enrol later than this, we cannot guarantee there will be time for the intake procedure.
If you have completed the Chinese level 8 course at UvA Talen, an assessment will not be necessary.
Course content
During the Chinese level 9 course, you improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills on the topics of shopping, art, health, life and emotions.
After completing the course, you will be able to shop comfortably in China. Among other things, you will be able to:
- understand when a salesperson explains aspects of a product to you
- negotiate a price
- read or even write product texts in a Chinese webshop
Besides shopping, life in general features prominently in this course. We teach you to talk about your health and lifestyle, in a vlog, for example. You also learn to speak and write about emotions such as frustration or happiness. These skills could be useful in a blog or in conversation with a friend who is going through a rough patch.
During this Chinese language course too, we prepare you for the HSK Chinese Proficiency Test. You will do HSK Chinese Proficiency Test level 4 practice tests, for example, in preparation of the intake and the final test.
The grammar you learn during this course includes:
- structures denoting conditions and comparisons, such as 在…下 (in case), 比…多/少…倍 (more/less than) and 既…又/也/还 (additionally)
- conjunctions such as 只要 (until) and 比如 (for example)
- words that denote emphasis, such as 往往 (usually), 因此 (consequently) and 确实 (actually)
Certificate
You will complete the course with an oral and written exam.
If you successfully complete this course, you will receive a certificate showing the level you have attained and you will be able to continue to Chinese level 10.
Course material
The course material is not included in the course price. If you choose to follow lessons in class, you can buy your books through us. You then receive them during the first lesson. If you are going to take an online course, you will buy the books yourself.
FAQ
What is included in the price of a group course?
The course price includes:
- an intake
- the group course
- an exam
- (if necessary) a resit. You can take the resit within six months after finishing the course.
- a certificate
The course material is not included in the course price.
What is the difference between an online and in class course? Can I combine an online and in class course?
There is no difference in the course content and course material between the online and in class course, only a difference in format. The online courses take place via Zoom and the in class courses at the Roeterseiland in Amsterdam. By using breakout-rooms teachers will aim to provide the same interaction as during an in class course. In both formats students are expected to actively participate in the course.
The choice for an online or in class course depends on your personal preference for location and teaching style.
It is not possible to combine an online and in class course. If you start a course online, you will follow the entire course online. The same applies to in class courses. This is in order to ensure the peace in our classes and avoid a lot of changes between classes.
How much time should I expect to spend on studying by myself?
Students generally need to spend double the amount of time of the course on studying by themselves. This means that if your course is 40 hours of class, you can expect about 80 hours of homework and self study. In our experience, the more time you invest in homework, the more you benefit from your course.
Which teacher will teach my group course?
In the week before the start of the course you will receive your final course confirmation which mentions your teacher.
At UvA Talen we have a variety of professional teachers with years of experience teaching to adults. Due to our feedback sessions with teacher we can guarantee the quality of our teachers. We have set standards for the qualification of our teacher. Depending on the type of course, we will often choose for a native speaker of your language.
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UvA Talen
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