Chinese for beginners 1
In this course you will practice intensively the tones and sounds of Mandarin and build vocabulary at a rapid pace. You will learn to write Chinese characters and become proficient in Pinyin, the system of representing Chinese in Latin letters.
The practice activities in this course focus on practical and realistic situations, such as talking about yourself and your family, giving short descriptions, and asking and answering simple questions. Cultural topics are also covered during the lessons.
By the end of the course you will have reached level A1 of the European Framework of Reference. You will then be able to:
- recognize and use basic, commonly used words and expressions that relate to yourself, your family, and your immediate environment when spoken slowly and clearly ;
- use a range of appropriate vocabulary and expressions, participate in a simple conversation and/or interact with native Chinese speakers at a beginners' level on topics related to yourself, your family, your studies, and daily life. Understand the differences and similarities between your own culture and those of Chinese-speaking countries and make them comprehensible to others to facilitate communication;
- transfer to the Chinese for Beginners 2 course.
Specifics
- This course is taught on campus.
- 80% attendance is required. Lectures are not recorded for later viewing.
- The language of instruction in the course is Mandarin Chinese (and if necessary English/Dutch).
- Note: language learning takes time! In this course, you are expected to spend 8 hours a week on independent study.
- In the event of insufficient enrollments, the Language Center reserves the right to cancel a course.
Chinese for Beginners 1 in short
| Duration and Course Format | 13 x 3-hour classes, 8 hours self-study per week, 6 ECTS credits |
| Start | End of August and end of January |
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Register
This course is intended for everyone who is highly educated. This means that you have a diploma at HAVO or VWO level and are therefore eligible for Higher Education in the Netherlands.
If you suspect you could start in course 2 directly because you followed a previous course in Chinese, please contact coordinator Cristina Irún for an appointment. We will assess your current level and decide which course is best suited for you.
In our conditions, you can find more information about the registration period etc.
Student at Tilburg University
- Students can register and deregister during the registration period via OSIRIS.
- On the page cashing in language vouchers, you can find, amongst other things, more information about how to register if you have no vouchers or insufficient vouchers and the registration period.
Read our conditions before registration.
Staff member at Tilburg University
- Tilburg University employees can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
Alumnus of Tilburg University
- Tilburg University alumni can take this language course at a reduced rate. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.
External participant
- Professionals from outside Tilburg University can take this language. The costs can be paid by yourself or by your employer. Please indicate this on the registration form.
- Registration is possible from the moment the timetable for the course is available.
Check the (de-)registration deadlines.
Read our conditions before registration.