The following courses will be offered complimentarily by the University’s Confucius Institute to student and staff, and extended to all ages and levels of the local community, both in-person and online.
2023 SUMMER TERM-10-WEEK CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE WORKSHOP
乐学汉语 感知中国
This 10-week workshop aims to develop participants’ basic knowledge of Chinese language and culture. During each session, you will be able to learn communicative skills together with interesting elements about Chinese cuisine, Chinese painting, Tai Chi practice, Chinese tea ceremony etc, which will help you to read and experience China before going to this oriental country.
Those who attend this 10-week workshop will be entitled to apply for our funded summer camp to Shanghai this July/August.
Time：12:15-13:15, every Wednesday, starting from 26 April 2023
For booking and enquiry：s.zhang@hud.ac.uk
CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSE
We offer non-for-credit Chinese language courses based on HSK textbook which is China’s only official test of Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers. The course for autumn term starts from the week of 3 October and we advise you to apply before 30 September. You may choose from the following classes and email S.Zhang@hud.ac.uk for registration.
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Level |
Textbook |
Timetable |
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Basic |
HSK 1 |
Tuesday 17:15-19:15 (Group 1) Thursday 09:15-11:15 (Group 2) |
|
Intermediate |
HSK 2 |
Thursday 13:15-15:15 |
|
Advanced |
HSK 3 |
Friday 13:15-15:15 |
Please be noted that this is only a provisional timetable and dates/times may change. If you see a language class you would like to join but cannot do so due to a timetable clash, please still apply as we endeavour to adapt our timetable to suit the majority of applicants. More groups may also become available according to demand.
YCT COURSE & MANDARIN TASTER (primary and high school)
YCT course is based on the Young Chinese Test which is targeted at young non-native speakers of Chinese language. It features an emphasis on spoken Chinese with dialogues arranged by topics which suits perfectly for school age kids. Schools joined this course portfolio include Netherthong Primary and Beckfoot High.
If the students are not familiar with Chinese language and culture, we may also design a one-off taster session to let the kids have a vivid idea of language and cultural diversity. Local schools are welcomed to make enquiry via confucius.institute@hud.ac.uk.
PRIVATE TUTORING
The CI is also offering one-to-one tutoring to those who are interested in taking HSK test or the Chinese Bridge Competition. Email confucius.institute@hud.ac.uk for more information.
KUNGFU/TAICHI SESSION
The Kungfu/Taichi session is organized as a six-week block course by CI as part of university wellbeing class. Every Monday afternoon, you can get yourself into shape and soak in Chinese culture. For booking Kungfu/Taichi session, please see https://active.hud.ac.uk/wellbeing/
LECTURES & WORKSHOPS
We will irregularly arrange lectures and workshops on language, culture and hot topics of everyday life. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Wechat for latest activities.