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Studying Chinese

Learning Chinese through Open Languages gives you the chance to become proficient in reading, writing, speaking and listening to the language. You will also develop your knowledge of Chinese history, society, political economy and culture.

Module fee

If you wish to take this course as an extra-curricular activity.

  • £190 

Duration

  • 12 weeks

Please note - All OL language modules are delivered on campus and students must choose which group they wish to attend. 

Check what level you should be enrolling on.

CHIN901 - Chinese Beginners 1

Choose this course if

You have no knowledge of the language at all.

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Complete beginners - A1

Start Date:

  • Monday 5 October 

Start Time - two options: 

  • 4 - 6pm

  • 6 - 8pm
CHIN902 - Chinese Beginners 2

Choose this module if

You have completed Chinese Stage 1 or a 50 hours approximate length course equivalent to HSK Level 1.

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Beginners - A1.2

Start Date:

  • Tuesday 6 October

Start Time:

  • 6-8pm

     

 

CHIN903 - Chinese Elementary 3

Choose this course if

You have studied the language formally for one course only - approximately 60 hours, or up to GCSE. 

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Intermediate (GCSE equivalent) - A2.1

Start Date:

  • Wednesday 7 October

Start Time:

  • 6-8pm

CHIN904 - Chinese Elementary 4

To take this module, you need to have one of the following:

  • Completed Chinese Stage 3
  • Have completed a 50 hour course equivalent to A1 CEFR
  • Completed one year of Chinese at school
  • The ability to hold a conversation in Chinese about yourself (work, studies, hobbies), asking basic questions and understanding the answers.

Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

  • Intermediate (GCSE equivalent) - A2.2

Start Date:

  • Thursday 8 October

Start Time:

  • 6-8pm