Get to know the Chinese language and culture

Nearly 1.5 billion people speak Chinese. There is a total of more than 300 dialects in Chinese, the most commonly used of which is Mandarin, as it is the language of administration and education.

The Language Center offers two different levels of Chinese. The aim of the courses is to learn, for example, pronunciation and structures, which are easy to learn with our native teacher. Learning Chinese is rewarding as it opens the door to the world of commerce, technology and science, as well as to one of the world’s oldest high cultures.

Chinese courses are taught in English only.

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Chinese courses

All offered Chinese courses

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KC00DB86 Chinese 1 (2 ECTS) in the early spring and early autumn online

Intensive practice of Chinese pronunciation, followed by learning to read, write, speak and understand basic spoken Chinese. 

KC00DB87 Chinese 2 (3 ECTS) in the late spring and late autumn online

Pronunciation will be further practised, and fluency of speaking will also be worked on. Students will widen their vocabulary and knowledge of Chinese grammar so as to be able to discuss one’s likes and dislikes, buy and sell things, and talk about one’s friends and family.

KC00DB88 Chinese 3 (4 ECTS) in the spring and autumn online

Pronunciation will be further practised, fluency of speaking and the listening comprehension and writing skills will be worked on. Students will widen their vocabulary and knowledge of Chinese grammar so as to be able express opinions, ask for others’ viewpoints, ask for and give directions.

Teacher

Merja-Riitta.Kalliomaki@lab.fi

Chinese courses ONLY for the HEBUT double degree students

• HDD7010, Basic Chinese 1 (HDD) (5 ECTS) in the autumn in Lahti and Lappeenranta
• HDD7020, Basic Chinese 2 (HDD) (5 ECTS) in the spring in Lahti and Lappeenranta
• HDD7030, Intermediate Chinese 1 (HDD) (3 ECTS) in the autumn in Lahti and Lappeenranta
• HDD7040, Intermediate Chinese 2 (HDD) (3 ECTS) in the spring in Lahti and Lappeenranta

Chinese language requirements in the B.Sc. double degree programmes regarding HEBUT degree

Each non-Chinese native speaking student in the B.Sc. double degree programme will participate in the HEBUT Chinese language test before graduation if they don't have HSK 4 certificate.

Proficiency in the Chinese language is a requirement for graduation from HEBUT. HEBUT will inform students about the test dates and procedures.

Teachers

Chinese teachers of the Hebei University of Technology