Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam

Chinese beginners 2

Registration deadline is 23 April
Chinees - Language & Training Centre (2017)

What will you learn?

This course consists of ten weekly sessions of 2,5 hours each and is a continuation of the course Chinese beginners 1. During this course you will continue with the previously learned topics of the Chinese language, with emphasis on reading, speaking, listening and writing skills in an everyday context. Topics that are covered include:

  • asking and giving directions;
  • shopping and eating outside;
  • grammar;
  • vocabulary;
  • the Chinese culture.

Furthermore, you will be able to write about 200 new words in Pinyin and recognize 20 new basic Chinese characters. You will also have a small vocabulary with which you can formulate simple and composed sentence structures for common and everyday situations. The final level of the course is beginners 2, similar to the level A1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) and level 1 according to Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK).

Start dates

DayDataTimeLocationExam
Mondays4 May - 6 July 202617:30-20:00Campus Woudesteinin week 27/28

Please note: No class on Monday 25 May due to a public holiday. This class will be rescheduled on another day.

Have you not completed A1.1 level and would you like to join Chinese A1.2?
Intake (online) interviews are available upon request. Please send an email to ltc@eur.nl.

Course information

Registration deadline23 April 2026
Duration10 weeks
Support languageThe support language of this course is English. However, Chinese is spoken as much as possible in the lessons.
Course fee

Special rate EUR students*: € 99,-

Rate 1: Students & employees: € 299,-

Rate 2: Others: € 399,-

*Which rate is applicable to you? Read on

Explanation about the payment procedure for EUR staff can be found here.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to this course, your current level of the language needs to be at beginners 1.

As proof of this entrance level we accept the following:

  • the beginners 2 (A1.2) advice of an LTC’s assessment (less than 12 months old);
  • the LTC certificate of the beginners 1 course (less than 12 months old);
  • If you are currently participating in the Chinese beginners 1 course of the LTC, you are allowed to register for a beginners 2 course. Passing for your final exam and thus completing the course with a 'Pass' is necessary to start the following level.
Course materialThe course material is not included in the course fee. You will receive a confirmation letter with further details when the course starts.
GroupsOur groups are small: the minimum number of participants is 10, the maximum is 16. Please note that the LTC reserves the right to cancel this course if the required minimum number of participants is not reached. Whenever a course is canceled due to few registrations, you will be informed and your fee will be refunded.
Good to know
  • This course is available for participants with an academic background (hbo/university).
  • Course participants are expected to spend approximately three hours a week on course preparation and self-study.
  • Attendance is not compulsory, but advisable. Please note that the last class consists of an oral test and a listening test. To pass the course, you should be present on that particular day.
  • A final written exam is part of this course. Dyslectic students can get extra time to complete the written test. To arrange this, you need to contact the LTC via email. You will also have to send a copy of your official statement of special needs.
  • A certificate is awarded to participants who achieve a 'Pass' on all skills.
Terms & conditionsBy registering for this course you agree to our requirements and general terms and conditions. For questions, check out our FAQ pagina. 

Contact

Email address
ltc@eur.nl
Phone
010 4081997

Whatsapp: +31 (0) 610604467

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