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 details

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. 

To check what level you should be enrolling upon click here

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    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:

    • Tuesday 1 October

    Start Time:

    • 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:

    • Monday 30 September

    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:

    • Thursday 3 October

    Start Time:

    • 6-8pm

    CHIN904 - Chinese Elementary 4

    Choose this course if

    You have completed Chinese Stage 3 or a 50 hours approximate length course equivalent to HSK Level 2.

    Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

    • Intermediate (GCSE equivalent) - A2.2

    Start Date:

    • Tuesday 1 October

    Start Time:

    • 6-8pm

    CHIN905 - Chinese Intermediate 5

    Choose this module if:

    You have studied the language formally up to AS or A-Level – at least 120 hours.

    Equivalent language level:

    • Advanced (AS level equivalent) – B1.1
    • 3-4 hours per week

    Start Date:

    • Wednesday 2 October

    Start Time:

    • 6-8pm

    CHIN906 - Chinese Intermediate 6

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

    • Completed Chinese Stage 5
    • An A-Level in Chinese with at least a B grade
    • Equivalent level B1 in the CEFR

    Equivalent Language Level (CEFR)

    • Advanced (A-Level) - B1.2

    Start Date:

    • Thursday 3 October

    Start Time:

    • 6-8pm