Introduction

There are three levels for long-term Chinese program, namely elementary, intermediate and advanced level. The length of the course is designed as one semester or one academic year long, with 14 and 28 weeks of teaching respectively.

Students will have to sit for two tests each semester: midterm and final test. The midterm test is arranged at the 7th week of each semester and the final test is on the 15th week. The final score is a combined result of regular on-class test score, midterm test score and final test score, with the proportion of 1:2:7.

By doing the long-term Chinese learning program, you will get a deep insight into the Chinese language and culture, in addition to the competitive communication skills in Chinese. Our long-term program provides you with an ideal outlet to further study or research in a Chinese context.


Duration
Over 1 semester, about 20 class hours per week, 14 weeks per semester


Tuition Fee
One semester: 12,400 RMB
One academic year: 24,400 RMB


Major Courses
Elementary Chinese, Intermediate Chinese, Advanced Chinese, Oral Chinese, Chinese Listening, News Listening, Chinese Reading and Chinese Writing.


Optional Courses
Chinese Calligraphy and painting, Chinese Kungfu, Taiji,.Chinese Dances, I-go Game, Chinese Customs, HSK lectures (elementary and intermediate), Elementary Oral Chinese for Economy & Trade, Computer Application in Chinese Language, Newspaper Reading, Modern Chinese Phonetics, General Introduction to Chinese Character, Modern Chinese Grammar, Chinese language and social culture, Peoples and Customs in China, Poems of Tang Dynasty, Chinese Movies, Chinese Music, etc.


Extracurricular Activities
Visit to Suzhou's cultural heritage such as Suzhou Museum and Suzhou Silk Museum, Suzhou ancient gardens, Tiger Hill Pagoda. On weekends, we will take longer sightseeing excursions to areas around Suzhou including Zhouzhuang, Xitang (traditional southern Watertown) and Hangzhou(self-paid), all kinds of gala evenings organized by the XJTLU every semester, Chinese language competitions, field and track sports competitions, football matches and so on. (Self-paid).


Professional Teachers
All of our teachers are trained and experienced and are familiar with common problems students face when learning a new language, as well as culturally competent and integrate aspects of Chinese culture and daily life into their lessons. All of our teachers have a Master degree or above in linguistics, and they are required to have rich experience in teaching Chinese to foreigners.


Language & Culture Programme
We offer the level of study from complete beginners through to highly advanced learners, from survival to social even professional level. Our training is interactive, "hands-on" and practical. We focus on what is relevant through stimulating activities so that you experience the language as you would in real life and the teaching will incorporate a task based approach. The facilities at XJTLU and HET are first-class.


Class Type
Small group classes
Private classes
Corporate training


Course Sample

Chinese level	Course	Category	Total class hr/per semester
Elementary Chinese	Intensive Chinese	Integrated language skill training	126 class hr
	Speaking Chinese	Speaking skill training	42 class hr
	Listening Chinese	Listening skill training	42 class hr
	Chinese Culture taste	Chinese Culture taste	84 class hr
Intermediate Chinese	Intensive Chinese	Integrated language skill training	84 class hr
	Speaking Chinese	Speaking skill training	84 class hr
	Audio visual Chinese	Listening skill training	42 class hr
	Chinese social practice	practice course	42 class hr
Advanced Chinese	Intensive Chinese	Integrated language skill training	84 class hr
	Speaking Chinese	Speaking skill training	42 class hr
	Reading Chinese	Reading skill training	42 class hr
	Audio visual Chinese	Listening skill training	42 class hr
	Chinese social practice/research	practice course	42 class hr

note:
1. The Chinese culture taste course for intermediate and advanced Chinese is optional. The Chinese culture taste course includes: Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, paper-cutting, Taiji and Kongfu.
2. The optional course for intermediate and advance Chinese includes: Business Chinese, Media Chinese.


Elementary Chinese

Day	Morning (3 class hours)	Afternoon (2 class hours)
Mon.	9:00-12:00 Intensive Chinese	15:00 communication with Chinese students
Tue.	9:00-12:00 Chinese speaking	15:00~16:30 Calligraphy or Paper-cutting
Wed.	9:00-12:00 Intensive Chinese	15:00~16:30 Kung Fu
Thu.	9:00-12:00 Chinese listening	15:00~16:30 Chinese movie appreciation
Fri.	9:00-12:00 Intensive Chinese
Sat.	Free Time
Sun.

Note: this is the course sample, the detailed arrangement is based on the final fixed timetable.


Intermediate Chinese 

Day	Morning (3 class hours)	Afternoon (2 class hours)
Mon.	9:00-12:00 Intensive Chinese	15:00 communication with Chinese students
Tue.	9:00-12:00 Chinese speaking	15:00~16:30 Calligraphy or Paper-cutting
Wed.	9:00-12:00 Audio visual Chinese	15:00~16:30 Kung Fu
Thu.	9:00-12:00 Chinese speaking	15:00~16:30 Chinese movie appreciation
Fri.	9:00-12:00 Intensive Chinese	Chinese social practice
Sat.	Free Time
Sun.

Note: this is the course sample, the detailed arrangement is based on the final fixed timetable.


Advanced Chinese

Day	Morning (3 class hours)	Afternoon (2 class hours)
Mon.	9:00-12:00 Intensive Chinese	15:00 communication with Chinese students
Tue.	9:00-12:00 Chinese speaking	15:00~16:30 Calligraphy or Paper-cutting
Wed.	9:00-12:00 Audio visual Chinese	15:00~16:30 Kung Fu
Thu.	9:00-12:00 Chinese reading	15:00~16:30 Chinese movie appreciation
Fri.	9:00-12:00 Intensive Chinese	Chinese social practice/research
Sat.	Free Time
Sun.

Note: this is the course sample, the detailed arrangement is based on the final fixed timetable.
 

Qualification: High School Graduate