Prerequisites
This course is suitable for those with no previous knowledge of Chinese.
Course goals
The goal of this course is for you to be able to introduce yourself, ask simple questions, and understand basic Chinese in everyday contexts.
Content
- Common words and simple phrases
- Introducing yourself and others
- Asking questions and understanding simple answers
- Basic grammar
- Pinyin (the phonetic system for Mandarin using Latin letters)
- Speaking and writing about simple topics
- Chinese culture and society
Course structure
The lessons are primarily taught in Chinese with English as support. The focus is on oral communication and practical exercises. You’ll work in pairs and groups, practice listening comprehension, and participate in conversations. Active participation is expected, and you’ll have opportunities to influence the course content. Plan for a few hours of homework between sessions.
Course material
Course literature is not included in the course fee. We use HSK Standard Course 1 Textbook and Workbook (Chinese and English Edition, 2014) by Jiang Liping. Details on where to purchase the book will be provided in the course confirmation.
Teacher
Your teacher is a native Mandarin speaker with extensive experience teaching Chinese as a second language.
Dates
The course runs for 7 weeks, starting on September 19 and ending on November 7, with one 1.5-hour lesson each week.
Note: There is no lesson during week 44 due to the Fall break.
Important booking information
The last day to register is one week before the course begins. Late registrations may be accepted, but we require a minimum number of participants for the course to take place. To secure your spot, be sure to register on time. Payment is required upon booking. If you use a foreign bank card, please contact our language department for an invoice.
Questions?
Do you need assistance or have other requests? Contact us at:
sprak.umea@folkuniversitetet.se
Kursledare
Jennifer Feng Gao
Learning Chinese is not just learning the language, but also how Chinese people think, live, and love.
I am Jennifer from Beijing. As a Mandarin Chinese teacher, I very much enjoy answering all kinds of questions from my students about China. It is fun to talk about the language, culture, food, history, geography, or just anything strange or funny. All those questions make the students better understand China, Chinese people, as well as the language.
I started to work as a full-time teacher in 2015, and before I moved to Sweden, I had taught over 150 students from more than 30 countries. And now I also enjoy teaching my mother language in a new country, and to share the great Chinese culture here in Sweden.
My university major was law. Photography is the hobby I love the most. I also play the Chinese instrument pipa. I believe that all the things you learned would help you to find a new way to think of your life, probably a new language too!
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