SUMMER SEMESTER: 22.02.2021 – 12.6.2021
Lectures will start on 22nd February and will be held online.
BEGINNER LEVELS
- 60 hours course
- The course takes place 2 school hours every time, twice per week
BEGINNERS COURSE 1.1
Content: The 60 hours course Beginner 1 is open to all of those who are interested in the Chinese language and culture, but likely haven’t yet studied it. Students, who want to apply to this course, do not need to take the placement test.
Schedule:
GROUP A: Monday: 17:00-18:30, Wednesday: 17:00-18:30
GROUP B: Tuesday: 9:00-10:30, Thursday: 9:00-10:30
Textbook: Experiencing Chinese, volume 1 (textbook can be ordered at the CI Ljubljana)
|
Function |
Topic |
Time |
| 1 |
Greeting 1 |
Hello |
4 hours |
| 2 |
Greeting 2 |
How are you |
4 hours |
| 3 |
Asking for names |
What’s your name |
4 hours |
| 4 |
Asking about the nationality |
What nationality are you |
4 hours |
| 5 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 6 |
Asking about the address |
Where do you live |
4 hours |
| 7 |
Asking about the family |
How many people are there in your family |
4 hours |
| 8 |
Asking the time (1) |
What is the date today |
4 hours |
| 9 |
Asking the time (2) |
What time is it now |
2 hours |
| 10 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 11 |
Asking the way |
Where is the metro station |
4 hours |
| 12 |
Buying the food |
How much is 500g of apples |
4 hours |
| 13 |
Buying stationery |
What do you want to buy |
4 hours |
| 14 |
Review and exercise |
Can I try it on |
4 hours |
| 15 |
Revision lecture |
|
2 hours |
| 16 |
HSK and HSKK preparation |
HSK2 level |
6 hours |
*We reserve the right to change the syllabus.
With the study of 60 hours, students are encouraged to take HSK2 exam and HSKK primary level exam.
Having obtained the certificates of HSK and HSKK (any level), the students who don't hold X1 or X2 visa in the passport are able to apply for the four-week study of Chinese language + homestay experience or four-week study of cultural courses (traditional Chinese medicine, Taiji) or one semester study of Chinese cultural courses (traditional Chinese medicine, Taiji) in China through CI scholarship.
BEGINNERS COURSE 1.2
Content: The course Beginner 1.2 is suitable for all those who have already had around 60 hours of study of the Chinese language or who have finished basic Chinese part 1.2 at the CI Ljubljana. Students, who do not have the corresponding certificates in order to apply to Beginners course 1.2, have to take the placement test.
Schedule:
GROUP A: Monday: 18:45-20:15, Wednesday: 18:45-20:15
GROUP B: Monday: 9:00-10:30, Wednesday: 9:00-10:30 (will not be carried out in the summer semester 2021/2022)
Textbook: Experiencing Chinese, volume 1 (textbook can be ordered at the CI Ljubljana)
|
Function |
Topic |
Time |
| 1 |
Going to the dining hall |
I want to eat some steamed stuffed buns |
4 hours |
| 2 |
Going to the library |
I go to library and borrow some books |
4 hours |
| 3 |
Going to the bank |
I want to exchange some money |
4 hours |
| 4 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 5 |
Going to the post office |
My mother has sent me a parcel by mail |
4 hours |
| 6 |
Renting an apartment |
I want to rent an apartment with a kitchen |
4 hours |
| 7 |
Seeing the doctor |
What’s wrong with you |
4 hours |
| 8 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 9 |
Getting a haircut |
How do you like your haircut |
4 hours |
| 10 |
Talking about Chinese learning |
Your Chinese is very fluent |
4 hours |
| 11 |
Talking about study life |
Have you seen my dictionary |
4 hours |
| 12 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 13 |
Talking about study methods |
How long have you been study Japanese |
4 hours |
| 14 |
Attending classes |
Class begins, please come in |
4 hours |
| 15 |
Taking exams |
You speak better Chinese than i do |
4 hours |
| 16 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 17 |
HSK and HSKK preparation |
Focus on HSK2 level |
4 hours |
*We reserve the right to change the syllabus.
With the study of 60 hours, students should be able to easily pass the exam HSK2 and for most of the students, it is also the appropriate time to take the HSKK primary level test.
Having obtained the certificates of HSK and HSKK (any level), the students who don't hold X1 or X2 visa in the passport are able to apply for the four-week study of Chinese language + homestay experience or four-week study of cultural courses (traditional Chinese medicine, Taiji) or one semester study of Chinese cultural courses (traditional Chinese medicine, Taiji) in China through CI scholarship.
BEGINNERS COURSE 1.3
Content: The course Beginner 1.3 is suitable for all those students who have passed the exam HSK2 or have knowledge equivalent to the 120-140 hours study at the CI Ljubljana. Students, who do not have the corresponding certificates in order to apply to Beginners course 1.3, have to take the placement test.
Schedule: Tuesday: 17:00-18:30, Thursday: 17:00-18:30
Textbook: Experiencing Chinese, volume 2 (textbook can be ordered at the CI Ljubljana)
|
Function |
Topic |
Time |
| 1 |
Interests (1) |
I’m really interested in Chinese calligraphy |
4 hours |
| 2 |
Interests (2) |
What sports do you like |
4 hours |
| 3 |
Interests (3) |
Have you seen this movie |
4 hours |
| 4 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 5 |
Invitation (1) |
Today is my treat |
4 hours |
| 6 |
Invitation (2) |
Let’s take a bunch of flowers when we go there |
4 hours |
| 7 |
Declination |
Let’s talk about it later |
4 hours |
| 8 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 9 |
Plan (1) |
Let’s decorate the room |
4 hours |
| 10 |
Plan (2) |
What plan do you have for winter vocation |
4 hours |
| 11 |
Plan (3) |
I’ll go back to my country as soon as i graduate |
4 hours |
| 12 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 13 |
Travelling (1) |
We’ve got the tickets |
4 hours |
| 14 |
Travelling (2) |
Take your boarding pass |
4 hours |
| 15 |
Travelling (3) |
Up above there is Paradise; down here there are Suzhou and Hangzhou |
4 hours |
| 16 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 17 |
HSK 3 and HSKK intermediate level review |
|
4 hours |
*We reserve the right to change the syllabus.
After the study of the level Beginner 1.3 level, all those students who study well are able to pass the HSK3. Most of the students are supposed to do a very good job at the HSKK primary level, and are also able to pass the HSKK intermediate level.
The students, who have no prior experience of studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK3 certificate with at least 180 scores and the HSKK (any level) score report, apply for the one-semester study of teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages, or Chinese language and literature, or Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy in China through CI scholarship.
The students, who are not studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK3 certificate with at least 210 scores, apply for one year study of Chinese language in China through CI scholarship.
The students, who are not studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK3 certificate with at least 270 scores and the HSKK (any level) score report, apply for one year study of teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages in China through CI scholarship.
BEGINNERS COURSE 1.4
Content: The course Beginner 1.4 is suitable for those students who have passed the exam HSK3 or who have had around 180-200 of hours of study of the Chinese language and culture at the CI Ljubljana. Students, who do not have the corresponding certificates in order to apply to Beginners course 1.4, have to take the placement test.
Schedule: Tuesday: 16:15-17:45, Thursday: 16:15-17:45
Textbook: Experiencing Chinese, volume 2 (textbook can be ordered at the CI Ljubljana)
|
Function |
Topic |
Time |
| 1 |
Help (1) |
Could you take a picture for us |
4 hours |
| 2 |
Help (2) |
My bag was left in a taxi |
4 hours |
| 3 |
Help (3) |
I’d like to ask her to do me a favor |
4 hours |
| 4 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 5 |
Apology (1) |
So sorry, I’m late |
4 hours |
| 6 |
Apology (2) |
Sorry, I forgot to tell you |
4 hours |
| 7 |
Conjecture (1) |
It seems that you have gotten used to the life here |
4 hours |
| 8 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 9 |
Conjecture (2) |
It seems to rain |
4 hours |
| 10 |
Conjecture (3) |
She seems to have some concerns |
4 hours |
| 11 |
Suggestion (1) |
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy |
4 hours |
| 12 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 13 |
Suggestion (2) |
Success belongs to the persevering |
4 hours |
| 14 |
Praise |
You’ve made a really big progress in Chinese |
4 hours |
| 15 |
To see somebody off |
Have a nice trip |
4 hours |
| 16 |
Review and exercise |
|
2 hours |
| 17 |
HSK 3 and HSKK intermediate level review |
|
4 hours |
*We reserve the right to change the syllabus.
After the study of the course at Beginner 4 level the students are usually capable of passing the HSK3 exam. Meanwhile, the students are encouraged to take the HSKK intermediate level test.
The students, who have no prior experience of studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK3 certificate with at least 180 scores and the HSKK (any level) score report, apply for the one-semester study of teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages, or Chinese language and literature, or Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy in China through CI scholarship.
The students, who are not studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK3 certificate with at least 210 scores, apply for one year study of Chinese language in China through CI scholarship.
The students, who are not studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK3 certificate with at least 270 scores and the HSKK (any level) score report, apply for one year study of teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages in China through CI scholarship.
INTERMEDIATE LEVELS
INTERMEDIATE COURSE 2.1
Content: The course Intermediate 2.1 is open to those who have had around 240-260 hours of the study of Chinese at the CI Ljubljana, or who have the equivalent knowledge. Students, who do not have the corresponding certificates in order to apply to Intermediate course 2.1, have to take the placement test.
Schedule: Tuesday: 18:45-20:15, Thursday: 18:45-20:15
Textbook: Experiencing Chinese- Intermediate level, volume 1 (textbook can be ordered at the CI Ljubljana)
|
Function |
Topic |
Time |
| 1 |
第一单元：人际关系 |
家家有本难念的经 |
4 hours |
| 2 |
第一单元：人际关系 |
为感情“储蓄” |
4 hours |
| 3 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 4 |
第二单元：理想职业 |
三百六十行 |
4 hours |
| 5 |
第二单元：理想职业 |
有志者事竟成 |
4 hours |
| 6 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 7 |
HSK4 mock test |
|
2 hours |
| 8 |
第三单元：身心健康 |
你亚健康了吗 |
4 hours |
| 9 |
第三单元：身心健康 |
笑一笑十年少 |
4 hours |
| 10 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 11 |
文化讲座或者电影影评等 |
|
2 hours |
| 12 |
第四单元：愉快旅行 |
旅行百科书 |
4 hours |
| 13 |
第四单元：愉快旅行 |
读万卷书，行万里路 |
4 hours |
| 14 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 15 |
HSK4 mock test |
|
2 hours |
| 16 |
第五单元：网络购物 |
只生一个好 |
4 hours |
| 17 |
第五单元：网络购物 |
谁是“网购”迷 |
4 hours |
| 18 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 19 |
HSK4 和 HSKK中级 准备 |
|
4 hours |
*We reserve the right to change the syllabus.
After the study of the course of the Intermediate 1, students are encouraged to try the test HSK4. They are supposed to be successful at the test HSKK - intermediate level.
The students, who are not studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK4 certificate with at least 180 scores and the HSKK intermediate level certificate with at least 60 scores, are able to apply for one year study of Chinese language and literature, or Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy in China through CI scholarship.
The students, who hold a high school diploma and obtain the HSK4 certificate with at least 210 scores and the HSKK intermediate level certificate with at least 60 scores, are able to apply for CI Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL).
INTERMEDIATE COURSE 2.2
Content: The course Intermediate 2 is open to those who have had at least 300-320 hours of study of Chinese in previous years or those who have equivalent knowledge. (Or those who have passed the test HSK3). Students, who do not have the corresponding certificates in order to apply to Intermediate course 2.2, have to take the placement test.
Preliminary schedule: Monday: 13:00-14:30, Wednesday: 13:00-14:30 (will not be carried out in the summer semester 2021/2022)
Textbook: Experiencing Chinese- Intermediate level, volume 1 (textbook can be ordered at the CI Ljubljana)
|
Function |
Topic |
Time |
| 1 |
第六单元：合理消费 |
快乐的消费者 |
4 hours |
| 2 |
第六单元：合理消费 |
“富翁”还是“负翁” |
4 hours |
| 3 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 4 |
第七单元：中国功夫 |
我是功夫迷 |
4 hours |
| 5 |
第七单元：中国功夫 |
拜师学艺 |
4 hours |
| 6 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 7 |
HSK4 mock test |
|
2 hours |
| 8 |
第八单元：汉字趣话 |
无所不在的汉字 |
4 hours |
| 9 |
第八单元：汉字趣话 |
笑一笑十年少 |
4 hours |
| 10 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 11 |
文化讲座或者电影影评 |
|
2 hours |
| 12 |
第九单元：美味饮食 |
小菜肴，大智慧 |
4 hours |
| 13 |
第九单元：美味饮食 |
民以食为天 |
4 hours |
| 14 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 15 |
HSK4 mock test |
|
2 hours |
| 16 |
第十单元：独生子女 |
只生一个好 |
4 hours |
| 17 |
第十单元：独生子女 |
隔代教育 |
4 hours |
| 18 |
复习和练习 |
Simulation of HSKK intermediate level |
2 hours |
| 19 |
HSK 4和HSKK 中级准备 |
|
4 hours |
*We reserve the right to change the syllabus.
After the end of the study at the level Intermediate 2, students are expected to pass the HSK 4 as well as the HSKK intermediate level.
The students, who are not studying in China can, by obtaining the HSK4 certificate with at least 180 scores and the HSKK intermediate level certificate with at least 60 scores, are able to apply for one year study of Chinese language and literature, or Chinese history, or Chinese philosophy in China through CI scholarship.
The students, who hold a high school diploma and obtain the HSK4 certificate with at least 210 scores and the HSKK intermediate level certificate with at least 60 scores, are able to apply for CI Scholarship for Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (BTCSOL).
HIGHER LEVELS
The schedules will be published later, in case that enough applicants apply.
The content of higher levels will be tailored to the levels of applicants. Necessary adaptation will be conducted in accordance to the diversities of applicants. At least three applicants form a group; otherwise individual classes will be suggested to applicants.
Introduction: The higher levels courses are open to the students who have passed the HSK4 and who are expected to freely express themselves in Chinese and have had at least 360-380 hours of the study of Chinese in CI Ljubljana, or who have equivalent knowledge.
Proposed group-class Textbook: Experiencing Chinese- intermediate level, volume 2
BUSINESS CHINESE PROGRAM
We offer Individual Business Chinese and Culture to individuals or intensive groups (2-5) from business community. All the content will be tailor-made to your time, needs and requirements, including:
- Language training based on your needs
- Presentation of Chinese culture values, Chinese mindset, Chinese life etc.
- Seminars on business negotiations, cross-culture management, Chinese economics etc.
For more information, please contact Confucius Institute Ljubljana at ciljubljana@ef.uni-lj.si.
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