Kiina 2 - perustaso (CEFR A1.1)

Starting level: CEFR A1.1(Avautuu uuteen välilehteen). Students should have completed HSK Level 1 or have studied Chinese for approximately 50–100 hours, or have acquired a vocabulary of around 150 words.

If you are uncertain about your CEFR level(Avautuu uuteen välilehteen), contact the teacher(Avautuu uuteen välilehteen) before registering.

After completing the course, students are expected to be able to: 

• understand very slow, clear speech and read simple texts.

• use about 150 Chinese words.

• communicate on everyday topics using basic vocabulary and sentence patterns.

• recognize and write about 150 Chinese characters.

• use key grammar patterns learned in the course.

• know basic facts about Chinese culture.

HSK Standard Course 2 (textbook + workbook) by Jiang Liping, Beijing Language and Culture University Press, 2014, ISBN 978-7-5619-3726-6

Completion methods 

The course includes 108 hours of work. There are several completion methods for this course. See the specific information on the course page. To complete the course, at least 75% active participation and the completion of the agreed tasks by the deadline are required.

Assessment practices and criteria

Assessment is based on the learning outcomes and includes assignments, participation and performance in classroom activities, presentations, and an exam.

Activities and methods in support of learning

Classroom activities include listening, reading, and writing exercises, oral practice in pairs and groups, and independent work (assignments and online materials).

Target groups

Students at CEFR level A1.1, students of all programmes, international students, and Open University students.

Study modules

KK-KIOK15 Yuyan Zhongxin Zhongwen Xiangmu – Language Centre Programme in Chinese Language, 15 cr

KK-KIOK25 Yuyan Zhongxin Zhongwen Xiangmu – Language Centre Programme in Chinese Language, 25 cr