(Mandarin Chinese) - HSK1
London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
An HSK 1 course (Mandarin Chinese) is a 40-hour part-time short course for Mandarin beginners. By completing an HSK 1 course, you learn at least 150 words and become able to understand and use simple Chinese phrases to make conversations on self-introduction, convey gratitude and apology and talk about numbers, time and date, weather, etc. You will also learn to read and write pinyin (Chinese Phonetic Alphabet).
This course is delivered by the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine (CITCM) which promotes Chinese culture and medicine by providing a range of workshops and courses. Watch our video to see how you can make yourself at home studying at LSBU. Location Southwark Campus London South Bank University student union is located at 103 Borough Rd, London SE1 0AA.
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Key highlights
- Learn at least 150 Mandarin words as a complete beginner
- Hold simple conversations on introductions, gratitude, apologies and weather
- Talk about numbers, time and dates in Mandarin
- Learn to read and write pinyin, the Chinese phonetic alphabet
- Delivered by the Confucius Institute for Traditional Chinese Medicine
- 40-hour short course designed for Mandarin beginners
Entry requirements
Need further information? Call us on 0800 923 8888 to discuss entry requirements. UK Qualifications International Qualifications There are no formal entry requirements for HSK level 1.
We consider applications from those who have gained relevant skills through a wide range of vocational qualifications or responsible experience.
Scholarships
LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship
£5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sports Scholarships
Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.
The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award
The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.
Up to £5,000The Global Success Scholarship
The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.
The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award
Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year
Up to £5,000The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award
£2,000 for each academic year.
Up to £2,000
Admission
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