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question_answer How is the course taught?
All courses will have a maximum of 7 students per class. We will use online teaching technologies like WebEx to conduct the class. Books will be mailed to the students on successful registration and payment.
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question_answerWhen are the courses held?
Most of our courses are held in the Evening or on Weekends. New classes start every month. We can customize a course for your group, if needed.
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question_answerDo you have an intensive, fast track course?
We do offer an intensive, fast-track course for Professionals. For information check-out our courses page.
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question_answerDo you offer any in-person training?
We can conduct an in-person, group corporate training. Please click here for more information
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question_answerHow is the course structured?
Our courses are aligned with Internationally, standardized HSK exam format. End of Beginners course, you will be ready for HSK Level I exam End of Elementary course, you will be ready for HSK Level II exam End of Intermediate course, you will be ready for HSK Level III exam. End of Advanced course, you will be ready for HSK Level IV exam.
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question_answerWhat is HSK ?
The HSK is an International, standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. Hànyu Shuipíng Kaoshì (HSK) , translated as Chinese Proficiency Test is the only standardized test of Standard Chinese language proficiency for non-native speakers. The test is administered by Hanban, a non- government organization affiliated with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The HSK test approximates the English TOFEL, and an HSK certificate is valid without any limitation in China. Test Structure The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese language proficiency. It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives. HSK consists of six levels, namely the HSK (level I), HSK (level II), HSK (level III), HSK (level IV), HSK (level V), and HSK (level VI). Test Levels The levels of the new HSK correspond to the levels of the Chinese Language Proficiency Scales for Speakers of Other Languages (CLPS) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF) as follows: New HSK Vocabulary CLPS CEF HSK (Level VI) Over 5,000 Level V C2 HSK (Level V) 2500 C1 HSK (Level IV) 1200 Level IV B2 HSK (Level III) 600 Level III B1 HSK (Level II) 300 Level II A2 HSK (Level I) 150 Level I A1 Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level I) can understand and use very simple Chinese words and phrases, meet basic needs for communication and possess the ability to further their Chinese language studies. Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level II) have an excellent grasp of basic Chinese and can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level III) can communicate in Chinese at a basic level in their daily, academic and professional lives. They can manage most communication in Chinese when travelling in China. Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level IV) can converse in Chinese on a wide range of topics and are able to communicate fluently with native Chinese speakers. Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level V) can read Chinese newspapers and magazines, enjoy Chinese films and plays, and give a full-length speech in Chinese. Test takers who are able to pass the HSK (Level VI) can easily comprehend written and spoken information in Chinese and can effectively express themselves in Chinese, both orally and on paper. Test Principles The new HSK follows the principle of “test-teaching correlation”, bases the design of the test on the current trends in international Chinese language training, and is closely related to textbooks. The purpose of the test is to “promote training through testing” and “promote learning through testing”. The new HSK emphasizes the objectivity and accuracy of the evaluation and stresses the learners’ actual Chinese language abilities. The new HSK sets clear test objectives to allow the test takers to be able to improve their Chinese language abilities in a systematic and efficient way. Testing Purposes The new HSK retains the former HSK’s orientation as a general (or universal) Chinese language abilities test for adult learners. The results of the test can serve several purposes: A reference for an educational institution’s decision-making concerning recruiting students, assigning students to different classes, allowing students to skip certain courses and granting students academic credits. A reference for employers’ decision-making concerning the recruitment, training and promotion of test takers. A method for Chinese language learners to assess and improve their proficiency in Chinese. A method for Chinese language training institutions to evaluate training results. For further details on the HSK examination, please visit www.chinesetest.cn