Chinese (Beginners)
Key information
Overview
Our Chinese (Beginners) evening language classes are open to adult learners, aged 18 and over, and are taught by skilled and experienced tutors.
From October 2021 to June 2022 classes will be taught online via Zoom.
Classes are delivered over three terms and you can join at the beginning of each term:
- Autumn term (October – December)
- Winter term (January – March)
- Spring term (April – June).
The winter and spring terms are a continuation of the autumn term. Please note that If you are a complete beginner, you should not join mid-way through the year, but instead wait and join in the autumn term when the complete beginner courses start. To complete a full level, you need to attend all three consecutive terms.
Nevertheless, you can join the class at the beginning of any term. To ensure that you enrol on the right course if joining us in January or April, please check your language level with our tutors at one of our open evenings.
Reading list
Chinese in Steps Student Book Vol. 1 (2nd edition), George X Zhang, Linda M Li and Lik Suen, ISBN: 978-1907838101.
| Term | Chapters |
|---|---|
| Autumn | 1 and 2 |
| Winter | 3 and 4/5 |
| Spring | 5 and extra materials |
We do not recommend you buy the course book before starting the course, in case the tutor changes the course book or you need to transfer to a different level. Our tutor will bring copies for the first class and will let you know which course book to purchase.
Timetable
Classes run 7pm – 8:30pm on Thursday evenings, with eight classes per term.
Class size
Approximately 12 students.
Certificates
At the end of each term, we will issue you with a certificate of attendance if you have been to a minimum of 75% of your classes.
Facilities and software
All evening language students have access to our Language Study Area, which is based in the Library and Learning Centre on campus and has lots of self-study resources for language-learning. Read the language study area access details (PDF) for more information.
Entry requirements
All applicants should be aged 18 and over.
| Term | Required experience |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No prior knowledge is required. |
| Winter | You should have a very basic knowledge of Chinese. You will be expected to have knowledge of the topics and grammar covered in the autumn term of our Chinese (Beginners) course. |
| Spring | You should have a very basic knowledge of Chinese. You will be expected to have knowledge of the topics and grammar covered in the autumn and winter terms of our Chinese (Beginners) course. |
Fees and funding
Price per person:
£150 for one term
Public£150 for one term
Current Surrey degree student/staff£270 for two terms
Public (10% discount)£255 for two terms
Current Surrey degree student/staff (15% discount)£382 for three terms
Public (15% discount)£360 for three terms
Current Surrey degree student/staff (20% discount)Savings apply when you book multiple terms at the same time.
Additional costs
Books: approximately £25 - £40 (for three terms).
How to apply
Bookings are made via our online store. We advise early enrolment to secure a place.
Terms and conditions
When you accept an offer of a place at the University of Surrey, you are agreeing to comply with our policies and regulations and our terms and conditions. You are also confirming you have read and understood the evening language classes privacy notice.
Disclaimer
This online prospectus has been prepared and published in advance of the commencement of the course. The University of Surrey has used its reasonable efforts to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content or additional costs) may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for a course with us. Read more.