Overview
The Confucius Institute at QUT (CIQ) offers a range of engaging short courses to promote Modern Chinese (Mandarin) learning, as well as a better understanding of Chinese people and their culture.
The small classes are exciting and innovative, with well-qualified teachers experienced in teaching Chinese language and culture to English speakers.
Who should participate?
Enrolment is open to all people over the age of 18. We welcome Chinese language learners of all levels – if you have studied Chinese language before we encourage you to attend our Course Information Evening to meet with our teachers to determine the best course level for you.
If you are unsure which level to register for, click here to register for the free information session being held on Monday 16 May 2022 (5:30-6:30pm)
Your expert facilitators from The Confucius Institute
Our team of Chinese language teachers are well qualified, experienced in teaching Chinese as an additional language, and communicating the appropriate Chinese cultural context. All of our teachers are native Chinese, with up to date contemporary Chinese knowledge.
Core concepts
The courses will cover the four macro skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Level 1 assumes no prior knowledge of Chinese.
Modern Chinese Courses Levels 1 to 3
Pronunciation: master the pinyin system, proper pronunciation and tones.
Vocabulary: cover simple conversation topics including greetings, food, travel and business necessities.
Grammar: use basic sentence structures and follow simple grammar rules.
Reading: understand important characters, read basic sentences and paragraphs.
Writing: Write simple, commonly used characters.
Modern Chinese Courses Levels 4 to 6
Vocabulary: develop further conversational vocabulary related to topics including personal life, travel and business.
Grammar: understand and follow common rules including modal verbs and prepositions, comparative structures, progressive aspect, and particle and negative sentences.
Reading: understand important and commonly used characters, read simple sentences and paragraphs.
Writing: use common Chinese characters to write simple messages.
Modern Chinese Course Levels 7 to 9
Vocabulary: recognise and use common Chinese words and phrases related to personal life, news and current events, media, personal opinions and business in the appropriate context.
Grammar: use correct grammar in text and speech.
Reading: understand contemporary Chinese language media.
Writing: express yourself clearly, personally and professionally.
If you are unsure which level to register for, click here to register for the free information session being held on Monday 16 May 2022 (5:30-6:30pm)
Details
Where and when
Each term consists of one two-hour class per week, over 10 weeks. Classes run 6pm to 8pm
Term 2, 2022 - REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN
Registrations for Term 2, 2022 are now open. Class times are 6:00pm to 8:00pm (AEST / Brisbane, QLD time)
If you are unsure which level to register for, click here to register for the free information session being held on Monday 16 May 2022 (5:30-6:30pm)
| Level | Location | Dates | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Gardens Point | Tuesdays 07/06-16/08 | (no class on 5 July) |
| Online | Mondays 06/06-15/08 | (no class on 4 July) | |
| Level 2 | Gardens Point | Thursdays 09/06-18/08 | (no class on 7 July) |
| Online | Thursdays 09/06-18/08 | (no class on 7 July) | |
| Level 3 | Kelvin Grove | Wednesdays 08/06-24/08 | (no class on 6 July & 10 August) |
| Online | Wednesdays 08/06-24/08 | (no class on 6 July & 10 August) | |
| Level 4 | Gardens Point | Mondays 06/06-15/08 | (no class on 4 July) |
| Online | Mondays 06/06-15/08 | (no class on 4 July) | |
| Level 5 | Gardens Point | Wednesdays 08/06-24/08 | (no class on 6 July & 10 August) |
| Online | Wednesdays 08/06-24/08 | (no class on 6 July & 10 August) | |
| Level 6 | Kelvin Grove | Mondays 06/06-15/08 | (no class on 4 July) |
| Online | Tuesdays 07/06-16/08 | (no class on 5 July) | |
| Level 7 | Kelvin Grove | Thursdays 09/06-18/08 | (no class on 7 July) |
| Online | Thursdays 09/06-18/08 | (no class on 7 July) | |
| Level 8 | Kelvin Grove | Tuesdays 07/06-16/08 | (no class on 5 July) |
| Online | Tuesdays 07/06-16/08 | (no class on 5 July) |
If you are unsure of what level to register for, you can come along to our free information session on Monday 16 May 2022. Please click the enrol now button and click on the hyperlink in the registration page to register for the Information Night. Please complete your contact details at the bottom of the registration page and click through to the "Thank you" page in order for your details to be submitted.
Certification
Attendance Certificate provided for students who attend 7 of ten classes.
Cost
| Registration type | Registration closes | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Early bird | Tuesday 17 May 2022 | $420 (GST included) |
| Standard | Tuesday 24 May 2022 | $470 (GST included) |
| QUT Alumni / QUT Staff | Tuesday 24 May 2022 | $352 (GST included) |
Discounts are non-cumulative.
We won't accept registrations once course registrations have closed.
Fees include textbooks.
More details
Prior knowledge
| Level | Prior knowledge |
|---|---|
| Level 1 | No prior knowledge, or very little background knowledge of Chinese language |
| Level 2 | Level 1, or the equivalent of 20 hours Chinese language study |
| Level 3 | Level 2, or the equivalent of 40 hours Chinese language study |
| Level 4 | Level 3, or the equivalent of 60 hours Chinese language study |
| Level 5 | Level 4, or the equivalent of 80 hours Chinese language study |
| Level 6 | Level 5, or the equivalent of 100 hours Chinese language study |
| Level 7 | Level 6, or the equivalent of 120 hours Chinese language study |
| Level 8 | Level 7, or the equivalent of 140 hours Chinese language study |
| Level 9 | Level 8, or the equivalent of 160 hours Chinese language study |
If you are unsure which level to register for, click here to register for the free information session being held on Monday 16 May 2022 (5.30-6.30pm)
Existing Students
Students who have completed Chinese Language Courses with the CIQ prior to 2020, please see the below table for the recommended level for you to move onto next. If you are still unsure which level to move onto next please register for the information session via the Enrol Now button.
| Previous Level completed | New Level to move onto |
|---|---|
| Introductory Level I | Level 2 |
| Introductory Level II or III | Level 3 |
| Introductory Level IV or Intermediate Level I | Level 4 |
| Intermediate Level II or Advanced Level I | Level 5 |