The General Chinese Language Training Program

There are 6 training programs for learners with 6 different levels of Chinese language proficiency.


Program description


There are 6 training programs for learners with 6 different levels of Chinese language proficiency. These programs can satisfy diverse learning needs of learners at beginner, intermediate, or advanced stage. By participating in these programs, students could comprehensively improve their Chinese listening, reading and writing skills, and enrich their life in Chinese culture.


A. Beginning programs (Level 1 and 2)


  • a. Level-1: suitable for Chinese beginner, or can simply communicate with limited Chinese words. Learn the basic Chinese pronunciation, characters, and vocabulary and sentence patterns. The new HSK Level 2 can be achieved.
  • b. Level-2: suitable for the learners who already mastered 600-1000 commonly used Chinese words, or have completed approximately 200 hours of Chinese language study. Learn to use Chinese for daily communication and the new HSK level-3 can be achieved.

B. Intermediate programs (Level-3 and Level-4)

  • a. Level-3: Suitable for the learners who already mastered 1500-2000 commonly used Chinese words, or who completed level-2 courses. Learn and master some reading skills, oral presentation skills and understand the basic knowledge of Chinese culture. The new HSK level-4 can be achieved.
  • b. Level-4: Suitable for the learners who already mastered 2500-3000 commonly used Chinese words, or have completed level-3 courses. Learn to use Chinese to solve various problems in life or work, and to master some writing skills. The new HSK level-5 can be achieved.


C. Advanced programs (Level-5 and Level-6)


  • a. Level-5: Suitable for the learners who already mastered 3500-4000 commonly used Chinese words, or have completed level-4 courses. Learn a lot of Chinese words and expressions, and master certain business Chinese communication skills. The new HSK level-6 can be achieved.
  • b. Level-6: Suitable for the learners who already mastered more than 4500 commonly used Chinese words, or has completed level-5 courses. Learn in-depth the Chinese language, literature and culture knowledge, and posses the ability to have certain research and practical work. One can apply to enter graduate studies. (Note: Small class size, no more than 20 students in each class, and use the whole set of “Development of Chinese” (Beijing Language and Culture University Press) as teaching materials.)


(2) Location

On new Campus of Zhengzhou University in High-tech Zone, Zhengzhou City


(3) Semester Arrangement:

  • A. Spring Semester: March to June
  • B: Autumn Semester: September to December

(4) Lessons Arrangement

18 weeks every semester and 20 hours every week.


(5) Elective Courses

Calligraphy, martial arts, new HSK test counseling, Chinese social networking software, business Chinese, practical writing, Chinese arts, Mandarin pronunciation, audiovisual Chinese, Chinese proverb, singing to learn Chinese, Chinese literature, Survey of China ,Chinese character.

(6) Special activities

  • A. Writing contest, singing competition, recitation competition and other kinds of Chinese competition.
  • B. Cultural experience activities with Henan features: tour to the Shaolin Temple, Henan Museum, Yellow River Park, Jiaozuo-the home of Taiji, the ancient capital of Luoyang, the ancient capital of Kaifeng, Chinese Character Museum in Anyang.

(7) Learning support

  • A. The University arranges “one to one” Chinese language tutorial for every overseas student. For each learner, there will be a Chinese on-campus student arranged to tutor them to learn Chinese language in their spare time.
  • B. We offer richly colorful extracurricular activities, such as Fun games, Academic Seminar, Community activities, and so on, which is an appropriate method for students to put their knowledge into practice via the plentiful college resources, with better study experience.

(8) Fees

  • A. Tuition fee: RMB 7500 Yuan/semester, RMB15, 000 Yuan/year
  • B. Application fee: RMB 600 Yuan

(9) Convenience of participation

Students can participant these programs at any time. They can choose their suitable class.
Fees for students less than one semester: RMB 2000 Yuan/month.

(10) How to apply

One can apply this program individually or in group at any time.

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