By the end of the course, students should be able to communicate within a limited range of situations. They will be introduced to around 600 simplified characters in 36 weeks and the course includes instruction on using a Chinese dictionary. Instruction is given on the method of writing characters and on character structure. Some homework will be set each week and there will be regular informal assessments. Students will be expected to learn 15-20 characters per week.
Class size is limited to twelve to allow close involvement.
Dates and Times Classes will be held at SOAS in central London on one evening per week from 6.30pm to 8.30pm for 36 weeks, divided into three 12-week terms. See our timetables pages. This course material is not included in the course price. You can order the course text book and cassette through the SOAS Language Centre when you apply for the course. If you want the Language Centre to order the materials for you, please add the cost of the course materials to your payment for the course, and you will receive them when you arrive for your first lesson.