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Ready to follow longer conversations and read more Chinese characters in context? Our course helps you strengthen your foundation and start using Chinese in longer, more natural conversations.
With a small and supportive group and native-speaking instructors, you continue building confidence step by step.
What can you expect from our Chinese Intermediate 1 course?
- Strengthen your foundation in Mandarin Chinese
- Read more Chinese characters in context and discuss topics from the course materials
- Expand your vocabulary and grammar to take part in longer conversations
- Improve your listening skills by following more natural spoken Chinese
- Practice speaking and listening with fellow students in an interactive learning environment
- Get personal feedback from our experienced teacher
Course duration
- 15 lessons
- Each lesson is 1 hour and 45 minutes
- 60 hours of self-study is recommended
The course is designed for
- Students who have completed our Chinese beginner 2 course
- Learners who can hold short, simple conversations and want to go further
Course schedule
| Session | Tuesday Course (19:15-21:00) | Wednesday Course (19:15-21:00) |
| 1 | Sep.22, 2026 | Sep.23, 2026 |
| 2 | Sep.29, 2026 | Sep.30, 2026 |
| 3 | Oct.6, 2026 | Oct.7, 2026 |
| 4 | Oct.13, 2026 | Oct.14, 2026 |
| 5 | Oct.27, 2026 | Oct.28, 2026 |
| 6 | Nov.3, 2026 | Nov.4, 2026 |
| 7 | Nov.10, 2026 | Nov.11, 2026 |
| 8 | Nov.17, 2026 | Nov.18, 2026 |
| 9 | Nov.24, 2026 | Nov.25, 2026 |
| 10 | Dec.1, 2026 | Dec.2, 2026 |
| 11 | Dec.8, 2026 | Dec.9, 2026 |
| 12 | Dec.15, 2026 | Dec.16, 2026 |
| 13 | Jan.12, 2027 | Jan.13, 2027 |
| 14 | Jan.19, 2027 | Jan.20, 2027 |
| 15 | Jan.26, 2027 | Jan.27, 2027 |
Language of Instruction
This course is taught by one of our certificated native instructors in Chinese and English.
Study Materials
All required study materials are included in the course fee.
Small group learning
We believe languages are best learned through interaction and learning group.
Each class has a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 8 students, ensuring everyone receives personal guidance and opportunities to practice speaking and listening.
Good to know
If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we will inform you as early as possible and provide a full refund of the course fee. Please share the course with your friends to join.
Please share the course with your friends to join.
Questions?
Our Rotterdam teaching team is happy to help you with any questions about the course, schedule, or registration.
- Tianzhao Li (Rotterdam Team lead)
- tianzhao.li@zuyd.nl
- +31(0)43 346 6605
- Course location: Diergaardesingel 101, 3014 AH Rotterdam, Netherlands
