{"id":10813,"date":"2025-09-08T11:39:52","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T09:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.confuciusmaastricht.nl\/?post_type=product&p=10813"},"modified":"2026-07-16T21:17:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T19:17:47","slug":"rotterdam-chinese-beginner-1","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.confuciusmaastricht.nl\/en\/product\/rotterdam-chinese-beginner-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Rotterdam | Chinese Beginner 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u4f60\u597d!<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Learning Chinese for work, travel, love, personal interest or simply to challenge yourself? Our course provides you a practical and fun introduction to Mandarin Chinese. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Starting a language is not easy, with a small and supportive group and experienced native-speaking instructors, you will build confidence step by step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What can you expect from our Chinese Beginner 1 course?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Build a solid foundation in Mandarin Chinese<\/li>\n
  • Learn pinyin phonetics and the writing of Chinese characters and understand how they are formed.<\/li>\n
  • Begin to engage in simple conversations on everyday topics.<\/li>\n
  • Practice with fellow students in an interactive classroom environment.<\/li>\n
  • Receive personal feedback from our experienced teachers.<\/li>\n
  • Gain your first insights into Chinese culture and communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Course duration<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 15 lessons<\/li>\n
    • Each lesson is 1 hour and 45 minutes<\/li>\n
    • 60 hours of self-study is recommended<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      The course is designed for<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Complete beginners with no prior knowledge of Chinese<\/li>\n
      • Learners who picked up a few words but would like to build a stronger foundation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Course schedule<\/strong><\/p>\n

        SessionWednesday Course (17:15-19:00)Thursday Course (19:15-21:00)Saturday Course (09:15-11:00)<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        1<\/strong><\/td>\nSep. 23 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nSep. 24 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nSep. 26 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        2<\/strong><\/td>\nSep. 30 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 1 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 3 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        3<\/strong><\/td>\nOct. 7 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 8 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 10 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        4<\/strong><\/td>\nOct. 14 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 15 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 17 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        5<\/strong><\/td>\nOct. 28 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 29 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nOct. 31 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        6<\/strong><\/td>\nNov. 4 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 5 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 7 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        7<\/strong><\/td>\nNov. 11 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 12 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 14 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        8<\/strong><\/td>\nNov. 18 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 19 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 21 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        9<\/strong><\/td>\nNov. 25 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 26 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nNov. 28 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        10<\/strong><\/td>\nDec. 2 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nDec. 3 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nDec. 5 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        11<\/strong><\/td>\nDec. 9 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nDec. 10 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nDec. 12 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        12<\/strong><\/td>\nDec. 16, 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nDec. 17 2026 <\/span><\/td>\nDec. 19 2026 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        13<\/strong><\/td>\nJan. 13 2027 <\/span><\/td>\nJan. 7 2027 <\/span><\/td>\nJan. 9 2027 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        14<\/strong><\/td>\nJan. 20 2027 <\/span><\/td>\nJan. 14 2027 <\/span><\/td>\nJan. 16 2027 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        15<\/strong><\/td>\nJan. 27 2027 <\/span><\/td>\nJan. 21 2027 <\/span><\/td>\nJan. 23 2027 <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

        Language of Instruction
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        \nThis course is taught by one of our certificated native instructors in Chinese and English.<\/p>\n

        Study Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n

        All required study materials are included in the course fee.<\/p>\n

        Small group learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

        We believe languages are best learned through interaction and learning group.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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        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.<\/p>\n

        Good to know<\/strong><\/p>\n

        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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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        Please share the course with your friends to join.<\/p>\n

        Questions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Our Rotterdam teaching team is happy to help you with any questions about the course, schedule, or registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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        • Tianzhao Li (Rotterdam Team lead)<\/li>\n
        • tianzhao.li@zuyd.nl<\/li>\n
        • +31(0)43 346 6605<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Course location: Diergaardesingel 101, 3014 AH Rotterdam, Netherlands<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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