HSK Level 1- Level 6
The HSK test is a test for learners who do not speak Chinese as their first language. It tests Chinese language skills for communication in everyday life, learning and business activities, and are series of standardized tests.
HSK Pre-test Trainingcourses are aimed at meeting the needs of all types of people who intend on sitting the examination. . We offer training courses from HSK level1 to level 6.
The course includes listening, reading comprehension and writing, with an emphasis on teaching test-taking skills and strategies to achieve better results in the exam. The course focuses on the Chinese language expression ability of participants through comprehensive language teaching. It is an intensive language-training course, aimed at progressing the logical application of Chinese, as well as achieving a higher level of verbal skills, written skills and good results in the HSK test.
1.To strengthen knowledge through the new HSK outlines, covering vocabulary, grammar, and sentence patterns and supporting learning development, ensuring students’ preparation for the new HSK exam. .
2.To provide training on the basics of Chinese language learning to more specialized subjects, explaining in detail the difficult and most important aspects of the test. ;
3. Experienced teachers summarize the best test-taking skills and strategies;
4. The use of the Official Examination Papers of HSK and Standard Course HSK create a real test environment, so that students can be familiar with the test procedures and content;
An intensive course with high efficiency teaching and training provided, in conjunction with the use of a large number of study skills, including learning situation simulation exercises, discussions and interactive exercises.
|
Class |
Pre-course vocabulary level |
TestExpected Vocabulary |
CEF level |
|
HSK Level 1 |
70 |
150 |
A1 |
|
HSK Level 2 |
180 |
300 |
A2 |
|
HSK Level 3 |
380 |
600 |
B1 |
|
HSK Level 4 |
800 |
1200 |
B2 |
|
HSK Level 5 |
1800 |
2500 |
C1 |
|
HSK Level 6 |
3800 |
5000+ |
C2 |
*Level test is available upon request.
The courses are conducted by highly experienced instructors who specialise in HSK exams and preparation from UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland.
10 hours a session: 2 hours per time, once per week, 5 weeks in total.
Start date: 5 weeks prior to the HSK Test.
If needed, another course session is available10Weeks to 6 weeks prior to the HSK Test.
(Example: In the year 2016, Test day is November 12, the Pre-test Training Course is from October 10 - November 11,If needed, September 5 - October 7 is also available.)
Course fee depends on the registration number of your class before the registration deadline, which is one day before the course begins.
5+ students group-100 Euros per student
4 students group-120 Euros per student
3 students group-150 Euros per student
2 students group-180 Euros per student
1 student group-200 Euros per student
Textbooks and Sample papers fees are not included.
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For degree and diploma courses related to Chinese studies at UCD please contact the Irish Institute for Chinese Studies at UCD:
Diploma inTeachingChinese http://www.ucd.ie/china/diploma-in-teaching-chinese.html
Enrolment Information
Dublin Confucius Class for Children, founded in 2016, has grown into a large, professional centre for Chinese language and culture learning in Ireland. It provides a wide range of Chinese courses all year long.
They focus on teaching Mandarin, Pinyin (i.e., Chinese phonics) and Hanzi (i.e., Chinese characters) by enhancing students’ listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Introductions and experiences of various aspects of Chinese culture are also provided throughout the courses.
Dublin Confucius Class for Children boasts highly qualified Chinese teachers and excellent teaching facilities. Children are grouped according to their ages and language levels, and the learning process is packed with fun activities with fun learning materials such as drawing, stories, nursery rhymes, poems and games. Children will most definitely progress in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Enrollment has commenced and all children over five years of age are welcome.
Immersion Class
Target Students: Children from native Chinese Speaking families
Pre-K Level:Age 5, listening, speaking, reading.
K Level: Age 6-8, listening, speaking, reading, vocabularyand writing.
Y Level:Age 9-17, speaking, reading, advanced vocabulary,public speaking and writing.
Bilingual Class
Target Students: Children from non-native Chinese speaking families
Pre-K Level: Age 5, listening, speaking and reading, fun learning
K Level: Age 6-8, vocabulary, speaking and writing.
Y Level:Age 9-17, public speaking, reading and writing skills
Class hours: 2pm - 4pm on Saturdays
First term: 9 Sep 2017-16 Dec 2017 (excluding public holidays), 14 weeks.
Second term: 13 Jan 2018-26 May 2018 (excluding public holidays), 16 weeks
Location: UCD (Belfield campus), Dublin 4
Fees:€260 for the whole year (30 sessions), €150 for each term.
Discount price: €240 for the siblings, €140 for each term.
Book Fees:€30 including textbook and workbook for all classes; €10 for Bilingual Pre-K Class.
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Available courses (31st Mar to 6th June 2014, City centre class: 54 Merrion Square ( English in Dublin) , Dublin 2. UCD Belfield campus class: UCD Science Centre Hub )
Please bring or post completed application forms to:
UCD Confucius Institute for Ireland
Roebuck Annexe
UCD, Belfield
Dublin 4