Learn Chinese
Why Study Chinese?
China has 3,500 years of written history and Chinese culture is one of the world’s oldest and richest cultures. In addition to the People’s Republic of China, Chinese is also spoken in the Chinese communities in Southeast Asian countries and other countries in the world where Chinese immigrants reside. China is increasingly playing an influential role in the global economy and it is one of the largest trading partners of New Zealand.
Learning Mandarin Chinese opens the door to Chinese culture and prepares yourself for the future.
NMIT continues to deliver evening classes of Chinese Language study, please refer to
Beginners 1(external link)
This is an absolute beginner's class, for people with little or no Chinese language. Students will usually stay in this class for two terms.
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Beginners 2(external link)
This course is for people who have completed Beginners 1 or have some experience learning or using pin yin. Students may stay in this class for two terms.
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Intermediate 1(external link)
This bridging course is designed for people who have completed Beginners 2 or have experienced some time (several months) living in China. Students may stay in this class for two - four terms to get up to speed for the advanced courses.
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Intermediate 2(external link)
Ideal for those who completed Intermediate 1, this course expands your Mandarin vocabulary and expressions. Retake it as needed before advancing to Advanced classes.
Advanced 1 (Chinese Characters)(external link)
For people who have achieved a reasonable standard in the Intermediate course. Usually students move into this course from the Intermediate course based on the recommendation of the teacher. This is getting more serious about learning Chinese characters. Retake it as needed before moving further.
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Advanced 2(external link)
For people who have achieved Advanced 1 or a similar level. Again, students usually move into this course based on the recommendation of the teacher.
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Note:
- Returning students or those unsure which course level is appropriate are encouraged to contact Ethan Xu (ethan.xu@nmit.ac.nz).
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