Chinese Language

Mandarin Language (General)

Chinese Mandarin Language

In the light of CPEC development and growing Chinese investment in Pakistan, Chinese language importance cannot be ignored. Chinese language itself is becoming the most popular language in Pakistan and becoming most important among the top 5 languages for Pakistani people. Besides trends of student going to China for higher studies is increasing day by day. Therefore, HSK Level 1 to Level 4 tests demand is increasing as well.

Who Should Attend?

Students, Teachers, Professionals or anyone interested in the development of his/her language skills.

Course Benefits

The Chinese measures your ability to use and understand Chinese. This course not only tests your grammar but also your comprehension of Chinese language. After completion of this course you will be able to use language proficiently. It tests your proficiency and management in language. After completion Chinese Language Course you will enhance your chances of getting job in CPEC Projects in Pakistan and abroad.

Course Objectives

• Extensive practice of “Pinyin/ Phonetic Skills”.
• Special focus on “Initials, Finals and Tones”.
• Developing skills of “Strokes in Chinese Character”.
• To read Chinese words for better language understanding.
• Developing understanding of “Radicals” just at initial stage (for basic know how only).
• Listening practice (short simple sentences).
• Recognizing reading few simple characters.
• Memorize some frequently used short sentences.
• Self-learning skills Development.

At the end of every unit included relevant “Chinese Culture” for awareness and better understanding of Chinese environment and behavior.

“In class (student book) and at home (work book) activities on daily basis are planned for batter learning and understanding of Chinese language and culture”

 Course Contents

• Pronunciation
• Grammar
• vocabulary
• Making sentences
• Reading, writing, listening, speaking
• Basic Chinese strokes and characters 150/250/350

HSK Test book booking assistance, guidance through Confucius institute

Key Points

• Pinyin/Phonetics
• Strokes
• Tones
• Chinese characters
• Chinese culture
• Radicals

Chinese

Mandarin Language (Level & Course Units)

Basic Level (Book 1)

• You & I (Greetings)
• My family (Level1)
• Food
• School Life
• Time and Weather
• Jobs
• Hobbies
• Transport & Travel

Advanced Level (Book 2)

• My Friends and I
• My family
• Shopping
• School Life
• Environment and Health
• Fashion and Entertainment
• Media
• Travel and traditions.

Business Level (Book 3)

• Introduction & Recommendation
• City and Environment
• Home and Shopping
• School Life
• Health
• Entertainment and Leisure
• News and media
• Travel and custom

Certificate/Diploma

• Certificate in Chinese (Book 1) 2 Months
• Diploma in Chinese (Book 1, 2) 4 Months
• Diploma in Chinese (Book 1, 2, 3) 6 Months

Highlights of level 1, level 2 & level 3

• There are total 8 units in each level.
• 3 lessons per unit.
• Learning objectives for every lesson are separately followed.
• At the end of every unit, special emphasis is made on the batter understanding on Chinese culture.

In Chinese Language Lab (CLL), student are provided with headphones for better listening & hearing development.

 Unmatched Benefits

• Get Certified from International Awarding Body.
• Confirmed Placements for Successful candidates.
• Highly Qualified & Industry Experienced Trainers.
• Be part of growing Industry ~ Booming

Business segment.

• Evergreen Job Opportunities in

Leading International Level.

• Attractive Salary and Bonus Packages.
• Job Switching Opportunities within

Pakistan and Abroad.

• Self-Development Opportunities.
• Guaranteed Success.

 Who Should Attend?

“The course is designed for those individuals who are interested in joining the commerce industry of CPEC, administration in CPEC and moreover spokesperson jobs as translator”

• Students & professionals.
• To tap CPEC job opportunity for high salary packages.
• Businessman & importers/ Exporters interested in trade with china.
• Interpreters job to get high salaries.
• Just learn Chinese for better future in Pakistan & abroad.

Why NICON?

• Highly qualified & trained faculty.
• Chinese culture awareness.
• Weekly MOC tests/ Assessments.
• Activity based learning approach.
• Language labs.
• Audio video tools for learning.
• HSK Test booking assistance.
• Separate focused material for classroom (student book) and for home assignments (workbook).

Entry Criteria

*Anyone can join with interests in learning Chinese.

HSK

Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi

(Chinese Proficiency Test)

HSK- Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi

Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) Chinese Proficiency Test (CPT). The new HSK is an international standardized exam that tests and rates Chinese Language Proficiency (CLP). It assesses non-native Chinese speakers’ abilities in using the Chinese language in their daily, academic and professional lives.

Course Benefits

HSK- Level 1

Students can recognize and use some basic characters, and can understand and say some simple spoken phrases. This level prepares students for further studies of the Chinese language.

HSK- Level 2

Student can use the Chinese language on a basic level in day-to-day situations.

HSK- Level 3

Students of beginner-intermediate level that can complete day-to-day tasks in life, at school or at work, and can easily communicate when traveling around China.

• Extensive practice of Pinyin and Tones
• Ending Phonetics/Pinyin Skills
• Focus on pinyin, Character are optional
• Listening practice (short simple sentences)
• Recognizing reading few simple characters
• Memorize some frequently used short sentences
• Self-learning skills

Who Should Attend?

Students, Teachers, Professionals or anyone interested in the development of his/her language skills.

Course Contents

HSK 1 (Basic)

• Basic Phonetics
• Basic vocabulary
• 150-178 characters
• Pronunciation
• Basic strokes
• Basic tones

HSK 2 (Basic+ Advance)

• Basic Grammar
• Character Writing
• Group Works
• 300-349 new Character

HSK 3 (Advanced)

• Group Discussions
• Audio/ Videos
• 600-623 new character

Why take the HSK?

• To attend a Chinese university and pursue a Chinese language curriculum there.
• To get a scholarship for a Chinese university.
• Chinese proficiency level for employment purposes.
• To measure your Chinese proficiency.