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Course: Certificate in Beginner's Chinese (Mandarin)

With many Australian companies doing regular business in China, learning the language can make sound professional sense. Alternatively, if you are anticipating a holiday to China, Open Colleges' (formerly Cengage Education) course can teach you the language essentials in a few months.

Covering conversation, reading and writing in Mandarin, the course includes CDs for help with pronunciation, and you'll have access to an expert trainer too.

Included materials

  • Everyday Chinese audio pen
  • Colloquial Chinese book and CD set
  • Headset
  • 2 x AAA batteries

Valued at $100!

Course Number B0027
Course Fees From $44.58 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Print or online
Course duration: Max 12 months
Assessments: 3 written assessments, 3 oral practical assessments
Qualification: Open Colleges Certificate
Government Funding No
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Subject

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  • Meeting someone for the first time
  • Name, nationality and age
  • At a company party
  • Asking the time
  • Family and friends
  • The date and the weather
  • Shopping
  • At the restaurant
  • Asking for directions
  • Buying bus and train tickets
  • At the hotel
  • Making telephone calls
  • Socialising

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
  • Microsoft Windows 98, or
  • Mac OS X, and
  • CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence

Example
IELTS Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

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Available payment options

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or
Pay in full $936.00 and save $234.00
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