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Overview
Have you always wanted to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese? Are you fascinated by the sound, the script and this ancient civilisation? If so, this 16-unit Beginners' Chinese course at The Open University UK offers a solid introduction to the language.
Key facts
- Across three to four study hours per unit, you’ll learn the basics of reading, writing, speaking and listening through online activities.
- Topics include saying hello and talking about jobs.
- By the end, you’ll be able to understand and speak simple Chinese in everyday contexts. This course teaches Mandarin and simplified characters. On completion, you’ll receive a digital badge to share, display or use as a certificate.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- ways of greeting and responding to greetings
- describing yourself (name, age, nationality)
- numbers
- talking about where you live
- how to ask questions
- talking about your job
- talking about family and friends.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 8 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
Registration closes 31 July
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This is a key introductory OU level 1 module. OU level 1 modules provide core subject knowledge and study skills needed for both higher education and distance learning.
- No prior knowledge of Chinese is required to study this module.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents195 GBP / full≈ 195 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents195 GBP / full≈ 195 GBP / full
Funding
Tuition Fee Loan
- Available to students of any age, the government pays your fees, and you repay in affordable monthly instalments. There’s nothing to pay until April 2017 and repayments start at just £30 a month if your income is £25,000. And you’ll pay nothing at all if you earn below £21,000.
Monthly instalments
- With an OU Student Budget Account (OUSBA) the annual fee is calculated and spread out in monthly instalments.
Employer sponsorship
- If you’re studying for vocational reasons your employer may be willing to pay part or all of your tuition fees.
Credit or debit card
- We accept most well known credit and debit cards.
Financial support
- If you are on a low income or on certain benefits, and are looking to develop your confidence and study skills, you could apply for our Access to Success Route (with limited places, jointly funded by the OU and the government’s National Scholarship Programme).
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