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La Trobe Confucius Institute Chinese Courses
We offer a great range of Chinese courses including group classes, in-house business Chinese courses and one-on-one tutorials. We use the textbooks developed by our institute. The textbooks are based on the story of a Chinese exchange student who comes to study at La Trobe and his local host family. The dialogues discuss relatable real-life situations and use key vocabulary for beginners in Chinese. Each chapter also contains a Chinese Culture section, which provides information about everyday cultural aspects of China. These cultural practices, such as the use of WeChat, celebration of Chinese festivals and adherence to dining etiquette, would seem completely natural for a Chinese person, but are very helpful for a new learner to know.
Learn Chinese with us today
Our Chinese courses are currently held online on weekday evenings from 5.30 pm-7.30 pm. Textbooks and workbooks are included in the price. You will be given the Certificate of Completion at the end of the intake (80% or higher attendance rate is required). The maximum number of students for each class is 15 people.
Please see our timetable for detailed scheduling information and our competitive course prices.
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Tutoring
For individuals seeking to learn Chinese in a one-to-one tutoring environment, we can customise and outline a study plan to meet your needs. We also provide customised Chinese language courses for businesses who are expanding into the Chinese market or have a requirement to build cultural awareness.
Find out more about private tutorials and costs.
Business Chinese
Our Business Chinese language and cultural training is designed to offer a swift and engaging approach to understanding modern
Chinese culture and language and to meet the diverse needs of individuals engaged in business.
The primary purpose of the Business Chinese training program is to equip individuals with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the complexities of modern Chinese culture, language, and business etiquette. Whether for business professionals or individuals planning travel to China, this training program aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the cultural nuances and practical language skills necessary for successful interactions.
This training program is suitable for business professionals engaging in Chinese markets, individuals planning business trips or travel to China, organisations seeking to enhance their employee's cross-cultural communication skills and anyone who is interested in an easy and practical approach to learning Chinese for business or personal enrichment.
Alternatively, if you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
HSK training
The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is the official Chinese language proficiency test and offers a pathway to study in China. We offer a tailored program of learning to prepare students for the HSK and HSKK tests.
Find out more about HSK and HSK Training.
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Why should you learn Chinese with us?
- You can learn Chinese with our qualified Chinese language teaching professionals in Melbourne
- We offer a range of courses online
- Language learning is complimented with an exploration of culture
- We have very competitive course rates
- Our student satisfaction consistently rates high — average rating of 5 out of 5 (2024 feedback)
- We offer discounts to University staff, students, and alumni, and returning Confucius Institute students who wish to continue learning Chinese
Student Feedback
| "I am really happy with this course and I feel like I'm improving a lot with my elementary Chinese skills." |
| "I liked the structure of the course book as it was progressive and simple to follow...Overall I enjoyed this introduction to the Mandarin language and culture. Thanks so much for the opportunity!" |
| "I find the course really good and I enjoy the challenge" |
| "I have already recommended to colleagues." |
| "I learned a lot during the past week. I hope to continue further with this course." |
| "Fantastic elementary course. Teaching material and teacher were excellent." |
| "I really liked the course content and the teacher was excellent. All the group activities that the teacher made us do during the course were very interesting and they helped me practice my speaking skills." |
Contact
Got a question? Email us at confuciusinstitute@latrobe.edu.au
We will provide admin and academic support throughout the course.
For academic support, please contact your class teacher directly.