Chinese lessons from expat to expats
Combining the best of Western and Chinese
teaching methods
Autumn 2019 Zhujiang New TownSep 2nd to Jan 18th
Registration is open for our Autumn 2019 courses!
Register now by contacting head teacher Sara Jaaksola on WeChat: 15002016434
Beginner ChineseFrom zero to HSK level 1
Beginner Chinese is for absolute beginners and during this semester you will learn daily life conversational Chinese. After this course you can pass HSK Level 1.
Our topics include: introductions, making friends, taking a taxi, shopping, ordering food, talking about time. Basic Chinese you need when living in Guangzhou.
• Daytime group: Every Wednesday 10:00-12:00.(Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15)
• Evening group: Every Tuesday 19:00-21:00. (Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14)
• Saturday group: Every Saturday 10:00-12:00. (Aug 31, Sep 7, 21, 28, Oct 12,19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, Jan 11, 18)
Total of 34 hours per courseCourse fee: 4760RMB + textbook
Chinese 2From HSK 1 to HSK 2 level
Chinese level 2 is suitable for those who have studied Beginner Chinese or have passed HSK level 1 or similar level. After this course you can pass level 2.
We will continue to learn daily life Chinese and improve our fluency in speaking and listening. You will be more comfortable in communicating in Chinese.
Our topics include: asking for directions, weather, hair salon, massage parlor, hospital, pharmacy, repairing etc.
• Daytime group: Every Tuesday 10:00-12:00.(Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14)
• Evening group: Every Thursday 19:00-21:00.(Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 19, Jan 9, 16)
• Saturday group: Every Saturday 12:00-14:00.(Aug 31, Sep 7, 21, 28, Oct 12,19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, Jan 11, 18)
Total of 34 hours per courseCourse fee: 4760RMB + textbooks
HSK 3 Comprehensive Part 1From HSK 2 to HSK 3
HSK 3 Comprehensive is suitable for those who have passed HSK 2 test or have a similar level of Chinese. The course requires you to be able to read 300 characters from level 1 and 2.
During this intensive course we will cover the first half of the HSK 3 syllabus, chapters 1 to 10 in the textbook. After that you can continue to Part 2 at Spring Semester.
• Every Monday and Friday 10:00-11:30.(Sep 2, 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 27, Oct 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, Nov 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, Dec 2, 6,
9, 13, 16, 20, Jan 6, 10, 13, 16)
• Saturday group: Every Saturday 14:00-17:00.(Sep 7, 21, 28, Oct 12,19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 21, Jan 11, 18)
Total of 48 hoursCourse fee: 6720RMB + textbooks
HSK 4 Comprehensive Book 1From HSK 2 to HSK 3
HSK 4 Comprehensive is suitable for those who have passed HSK 3 test or have a similar level of Chinese. The course requires you to be able to read characters as well.
During this intensive course we will cover the first book of the HSK 4 syllabus, HSK 4 . After that you can continue to Book 2 ( ) at Spring Semester.
• Every Monday and Friday 13:00-14:00.(Sep 2, 6, 9, 16, 20, 23, 27, Oct 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, Nov 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29, Dec 2, 6,
9, 13, 16, 20, Jan 6, 10, 13, 16)
Total of 60 hoursCourse fee: 8400RMB + textbooks
HSK 1 CharactersChinese Characters for Beginners
Chinese Characters for Beginners is suitable for those taking the Beginner Chinese or more advanced students who are new to characters.
During this course we learn the 150 most common characters that are also on the official character list for HSK level 1. We will learn how to type Chinese and write simple characters by hand.
After this course you can read HSK level 1 graded readers and understand many characters around you in the real life.
• Class every Wednesday 13:00-14:30. (Sep 11, 18, 25, Oct 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov 6, 13, 20, 27, Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8, 15)
Total of 25.5 hoursCourse fee: 3570RMB
HSK 2 CharactersAfter HSK 1 Characters
Chinese Characters Level 2 is suitable for those who have studied the 150 characters from Level 1 already.
During this course we learn the next 150 most common characters, that are also on the official character list for HSK level 2. We will be learning to read more short stories and writing simple short texts by hand.
After this course you can read 300 characters and HSK level 2 graded readers.
• Class every Tuesday 13:00-14:30. (Sep 10, 17, 24, Oct 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19, 26, Dec 3, 10, 17, Jan 7, 14)
Total of 25.5 hoursCourse fee: 3570RMB
Chinese CalligraphyExperience the ancient form of art
Chinese Calligraphy Course is suitable for anyone wanting to explore the ancient form of art by writing beautiful characters and creating small gifts to take home.
No previous knowledge of Chinese language, characters or arts is needed, this is a course for beginners to learn more about calligraphy and practice it themselves.
• Thursday group: Every Thursday 12:00-14:00.(Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 19, Jan 9, 16)
• Sunday group: Every Sunday 10:00-12:00.(Sep 12, 19, 26, Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14, 21, 28, Dec 5, 12, 19, Jan 9, 16)
Total of 28 hoursCourse fee: 4200RMB
How to RegisterQuick and easy!
1.Add Expat Chinese founder and head teacher Sara Jaaksola’s WeChat: 15002016434 or yaxuefang.
2.Send the tuition fee to Sara and receive a confirmation you have been enrolled on the course.
3.Textbook can be bought from Sara or bought on your own from local bookstore or online.
4.Before course starts Sara will send you all the necessary information you need to start your course.
5.After tuition fee is paid no cancellations or refunds can be done, if you can’t attend the course, you can give it to your friend.
6.Official invoice can be issued according to your needs.
LocationAddress of Expat Chinese
Zhujiiang New Town, GTLand Summer Plaza, Tower D, 15th floor
D 15Zhūjiāng Xīnchéng, Gāodé zhìdì Xià guăngchăng, D zuò, shí-wŭ céng
Feedback from previous semestersWhat our students say about us!
“Super happy with the course and teacher. I enjoy the ratio of book work and slide presentations and varied activities and flexibility for detours if a student wants to ask a specific question.”
“I really like Expat Chinese’s teaching method. I also enjoy taking multiple, different classes with them. It helps to give me a more diverse view on the Chinese language because this way I not only study the grammar and vocabulary but also the history of the characters.”
“It was a good start to learn Chinese. The teacher is always happy to share her experience, which was very useful.”
“I was SO happy with how well the teacher understands our challenges as foreigners coming from a very different linguistic background.”
“Everything we learned could be applied to our daily lives. It was very interactive, and the expectations were realistic.”
Each semester we will improve our courses according to students’ feedback!
We gather feedback in the middle and in the end of our courses and encourage students to give us feedback at any time they
wish. Top quality of our lessons is our number one goal at Expat Chinese.
