Summer Intensive Chinese Language Programmes (Cantonese and Putonghua)

Studying in the summer will give you plenty of time to explore unique features of Hong Kong and China. On top of quality intensive lessons, exciting cultural activities and budget on-campus accommodation will be provided as needed. Be prepared to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment and be equipped with exotic cultural experience.

The Regular credit-bearing programme is the most systematic way to secure a foundation in Chinese as a foreign/ second language. These are the programmes where the Centre first gained its reputation since its foundation in the early 60’s. Students range from absolute beginners to trained sinologists who wish to learn a Chinese dialect or to polish their spoken Chinese. Many alumni are now holding key positions in their field.

Course load: 3.5 sessions a day, 5 days a week, approximate 165 sessions per trimester, lessons during daytime.

Programme objectives:

1. To provide all rounded Chinese (Cantonese or Putonghua) teaching to foreigners and non-native speakers of Chinese including: vocabulary, grammar, speaking, listening, reading and writing with special emphasis on speaking skills;
2. To improve their ability to communicate in Chinese with common topics about daily life and work;
3. To help them to internalize basic knowledge of Cantonese or Putonghua sounds, grammar and vocabulary through interaction between teachers and learners;
4. To provide fluency in communicating with correct and appropriate Chinese through speaking practices.

• Language Learning

• All CUHK Students

• Undergraduates
• Postgraduates