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hàn yǔ

NCCC Intensive Chinese Course Autumn 2016

Contents Why Study Chinese About the Chinese Course

Why NCCC Chinese Course Benefits For NCCC Members

1. Why Study Chinese ?

Did you know that … 1. China is one of the world’s oldest and richest continuous cultures, over 5000 years old. 2. Mandarin Chinese is spoken by over 1 billion people around the world, about one fifth of the global population, making it the most widely spoken first language in the world. 3. In addition to the People’s Republic of China and Taiwan, Mandarin Chinese is also spoken in Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, the Philippines, and Mongolia. 4. China is the second largest economy in the world. 5. Up to 2015, more than 200 Norwegian companies do business in China and have long-term investments there. 6. Each year more and more students around the world whose mother tongue is not Mandarin are studying it with enthusiasm and success. If they all can learn it, so can you!

Chinese is important for your career! Chinese skills will help you bridge the cultural gap, better understand your Chinese counterparts, which is crucial for effective communication

Knowing Chinese may give you an edge when competing for an important position.

壹 International businesses prefer to hire people who speak more than one language. China has become a huge market, and business leaders are looking for people who can speak Chinese and operate successfully in a Chinese cultural context.

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叁 China will play a major role in world affairs in the future. As China now has opened up to the West, there are opportunities for employment in all areas.

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2. Why Choose NCCC Intensive Chinese Course ?

Why choose NCCC Intensive Course? 1. NCCC networks with Chinese companies in Norway as well as Norwegian companies in China; 2. Intensive 6-week-courses 3. Flexible schedule, open for special requirements, designed for professional individuals and groups; 4. Professional teachers; 5. Small groups, students with different backgrounds; 6. Guest lectures on Business in China, Chinese culture and arts; 7. Special NCCC Course Certificate

3. About NCCC Intensive Chinese Course

Teaching Languages and Methods

English (main), norsk, 中文 Teamwork, Dialogues, Q&A, Guest teachers, Homework

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Proper pronunciation

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Basic grammar

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Everyday conversation

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Better understanding of China in general: precious DO`s and DON`Ts tips Writing and recognizing of some of the simple Chinese Characters ”hanzi”

What will you learn ?

After the Course You Will Be Able To

Greet your Chinese friends, ask and answer simple questions in Mandarin Chinese

Introduce yourself: talk about your work, country, background in a simple way

Count and write: you will easily use Chinese numbers and some of the characters “hanzi”

Travel and work easier in China: read signs and understand the social culture around you

NCCC Intensive Chinese Course Autumn 2016 Option

Level

Duration Level  1*

Classroom

6  Weeks (  Week  41-­‐46  )

In-­‐house  for   corporate   Customized members

Customized

Time

Place

Tuesday  and   Thursday  17-­‐19.00

Schjødt  building Ruseløkkveien 14,   Oslo

Customized

At  your   company

Teaching Schedule

*Equivalent to the Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

NCCC Intensive Chinese Course Tuition Fee For NCCC member: • Classroom 2500 NOK For Student member: • Classroom 1900 NOK For Non-member: • Classroom 4000 NOK

Teaching Materials •

爱上中文 Glad I kinesisk （To be confirmed）

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Online and Teachers Created Resources

NCCC Chinese Teachers Dragana Paulsen • BA  in  Chinese Language  and  Culture • Chinese Profficiency (HSK)   Level  7 • 15  years of working experience (teaching and  translation)

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Wenwen Jiang MA in Chinese society and politics BA in Chinese language and literature Teaching Chinese language as a second foreign language Chinese teaching certificate on high level

NCCC Chinese Teachers Ding Yao

• Native Beijinger (modern   standard  Mandarin is based on Beijing dialect) • MA in Culture and Arts Management • Studied   Chinese  Calligraphy  since  6  years  old,   practised everyday.  Participated  more  than  50   competitions   and  awarded  Prizes  since  7  years   old.  Performed   and  showcased  Chinese   Calligraphy  for  Governmental  delegations   /  Royal   delegations   /  International  culture  exchanges.

4. Benefits For NCCC Members ?

Discount price on NCCC Chinese Courses

Chinese Salon ONLY for NCCC Members

Exclusive culture excursions and activities in China and Norway

NCCC networks with Chinese companies in Norway as well as Norwegian companies in China

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