The Confucius Institute at the University of Newcastle

Welcome to the Confucius Institute at the University of Newcastle!

The Confucius Institute is a non-profit educational organisation dedicated to enhancing understanding of Chinese language and culture in the Newcastle and Hunter region. Through language training courses and engagement programs with schools, principals and the general community, the Confucius Institute aims to strengthen educational and cultural exchange and cooperation between China and our region.

Contact the Confucius Institute.

Find out more about:

• Chinese Language Courses
• Chinese Cultural Programs
• Courses for Business and Industry
• Programs for Schools and Teachers

Term 2, 2012 Language Programs

23Apr	Chinese for Beginners 1 A course for those with no experience of Chinese language. Chinese for Beginners 1 starts with simple and practical everyday Chinese. Language competence will be developed step-by-step using listening and speaking skills. The course will run for 2 hours per week for 10 weeks, starting 23 April. Read more. >
23Apr	Chinese for Beginners 2 This course is for people who have a little experience of Chinese language. The skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be taught through an integrated communicative approach. The focus is on further developing listening and speaking skills. The course will run for 2 hours per week for 10 weeks, starting 23 April. Read more. >
24Apr	Chinese for Intermediate Learners 1 This course is for people who have some prior experience of Chinese language. The skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be taught through an integrated communicative approach. The focus is on further developing listening and speaking skills. The course will run for 2 hours per week for 10 weeks, starting 24 April. Read more. >
2May	Chinese for Intermediate Learners 2 A course for those with experience of Chinese language. The skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing will be taught through an integrated communicative approach. The focus is on further developing listening and speaking skills. The course will run for 2 hours per week for 10 weeks, starting 2 May. Read more. >