AUDI Konfuzius-Institut Ingolstadt
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Language courses · 语言班

Learning Chinese

Opening the door to the language and culture of a fascinating world.

Learning Chinese is more than mastering words and characters. It is a journey into a world full of stories, surprising discoveries and new perspectives. With every lesson you open a window onto a culture that has inspired people around the world for thousands of years.

6HSK levels
from A1 to C2
中文Native Chinese teachers
trained in Chinese as a foreign language
证书Certificate
to international standards
Our course formats

Three ways into Chinese

语言班

Language Courses HSK 1 to 6

Weekly evening courses, structured along the six levels of the HSK. From the first characters to advanced level.

For beginners and advanced learners
密集课程

Intensive Holiday Courses

An exciting glimpse into language, characters and culture in a short time. Creative, lively and unlike anything you have learned before.

During the holidays, no prior knowledge needed
中国速览

China Compact

Practical language skills for everyday life and travel, plus intercultural training about the country, its people and customs.

Online and on site, no prior knowledge needed
语言班 · Language Courses HSK 1 to 6

From the first characters to advanced level

Imagine ordering a meal on a busy street in Shanghai, chatting with locals at a temple, or simply understanding the beauty of Chinese characters.

Our teachers are native Chinese speakers trained in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. With heart, patience and modern methods they take you into everyday dialogues, cultural stories and interactive exercises.

The evening courses take place once a week, and a course usually comprises 10 evenings of 135 minutes each. All courses are aligned with the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi, 汉语水平考试), the official test of Chinese as a foreign language. Its six levels are matched to the Common European Framework of Reference and range from A1 to C2. Participation is confirmed with a certificate.

If you would like to have your progress officially recognised, we will prepare you for the right exam. But the focus is always on the joy of the language.

The HSK levels

Vocabulary per level · European Framework of Reference
150 words
HSK 1A1
HSK 1.1 to 1.2
300 words
HSK 2A2
HSK 2.1 to 2.2
600 words
HSK 3B1
HSK 3.1 to 3.4
1,200 words
HSK 4B2
HSK 4.1 to 4.4
2,500 words
HSK 5C1
HSK 5.1 to 5.4
5,000+ words
HSK 6C2
HSK 6.1 to 6.4
Basic
Intermediate
Advanced
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密集课程 · Intensive Holiday Courses

Fancy learning something completely new during the holidays?

In our holiday course you get an exciting glimpse into language, characters and culture in a short time, with no prior knowledge needed.

Learning Chinese is more than cramming vocabulary or painting characters. It is like a journey into another world, full of exciting stories, unfamiliar sounds and characters that look like little works of art.

Imagine ordering your favourite food in Chinese on a trip through China, understanding street signs, or suddenly grasping the meaning behind a character that used to be just a picture. Our teachers, all native speakers, take you along on this journey with time, heart and creative methods.

Chinese is different. And that is exactly why it is so much fun.

What you will learn

  • Dos & Don’ts in ChinaHow should you behave? What goes down well, and what is better avoided?
  • China knowledge boosterFascinating facts about the country, people, festivals, school and food
  • Hello and goodbyeEasy in Chinese
  • Talking about yourselfName, age, family, hobbies, school
  • Thank you and sorryBeing polite in Chinese
  • Saying what happens whenTimes, days of the week, what is happening now
  • Numbers and quantitiesFrom 1 to lots and lots
  • Weather and placesWhere things are, what the weather is like
  • Shopping and getting aroundAsking the way, ordering something
  • Expressing feelingsTired, hungry, happy or annoyed
中国速览 · China Compact

Broaden your horizons: compact, intensive, intercultural

Planning a trip to China, or looking for a new challenge for your mind? Then China Compact is just right for you.

This popular beginners’ course teaches practical language skills for everyday life, from greetings to ordering food. Learning Chinese characters is also an effective workout for the brain: studies show that learning Chinese strengthens memory, improves concentration and keeps thinking flexible.

Courses are available online and on site. They are aimed at beginners with no prior knowledge and also include intercultural training.

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  • Everyday situationsGreetings, shopping, numbers and key phrases
  • Getting aroundTaxis, public transport and asking the way
  • Ordering foodEnjoying Chinese cuisine without misunderstandings
  • Understanding cultureDos & don’ts, traditions and customs
  • China in a nutshellHistory, society and modern developments
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Registration

How to join a course

  1. Find a courseUnder Book a course you will find all dates. Read more shows the individual sessions and content.
  2. RegisterClick Register now and fill in the form. You can pay by PayPal or bank transfer.
  3. Get startedYou will receive a confirmation by email. See you in class!
Go to Book a course

Not sure which course is right for you? Write to us at contact@audi-konfuzius-institut-ingolstadt.de

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Gift idea

Give Chinese as a gift

With our voucher worth 20 to 210 €, or for a specific course.

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