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La Trobe Confucius Institute Chinese Courses

We regret to inform our community that, due to unforeseen circumstances, our language courses will no longer be offered from 2026 onward. We deeply appreciate the enthusiasm and dedication of all our learners over the years. Thank you for being part of our learning journey.

Testimonials

"My journey with LTCI has been exceptionally rewarding. Starting with the elementary courses, I found the curriculum to be well-structured and engaging, providing a solid foundation for language acquisition. Progressing through each level, I gained significant confidence, especially in reading and writing Chinese. The tutors at LTCI were understanding, encouraging, and patient, consistently supporting and challenging me to improve my skills. Transitioning to private tutorials after completing the standard courses was a turning point. This allowed for a more personalized learning experience with tailored lessons and helped me overcome my fear of speaking. I'm particularly proud of my first fluent conversation with a native speaker, which felt incredibly fulfilling. LTCI's comprehensive programs and dedication to student success have truly made a significant difference in my Chinese language learning journey"

-Elizabeth (La Trobe Confucius Institute Student)

"I have been privileged to receive support from the La Trobe Confucius Institute team. The CI teacher was instrumental in helping me achieve my goal of competing in China at the global Chinese Bridge competition. By proactively providing language support leading up to and during the preliminary and international competitions, I was able to achieve results my peers, teachers and University can be proud of. I am also excited for the future of CI at La Trobe, as they continue to develop their cultural excursions and activities, encouraging participation Chinese cultural awareness for Latrobe’s bright community."

- La Trobe University Student and Second Place Winner of the Chinese Bridge Competition 2024

"I have really appreciated the opportunity to study Chinese with the Confucius Institute at La Trobe. I have always been a weak student in languages. My strengths are elsewhere. I was delighted that my struggles never caused criticism nor any need to feel embarrassed. When I needed to repeat a class, this was offered without question nor judgement. The tutors have always been friendly and open to questions. The other students have been diverse and fun. Now that I am at Advanced level, I have a enough background to indulge my fascination with the language development from the distant past, especially in terms of the characters and their relationship to calligraphy and art. This interest has been met with enthusiasm and support from my tutor, even though it is beyond the specific course. I look forward to my next semester in my Confucius Institute class."

-Lynne (La Trobe Confucius Institute Student)

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