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La Trobe Confucius Institute Chinese Courses
We offer a great range of Chinese courses including group classes and one-on-one tutorials. We use the textbooks developed by our institute. The textbooks are based on the story of a Chinese exchange student who comes to study at La Trobe and his local host family. The dialogues discuss relatable real-life situations and use key vocabulary for beginners in Chinese. Each chapter also contains a Chinese Culture section, which provides information about everyday cultural aspects of China. These cultural practices, such as the use of WeChat, celebration of Chinese festivals and adherence to dining etiquette, would seem completely natural for a Chinese person, but are very helpful for a new learner to know.
Learn Chinese with us today
Our Chinese courses are currently held online and the internally developed textbooks are included in the price. A Certificate of Completion is provided at the end of the course (attendance rate of 80% or more required). The maximum number of students for each class is 15 people.
Please see our timetable for detailed scheduling information and our competitive course prices.
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Tutoring
For individuals seeking to learn Chinese in a one-to-one tutoring environment, we can customise and outline a study plan to meet your needs. We also provide customised Chinese language courses for businesses who are expanding into the Chinese market or have a requirement to build cultural awareness.
Find out more about private tutorials and costs.
HSK training
The Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK) is the official Chinese language proficiency test and offers a pathway to study in China. We offer a tailored program of learning to prepare students for the HSK and HSKK tests.
Find out more about HSK and HSK Training.
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Why should you learn Chinese with us?
- You can learn Chinese with our qualified Chinese language teaching professionals in Melbourne
- We offer a range of courses online
- Language learning is complimented with an exploration of culture
- We have very competitive course rates
- Our student satisfaction consistently rates high — average rating of 5 out of 5 (2024 feedback)
- We offer discounts to University staff, students, and alumni, and returning Confucius Institute students who wish to continue learning Chinese
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
Student Feedback
| "I am really happy with this course and I feel like I'm improving a lot with my elementary Chinese skills." |
| "I liked the structure of the course book as it was progressive and simple to follow...Overall I enjoyed this introduction to the Mandarin language and culture. Thanks so much for the opportunity!" |
| "I find the course really good and I enjoy the challenge" |
| "I have already recommended to colleagues." |
| "I learned a lot during the past week. I hope to continue further with this course." |
| "Fantastic elementary course. Teaching material and teacher were excellent." |
| "I really liked the course content and the teacher was excellent. All the group activities that the teacher made us do during the course were very interesting and they helped me practice my speaking skills." |
Contact
Got a question? Email us at confuciusinstitute@latrobe.edu.au
We will provide admin and academic support throughout the course.
For academic support, please contact your class teacher directly.