Course Introduction (Eng)
Chinese Language Courses
Our Chinese language courses are designed according to students’ proficiency levels and learning needs, with reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). We offer seven course levels, from 101 to 303, providing a structured learning pathway from complete beginner to advanced Chinese. Courses integrate listening, speaking, reading, and writing, while incorporating everyday life in Taiwan, culture, and cross-cultural communication.
101
BeginnerBuild foundational Chinese skills through Hanyu Pinyin, basic vocabulary, sentence patterns, and everyday conversations, while developing essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing abilities.
Pinyin・Basic Conversation・Everyday Vocabulary・Basic Chinese Characters
102
ElementaryExpand everyday vocabulary and sentence patterns, improve basic communication skills, and gradually strengthen reading and writing abilities.
Daily Communication・Reading・Writing・Situational Conversation
201
IntermediateDevelop more complete communication skills for everyday and academic situations, with greater emphasis on extended reading, narration, and expressing opinions.
Extended Reading・Narration・Expressing Opinions・Practical Application
202
Upper-IntermediateStrengthen upper-intermediate language proficiency through more complex spoken expression, reading comprehension, and written communication.
Spoken Expression・Reading Comprehension・Writing・Topic Discussion
301
AdvancedDevelop deeper Chinese comprehension and expression, with the ability to discuss and analyze social, cultural, and abstract topics.
Society & Culture・Abstract Topics・Discussion・Analysis
302
AdvancedEnhance precision in advanced Chinese expression, discourse comprehension, discussion, and writing for academic and professional contexts.
Precise Expression・In-depth Reading・Advanced Writing・Academic Chinese
303
Advanced PlusAdvanced courses are tailored to students’ proficiency and learning needs, with emphasis on social and cultural issues, in-depth reading, critical thinking, and advanced expression.
In-depth Reading・Critical Thinking・Cultural Issues・Advanced Expression
Placement-based Learning
Students are placed in classes appropriate to their proficiency level for steady, step-by-step progress.
Four-Skill Integration
Listening, speaking, reading, and writing are integrated to build practical communication skills.
Chinese for Everyday Life
Lessons incorporate real-life situations in Taiwan and practical Chinese for daily use.
Language × Culture
Courses connect language learning with Taiwanese culture, society, and cross-cultural topics.
Advanced Learning
Advanced learners strengthen proficiency through reading, discussion, and writing.
Indigenous Cultures
Hands-on weaving activities, lectures on Indigenous cultures, and related experiences.
Local Taiwanese Cultures
Hakka indigo dyeing, Taiwanese Hokkien singing, and other local cultural activities.
Traditional Arts
Seal carving, paper cutting, origami, knotting, and other traditional crafts.
Providence Heritage
Explore religious and cultural traditions through Bible stories, hymns, and activities connected to the heritage of Providence University.
New students are placed according to their Chinese learning background and the results of the Center’s placement assessment. If students believe their assigned class does not match their proficiency or learning needs, they may request a class change within the period announced by the Center.
To maintain course continuity and learning stability, all class changes are subject to evaluation and approval by the Center. In principle, requests submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.