Already have a basic foundation in Chinese? Looking to take your conversational skills to the next level and use Chinese with greater confidence in daily life? The China Cultural Center in Copenhagen offers a structured, practice-oriented continuation course (A1.2) designed for you.

We support your language learning through three key pillars:

1. Qualified Instruction: Courses are led by experienced teachers using structured, pedagogical principles. The language of instruction is Danish or English.
2. Library Access: Course participants enjoy access to our library for self-study during open hours.
3. Cultural Activities: Free access to Center's cultural events, exhibitions, and workshops for course participants (upon registration).

Aligned with Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the course focuses on practical, everyday communication and spoken interaction. As the second half of the A1 level, this course helps students move from isolated words to connected speech.

The curriculum covers:

• Phonetic Refinement & Tone Practice: Reinforcing Pinyin skills with a focus on tone sandhi and tricky pronunciations.
• Sentence Expansion & Daily Conversation: Expanding practical vocabulary and mastering common sentence patterns and connectors to improve fluency.
• Real-Life Communication: Engaging in practical dialogue scenarios - such as asking for directions, shopping and bargaining, making appointments, discussing hobbies, and social expressions.
• Cultural Understanding: Insights into Chinese lifestyle, traditional festivals, and everyday social etiquette.

Practical Information

• Course Level: Beginner Level 2 (A1.2) — Recommended for students with basic knowledge of Pinyin and simple daily phrases (or who have completed A1.1).
• Class Size: Maximum 16 participants. Duration & Hours: 15 weeks | 30 lessons in total (45 mins each).
• Schedule: Tuesdays 19:00–20:40 (includes a 10-minute break).
• Dates: January 5, 2027 – April 27, 2027.

Course Fees & Discounts (Note: Discounts cannot be combined)

• Standard Fee: DKK 1,500 (includes course materials and access to selected cultural activities).
• Youth & Student Discount: 10% discount for youth (ages 18–26) and students upon presentation of a valid student ID (Discounted price: DKK 1,350).
• Early Bird Discount: 15% discount for registrations completed at least 30 days prior to course start (Discounted price: DKK 1,275).

Course Instructor

Jianshu Chen, MSc

Jianshu Chen brings 15 years of experience in teaching Chinese language and culture at Danish high schools and universities, delivering instruction fluently in Chinese, Danish, and English.

He previously headed the Confucius Classroom at Copenhagen Business School and has long served as an exam developer and external examiner for the Danish Ministry of Children and Education. Holding master's degrees from both the University of Copenhagen and Roskilde University, Jianshu has a deep understanding of Danish students' learning styles.

His teaching style is structured and practical, centered on creating an inclusive, encouraging, and interactive learning environment.