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Chinese Language Level

*The following level system is designed by China National Language Committee
 
0                                   Zero
1                                   Survival 1
2                                   Survival 2
3                                   Survival 3
4                                   Beginner 1
5                                   Beginner 2
6                                   Beginner 3
7                                   Intermediate 1
8                                   Intermediate 2
9                                   Intermediate 3
10                                   Advanced 1
11                                   Advanced 2
12                                   Advanced 3
13                                   Mastery 1
14                                   Mastery 2
15                                   Mastery 3
 
      Survival (3 levels) - After completing Survival, the student is capable of holding simple conversation in Chinese/Mandarin.
      Beginner (3 levels) - The student learns how to express himself/herse lf using simple expressions. Also, colloquial vocabulary for everyday situations is introduced.
      Intermediate (3 levels) - At this level, the student can hold a conversation with a medium to high degree of fluency, can understand complex dialogues and narratives.
      Advanced (3 levels) - The student consolidates fluency and can use Chinese in a typical business environment such as meetings.
      Mastery (3 levels) - The objective is that the student continues to improve fluency, masters the use of complex expressions, comprehends difficult reading assignments, and learns to write in different style, always with a business focus.
 
Requirements
Minimum Level
Talk with Chinese people around general topics without translator Beginner Level 3
For Independent Travelers to China Survival Level 3
To Do Business in Chinese or to work in China Intermediate Level 3
For Applicants to University / College of China Intermediate Level 3
For Learners of Herbalist Doctor and Chinese Traditional Medicine in China Mastery Level 1
For HSK exam, SAT II Exam of America or GCSE exam of UK Intermediate Level 3
 
Chinese Language Level
Average Required Learning Period
Survival Level 1-3
4-6 Months
Beginner Level 1-3
4-6 Months
Intermediate Level 1-3
7-12 Months
Advanced 1-3
7-12 Months
Mastery Level 1-3
7-12 Months
 
Important Suggestion: If you do not reach targeted level within average period, you should consider changing learning method including textbook and teacher. If you choose wrong learning method, maybe you will waste time. If you need more professional suggestions, you can contact us.
 
 

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