If you are still wondering why should one learn Mandarin, perhaps this could help!
Did you know that Mark Zuckerberg learnt Mandarin? Yes, we are talking of the CEO of Facebook and he is just one among many influential CEOs who have invested in learning the Chinese language and culture for ease of doing business.
Chinese language is the official language in six countries and it’s one of the six official languages of the United Nations. Spoken by over 1.2 billion people in the world, Mandarin is considered as one of the most spoken language worldwide.
China is a country with booming economy and it is very likely that one of your clients, suppliers or colleagues will speak Mandarin. With the increasing ties and trade with China, learning this language can unlock more job opportunities and provides competitive advantages for doing business. Similarly, with the increasing flow of tourists from China, even the hotel industry has been encouraging their staff to learn Mandarin ease of communications with clients.
As for those willing to study in Chinese speaking countries, certain Universities would require you to have already reached an HSK 4 at the time of enrollment, specially if your programme of study is conducted in Mandarin. These conditions vary according to University.
Learning a language can open up career opportunities directly or indirectly in the various fields;
Translator/Interpreter
Public Relations Officer
Foreign Language Specialist
Tourism and Hospitality
Cruise Industry
ICT and Offshore Companies
Cabin crew
Public & guest relation
Historians
Doctors, nurses and other health sciences sector
Diplomatic Service Officers
Anthropologists
International consultants
Social workers
Entrepreneurs & Businessmen
It is never too late to learn a foreign language and age has never been a barrier as long as you are ready to embark on this roller coaster journey and looking forward for personal and professional development.
Full Time:
The full time course will allow you to complete the curriculum within your manageable timeframe thus allowing you to prepare yourself to fly to a Mandarin speaking country to study or for a career within a shorter period of time.
Part Time:
Part-time courses are run once a week and is more geared towards working people or those who are already on a full time programme but want to learn a foreign language to open up more career opportunities. This option allows you to reach the same levels but over a longer period of time.
| HSK 1 | Modules | Objectives |
| •Basic Greetings
•Basic sentence order: S + V + 0 •Basic Introduction •Self-presentation •Important particle •Basic Objects •Learn basic directions •Very Basic Counting (Up to 10) •Phone Conversation •Learning about professions •Basic Verbs •Talking about plans and activities •Likes and dislikes •Dates and Times •Pronouns •Adjectives and Adverbs •Asking simple questions •Basic Chinese Expressions •Cultural Aspects |
At the end of this level students should be:
•Able to use 150 vocabulary words precisely •Ask basic questions and answer •Comfortable with reading and Basic Chinese Grammar •Able to understand simple conversations from daily life constructed with the 150 generic vocabulary words •Able to count till 10 and know the 13 words for places and directions •Have an understanding 7 Basic Chinese Expressions •An insight of the cultural aspects and traditions
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| HSK 2 | Modules | Objectives |
| •Learn to describe your family
•Talk about hobbies •Making basic comparisons •Patterns of daily routine •Useful and practical vocabulary to express quantities •Expressing wants and habits •Common food and beverages •Talking about likes and dislikes •Useful words and questions to shop •Giving opinions •Asking and giving directions with directional words •Grammar •Objects •Numbers •Plural Personal Pronouns •Verbs •Questions Words •Prepositions •Pairing numbers up with words like week, days, month and time •Conjunctions •Expressions •Cultural Aspects |
•Able to use 300 vocabulary words precisely
•Knowledge of ordinal numbers and 10 additional words for measuring •Mastering 72 nouns •Knowledge of the 22 words for places and directions •Good understanding of the 73 Chinese Verbs •Well-versed with the 47 Chinese Adjectives and Adverbs •Understand the 4 Chinese Prepositions and 8 Chinese Particles •Knowledge of the 4 Chinese Conjunctions and 7 Chinese Expressions •An insight of the cultural aspects and traditions |
| HSK 3 | Modules | Objectives |
| •Learn to situate what you’re saying in time.
•Price •Dialogue •Lifestyles/Work and social life •Official Documents – Banking details etc •Describe a situation •Talking about currency •Weather and Climate •Health •Asking for Help •Communicating on important matters •Elementary words used in the workplace •Actions •Hobbies •Likes and Dislikes •Describing appearance and personality •Giving Advice •Useful words and phrases about Shopping •School subjects •Use of passive voice •Grammar •Objects •Numbers •Pronouns •Verbs •Questions Words •Prepositions •Conjunctions •Expressions •Cultural Aspects |
•At the end of this level, students should be well-versed with:
•600 vocabulary words precisely •17 Chinese words for numbers •12 Chinese Pronouns •8 Chinese Question Words •34 Chinese words for Time •162 Chinese Words for People and Things •43 Chinese Words for Places and Directions •21 Words for Measuring •153 Chinese Verbs •109 Chinese Adjectives and Adverbs •12 Chinese Prepositions •10 Particles and Conjunctions •8 Expressions •Get an insight of the cultural aspects and traditions |
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| HSK 4 | Modules | Objectives |
| •Useful words and expressions about paying bill
•Use of separable verbs •Using vocabulary for negotiation and bargaining •Understanding Terms and Conditions when purchasing something •Directional Complements •Giving clear explanations to others •Understanding and Reading a purchase contract •Making Reservation and ordering something •Using postal office and other official entities •Complaining and Persuading others •Communicating on motivation of doing something •How to check in at the airport •Planning a trip •Reporting a case to the Police •Describe a situation that happened in the past •Conversation with strangers and asking for details •Making Curriculum in Chinese •CV writing •Looking for job •Job Interview •Administrative procedure for foreigners •Useful words about seeing doctors and to talk about your symptoms •Cultural Aspects |
•At the end of this level, students should be well-versed with:
• 1,000 characters •1200 Vocabulary words •120 grammar structures and sentence patterns •Discuss a relatively wide range of topics in Chinese and can communicate with native Chinese speakers fluently in common situations. •Use formal and informal languages •Get an insight of the cultural aspects and traditions |
Open to the public. For ease of understanding, a basic knowledge in English is required.
Students who have completed previous levels from other institutions and not having a relevant certificate will be assessed by our trainer to discern the students’ knowledge of Mandarin before escalating to the next level.
Learning Methodology:
•Class Presentation
• Written & practical assessments
• Group Work
• SPEAK
•Guest Speakers
•Workshop and debate
•Simulation
•Events and activities related to lessons
• Event- Preparation of a German traditional dish by Hospitality students
•Video Conference with professionals from various sectors
•Sample Exams Papers- Theory and Practical
Polytechnics Mauritius tailor-made industry-specific language courses with a blend of specific special modules. Soft Skills, Accounting and Finance Modules are incorporated in the Mandarin language courses to prepare students to integrate a market that cater for a Chinese clientele after immediate completion of their course.
We have adopted a course structure that prepares you to sit for an examination by the relevant examining bodies.
The cost of the course will vary according to the mode of delivery (full time/part time) you will opt. We are one of the institutions offering the same course at a very affordable price that suit your budget. Should you wish to sit for an examination, additional fees will be applicable depending on the examination centre.
