1.What is the HSK Business Chinese Course?
Specially designed by the sole administrator for Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK) in Singapore, this course aims to prepare trainees for the test and help them to master common Chinese conversation and business etiquette in the workplace.
HSK Business Chinese Course = Globally-recognized Chinese Proficiency Test + Most Common Business Chinese Conversation.
2.How useful is HSK?
- More and more government agencies and multinational companies are using HSK test results as a reference for Chinese competency when evaluating their candidates for recruitment and promotion
- It provides additional points in China’s new work permit scoring system
- It is a prerequisite for enrolment and scholarship application in Chinese universities
- It is the world’s most authoritative testimony on Chinese proficiency that boosts confidence in learning the language
3.Course Highlights
- Contents: an official guidebook will be provided to help those taking the HSK Test as it covers the most common business conversations and etiquettes.
- Pedagogies : A combination of task-based Instruction, audiolingualism and the snowball technique; Focus on fun and efficiency
- Tutors : Experienced teachers who are holders of CTCSOL / Master of Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
- Class Size: A small class size of 3-8 students to maximize teaching effect
4.Learning Objectives
Course | Who should enroll | Learning Objectives | |
HSK | Business-oriented Topics | ||
HSK Business Chinese Level 1 | Complete beginner | To learn 150 new words, and to score more than 120 in HSK Level 1 | Greetings for the first time, introducing each other, acknowledgements and apologies, holiday greetings and wishes, phone calls and messages, asking for directions, appointments and schedules, courtesy |
HSK Business Chinese Level 2 | Learners who have passed HSK Level 1 or have learnt Chinese language for more than 30 hours | To learn 150 new words, and to score more than 120 in HSK Level 2 | Schedules, air ticket reservation, office supplies and location, company location, work visa, price inquiry, meeting notice, bank deposit, currency exchange |
HSK Business Chinese Level 3A | Learners who have passed HSK Level 2 or have learnt Chinese language for more than 60 hours | To learn 150 new words, and to score more than 120 in HSK Level 3 |
Company background, visit and observations, price negotiation, brief reviews, short discussions, reservation of meeting venues, renting a place |
HSK Business Chinese Level 3B | Learners who have scored more than 100 in HSK Level 3 or have learnt Chinese language for more than 90 hours |
To learn 150 new words, and to score more than 180 in HSK Level 3 | Introduction of products, contract discussion, customs forms, cover letter, staff recruitment, job interview, job titles, complaints, return of goods, maintenance of equipment |
5.Course & Test Schedule
1st Intake : July to September 2018
Course | Class | Time | Duration | Course Fee | Textbook Fee | HSK Test Date |
HSK Business Chinese Level 1 |
Weekend | 21 July – 8 SeptemberEvery Saturday9.00am-1.00pm |
32 Hours | S$481.50
(Inclusive of |
S$40 | 15 September |
Weekday | 24 July – 7 SeptemberEvery Tuesday & Friday7.00pm-9.30pm |
32 Hours | S$428.00
(Inclusive of |
S$40 | ||
HSK Business Chinese Level 2 |
Weekend | 21 July – 8 SeptemberEvery Saturday2.00pm-6.00pm |
32 Hours | S$481.50
(Inclusive of GST) |
S$40 | |
HSK Business Chinese Level 3A |
Weekday | 24 July – 7 SeptemberEvery Tuesday & Friday7.00pm-9.30pm |
32 Hours | S$428.00
(Inclusive of |
S$40 | |
HSK Business Chinese Level 3B |
Weekday | 23 July – 6 SeptemberEvery Monday & Thursday7.00pm-9.30pm |
32 Hours | S$428.00
(Inclusive of |
S$40 |
Note : Minimum 3 trainees to form a class
2nd Intake : September to November 2018
Course | Class | Time | Duration | Course Fee | Book Fee | HSK Test Date |
HSK Business Chinese Level 1 | Weekend | 29 September – 24 NovemberEvery Saturday9.00am-1.00pm |
36 Hours | S$535.00
(Inclusive of GST) |
S$40 | 2 December |
Weekday | 2 October- 20 NovemberEvery Tuesday & Friday7.00pm-9.30pm |
36 Hours | S$481.50 (Inclusive of GST) |
S$40 | ||
HSK Business Chinese Level 2 |
Weekend | 29 September – 24 November Every Saturday 2.00pm-6.00pm |
36 Hours | S$535.00 (Inclusive of GST) |
S$40 | |
HSK Business Chinese Level 3A | Weekday | 2 October- 20 November Every Tuesday & Friday7.00pm-9.30pm |
36 Hours | S$481.50 (Inclusive of GST) |
S$40 | |
HSK Business Chinese Level 3B | Weekday | 1 October- 19 NovemberEvery Monday & Thursday7.00pm-9.30pm |
36 Hours | S$481.50 (Inclusive of GST) |
S$40 |
Note : Minimum 3 trainees to form a class
6.Offers
- Those who register before 24th September can enjoy offers as below:
a) Free HSK Test for 1 time (worth S$100)
b) Free 1 HSK Standard Course Book (worth S$40) - Those who refer their friends to register for “HSK Business Chinese Course” will receive course voucher worth S$50, which can be used to buy books and register for courses at HSK Centre (Crestar).
Note: Offers cannot be used at the same time
7.Pre-Course HSK Assessment
- Self-Assessment: Please download examination papers at http://hsk-crestar.com.sg under section “Sample Papers”
- Assessment @ Test Centre: Please make appointment via email [email protected]
8.Course Venue and Contact Information
HSK Centre (Crestar)
Address: 587 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 534564
(Exit C of Serangoon MRT/Opposite to NEX Shopping Mall)
Tel.: 6858 9621 / 6858 7525
Email: [email protected]
WeChat: HSK-CRESTAR