Beginner Classroom Chinese for Non-native Teachers
This course offers a basic introduction to conversational and classroom Chinese for non-native teachers who are interested in teaching or learning Chinese.

Languages
Course
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Teacher
3 months
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Blended
Nationwide
Ministry funded
Overview
This course provides beginners with an opportunity to learn classroom Chinese, and/or support new teachers of Chinese. Participants will have the chance to network with other non-native language teachers, improve their language teaching skills, and build intercultural understanding. Through this course, participants will also gain a deeper understanding of Chinese heritage speakers and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to better equip students for navigating our wider global world.
About the course
Course Duration:
One full-day face-to-face workshop plus 6 sessions online
Course Dates:
March 14th to June 17th, 2025, including six online workshops and one in-person session at the University of Auckland
- Session 1 (full-day face-to-face) – Friday 14 March 2025 9am-3pm
- Session 2 (online) - Tuesday 25 March 2025 from 3:45-4:45pm
- Session 3 (online) - Tuesday 8 April 2025 from 3:45-4:45pm
- Session 4 (online) - Tuesday 6 May 2025 from 3:45-4:45pm
- Session 5 (online) - Tuesday 20 May 2025 from 3:45-4:45pm
- Session 6 (online) - Tuesday 3 June 2025 from 3:45-4:45pm
- Session 7 (online) - Tuesday 17 June 2025 from 3:45-4:45pm
Registration Dates:
Registrations open on 20 December 2024 and close on 21 February 2025.
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