Diego Nocetti
2023 bei Google
"The Chinese lessons focus on vocabulary and conversation in real-life daily situations, while gradually building up my knowledge of Chinese characters at the same time. The method developed by Yan ensures that every new lesson is thoroughly understood, and we can use the new vocabulary and grammar we learn to build our own similar dialogues. I feel a lot more confident when meeting my work colleagues from Shanghai, and they are quite impressed with what I have been able to achieve in such a short time! ..."
Ho-Seung Lee
2022 bei Google
"Having basic Chinese competence in addition to languages like English can add such value when interacting with Chinese native speakers. Chinese competence, even at a minimal level, earns so much respect and appreciation from Chinese people.
The Chinese language training at the China Language Institute was very hands on and person to person in small groups, covering daily life circumstances and practical topics in working environments. The training was personalized and catered to the learning level of each individual. I found the training to be very useful,...."
HSK Language Level Exam
Due to the course content adapted to the HSK language level exam and our efficient learning method, our language course enables you to learn Mandarin, the standard form of Chinese, easily, logically and quickly.
We also offer all Chinese language courses online. You only need a computer and an email address to join our language course.
Our offer:
- Chinese for beginners
- Advanced Chinese
- Business Chinese and Intercultural Training China
- Business Chinese Intensive Courses and Job Application Training
- Chinese Online Language Courses
- HSK Certificate / Preparatory courses for the HSK exam
- Chinese for children and teenagers
- Conversation courses, writing training and calligraphy
- Interpreting or translating in German/English/Chinese
We enjoy teaching the Chinese language and culture - check out the feedback from our satisfied customers!
Your advantages with us:
- Learn when you have time - we flexibly adjust to your availability
- You benefit from pedagogically trained teachers with many years of teaching experience
- You will learn the perfect pronunciation of Mandarin - by native speakers from Beijing, the cultural center of the Chinese language.
- You will learn the cultural differences between China and Austria - through teachers who are at home in both cultures.
- You will have plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation, fluency and writing skills - because we teach in small group classes or one-on-one.
- We offer fast learning results - through proven summaries, intensive feedback, ongoing repetition of learned vocabulary, idioms and grammar rules.
- We make learning fun through practical topics and a focus on speaking to each other.
- You will learn the differences between business in China and Austria - because your teachers know Chinese and Austrian companies from their own work experience,
- You will find the right course for your language level as well as your learning goal and you can also advance continuously.
- Our language institute is easily accessible by public transport. We also offer our services on-site at your company or at your home.
Our team
Ms. MMag. Yan Xu-Preissl: Institute Director and Course Director
- born 1974 in Beijing (the cultural center of the Chinese language)
- German Studies at the Beijing University of Education
- Business Administration and Commerce & Sinology at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
- Several years of experience in teaching the Chinese language
- Head of the former Shanghai Institute/ Laozi Institute
- Extensive business experience in China and Austria both at international trade fairs and conferences and with renowned companies such as Hewlett Packard, Siemens and Ernst & Young
Mrs. Mag. Glatz: Course instructor
- Diploma studies in musicology at the University of Vienna
- Further education in language teaching at the Beijing Language University: Course "Methods and skills of teaching Chinese as a second language" successfully completed
- Several years of experience as a Chinese teacher and intercultural trainer
Frau Mag. Shen: Course instructor
- Bachelor's degree in musicology and music education at Hangzhou College of Education, China
- Master's degree in musicology at the University of Vienna, Austria
- Many years of experience in music and language teaching
- Classical calligraphy lessons in Chinese
Courses
Business Chinese for Beginners
Tuesday 16:30 - 17:45
10 teaching units of 45 minutes
Start date: 12. März 2024
Registration deadline: 5th of March 2024
Course dates: 12. March, 19. March, 2. April, 9. April, 16. April, 23. April This course can be extended.
Chinese for Advanced Students
- tailored to your level
- on request
Preparation course for HSK (Chinese language level exams)
- HSK vocabulary, phrases and sentences, listening and reading comprehension for HSK levels 1, 2, 3, 4 on request, on request
Chinese for Beginners Group Course (HSK1 certificate possible)
Thursday 17:15-18:45
10 teaching units of 45 minutes
Start date: 12th of March 2024
Registration deadline: 5th of March 2024
Course dates: 12 March, 19. March, 2. April, 9. April, 16. April, 23. April. This course can be extended.
Business Chinese for Advanced Students
Monday 17:15-18:45
10 teaching units of 45 minutes
Start date: 11th of March 2024
Registration deadline: 4th of March 2024
Course dates: 11 March, 18. March, 8. April, 15. April, 22. April This course can be extended.
Preparation course for BCT (Business Chinese Test) level A or level B
- tailored to your level
- on request
Business Chinese for Beginners (Intensive Course)
5 weeks intensive course
10-15 teaching hours a week
Start date: 20th of March 2024
Registration deadline: 6th of March 2024
Business Chinese for Advanced Students (Intensive Course)
5 weeks intensive course
10-15 teaching hours a week
Start date: 3rd of March 2024
Registration deadline: 20th of March 2024
Chinese Workshop – Conversational Chinese for Travel (Beginners)
Wednesday 15:30-17:00
10 teaching units of 45 minutes
Start date: 8th of April 2024
Registration deadline: 1st of April 2024
Course dates: 8. April, 15. April, 22. April, 6. May, 13. May, This course can be extended.
Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners
Your name in Chinese or proverbs in beautiful Chinese characters as ideal Christmas gifts
5 teaching units of 45 minutes on two Fridays before Christmas
Course dates: 15th of March at 4PM and 22sd of March at 4PM
Registration deadline: 10th of March 2024
Calligraphy materials are provided.
Chinese for children 7-11 years old
Friday 15:30-17:00
10 teaching units of 45 minutes
Start date: 8th of March 2024
Registration deadline: 1st of March 2021
Course dates: 8. March, 15. March, 22. March, 5. April, 12. April 2024 This course can be extended.
