Courses

The Confucius Institute offers weekday evening and Saturday morning classes in Chinese language (Mandarin) along with a varied programme of cultural classes, seminars, lectures and special events.

Timetabled courses click here.

And if you cannot find a course to suit you, let us know!  Daytime and additional classes will be scheduled in line with demand.

Chinese Language and Culture in Schools

The Confucius Institute provides Chinese language teaching or Chinese Clubs in local schools in accordance with the demands of schools. In addition, we run hands-on Chinese Culture Workshops in which pupils can experience Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting, dance, or the use of chopsticks first-hand.

Residential Programme in Chinese Language and Culture

The residential programme aims to introduce secondary school students to Chinese language and culture as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate or other qualifications. During the residential we offer lectures and workshop-type sessions on a variety of topics, for example:

• Language and calligraphy
• Chinese youth and youth culture
• Food in China
• Chinese religions
• Contemporary society
• Chinese history

Students also have the opportunity to participate in a typical Chinese social activity (Chinese-style dinner, karaoke, etc.). They experience Chinese social life first-hand and are encouraged to reflect on what it means to live in a foreign culture.

Chinese Teacher Training Workshops

Chinese is the language spoken by most people in the world. The demand for qualified Chinese teachers is certain to increase in the future. Confucius Institute Lampeter offers continuing education for Chinese teachers and native speakers who aim for a career in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Interested? Ask us for more details!