Chinese Phonetics (Hanyu Pinyin) for Adults 汉语拼音 (成人班）

Chinese Phonetics (Hanyu Pinyin) is a romanisation system for standard Chinese. Mastering it can strengthen the pronunciation of Chinese, and facilitate Chinese input as it is the basis for Chinese word processing using the Pinyin keyboard.  

CI-NTU’s Chinese Phonetics programme is suitable for anyone who can converse in Chinese but not familiar with how Pinyin works. It consists of two courses: (I) Introduction to Chinese Phonetics (II) Enhanced Level on Chinese Phonetics.

Course Highlights

• Eligible trainees enjoy 50% NSA subsidy and use of SkillsFuture Credits (SFC).
• Expand your network, connect with people from different backgrounds and professions who share the same interest in Chinese language and culture.
• Qualified trainers with practical teaching experience.
  

Course Objectives

• Learn about initials, finals and tones.
• Correct and strengthen accuracy of pronunciation.
• Learn Chinese input methods for typing on computers and mobile devices.
• Improve the spelling ability and confidence in using Pinyin through many typing exercises.
  

Course Structure

Course Outline

Medium of Instruction

Chinese / English (Minimal)

Trainers

Our trainers are experienced, having undergone professional training and possess at least the Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance (ACLP) or Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) certification.

Pre-Entry Requirement

• Applicants must possess basic Chinese conversation skills.
• Those who has never received training in Chinese Phonetics should start from the Introduction level.
  

Post-Course Test

A post-course test will be conducted during the last lesson of the course, in order to be awarded the E-Certificate of Completion and to advance to the next level.

Certificate

• Trainees will be awarded an E-Certificate of Completion from CI-NTU for fulfilling the following criteria:

-   Achieved a minimum of 70% attendance;

-   Pass the post-course test;

-   Participate in post-course surveys.

• E-Certificate of Participation will be issued to those who fulfil 50 - 69% attendance and participated in post-course surveys.
  

Course Schedule*

*The schedule is subject to change without prior notice. Interested applicants, please email or call to confirm the availability of intakes.

Course Fees

• A non-refundable registration fee of $64.80 (incl. GST) is applicable for first-time registration.
• The fee stated above is inclusive of 8% GST.
• GST will be revised to 9% effective 1 January 2024. All payments received / invoices issued on and after 1 January 2024 will be subjected to 9% GST.
• Course fee includes teaching materials.

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Customised Programme

• This programme can be customised to individual or corporate needs.
• Not eligible for government subsidies.

Discount Schemes

• 10% off course fee for NTU staff, student, alumni, and NTU Alumni Club Members.
• 10% off course fee for seniors (Singapore Permanent Residents/Foreigners) aged 50 years and above.
  

      Note:

-   Proof of citizenship status or relevant documents are required for verification purposes.

-   Applicants are eligible for ONE discount scheme at a time.

-   Discounts may not be used in conjunction with NSA subsidy.

Fee Support

Eligible trainees may benefit from the following Fee Subsidy, together with SkillsFuture Credits, in payment of course fees (other fees to be self-funded).

I) Fee Subsidy

II) Credit/Fund Usage

Withdrawal & Refund Policy

• Requests must be made in writing only. For company-sponsored trainees, the request must be signed off by the authorised representative of the company.
• Registration Fee is non-refundable.
• Upon receipt of requests, all discounts and government fee support will be cancelled, CI-NTU will follow up in accordance with the below-mentioned policy. Please refer to Terms & Conditions in the enrolment form for details.

Enrolment Procedure

• The enrolment form can be downloaded below, requested via email, or obtained from CI-NTU’s reception counter.
• Enrolment deadline is 10 days before course commencement date.
• Please read through all the terms and conditions stated in the enrolment form before submission. Submit the completed enrolment form to aclp@ntu.edu.sg, or make an appointment to sign up in person at CI-NTU.
• For company-sponsored applicants, the enrolment form must be signed by the approving authority and endorsed with the company stamp.
• Payment notification will be issued upon acceptance of enrolment. Payment methods: PayNow, bank transfer, cheque, over the counter via Visa / MasterCard / NETS.
• Applicants will be informed of the course status at least 5 days prior to the course commencement date. Applicants are to contact CI-NTU if they have not received the updates by the stipulated deadlines.

Contact Details

In case of discrepancy between the English and Chinese webpages, the English version shall prevail.

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• HYPY Enrolment Form