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.

^     Terms and conditions apply.

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 [email protected], 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

汉语拼音是一种以拉丁字母标音的方案，掌握拼音系统能强化汉语的发音，借助拼音知识能学习电脑、手机等平台的汉字输入法。
本课程适合能说华语却不熟悉汉语拼音的人士，开设的课程有两种：(I)汉语拼音基础课程(II)汉语拼音强化课程。

课程特色

• 符合条件的学员可享有50% 的全国乐龄学苑津贴，还能用技能培训补助(SFC)缴付学费。
• 扩展人脉，结识来自不同领域及背景而对中华语言与文化兴趣者。
  
• 资深、专业的师资阵容。
  

课程宗旨

• 掌握声母、韵母、声调。
• 纠正、强化汉语发音。
• 掌握适用于电脑、手机等平台汉字输入法。
• 通过大量输入练习，提高拼音的拼写能力与自信。
  

课程结构

课程大纲

汉语拼音基础课程

• 声母、韵母和音节。
  
• 声调、变调。
• 辨别个别发音和音调。
• 双音节词语、三音节词语、轻声音节、儿化音的发音。
  

汉语拼音强化课程

• 复习声母、韵母、声调，强化发音。
• 拼音输入法的快打窍门。
• 掌握各种平台的汉语拼音输入法，例如：电脑、手机等。
  
• 汉语拼音输入训练。

授课语言

中文与英文（比例按课程级别及课堂情况调整）

课程师资

授课讲师经验丰富，受过专业训练，具备学习与表现高级证书(Advanced Certificate in Learning and Performance, ACLP)或培训与评估高级证书(Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment, ACTA) 资格认证。

入学资格

• 报名者须具备基础的华语交际能力。
• 若不曾受过汉语拼音训练，建议从基础课程开始。

课后评估

• 最后一节课进行课后评估，须及格方可获颁结业证书及报读下一级别。

学习证明

• 学员完成以下条件，将获颁本学院的结业证书：
  -    出席率达70%或以上;
  -    通过课后评估;
  -    完成课后反馈。
• 出席率在50% - 69%并完成课后反馈的学员，则可获颁参与证书。

课程表*

^*南洋理工大学孔子学院保留合并、更换和取消课程的权利。请电邮或致电本院确认开班日期。

课程费用

• 附加报名费 $64.80 （含消费税）。 报名费不予退款。
• 上述费用包含 8% 的消费税。
• 消费税将从 2024 年 1 月 1 日起修订为 9%。2024 年 1 月 1 日及之后收到的所有付款或发票均需缴纳 9% 的消费税。
  
• 课程费用包括教材。
  ^ 附带条款。

量身定制

• 本课程提供量身定制服务。
  
• 政府津贴不适用于量身定制课程。
  

优惠

• 南洋理工大学职员、学生、校友、南大校友会俱乐部会员享有学费的10%优惠。
• 50岁或以上的乐龄人士（新加坡永久居民、外国人）享有学费的10%优惠。

备注：

-     须出示身份证明及相关证明文件。
-     申请者只能使用一项优惠。
-     优惠不可与NSA津贴并用。

学费资助

申请者若符合条件，可享有以下学费津贴，并可同时申请技能培训补助(SFC)资助学费（其他费用须自付）。

一、学费津贴

二、学费补助

退学与退款条例

• 退学申请须以书面形式通知。公司赞助的申请者须获得公司代表的签名认可。
• 报名费不予退款。
• 退学申请受理后，报名时所享有的学费折扣和政府津贴将一律失效，学院将按照相应比例处理退学和退款。欲知更多详情，请参阅报名表格里的条款。

申请程序

• 报名表格可在本页下载，或电邮、亲临本院索取。
• 报名截止日期为课程开始日期前 10 天。
• 提交报名表格前请先阅读所列条款。请将填妥表格电邮至[email protected]，也可预约时间亲临本院报名。
• 公司赞助的申请者，报名表格须附有公司代表签名及公司印章。
• 报名受理后，申请者将收到付款通知。付款方式：电子转账、支票或信用卡。选择信用卡（威士、万事达）和NETS转账卡付款，申请者须亲临柜台缴付。
  
• 申请者将在开学的5天前收到确认通知。若在期限内未收到消息，请联系学院。

联系方式

*中、英文网页如有歧义或争议，概以英文版本为准。

以下文件请于网站下载

• 汉语拼音报名表格