Chinese Level

*The copyright of the following level system is from China National Language Committee The level map will help you to track progress when you learn Chinese.

			Survival (3 levels) - After completing Survival, the student is capable of holding simple conversation in Chinese/Mandarin.
			Beginner (3 levels) - The student learns how to express himself/herself using simple expressions. Also, colloquial vocabulary for everyday situations is introduced.
			Intermediate (3 levels) - At this level, the student can hold a conversation with a medium to high degree of fluency, can understand complex dialogues and narratives.
			Advanced (3 levels) - The student consolidates fluency and can use Chinese in a typical business environment such as meetings.
			Mastery (3 levels) - The objective is that the student continues to improve fluency, masters the use of complex expressions, comprehends difficult reading assignments, and learns to write in different style, always with a business focus.

Requirements	Minimum Level
Talk with Chinese people around general topics without translator	Beginner Level 3
For Independent Travelers to China	Survival Level 3
To Do Business in Chinese or to work in China	Intermediate Level 3
For Applicants to University / College of China	Intermediate Level 3
For Learners of Herbalist Doctor and Chinese Traditional Medicine in China	Mastery Level 1
For HSK exam, SAT II Exam of America or GCSE exam of UK	Intermediate Level 3

Chinese Language Level	Average Required Learning Period
Survival Level 1-3	4-6 Months
Beginner Level 1-3	4-6 Months
Intermediate Level 1-3	7-12 Months
Advanced 1-3	7-12 Months
Mastery Level 1-3	7-12 Months