WHERE TO LEARN CHINESE IN FRANCE?

Where to study Chinese?

There are several methods for learning Chinese in France. The most popular ones are listed below.

The Department of Chinese Studies at Lyon III University

One of the best places to learn Mandarin. The dynamics of this institute are different from the others since the training is relatively long and allows to discover all the intricacies of Chinese culture for a more complete learning. Among other things, the institute offers two courses that issue national diplomas and are recognized internationally.

Link to the official website: http://facdeslangues.univ-lyon3.fr/les-etudes-chinoises-904267.kjsp?RH=LAN-ACCUEIL_FR

You can find Chinese learning courses at many other universities.

INALCO

The reference. The National Institute of Oriental Languages and Civilizations) is a reputable institution that can train people at all levels of the doctor's license. This institute also offers a wide catalogue of training courses with the possibility of continuous training over more than a year, and intensive training to acquire the basics of Chinese.

See the page on Chinese studies at INALCO.

What to avoid: Confucius Institutes

These institutes, under the direct responsibility of the Chinese government through embassies, are regularly suspected of illegal activities. According to the media, there are propaganda,aid for espionage,or employment contracts contrary to human rights (which caused the closure of at least one centre). These facts led the Canadian Association of University Teachers to ask for the closure of the Confucius Institutes, as did the American Association. TheUniversity of Lyon has closed its Confucius Institute due to problems of "scientific and institutional independence of the structure".

Their bad reputation does not make it the best way to get to know China or to grasp its diversity.

Learn Chinese from a distance                

With the emergence of Chinese, it is now more common to see schools or institutes offering distance learning. These MOOC courses are most often offered by major universities such as Harvard and Oxford and make it possible to learn simply. There are also specialized online sites that allow you to learn a language through virtual courses.Contact with us for further details here: website translation