The Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry(PCJCI) has achieved another milestone in Chinese language teaching by successfully completing second phase of Level 1, 2 and 3 of HSK – Chinese language proficiency test.
The test was conducted on Saturday at Kids Galaxy School where almost 200 students appeared for the examination. The chamber officials told here on Thursday that HSK-level, an official examination was conducted by Confucius Institute under the auspices of Chinese government to gauge the proficiency level of Chinese language.
It was explicated that the test held great importance in Chinese language learning, and it was basically an evaluation test directly conducted with the involvement of Chinese government. After qualifying level 4 of HSK, the students would become eligible to work as an interpreter or an independent Chinese language instructor.
On the occasion, PCJCCI President Wang Zihai said that the ability to speak Chinese language would enable you to automatically connect with a 5000 year old history and civilization of the world. In the present cultural and trade harmonization process between Pakistan and China, it was the need of time to bridge communication gaps on priority, Wang added.
He said that Chinese language teaching program initiated by PCJCCI was progressing under his direct supervision. He informed that with the collaboration of best Chinese language experts on our platform we have devised a unique innovative teaching strategy focused on non-conventional teaching methods and interactive sessions. According to Wang, the curriculum focused on creative activities that covered all the aspects of learning to enhance speaking, writing and reading Chinese language.
PCJCCI, Secretary General Salahuddin Hanif said that PCJCCI along with its team of language experts was thriving to develop students into independent learners and finally into teachers. He said that no educational skill could provide students with such prestige after a short learning phase. He said that the chamber would conduct HSK level four within few months that would be a big achievement.
He also informed about the upcoming book titled “Let’s Learn Chinese”. The book has been compiled by the senior instructor of Chinese language department for making the learning process more comprehensive for the students. He said that the book would be officially launched soon and it would serve as a great asset for the students. Other initiatives to harness learning process included the video tutorials, CD’s and audios for developing listening and understanding of Chinese language, said Salahuddin.
The students at the examination center expressed gratitude for being associated with such a dynamic platform of PCJCCI. The students said that various institutions right now were taking undue commercial benefit by teaching Chinese language but according to them, PCJCCI was such a dignified organization that has always provided best arrangements with almost no financial burden on them. They stated, ‘After giving HSK test, we are feeling more confident with our Chinese language skill and we will continue this journey of success by associating ourselves with Chinese business community and proving our capabilities.