Languages
Chinese 2 lower: module 2
Elementary (A2) Chinese course covering everyday conversation, character writing, grammar and topics including sport, leisure and holidays.
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Upcoming classes
2 classes
| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 14:30 - 16:00 | Short course10 weeks | TingPoon | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £259.00 | Book now |
14 Jan 2027 Thursdays | 19:35 - 21:05 | Short course10 weeks | TingPoon | Keeley StreetWC2B 4BA | £259.00 |
Thu 14 Jan, 19:35 - 21:05
10 weeks10 weeksThu 19:35£259TingPoonKeeley Street
What Elementary (A2) Mandarin means
At A2 Mandarin, learners can handle simple routine exchanges and describe familiar aspects of everyday life.
Describe your routine
我平时坐公共汽车上班，六点回家。
I normally go to work by bus and return home at six.
Make a simple plan
你星期六下午想去看电影吗？
Would you like to go to the cinema on Saturday afternoon?
Talk about the recent past
昨天我和朋友吃了晚饭，然后去散步了。
Yesterday I had dinner with friends and then we went for a walk.
These are general examples of language use at this level, not a description of any individual course syllabus.
About this course
The course develops spoken and written Chinese through topics such as body parts, sports, free time, holidays and visiting places including museums and exhibition centres. Language work includes pronunciation practice, Chinese grammar and character writing, with around 60 to 80 additional characters introduced. Teaching focuses on communication through pair and group work, role plays and games, supported by presentations, hand-outs and audio-visual resources. Homework is highly recommended to consolidate class learning.
What you'll learn
- Describe parts of the body in Chinese
- Ask and answer questions about sports
- Talk about visiting places such as museums and exhibition centres
- Describe recreational activities and holiday plans
- Learn approximately 60 to 80 additional Chinese characters through character-writing practice
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for Elementary (A2) learners who have completed Chinese 2 lower: module 1, studied Chinese for approximately one year recently, or developed equivalent competence. Participation involves spoken interaction, pair work, group work and role plays.
- Previous Chinese study or equivalent language competence is expected
- Learners should be prepared to take part in spoken and collaborative classroom activities
Before you go
- The course combines the tutor's own materials with content from Discover China Student's Book 1. Learners should check with the teacher before purchasing the book, as its use may vary.