Chinese Beginner 3
Beginner Chinese course developing Pinyin pronunciation, Hanzi knowledge, conversational skills and core grammar for everyday topics.
What Beginner (A1) Mandarin means
At A1 Mandarin, learners are beginning to use familiar words and simple sentences in predictable everyday situations.
Introduce yourself
我叫安娜。我住在伦敦。
My name is Anna. I live in London.
Order in a café
来一杯咖啡，谢谢。
A coffee, please.
Ask for directions
请问，火车站在哪儿？
Excuse me, where is the railway station?
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 Chinese through conversations about hobbies, weekends, phone calls, work, holidays, travel and language learning. Learners continue refining Pinyin pronunciation and tones while studying 25 single-component Hanzi and using them to form words and additional characters. Grammar work covers verb aspects including 了, 过 and 正在, alongside frequency and degree adverbs, durations, and ways to express what is permitted or prohibited. Review and practice sessions are included throughout the course.
What you'll learn
- Refine Pinyin pronunciation and Chinese tones
- Recognise and use 25 single-component Hanzi
- Form new Hanzi and vocabulary from component characters
- Discuss everyday activities, habits, weekends, holidays and travel experiences
- Use verb aspects, adverbs and duration expressions in conversation
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners continuing at Beginner level who have a good foundation in Pinyin. The provider also indicates that knowledge of around 150 or more vocabulary items would be ideal.
- Best suited to learners with an established Pinyin foundation
- Around 150 or more known vocabulary items would be advantageous
Where this course runs
Upcoming classes
3 classes
Selected date
Mon 18 Jan 2027
18:30 – 20:00 • 8 weeks
£320
2 Leman Street, Aldgate
Mandarin team
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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18 Jan 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | MandarinTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £320.00 | Book now |
27 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | MandarinTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £320.00 | |
9 Mar 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:00 | Short course8 weeks | MandarinTeacher | 2 Leman StreetLondon E1 8FA | £320.00 |
Wed 27 Jan, 18:30 - 20:00
8 weeks8 weeksWed 18:30£320MandarinTeacher2 Leman StreetTue 9 Mar, 18:30 - 20:00
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