Chinese Mandarin for Beginners Evening

About this course

The course develops basic Mandarin for everyday communication across familiar situations. Topics include telling the time, giving and receiving directions, and asking about accommodation. Learning is supported through classwork, homework and individual learning targets. Progress is reviewed through class and homework activities, with learners expected to consolidate new language between sessions.

What you'll learn

• Tell the time in Mandarin
• Give and receive directions
• Ask questions about accommodation
• Communicate in a range of familiar settings

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners progressing beyond the first beginner stage. Participants are expected to have completed Part 1 Beginners or to have approximately three months of beginner Mandarin knowledge. The course involves class activities, homework and work towards individual learning targets.

• Previous beginner-level Mandarin study is required
• Independent consolidation and set homework are expected
• Support is available for learners with learning difficulties or disabilities

Before you go

• Bring paper and a pen.
• The tutor will advise on any additional resources required.
• Help with literacy and numeracy is available through the basic education programme.
• ESOL support is available for speakers of other languages.