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Chinese Mandarin: getting started (beginner 1)
Beginner Mandarin course focused on speaking and listening through travel-related topics, with introductory reading and writing.
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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
This introductory course concentrates on using spoken Mandarin and understanding spoken language in travel-related situations. Reading and writing are included as secondary areas, giving learners an initial grounding across the language while prioritising oral communication.
What you'll learn
- Practise speaking Mandarin about travel-related topics.
- Develop listening skills for introductory Mandarin.
- Work on basic Mandarin reading and writing alongside oral language skills.
Is this course right for you?
The course is intended for beginners in Chinese Mandarin. The Beginner (A1) label indicates an introductory level, with teaching centred on spoken communication and listening rather than extensive reading or writing.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Churchill Place, London E14 5RB
London E14 5RB
Nearest station: Canary Wharf
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