Mandarin Level 2 | Sundays

About this course

The course develops Mandarin for everyday situations including discussing abilities, dates, birthdays and occupations, ordering in restaurants, shopping and talking about prices and currencies. Teaching combines spoken communication with systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. Learners practise modal verbs, date and quantity questions, measure words, location expressions and serial verb constructions. Group activities and role-plays provide structured speaking practice, while the teacher uses Mandarin throughout to develop listening and comprehension.

What you'll learn

• Discuss abilities, dates, birthdays and occupations in Mandarin.
• Order food and drinks and handle basic shopping exchanges.
• Ask and answer questions about dates, quantities, locations and prices.
• Use modal verbs, measure words, prepositions and serial verb constructions in sentences.
• Recognise and use vocabulary for languages, cuisines, currencies, time and everyday transactions.
• Follow spoken Mandarin used during class activities and role-plays.

Is this course right for you?

This course is intended for learners who have completed Mandarin Level 1 or studied Mandarin for at least 12 class hours. The Elementary (A2) label indicates a course beyond initial beginner study, with participation centred on spoken communication, group work and role-plays.

• Previous Mandarin study is required.
• The course involves regular group activities and role-plays.
• Learners are expected to participate in spoken communication in Mandarin.

Before you go

• The HSK Standard Course 1 Textbook and Workbook, Chapters 6–9, is required and should be purchased after the first lesson.
• Access is provided to an online platform containing lesson summaries, notes and resources.