Mandarin Level 5 | Evenings
Elementary Mandarin (A2) evening classes combining spoken communication, group work, role-plays and structured grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation practice.
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 Mandarin through role-plays, group activities and communication practice based on commonly encountered situations. Teaching is conducted in Mandarin, with structured work on pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary and listening comprehension. Course content includes measurement words, asking for directions, describing the size of objects, and explaining the location of people, animals and objects. Learners also work with Hanzi characters, including their strokes and structures, while extending their use of simple sentence patterns.
What you'll learn
- Use measurement words in Mandarin
- Ask for and understand directions
- Describe the size and location of objects, people and animals
- Construct simple Mandarin sentences for everyday situations
- Recognise and develop Hanzi strokes and structures
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners who are already studying Mandarin and have completed Mandarin Level 4 or at least 48 class hours. The Elementary (A2) label indicates a course for learners developing beyond the earliest foundations. Participation includes spoken communication, group work and role-plays.
- Previous Mandarin study is required
- The course involves regular group activities and role-plays
- The teacher speaks Mandarin throughout the classes
Before you go
- Access is provided to an online platform with lesson summaries, notes and learning resources.
- Mandarin teachers provide study tips, support and advice.
Where this course runs
- Selected class
Haycraft House, 16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ
Nearest station: Holborn
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Thu 12 Nov 2026
18:30 – 20:30 • 6 weeks
£212
Haycraft House, Holborn
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
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12 Nov 2026 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | Book now |
12 Jan 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
24 Feb 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
12 Apr 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
27 May 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
6 Jul 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
16 Aug 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
29 Sept 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
11 Nov 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 |
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