Mandarin Level 8 | Evenings
An elementary Mandarin course for continuing learners, combining spoken communication, group work and role-play with structured language study.
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 interactive group activities and role-plays, with the teacher speaking Mandarin throughout to provide listening and comprehension practice. Alongside communication work, lessons address grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation in a systematic way.
What you'll learn
- Communicate in Mandarin through spoken activities and role-plays
- Apply elementary Mandarin grammar in communication
- Use and extend Mandarin vocabulary
- Refine Mandarin pronunciation
- Improve comprehension and listening in the target language
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners continuing beyond the earlier elementary stages of Mandarin. Previous study equivalent to Mandarin Level 7 or at least 84 class hours is required. Participation includes group work, role-play and listening to Mandarin throughout the lessons.
- Previous Mandarin study is required
- The course involves regular group-based activities
- Role-play is part of the spoken communication practice
Before you go
- Includes access to an online platform with lesson summaries, notes and resources
- Includes support and advice from Mandarin teachers, plus Mandarin study tips
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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Tue 10 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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10 Nov 2026 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | Book now |
13 Jan 2027 Wednesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
22 Feb 2027 Mondays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
15 Apr 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
25 May 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
7 Jul 2027 Wednesdays | 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 | |
30 Sept 2027 Thursdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 | |
9 Nov 2027 Tuesdays | 18:30 - 20:30 | Short course6 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £212.00 |
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