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Mandarin Level 8 | Sundays
Elementary Mandarin course focused on spoken communication, everyday situations and core language skills through interactive group classes.
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| Starts | Schedule | Length | Teacher | Venue | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 Sept 2026 Sundays | 10:30 - 13:00 | Short course5 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | Book now |
11 Oct 2026 Sundays | 10:30 - 13:00 | Short course5 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 | |
15 Nov 2026 Sundays | 10:30 - 13:00 | Short course5 weeks | MandarinTeacher | Haycraft House16 Stukeley Street, London WC2B 5LQ | £176.00 |
Sun 11 Oct, 10:30 - 13:00
5 weeks5 weeksSun 10:30£176MandarinTeacherHaycraft HouseSun 15 Nov, 10:30 - 13:00
5 weeks5 weeksSun 10:30£176MandarinTeacherHaycraft House
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 Mandarin for everyday communication, with work across listening, speaking, reading and writing. Spoken communication is central, and lessons are primarily conducted in Mandarin. Teaching combines teacher-led learning with interactive activities, including group work and role-plays. Participants also receive access to online lesson summaries, notes and other language-learning resources.
What you'll learn
- Communicate in Mandarin in everyday situations
- Develop listening and speaking skills through spoken practice
- Read and write Mandarin at elementary level
- Use Mandarin in group activities and role-plays
Is this course right for you?
This course is intended for learners at Elementary (A2) level who are already studying Mandarin. Previous completion of Mandarin Level 7 or at least 84 class hours is required. Lessons involve spoken communication, group work and role-plays, and are mainly conducted in Mandarin.
- Requires prior Mandarin study equivalent to Level 7 or at least 84 class hours
- Learners take part in group work and role-plays
- Most classroom communication is in Mandarin
Before you go
- Includes access to an online platform with lesson summaries, notes and language-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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