Chinese: writing for beginners

Learn the basics of Chinese characters on this lively classroom-based course in the heart of London. This interactive workshop provides plenty of opportunity to practise yourself, and is suitable for complete beginners.
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  • Start Date: 12 Jul 2025
    End Date: 12 Jul 2025
    Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 15:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: LBCW21
    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00
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  • Start Date: 22 Nov 2025
    End Date: 22 Nov 2025
    Sat (Daytime): 10:30 - 15:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 1 session
    Course Code: LCW01
    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £39.00 Concession £49.00
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Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00

What is the course about?

The course aims to help you to gain a basic understanding of Chinese characters progressing towards forming words and short sentences.

What will we cover?

The course will help you to understand the following topics:
- Evolution of Chinese characters
- Strokes and stroke orders
- 24 Radicals
- 6 Chinese characters
- simple greetings in Chinese.

What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...

- Recognise 30 characters
- Identify radicals of some characters
- Write some basic characters.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

Beginner’s course – no previous knowledge required.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Our courses are characterised by spoken interaction and communication. Typical activities include pair work, group work, role plays and games. A range of resources will be used to support your learning including presentations, hand-outs, and audio-visual material.
Homework is highly recommended to consolidate learning.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

This course is based on the tutor’s own material. No additional costs.

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Chinese beginners: module 1.

Ting Poon
We’re sorry. We don’t have a bio ready for the tutor of this class at the moment, but we’re working on it! Watch this space.

Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.