Chinese 3 lower: module 1

100% of 100

Learn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.

Develop your fluency in this course taught in Chinese (Mandarin), with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin for about 3-4 years and have a good command of the language.

Choose a starting date

Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.

  • Start Date: 21 Sep 2026
    End Date: 30 Nov 2026
    Mon (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LC311
    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
    Add to Wish List
  • Start Date: 05 Oct 2026
    End Date: 14 Dec 2026
    Mon (Evening): 19:35 - 21:05
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LC301
    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
    Add to Wish List

Any questions? languages@citylit.ac.uk or call 020 3443 9714

Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.

Book your place
In stock
SKU
244215
Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00

What is the course about?

The course aims to build on the language and skills that you have acquired in the previous four years or more and to extend your range of vocabulary and communicative competence. It also aims to consolidate your reading and writing of Chinese characters.

What will we cover?

Topics: The internet, family and movies.
Grammar: A revision of grammar points, character writing and pronunciation. The course will focus on the transfer of the language from 'Pinyin' to Chinese characters and character writing.

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

  • Talk about surfing the internet in China
  • Discuss the Chinese family
  • Talk about Chinese movies
  • Recognise 60 new characters and new words
  • Use a wide range of sentence patterns in both spoken and written forms

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

Students should have completed Chinese 2 upper, or studied Chinese for approximately 3 years recently or have developed an equivalent competence in the language.

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. Your tutor might recommend a reference book for your own self-study.

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

Chinese 3 upper: module 2

Ting Poon See more See less
Fei Wang See more See less

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.