Chinese 4: module 1

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

You will consolidate your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and will work towards achieving better fluency at an intermediate level. You will develop your competence in reading Chinese characters. Suitable if you have studied Chinese for 5 years part time or have an equivalent level.

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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: 24 Sep 2026
    End Date: 03 Dec 2026
    Thu (Daytime): 14:45 - 16:45
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LC411
    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00
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  • Start Date: 24 Sep 2026
    End Date: 03 Dec 2026
    Thu (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 11 sessions (over 11 weeks)
    Course Code: LC415
    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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Full fee £289.00 Senior fee £231.00 Concession £188.00

What is the course about?

You will consolidate your knowledge of grammar and vocabulary and will work towards achieving greater fluency.

What will we cover?

Topics:You will learn a series of situational dialogues and travel articles covering different Chinese cities, tourist attractions, geography, culture, foods, history, etc. Students will have the chance to do some writing and presentation tasks.

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

  • Improve your pronunciation and listening comprehension
  • Improve your speaking, writing and reading skills
  • Improve your vocabulary
  • Learn about 80 new words intensively

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

Students should have completed Chinese 4 or studied Chinese for approximately 5-6 years recently or have developed an equivalent competence in the language. For further details of the specific foreign language skills required for this level, please see the languages self-assessment chart at the start of the languages section of our course guide, or at http://www.citylit.ac.uk/self-assess-your-level. You will also need to be able to respond to simple instructions and explanations, as well as read course documents, in English. You will need to be at ease with the use of numbers for daily activities (e.g. using money, telling the time, using the 24 hour clock, reading timetables). It would also be helpful if you had some knowledge of basic grammar terminology such as: a verb, a noun and conjugation.

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 4: module 2

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.