Chinese 5: advanced practice

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

This course is designed for advanced students to have conversations in Chinese based on current news stories in a small group environment.

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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: 21 Sep 2026
    End Date: 23 Nov 2026
    Mon (Daytime): 13:00 - 15:00
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LC511
    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00
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  • Start Date: 30 Sep 2026
    End Date: 02 Dec 2026
    Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    In Person
    Location: Keeley Street
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LC512
    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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  • Start Date: 07 Oct 2026
    End Date: 09 Dec 2026
    Wed (Evening): 18:00 - 19:30
    Online
    Location: Online
    Duration: 10 sessions (over 10 weeks)
    Course Code: LC510
    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £259.00 Concession £168.00
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Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £215.00 Concession £175.00

What is the course about?

This course is designed to improve students' command of speaking and listening, so half of the teaching time will be based on speaking, listening and prepared presentations. Students will also learn to read academic articles at this stage. 

What will we cover?

A variety of news of current affairs, business, sports, education, technology and entertainment news. The news is simplified by the tutor for teaching purposes by removing difficult words, phrases and structures. (The difficulty of the news will be adjusted by the tutor after the first session's assessment.)

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

  • Develop your vocabulary
  • Enhance your fluency and accuracy in speaking
  • Improve your listening and reading Chinese characters
  • Consolidate advanced grammatical structures

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

A variety of news of current affairs, business, sports, education, technology and entertainment news. The news is simplified by the tutor for teaching purposes by removing difficult words, phrases and structures. (The difficulty of the news will be adjusted by the tutor after the first session's assessment.)

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. Please check with your tutor, as a book may be recommended to complement the lessons.

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

Chinese 5: advanced practice

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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.