Learn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Continue learning Mandarin Chinese on this beginners course.You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30 hrs of learning).
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.
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.
This course will provide you with a good grasp of the basics of Chinese, both spoken and written in order to enable you to understand conversational Chinese at natural speed, with the confidence to respond appropriately when spoken to in different situations. The course will also introduce students to Chinese culture, customs, and traditions, providing them with a deeper understanding of the language and its context.
What will we cover?
Topics: food and drink, coffee shops & restaurants, colours and size, shopping and money, physical description, times- activities & appointments.
Grammar: Weekly pronunciation practice on pronunciation, tones and intonation, some simple Chinese grammar, learn to read Pinyin and Chinese characters (writing characters is not the focus of this course).
Please note that the content of the face-to-face and online courses may differ slightly, as tutors may select and adapt materials according to the delivery format.
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Name foods and drinks
Order in restaurants
Name colours
Shop for clothes
Recognise 150-180 characters
Read more advanced sentences
Improve your pronunciation and intonation and try to feel the subtle difference between five tones
Please note that the content of the face-to-face and online courses may differ slightly, as tutors may select and adapt materials according to the delivery format.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
Suitable if you have completed Chinese beginners module 2 (about 30 hrs of learning).
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 combines the tutor's own materials with content from "Discover China Student's Book 1". Please check with your teacher before purchasing, as some tutors may or may not use this book in their lessons.
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.
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