Learn Chinese (Mandarin) Online & in London
Chinese (Mandarin) is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. Did you know that one in five people all over the world speaks Chinese (Mandarin)? That is over 900 million speakers. There's no ignoring the fact that being able to speak Chinese (Mandarin) is going to be a key skill in the future, especially in business.
At City Lit, we offer a range of Chinese (Mandarin) courses at various levels to take you from a complete beginner to a confident speaker of the language.
Designed to meet the needs of the busy Londoner, we offer courses during the week, weekend, daytime or evening. We also offer intensive courses for those looking to take on an exciting challenge.
- Chinese 5: module 2Course start date: Mon 19 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
For advanced learners of Mandarin Chinese to improve their speaking, listening and command of the Chinese language at a higher level (equivalent to HSK-4).
Suitable if you have studied Chinese part-time for at least 5-6 years/ full-time for more than two years and have been self-learning and using Chinese occasionally in life/work or if you have passed HSK level-3 or equivalent (1500 vocabulary items or more). Students should be able to read Chinese characters.Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Chinese 3 lower: module 2Course start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn 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 and a half years and have a good command of the language.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 4: module 2Course start date: Wed 21 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.</strong></p><p>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.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 3 upper: module 2Course start date: Thu 22 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Develop your fluency on this course taught in Chinese, with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have studied Chinese (Mandarin) for 4 years or have a fairly good command of the language.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese Spring Festival and CustomsCourse start date: Sat 14 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet ready for the Chinese New Year this year! This is an unique opportunity to discover the most important festival in China: ‘Chinese New Year’, which in 2026 is Year of the Horse.
Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese 5: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
For advanced learners ( City Lit advanced level) of Mandarin Chinese to improve their speaking, listening and command of the Chinese language at a higher level (equivalent to HSK-4). Suitable if you have studied Chinese part-time for at least 5-6 years/ full-time for more than two years and have been self-learning and using Chinese occasionally in life/work or if you have passed HSK level-3 or equivalent (1500 vocabulary items or more). Students should be able to read Chinese characters.
Full fee £249.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £162.00 - Chinese 4: module 3Course start date: Wed 22 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangCome and consolidate your knowledge of Chinese grammar and vocabulary and will work towards achieving better fluency at an intermediate level in either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions. 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.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 3 lower: module 3Course start date: Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn 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.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 3 upper: module 3Course start date: Thu 23 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonDevelop your fluency in this course taught in Chinese (Mandarin), with the emphasis on speaking and listening in one of our either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin for about four years, know around 500-600 Chinese characters and have a good command of the language.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese calligraphyCourse start date: Sat 25 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Xiaolan BiThis fascinating workshop offers complete beginners the opportunity to discover the characters of Mandarin Chinese through brush stroke calligraphy.Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00
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