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 beginners: module 1+2Course start date: Sat 17 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Zhonghan LinLearn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the language and culture, this course will equip you with the essential skills to communicate confidently in Mandarin.
Our emphasis on speaking ensures that you'll be able to engage in meaningful conversations from the very first lesson. You'll learn useful phrases, expressions, and idioms, enabling you to communicate effectively in various social and everyday situations.Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - Chinese beginners: module 1Course start date: Thu 22 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn Chinese Mandarin either an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
This course is designed for beginners who have little or no prior knowledge of Chinese.
Whether you're a student, professional, or simply curious about the language and culture, this course will equip you with the essential skills to communicate confidently in Mandarin.
Our emphasis on speaking ensures that you'll be able to engage in meaningful conversations from the very first lesson. You'll learn useful phrases, expressions, and idioms, enabling you to communicate effectively in various social and everyday situations.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 beginners: module 2+3Course start date: Sat 25 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Zhonghan LinContinue learning Mandarin Chinese in the heart of London on this live online course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module1 or equivalent (about 20hrs hours of learning).
Full fee £269.00 Senior fee £269.00 Concession £175.00 - Chinese beginners: short introduction
Course start date: Sat 30 May 2026 (and 1 other date)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Xiaolan BiGet a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these either in-person course in Covent Garden or live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £119.00 Concession £77.00
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