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: short introduction
Course start date: Wed 19 Nov 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Joyce LeeLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Get a short introduction to the Chinese language and discover aspects of Chinese language culture in these live online communicative classes. Suitable for complete beginners.
Full fee £79.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £51.00 - Chinese: writing for beginners Course start date: Sat 22 Nov 2025 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonLearn the basics of Chinese characters on this lively classroom-based course in the heart of London. This interactive workshop provides plenty of opportunity to practise yourself, and is suitable for complete beginners.Full fee £49.00 Senior fee £49.00 Concession £49.00 - Chinese beginners tasterCourse start date: Thu 8 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonCome and discover Chinese Mandarin in this lively taster.Full fee £19.00 Senior fee £19.00 Concession £19.00 - Chinese 2 upper: module 2Course start date: Mon 19 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Fei WangLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Further improve your Chinese (Mandarin) and develop your speaking skills. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin Chinese for about 2 years.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - 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 beginners: 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.
This course is designed for near beginners. You should have completed 'Chinese Beginners: Module 1' or possess an equivalent of approximately 15 hours of prior learning.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - 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 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 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 beginners: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 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.
Continue learning Mandarin Chinese on this beginners course.You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30 hrs of learning).
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Ting PoonFurther improve your Chinese (Mandarin) and develop your speaking skills either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions. Suitable if you have completed Chinese 2 upper: module 2 or equivalent.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - 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 3 lower: module 3Course start date: Wed 22 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 £239.00 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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