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: Sat 30 May 2026 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Joyce LeeGet 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 - Chinese beginners: revisionCourse start date: Mon 24 Nov 2025
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangReady to refresh your Chinese skills? If you’ve studied for about a year, this short interactive revision course will help you brush up and feel confident again.
Full fee £59.00 Senior fee £59.00 Concession £38.00 - 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 2 lower: module 1Course start date: Mon 19 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Continue improving your Chinese with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have been studying Chinese (Mandarin) for a year or have an equivalent level.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese beginners: module 2Course start date: Tue 20 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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 2 upper: module 2Course start date: Mon 19 Jan 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
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: Wed 21 Jan 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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 £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 2: reading groupCourse start date: Fri 30 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangIf you want to have the chance to read Chinese characters, expand your vocabulary, improve your pronunciation, and strengthen your reading comprehension level, please join us on this lively online course to practise your reading. Suitable for people who have learned Chinese for at least 1 year and have learned to read Chinese characters.Full fee £119.00 Senior fee £95.00 Concession £77.00 - 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 2 upper: module 3Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: Online
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: Wed 22 Apr 2026 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
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 £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - Chinese 2 lower: module 2Course start date: Mon 20 Apr 2026
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Fei WangLearn Chinese either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions.
Continue improving your Chinese with the emphasis on speaking and listening in either in an in-person course in Covent Garden or live online sessions. Suitable if you have been studying Chinese 2 lower: module 2 for a year and a half or have an equivalent level.
Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £239.00 Concession £155.00 - 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 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
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