Chinese (Mandarin)

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.

Courses available both in-person and online

Join us in the heart of London for in-person classes. Our modern campus in Covent Garden is easy to reach and buzzing with creativity. With modern purpose-built facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, it’s the perfect space to support your learning journey. Explore our facilities >

Prefer learning online? Our live online courses bring expert teaching to you, wherever you are.

Whether you choose to study in-person or online, all our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. Wherever and however you want to learn, we’re here for you.

Courses available both in-person and online

We offer a range of long and short courses allowing you to choose between in-person and online learning.

Learn in the centre of London with our in-person courses. Our purpose-built facilities in Covent Garden mean we are ideally located and easy to get to. 

See our guide to online learning for more information about accessing our live online courses.

All our courses are live, interactive, and taught by expert tutors. No matter how you prefer to learn, we've got the class for you.

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  1. Chinese 2 lower: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Continue improving your Chinese Mandarin on this lively live classroom-based course with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have been studying Chinese 2 lower: module 2 for a year and a half or have an equivalent level.
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  2. Chinese 2: reading group
    Course start date:  Fri 16 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    If 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 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 £99.00 Senior fee £79.00 Concession £64.00
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  3. Chinese beginners: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Zhonghan Lin
    Continue learning Mandarin Chinese on this lively live online course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module 2 or equivalent (about 30hrs hours of learning).
    Full fee £199.00 Senior fee £199.00 Concession £129.00
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  4. Chinese 5: module 1
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 8 Oct 2025 (and 2 other dates)

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Learn Chinese Mandarin on this lively online course.







    For advanced learners ( Citylit 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 £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  5. Chinese 4: module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Learn Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. 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 £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  6. Chinese 4/5: module 3
    Course start date:  Mon 28 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    You will consolidate your knowledge of Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. Suitable if you have studied Chinese for 5 years part time or have an equivalent level.
    Full fee £239.00 Senior fee £191.00 Concession £155.00
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  7. Chinese 2 upper: module 3
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Further improve your Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. Suitable if you have studied Mandarin Chinese for about 2 and a half years years.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  8. Chinese 3 upper: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    Develop your fluency on this lively live online course with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have studied Chinese Mandarin for 4 and a half years or have a fairly good command of the language.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  9. Chinese 5: module 3
    Evening
    Course start date:  Wed 30 Apr 2025

    Location on this date:  Online

    Tutors:  Fei Wang
    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 £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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  10. Chinese beginners: module 2
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Zhonghan Lin
    Continue learning Mandarin Chinese in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course. You should have completed Chinese beginners: module1 or equivalent (about 15hrs hours of learning).
    Full fee £229.00 Senior fee £229.00 Concession £149.00
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  11. Chinese 3 lower: module 3
    Last Few Places, Evening
    Course start date:  Thu 1 May 2025 (and 1 other date)

    Location on this date:  Keeley Street

    Tutors:  Ting Poon
    Develop your fluency in this Chinese Mandarin in the heart of London on this lively classroom-based course, with the emphasis on speaking and listening. Suitable if you have studied Chinese Mandarin for 3-4 years or have a fairly good command of the language.
    Full fee £219.00 Senior fee £219.00 Concession £142.00
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About the City Lit School of Languages

Language courses at all levels and in 19 different languages are offered at City Lit. Whether you would like to attend part-time or weekend language classes, our highly popular language lessons offer the widest choice in London. Most language courses are taught at seven different levels and you can start anywhere from beginner to advanced.

Our tutors

Tutors are experienced and friendly, and you can choose from evening, day time or weekend language classes. We also offer early morning sessions and intensive courses to help you learn a language at a time and in a way that suits you best. In many languages you can take an accredited course, with national and international qualifications selected for their relevance to adult learners.

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