Mandarin Chinese for Beginners

This is a beginner’s course in Mandarin Chinese suitable for those with no prior/some experience of the language.

Course description

This 10-week Mandarin Chinese Beginners course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and focuses on the acquisition of practical communicative skills.

All the beginners' Chinese classes will provide students with vocabulary and grammar which act as the foundation for Mandarin Chinese.

Upon successful completion of Mandarin Chinese Beginners III through the interactive lessons, you will be able to read and write approximately 200 Simplified Chinese characters and be able to hold simple conversations in Chinese.

• Learn 200 Chinese characters
• Learn how to hold simple conversations in Chinese
• Learn the fundamentals of the language
• Practice in a supportive environment

Classes level

Three different levels for Mandarin Chinese Beginners classes are provided:  Beginners I, Beginner II and Beginners III.

For the first stage of Chinese Beginners (i.e. Chinese Beginners 1), no previous knowledge is required. To be able to join Beginners II or III, you should have completed Beginners I and II respectively at Confucius Institution Goldsmiths or have an equivalent knowledge.

You will need to have your level assessed. Assessment is a free and informal session with one of our Mandarin teachers. Please contact the office to arrange an assessment.

During reading weeks 20-24 Feb 2023 and bank holidays, there will be no classes unless specified by the teacher.

Disability support

We are committed to providing reasonable teaching adjustments for students with disabilities that may impact on their learning experience. If you require adjustments, please complete the relevant section on the booking form and also contact us at shortcourses (@gold.ac.uk) so we can respond to your requests as soon as possible. 

Disclaimer 

If you are undertaking an in-person course please note that we may need to move the course online due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note no refunds are issued for moving courses online.

Fees

£210.80

Goldsmiths offers a 15% concession rate on short courses to Lewisham Local cardholders, Students and Goldsmiths Alumni.

Booking information

Please note our short courses sell out quickly, so early booking is advisable.

Location

Goldsmiths, University of London

Enquiries

If you have any questions about this course please contact confucius (@gold.ac.uk).

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Please note our short courses sell-out quickly, so early booking is advisable.