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Chinese Mandarin Courses in UK
Mandarin is the main language of government, education and media in China and Taiwan, and one of the four official languages in Singapore. It is distinctive from the other Chinese languages in phonology, timing and vocabulary. It is often hailed as the most spoken language in the world, and this impressive statistic, combined with China's development into one of the world's key economic players, makes knowing Mandarin a great skill to have.
We also have courses in Chinese (Cantonese)
Cactus offers a variety of Chinese Mandarin courses. Please see below for a list of language courses available in this location.
Course Summary
- Small Classes
- Lively course format
- Qualified & experienced teachers
- Includes course book / materials
Course Level
EARLY BIRD OFFER£5 off 10 week courses when booking 30 days
before your start date!
Chinese (Mandarin) Cactus Level 1 Courses
Is this your level? I have no knowledge or understanding of the language, other than perhaps a few key words and expressions. I have no real idea about the grammar, and have a very limited vocabulary.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton (Central) | Wed 7:00-9:00pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £179 |
| Bristol | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 5 Oct, 11 Jan, 5 Apr | £159 |
| Cambridge | Tue 7:00-9:00pm | 5 Oct, 11 Jan, 5 Apr | £179 |
| Canterbury | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 6 Oct, 12 Jan, 6 Apr | £179 |
| Edinburgh | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 6 Oct, 12 Jan, 6 Apr | £179 |
| Exeter | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 7 Oct, 13 Jan, 7 Apr | £179 |
| London Bridge | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 20 Apr | £199 |
| London Greenwich | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 12 Oct, 18 Jan, 12 Apr | £199 |
| London Hampstead | Tue 7:00-9:00pm | 5 Oct, 11 Jan, 5 Apr | £199 |
| London Highgate | Wed 7:00-9:00pm | 6 Oct, 12 Jan, 6 Apr | £199 |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
| London Islington | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 6 Oct, 12 Jan, 6 Apr | £199 |
| London Oxford Circus | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 7 Oct, 13 Jan, 7 Apr | £199 |
| London Piccadilly Circus | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 14 Oct, 20 Jan, 14 Apr | £199 |
| London Wimbledon | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 5 Oct, 11 Jan, 5 Apr | £199 |
| Manchester | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 5 Oct, 13 Jan, 7 Apr | £179 |
| Oxford | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 7 Oct, 13 Jan, 7 Apr | £179 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 8 Nov, 23 Feb, 8 Jun | £199 |
1-week Intensive Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Bond Street | Mon-Fri 2:00-5:00pm | 15 Nov, 7 Feb, 9 May | £169 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Cactus Level 2 Courses
Is this your level? I have some knowledge of the language, which I would like to consolidate and extend. I can introduce myself and can describe the immediate world around me. I have come across different grammatical structures, but am not confident of using them. I have a limited ability to communicate and find it difficult to understand the spoken language.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge | Tue 7:00-9:00pm | 5 Oct, 11 Jan, 5 Apr | £179 |
| Canterbury | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 6 Oct, 12 Jan, 6 Apr | £179 |
| Edinburgh | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 6 Oct, 12 Jan, 6 Apr | £179 |
| London Bridge | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
| London Greenwich | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 18 Jan, 12 Apr, 12 Jul | £199 |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
| London Oxford Circus | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Jan, 7 Apr, 7 Jul | £199 |
| London Piccadilly Circus | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 14 Oct, 20 Jan, 14 Apr | £199 |
| London Wimbledon | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 5 Oct, 11 Jan, 5 Apr | £199 |
| Manchester | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 7 Oct, 13 Jan, 7 Apr | £179 |
| Oxford | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 7 Oct, 13 Jan, 7 Apr | £179 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 8 Nov, 23 Feb, 8 Jun | £199 |
1-week Intensive Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Bond Street | Mon-Fri 2:00-5:00pm | 15 Nov, 7 Feb, 9 May | £169 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Cactus Level 3 Courses
Is this your level? I can produce simple sentences and can formulate and respond to simple questions. I have a basic knowledge of grammatical structures, including different tenses and word order, and have enough vocabulary to "survive" in predictable situations.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
| London Piccadilly Circus | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 14 Oct, 20 Jan, 14 Apr | £199 |
| Manchester | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 5 Oct, 13 Jan, 7 Apr | £179 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 8 Nov, 23 Feb, 8 Jun | £199 |
1-week Intensive Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Bond Street | Mon-Fri 2:00-5:00pm | 15 Nov, 7 Feb, 9 May | £169 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Cactus Level 4 Courses
Is this your level? I can understand and use simple structures fairly consistently, and can ask and respond to a wide range of simple questions. I have a reasonable idea of how the tense system works, and have an active vocabulary of around 700 words. I can express myself in familiar contexts, although I still make a quite a lot of mistakes.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
| London Piccadilly Circus | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 14 Oct, 20 Jan, 14 Apr | £199 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Cactus Level 5 Courses
Is this your level? I have a good understanding of simple structures, but lack accuracy and do not feel at ease with them just yet. I need to consolidate what I know and I am also ready to learn new and more complex forms. I can express myself in most common situations and hold conversations on a range of topics.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
| London Piccadilly Circus | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Cactus Level 6 Courses
Is this your level? I have a good grasp of all the essential structures and can use them with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Although I have some language gaps and make some errors, I can communicate effectively and appropriately in most situations, including on unfamiliar topics. I am ready to learn more complex forms and more advanced vocabulary.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Piccadilly Circus | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Cactus Level 7 Courses
Is this your level? I have a good understanding and knowledge of a wide range of language structures and functions, although I may continue to make minor errors syntactically. I have considerable passive knowledge, but need to expand my active usage. I am ready to learn different ways of expressing ideas, work on the subtle nuances of the language, and expand the range of what I can say and write.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Piccadilly Circus | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 13 Oct, 19 Jan, 13 Apr | £199 |
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