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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)
Course Summary
- Small Classes
- Lively course format
- Qualified & experienced teachers
- Includes course book / materials
Course Level
- Chinese Mandarin Beginner 1
- Chinese Mandarin Beginner 2
- Chinese Mandarin Beginner 3
- Chinese Mandarin Elementary 1
- Chinese Mandarin Elementary 2
- Chinese Mandarin Elementary 3
- Chinese Mandarin Intermediate 1
- Chinese Mandarin Intermediate 2
- Chinese Mandarin Intermediate 3
- Chinese Mandarin Upper Intermediate
- Chinese Mandarin Advanced
- Chinese Mandarin Proficient
Chinese (Mandarin) Beginner Courses
Is this your level?
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or Take our level test.
Holiday Survival Weekend Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton (Central) | Sat+Sun 10:30am-4:30pm | £105 | |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Sat+Sun 10:30am-4:30pm | 8 Jun, 15 Jun, 13 Jul | £105 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Beginner 1 Courses
Is this your level? You are a complete beginner and have no prior knowledge of the language, with the exception of perhaps a few key words.
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 | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £205 |
| Bristol | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £205 |
| Cambridge | 7:00-9:00pm | £205 | |
| Cardiff | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 2 Jul, 24 Sep | £205 |
| Edinburgh | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £205 |
| Liverpool | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 4 Jul, 26 Sep | £205 |
| London Bond Street | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 4 Jul, 26 Sep | £225 |
| London Canary Wharf | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £235 |
| London Greenwich | 6:30-8:30pm | £225 | |
| London Highgate | 7:00-9:00pm | £225 | |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 9 Jul, 1 Oct | £225 |
| London Islington | 6:30-8:30pm | £225 | |
| London Kings Cross | Wed 7-9 pm | 10 Jul, 9 Oct | £225 |
| London Notting Hill | 6:30-8:30pm | £225 | |
| London Wimbledon | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 2 Jul, 24 Sep | £225 |
| Manchester | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 2 Jul, 24 Sep | £205 |
| Sheffield | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 2 Sep, 4 Nov | £225 |
Refresher Weekend Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton (Central) | Sat+Sun 10:30am-4:30pm | £105 | |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Sat+Sun 10:30am-4:30pm | £105 |
1-week Intensive Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Bond Street | Mon-Fri 1:00-5:00pm | £285 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Beginner 2 Courses
Is this your level? You are a "false beginner" - i.e. you have some prior, but very basic, knowledge of the language, and find it difficult to produce more than a few key words and phrases. Maybe you haven’t used the language in a while and/or want to start at "the beginning".
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 | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £205 |
| Bristol | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £205 |
| Cambridge | 7:00-9:00pm | £205 | |
| Cardiff | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 | |
| Edinburgh | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £205 |
| Liverpool | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 4 Jul, 26 Sep | £205 |
| London Bond Street | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 4 Jul, 26 Sep | £225 |
| London Canary Wharf | 6:30-8:30pm | £235 | |
| London Greenwich | 6:30-8:30pm | £225 | |
| London Highgate | 7:00-9:00pm | £225 | |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 9 Jul, 30 Sep | £225 |
| London Islington | 6:30-8:30pm | £225 | |
| London Kings Cross | Wed 7-9 pm | 10 Jul, 9 Oct | £225 |
| London Notting Hill | 6:30-8:30pm | £225 | |
| London Wimbledon | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 2 Jul, 24 Sep | £225 |
| Manchester | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 | |
| Sheffield | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 2 Sep, 4 Nov | £225 |
1-week Intensive Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Bond Street | Mon-Fri 1:00-5:00pm | £285 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Beginner 3 Courses
Is this your level? You have a very basic knowledge of the language. Your vocabulary is very limited and you have no real understanding of the grammar.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or Take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton (Central) | 7:00-9:00pm | £205 | |
| Bristol | Wed 6:30-8:30pm | 10 Jul, 25 Sep | £205 |
| Cambridge | 7:00-9:00pm | £205 | |
| Edinburgh | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 | |
| Liverpool | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 | |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Tue 6:30-8:30pm | 9 Jul, 30 Sep | £225 |
| London Kings Cross | Wed 7-9 pm | 10 Jul | £225 |
| London Wimbledon | 6:30-8:30pm | £225 | |
| Manchester | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | £225 |
1-week Intensive Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Bond Street | Mon-Fri 1:00-5:00pm | £285 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Elementary Courses
Is this your level?
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or Take our level test.
Refresher Weekend Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Sat+Sun 10:30am-4:30pm | £105 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Elementary 1 Courses
Is this your level? You can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and basic phrases, but your ability to communicate is limited and you find it difficult to understand everyday spoken language.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or Take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 | |
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Thu 6:30-8:30pm | 4 Jul, 26 Sep | £225 |
| London Kings Cross | 7-9 pm | £225 | |
| Manchester | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | £225 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Elementary 2 Courses
Is this your level? You can use and understand simple sentence structures and have come across different grammatical structures, but are not confident in applying them correctly/consistently.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or Take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester | 6:30-8:30pm | £205 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | £225 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Intermediate 1 Courses
Is this your level? You can use and understand simple structures fairly consistently, and can respond to a wide range of questions on familiar subjects.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or Take our level test.
10-week Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Kings Cross | 7-9 pm | £225 |
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | £225 |
Chinese (Mandarin) Intermediate 2 Courses
Is this your level? You have a reasonable idea of how the verb system works and an active vocabulary of around 700 words. You can express yourself in familiar contexts, albeit with quite a few mistakes still.
I know more Chinese (Mandarin) or Take our level test.
5-week Fast Track Courses
| Locations Available | Day Times | Start Dates | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Holborn-Russell Square | Mon+Thu 6:30-8:30pm | £225 |
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