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Chinese (Mandarin) - Beginners Level A

Course code: P10527

Subject area: Languages

Study level: Part Time

Course level: U

Course details

Course time:

14:00 - 16:00

Days of week:

Monday

Course date:

21st Sept 2026 - 30th Nov 2026

Course location:

Abingdon Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01235 555 585

Start your journey into the Chinese language with this beginner-friendly course, perfect for those with little or no prior knowledge. It's also ideal for 鈥渞usty鈥 learners who鈥檝e had some basic exposure and would benefit from revision and practice.
This is a course with fun in mind. The main aim is to help you to begin to 'get by' in the language. The emphasis of the course will be on your speaking (mainly Pinyin-based) and listening, as well as some relevant cultural information. It is about trying a new language and learning about certain related aspects of a new culture.

If you are to gain maximum benefit and enjoyment from your language learning, it will be useful to spend some time working between sessions. There will usually be a small amount of homework set each week.

The course will equip you with some knowledge of the Chinese characters. We will also introduce some culture/traditions alongside the Chinese festivals.

Please note there are no classes during half term.

Course units
The main topics covered are:
- Basic Language knowledge: Pronunciation rules
- Greeting: hello, thank you, goodbye.
- Self-introduction: by name, nationality, and job.
- Immediate family members
What next?
Chinese (Mandarin) 鈥 Beginners Level B
Entry criteria
There are no formal entry requirements. All are welcome.

Please note - you should be 19 years old or over at 31st August 2026 prior to starting the course.

Fee information
You will need to purchase a standard course book (HSK1), which normally costs around 拢25.

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Co-Funded Fee (19+)

拢224.60

Reduced Fee (19+)

拢124.90