Short course: Mandarin Chinese - intermediate

Next course

This course will be available next academic term.

If you need your language level assessed, you can contact confucius (@gold.ac.uk)

Course description

This course is for those who have completed beginners Chinese or who already have a good command of around 200 characters.

Intermediate Chinese further builds upon the vocabulary and language elements of beginners Chinese to give students a working knowledge.

Upon successful completion of Mandarin Chinese Intermediate III, you will be able to read and write around 600 characters. Students completing this course will have a good understanding of Chinese Grammar and sentence structure and begin to form more complex sentences in conversation.

  • Learn 600 Chinese characters
  • Learn how to hold simple conversations in Chinese
  • Learn more grammar patterns
  • Practice in a supportive environment

Classes level

For students who are new to us and wish to join the intermediate Mandarin Chinese class, you will need to have your level assessed before the class start. Assessment is a free and informal session with one of our Mandarin teachers. Please contact the office to arrange an assessment by email at confucius (@gold.ac.uk)

Upon successful completion of Chinese Intermediate, III you will be able to progress to an Advanced level course in Chinese Mandarin.

Enquiries and support

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

We are committed to providing reasonable teaching adjustments for students with disabilities that may impact their learning experience. If you require adjustments, please contact us at confucius (@gold.ac.uk) so we can respond to your requests as soon as possible.