Course Levels
We offer two levels in Mandarin Chinese in semester 2, Post Beginner and Lower Intermediate Part 2.
If you have studied Mandarin Chinese before you can try this quick placement test to find out which class would suit your level best. You will need your university login details to take this test. If you are a member of the public who does not have a University login yet, please contact us
Post Beginner
This level is suitable for those who have completed the Complete Beginner course with Foreign Languages and/or can:
- understand the basics of pinyin
- greet people
- talk about themselves (age, nationality, occupation)
- count to 100 and beyond
- express likes and dislikes
- talk about basic personal states (e.g. busy, tired, thirsty and hungry)
If you are a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese and wish to join the class please contact the course tutor. You can also become a PAL Leader for our Peer Assisted Learning programme.
Lower Intermediate Part 2
Enrol on this course if you have some previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese (completed the Lower Intermediate part 1 with Foreign Languages and/or achieved HSK 1; can read and write at least 50 simple Chinese characters) and/or can:
- introduce yourself in detail
- ask and give directions
- talk about the price of things
- ask about opening times
- talk about illnesses and treatment
If you are a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese and wish to join the class please contact the course tutor. You can also become a PAL Leader for our Peer Assisted Learning programme.
Enrolment
The Spring Term will start on 14 February 2022 and enrolments for members of the public and University staff will open on 5 January. To enrol, you should select from the appropriate link below:
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