Beginners Mandarin Chinese II - Spring Term 2026

Beginner II — Daily Conversations Made Simple 

Course Description 

Beginner II expands your vocabulary and conversational skills, enabling you to handle everyday activities such as shopping, eating out, talking about hobbies, and describing your family. You will learn how to form longer sentences and improve your listening through everyday topics. 

This Course is Ideal For: 

• Learners who completed Beginner I 

• Students who know basic pinyin and ~150–200 words 

• Anyone wanting to improve practical everyday communication 

What You Will Learn: 

• Vocabulary for food, clothing, prices, shopping, transport, and hobbies 

• Asking for prices, ordering food, and making basic requests 

• Describing personal preferences and daily routines 

• Forming clearer and longer sentences 

• Listening to real-life dialogues with improved accuracy 

By the End You Will Be Able To: 

• Communicate confidently in shops, restaurants, and everyday social settings 

• Ask and answer questions about hobbies, work, and family 

• Describe your routine and personal information 

• Understand short conversations at a natural pace 

Benefits of This Course: 

• Gain practical language skills you can use immediately 

• Become comfortable speaking in real-life situations 

• Expand your vocabulary rapidly and naturally 

• Build stronger grammar and sentence structure foundations 

Note: During reading weeks and bank holidays, there will be no classes unless specified by the teacher.

DISCLAIMER - If you are undertaking an in-person course please note that we may need to move the course online due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note no refunds are issued for moving courses online.

We offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to [email protected] before we can send you the discount code.

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