Beginners Mandarin Chinese III - Spring Term 2026

Beginner III — Everyday Communication Confidence 

Course Description 

Beginner III helps you move from basic communication to more natural conversations. You will learn how to talk about health, ability, plans, locations, and simple experiences. This level prepares you to communicate more smoothly and accurately in your daily life. 

This Course is Ideal For: 

• Students who completed Beginner II 

• Learners with approx. 300 words and basic grammar 

• People who want to improve fluency and conversation flow 

What You Will Learn: 

• Vocabulary for health, weather, ability, activities, and simple plans 

• Describing abilities, feelings, and everyday events 

• Asking for and giving simple directions 

• Understanding more complex sentence patterns 

• Listening to slightly longer dialogues and stories 

By the End You Will Be Able To: 

• Communicate comfortably in restaurants, shops, transport, and daily activities 

• Describe what you can do, want to do, and plan to do 

• Understand and use more complex grammar naturally 

• Hold longer conversations using connected sentences 

Benefits of This Course: 

• Feel more confident speaking Mandarin in real life 

• Prepare smoothly for intermediate-level learning 

• Strengthen your grammar, fluency, and listening comprehension 

• Become more independent in daily communication

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

Continuing students from the previous level will be advised to book the next advanced level .

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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