Business Chinese, Spring semester 2026

Course information
Course: Business Chinese
Duration: 12 weeks
Level: Elementary level
Start date: Thursday 5 February 2026
End date: Thursday 21 May 2026
Time: 6:30-8:30pm
Where: Bartolome House, University of Sheffield S3 7ND. Classroom TBC.

Please note:
1. There will be no teaching during w/c 16 February, due to the SCI's planned activities for Chinese New Year.
2. Easter break will take place from w/c 30 March 2026 for three weeks. Classes will resume w/c 20 April 2026.

This course is ideal for people who want to communicate with Chinese speakers in business settings. The contents of this course are suitable for business professionals and business school students. The 12-week course provides a foundation in speaking, listening, reading and writing, with an emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing from the Elementary level onwards. The course also features a talk by a guest speaker adding practical context to the language-learning.

Levels: The course will be suitable for those with an Elementary level of Chinese - those with HSK 1 equivalent, i.e., 150 vocabulary.

Course content: Topics cover working with a partner and promoting your business and your products. By the end of course, students will have covered the following topics:
Each topic is introduced in a two-hour learning session. With sufficient self-study, learners are expected to reach HSK 2/ CEFR level A2.

Location: All courses will be held at Bartolome House, University of Sheffield, Winter Street, S3 7ND. Please refer to the timetable on our website for your specific classroom.

Course fees: An Early bird (EB) discounted rate is available on registrations made by Friday 23 January 2026. After this date the standard fees will apply.

Early bird Fees:
General public: £162
Concessions (Senior citizens and current University of Sheffield staff & students): £144

Standard Fees:
General public: £180
Concessions (Senior citizens and current University of Sheffield staff & students): £160

We aim to offer you a unique opportunity to explore Chinese language and culture over the Spring semester, tailored to meet your specific needs with a diverse range of topics.

For any inquiries, please contact: Email: confucius@sheffield.ac.uk Tel: 07593502130

For more information, please visit: https://sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/business-chinese
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/study/courses/mandarin

Cancellation Terms: 

Refunds for course fees, excluding the fees for the attended sessions, are available within the initial three weeks of the semester.

Refunds beyond this period can only be considered under exceptional circumstances.