Detailed Description
Course information:
Our topic-based Mandarin sessions offer a unique range of stand alone sessions. The range of offers provide opportunities to learn language and culture around your working schedule, ie. within a limited amount of time, learners will gain confidence and valuable knowledge.
This course takes a flexible approach where topics remain independent. Teaching activities focus on the functional needs of the language providing an engaging and interactive learning environment. By adopting a mix of teaching methods, we ensure lessons are unique, fulfilling, and enjoyable.
How to register:
Students may choose a flexible number of sessions to attend and each session costs £8. There are a choice of two sessions covered each week and students should attend one session only.
Please note: Please ensure you add the number of sessions you wish to attend to the basket before completing the purchase. You will be asked to indicate your chosen sessions in a questionnaire at checkout. If you are registering for more than one person, please complete the registrations separately.
If you wish to attend a different session than originally chosen, these changes must be communicated to the CI at least 48 hours before the session takes place.
Dates: Wednesday 30 September - Wednesday 16 December 2026
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Venue: TBC, please check timetable
Level: Beginners
Attendance: Online and in-person
Price: £8 per session
Registration deadline: Sunday 18 October, 11:59pm
All weeks include a choice of 2 sessions (excluding week 8)
The available sessions are shown below.
Week 1
B1: Greetings (verbal, messages, emails)
B2: Numbers, dates, and counting
Week 2
B3 Booking an appointment
B4 Getting around (where..)
Week 3
B5 Technologies/Apps for travelling
B6 Eating and drinking
Week 4
B7 Texting in Mandarin
B8 Taking public transport
Week 5
B9 Talking about myself (nationality...)
B10 Expressing preferences
Week 6
B11 Daily polite expressions
B12 Giving and accepting invitations politely (See HSK 1- 4)
Week 7
B13 Attending a birthday party/gathering
B14 Seeing a doctor
Week 8
B15 Shopping and money A
Week 9
B16 Shopping and Money B
B17 Online catchphrases
Week 10
B18 Weather
B19 Starting a conversation
Week 11
B20 Ending a conversation
B21 Complaints and compliments
Week 12
A2 Congratulating and celebrating achievements in texts and speeches
A3 Welcoming a new colleague in emails and meetings
Cancellation Terms: Refunds for MyChinese, excluding fees for attended sessions, are available within the initial two weeks of the course.
Refunds beyond this period can only be considered under exceptional circumstances.
