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Survival Chinese, Spring semester 2026

Survival Chinese, Spring semester 2026

Description

Interested in learning Chinese? Immerse yourself in this essential language learning experience tailored for real-life situations.

Our 5-evening Chinese crash course Survival Chinese is back! Join us in January to start learning Chinese!

Course information
Duration: 5 evening classes
Level: Open to all
When: Monday to Friday evenings, 6:30-8:30pm
Start date: Monday 26 January 2026
End date: Friday 30 January 2026
Where: Bartolome House, University of Sheffield S3 7ND. Room TBC

•    Designed as an intensive 10-hour crash course, it caters to learners with little or no prior knowledge of Mandarin.
•    Offered twice a year, Survival Chinese is held just before the 12-week courses start to allow progression onto those courses.

Course materials: The course features a flavourful introduction to the Mandarin language, covering essential words and expression for everyday usage of the language, such as greetings, shopping, making an appointment, getting to places, checking in and out of a hotel and ordering food, and so on. The course uses materials developed by the CI, and handouts will be provided.

Course Fee:
The course is priced at £70 (General public) or £60 (Concession for senior citizens and current University of Sheffield staff and students).

An Early Bird offer is available until Friday 16 January 2026, 11:59pm GMT.

Registration deadline:
Monday 26 January 2026, 11:59pm GMT.

Open to all levels of Mandarin language abilities.

We aim to offer you a unique opportunity to explore Chinese language and culture over the autumn 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/study/survival-chinese
https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/confucius/study/courses/mandarin

Cancellation Terms: 

Refunds for Survival Chinese course fees can be processed prior to the start of the course.

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

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