Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 2 Course
Learn to speak Mandarin with our Mandarin Chinese language short courses online & in Sydney!
You got a taste of the language in our Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 1 Course and would like to build on your language skills?
Then this online course is for you. This Chinese Mandarin for Beginners: Level 2 course will give you the platform to practice your basic language skills and add some new ones by looking at new situational topics such as going to the market, asking for direction, transportation, and more.
Be confident that you will widen your vocabulary and have plenty of opportunities to apply your speaking, listening, and reading skills. Our class sizes are kept small to ensure that you will receive the individual attention you need to keep progressing and learning. Chinese Mandarin for Beginners: Level 2 course will be held online via Zoom._
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Chinese Mandarin for Beginners: Level 2 course, you should be able to:
- speak more confidently, with better pronunciation and a wider vocabulary
- conduct small talk, including making appointments, asking for assistance, etc.
- discuss your likes and dislikes
- have a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, geography, and customs
- expand your understanding of the written language, with recognition and use of more of the characters
What will be covered in this Chinese Mandarin for Beginners: Level 2 course?
Topics
- Hobbies
- Likes and dislikes
- Inviting and hosting guests
- Making bookings/appointments and plans
- Asking for assistance
- Small talk and phone conversation
- Chinese culture and customs
Grammar
- Chinese etiquette
- The affirmative-negative question
- Particle and modal verbs
- Pronunciation
- Chinese Characters - Introducing basic rules of stroke order of Chinese characters
- Sentence structure
- Alternative questions
Who is this Chinese Mandarin for Beginners: Level 2 course for?
- Students who have attended our Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 1 Course or an equivalent course elsewhere.
- Students who have a very basic knowledge of Mandarin.
Course venue
Online via Zoom
- Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
- Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.
Textbook
Please purchase the course textbook – which is used for the Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 1 Course and Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 2 Course.
Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 1, 4th Edition (3rd Edition is okay)
ISBN: 9781622911356
You can order the textbook from Abbey's Bookstore (131 York Street, Sydney NSW 2000).
We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. If you would like to inquire about the current price, please call Abbey's Bookstore on 02 9264 3111.
What to bring to class
- Textbook
- Notebook and pen
This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 2 Course
This course has no current classes. Please join our waitlist and we will notify you when we have places available. Join waitlist for Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 2 Course
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Course testimonials:
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Elaine said: The classes are interactive and our teacher adjusted effectively for the differing levels of knowledge in the class
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Amanda said: Our Mandarin classes have been fantastic. Our tutor Fang Zhou is a wonderful teacher and I now feel that Mandarin is not such a foreign language anymore even after a few lessons. We have learned such useful skills and topics. I will definitely continue.
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Simon said: 4 Stars!
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Elaine said: Interactive course and our teacher was great in sharing information about Chinese culture
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Ingrid said: Great place to learn!
