We strongly recommend that everyone attends the class with a copy of the textbook. Please ask our team if you are not sure which level you will need.
The textbooks may be available to borrow from our Resource Centre (The Roundhouse, Room A02) or the Lancaster University Library.
Registration for the Michaelmas term classes will open shortly before the classes begin.
Course Levels
If you are unsure which level to sign-up for, please contact us. One of our teachers can recommend a level to join based on your previous experience.
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A 10-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from week beginning 28 April 2025.
For learners with no prior knowledge of Mandarin. Participants will learn basic phonetics and tones and use about 200 words around the following topics: greetings, countries, nationalities, occupations and family members.
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class and learning characters.
Time: Tuesdays, 12.15-1.45pm OR Thursdays, 6.15-7.45pm
Location: Lancaster University
A 10-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from 29 April to 1 July 2025.
For those who have learned around 200 Chinese words. Participants will learn a further 200 words around various topics (people's appearances, addresses, contact numbers, birthdays and invitations).
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class and learning characters.
This class will help to prepare participants interested in taking GCSE level Chinese.
This class is for children aged 11 years old and over.
Time: Mondays, 4.30-5.30pm
The final class of the summer term will take place on 14 July 2025.
Location: Lancaster University Confucius Institute
Registration: For further information regarding the GCSE Chinese classes, please email ci@lancaster.ac.uk
1 to 1 classes
If you are interested in a more personal session, we can also offer tailored 1 to 1 sessions on a more flexible basis. 1 to 1 classes on campus are usually £40 per hour (£20 per hour for students). Classes taught off campus, or teaching to a small group may be charged differently.
For all enquiries of this type, please contact us.
