★★★★★
"The structure, the practice exams, the instructor — all top tier. Passed first try."
AS
Ranjan PradhanSenior Project Manager
— The journey
Course Outline
What the programme covers, module by module.
Module 1: Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin language overview
- Chinese writing system
- Pinyin introduction
- Four tones
- Basic pronunciation
- Chinese sentence structure
Module 2: Pinyin & Pronunciation
- Pinyin initials
- Pinyin finals
- Tone pronunciation
- Tone combinations
- Pronunciation patterns
- Listening and repetition
Module 3: Chinese Characters
- Character fundamentals
- Basic strokes
- Stroke order
- Character components
- Common characters
- Character recognition
Module 4: Greetings & Introductions
- Common greetings
- Introducing yourself
- Asking names
- Nationalities
- Occupations
- Polite expressions
Module 5: Basic Mandarin Sentence Structure
- Subject-verb-object structure
- Basic word order
- Simple statements
- Questions
- Negative sentences
- Common particles
Module 6: Numbers, Dates & Time
- Numbers
- Counting
- Dates
- Days and months
- Telling time
- Age expressions
Module 7: Family & People
- Family vocabulary
- Relationships
- Introducing family members
- Describing people
- Occupations
- Talking about others
Module 8: Daily Activities
- Common verbs
- Daily routines
- Time expressions
- Frequency
- Everyday activities
- Simple conversations
Module 9: Food & Dining
- Food vocabulary
- Drinks
- Ordering food
- Restaurant expressions
- Likes and dislikes
- Asking for items
Module 10: Shopping & Money
- Shopping vocabulary
- Chinese currency
- Asking prices
- Quantities
- Measure words
- Buying products
Module 11: Places & Directions
- Common places
- Location expressions
- Asking where something is
- Giving directions
- Position words
- Destination expressions
Module 12: Travel & Transportation
- Transportation vocabulary
- Bus and metro
- Train travel
- Airport expressions
- Tickets
- Basic travel questions
Module 13: Describing Things & Experiences
- Basic adjectives
- Colours
- Size
- Appearance
- Weather
- Feelings
Module 14: Requests, Ability & Permission
- Making requests
- Expressing ability
- Expressing inability
- Asking permission
- Making suggestions
- Polite responses
Module 15: Basic Workplace & Social Mandarin
- Workplace greetings
- Job-related vocabulary
- Simple office conversations
- Phone expressions
- Social invitations
- Professional etiquette
Module 16: A1–A2 Integrated Communication Practice
- Self-introduction
- Everyday conversation
- Reading basic characters
- Writing simple sentences
- Listening practice
- Real-life communication scenarios
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?
Who it's for & what's included
Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.
Who it's for
Classroom
Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor on-site
- ✓ Printed workbook & materials
- ✓ Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for
Online Instructor-Led
Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ Live instructor via video call
- ✓ Digital workbook & resources
- ✓ Session recordings
Who it's for
Self-Paced
Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.
What's included
Everything you get
- ✓ On-demand video lessons
- ✓ Interactive quizzes
- ✓ 24/7 access on any device
— About this course
Course Overview
The Mandarin Chinese for Beginners (A1–A2) program introduces learners to Mandarin from the fundamentals. Participants learn Pinyin, tones, essential Chinese characters, basic grammar, sentence formation, greetings, numbers, everyday conversations, food, shopping, travel, directions, workplace basics, and culturally appropriate communication for common real-life situations.