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Mandarin Chinese Intermediate (B1-B2) Certification

A practitioner-level Mandarin Chinese program designed to develop confident conversational skills, intermediate grammar, expanded vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and practical communication.

  • ⏱3 DaysDuration
  • ◈PPLAccredited
  • ◐3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ◆₹6,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Transition to Intermediate Mandarin

  • Review of essential Mandarin
  • Expanding sentence structures
  • Intermediate vocabulary
  • Character development
  • Communication strategies
  • Fluency building

Module 2: Intermediate Grammar Structures

  • Complex sentence patterns
  • Conjunctions
  • Complement structures
  • Aspect particles
  • Comparison structures
  • Contextual grammar

Module 3: Intermediate Vocabulary Development

  • Everyday vocabulary
  • Social vocabulary
  • Professional terminology
  • Descriptive vocabulary
  • Common collocations
  • Contextual word usage

Module 4: Chinese Character Development

  • Character recognition
  • Radicals
  • Character components
  • Compound words
  • Character writing
  • Vocabulary through characters

Module 5: Intermediate Sentence Construction

  • Compound sentences
  • Connecting ideas
  • Cause and effect
  • Conditions
  • Contrast
  • Purpose expressions

Module 6: Tones & Pronunciation Development

  • Tone accuracy
  • Tone combinations
  • Tone changes
  • Sentence intonation
  • Rhythm
  • Natural pronunciation

Module 7: Intermediate Listening

  • Everyday conversations
  • Natural-speed speech
  • Announcements
  • Workplace conversations
  • Main ideas
  • Supporting details

Module 8: Conversational Mandarin

  • Starting conversations
  • Maintaining conversations
  • Asking follow-up questions
  • Natural responses
  • Topic transitions
  • Ending conversations

Module 9: Speaking with Confidence

  • Extended responses
  • Describing situations
  • Explaining experiences
  • Expressing preferences
  • Asking detailed questions
  • Spontaneous speaking

Module 10: Expressing Opinions

  • Giving opinions
  • Agreeing
  • Disagreeing politely
  • Giving reasons
  • Comparing viewpoints
  • Supporting ideas

Module 11: Experiences & Storytelling

  • Talking about experiences
  • Describing past events
  • Sequencing events
  • Personal stories
  • Travel experiences
  • Narrative expressions

Module 12: Intermediate Reading

  • Articles
  • Emails
  • Notices
  • Online content
  • Short reports
  • Reading comprehension

Module 13: Reading Chinese Characters in Context

  • Character recognition
  • Understanding compounds
  • Context clues
  • Identifying key information
  • Inferring meaning
  • Reading fluency

Module 14: Intermediate Writing

  • Sentence development
  • Paragraph writing
  • Connecting ideas
  • Descriptive writing
  • Personal writing
  • Editing

Module 15: Practical & Professional Writing

  • Emails
  • Messages
  • Requests
  • Invitations
  • Responses
  • Professional tone

Module 16: Travel & Social Communication

  • Travel planning
  • Transportation
  • Accommodation
  • Restaurants
  • Social gatherings
  • Handling common problems

Module 17: Mandarin for the Workplace

  • Workplace vocabulary
  • Office conversations
  • Instructions
  • Work updates
  • Professional requests
  • Workplace etiquette

Module 18: Meetings & Professional Interaction

  • Meeting vocabulary
  • Sharing information
  • Asking for clarification
  • Making suggestions
  • Expressing agreement
  • Participating in discussions

Module 19: Chinese Media & Everyday Content

  • News headlines
  • Advertisements
  • Social media
  • Public information
  • Entertainment content
  • Media vocabulary

Module 20: Chinese Culture & Communication

  • Social etiquette
  • Professional etiquette
  • Forms of address
  • Cultural expectations
  • Communication styles
  • Social relationships

Module 21: Problem-Solving Communication

  • Explaining problems
  • Making complaints
  • Requesting assistance
  • Giving advice
  • Suggesting solutions
  • Resolving misunderstandings

Module 22: B1–B2 Integrated Communication Practice

  • Conversational speaking
  • Listening comprehension
  • Reading practical texts
  • Structured writing
  • Professional interaction
  • Real-world 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 Intermediate (B1–B2) program develops learners beyond basic Mandarin toward confident and independent communication. Participants strengthen vocabulary, grammar, Chinese characters, pronunciation, listening, conversational fluency, reading, and writing while developing practical language skills for social, travel, academic, and professional situations.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Communicate confidently in Mandarin across everyday, social, travel, and professional situations.

02

Develop stronger conversational Mandarin and maintain extended discussions naturally.

03

Apply intermediate grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structures accurately.

04

Improve tone accuracy, pronunciation, and natural spoken communication.

05

Understand conversations, announcements, workplace discussions, and common media content.

06

Read intermediate Chinese texts and recognise a broader range of characters.

07

Produce structured messages, paragraphs, emails, and practical written communication.

08

Develop integrated Mandarin proficiency aligned with B1–B2 communication requirements.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for working professionals and students who already possess basic Mandarin knowledge and want to develop intermediate conversational and practical communication skills.
What level of Mandarin should I have before starting?
Learners should have basic A1–A2 Mandarin knowledge, including Pinyin, tones, essential characters, vocabulary, grammar, and simple conversation.
Will this course improve my conversational Mandarin?
Yes. The program places strong emphasis on maintaining conversations, responding naturally, asking follow-up questions, expressing opinions, storytelling, and communicating confidently in real-life situations.
Does the course cover professional Mandarin?
Yes. Learners develop practical workplace vocabulary, professional conversations, emails, meetings, requests, work updates, and workplace etiquette.
What skills will I develop?
You will develop intermediate Mandarin speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, character recognition, conversational fluency, and professional communication.
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