Mandarin conversation for beginners plus (Autumn and Summer terms) (MDN 01)

  • Day and time: Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00
    Weekly
  • Length of course: 2 terms. Autumn (10 Weeks), Summer (9 Weeks)
  • Vacancies: 0
  • Start date: 06 October 2026
  • Description:

    This course is for members who have basic knowledge of Mandarin and would like to practice and improve their listening, fluency, speaking and communication skills. We will continuously use the textbook: Conversational Chinese 301 by Y Kang & S Lai, ISBN 978-7-5619-1403-8 (3rd ed.)/978-7-301-25651-0 (4th ed.). Then use its Volume 2, ISBN 978-7-301-32205-5. Each lesson is divided into six parts: Sentences, Conversation, Substitution & Extension, New Words, Grammar and Exercises. In addition, there will be some additional materials for particular topics such as culture, history, foods and habits, etc. Special events, e.g., traditional Chinese holidays, famous Chinese literature, etc., might also help the participants improve and master these basic conversations.

  • Format: Discussion
  • Level: Level: Beginners plus

  • Tutor: Yongqing Ma
  • I am a native Chinese speaker and have lived in Britain and New Zealand for over 30 years, and we will enjoy together conversing in Mandarin.


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