This module is designed for English-speaking adults who are complete beginners with little or no knowledge of Chinese language.
Duration: 10 weeks
Start date:Wednesday 30 Sept 2026 (6-8 pm) ORSaturday 3 Oct 2026 (10 am -12 pm)
Venue: In-person (Jubliee Campus) OR Online via ZooM
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On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
master Pinyin, the Mandarin phonetic system;
develop a speaking and listening vocabulary of 90 words and frequently used phrases;
exchange simple greetings;
introduce themselves and a third party;
ask and respond to simple questions such as dates, age, nationality etc;
participate in day-to-day routines;
understand simple Chinese etiquette and customs related to the course content;
develop foundational listening, speaking, and reading skills in Chinese;
build a solid foundation for further Chinese language study;
Room A23, CI LibrarySi Yuan BuildingJubilee Campus Nottingham, NG8 1BB
telephone: +44 (0)115 748 4502 fax: +44 (0)115 846 6324 email: confucius.institute@nottingham.ac.uk