This Mandarin Chinese - Beginners Continuation course is designed for learners who have completed the 10-week Beginners A and B courses or who feel confident at this level. The course focuses mainly on speaking and listening skills using Pinyin, with an emphasis on practical communication and cultural understanding in a fun and supportive setting.

While writing Chinese characters remains a minor focus, you will explore basic writing techniques and continue developing your knowledge of stroke order and character structure. Grammatical concepts will be introduced gradually but kept simple to support your growing ability to build sentences.

Key topics covered include continuing pronunciation practice, stroke sequences, telling and asking for the time, discussing the weather, shopping conversations, and talking about travel methods. Cultural elements, including Chinese traditions, festivals, common sayings and idioms, will be integrated throughout the course to enrich your learning experience.

To get the most from the course, learners are encouraged to spend some time reviewing between sessions. Small amounts of homework will usually be set each week to help reinforce your progress.

This course offers an enjoyable next step for beginners eager to deepen their Mandarin skills and cultural knowledge with the guidance of an enthusiastic tutor.