General Chinese Foundation Course

This course introduces Chinese Mandarin to those who have no prior knowledge of the language. It offers systematic teaching to beginners who want to develop a basic understanding of Chinese grammar and sentence structure. It uses Pinyin to teach essential vocabulary and expressions to help learners develop effective daily communication within a short space of learning time. Taught online with live interaction between a teacher and a small group of students, it’s a perfect course for you to get some basics before travelling to Chinese speaking countries.

Content outlines

• Pinyin initials, finals and tones
• Basic structural words and word order
• Greetings and introduction
• Foods, drinks, and dining
• Numbers, currency, and price
• Colours, sizes, and shopping
• Transport and directions

Suitability

• You are a total beginner
• Or have prior learning of up to 20 hours

Learning materials

• All learning materials are in digital format that included in the course