Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I - Spring Term 2026

Intermediate I — Expanding Expression & Real-Life Topics

This course will take place in the Richard Hoggart Building, Room TBC

Course Description

Intermediate I develops your ability to express opinions, describe experiences, and talk about daily life in more detail. You’ll expand your vocabulary and use more flexible sentence structures. This level also introduces longer listening passages and short reading texts.

This Course is Ideal For:

• Students who completed all beginner levels

• Learners with around 600 words

• Anyone who wants to communicate with more detail and accuracy

What You Will Learn:

• Vocabulary for work, relationships, lifestyle, and personal experiences

• Expressing emotions, comparisons, and personal preferences

• Using key grammar structures such as aspect markers and comparisons

• Reading and understanding short texts

• Listening to longer dialogues and conversations

By the End You Will Be Able To:

• Express opinions clearly on familiar topics

• Describe experiences and plans with detail

• Understand longer spoken and written Chinese

• Engage in meaningful everyday conversations

Benefits of This Course:

• Transition from basic to fluent daily communication

• Understand native speakers more easily

• Speak with greater confidence and accuracy

• Build a strong foundation for higher intermediate levels

Note: During reading weeks and bank holidays, there will be no classes unless specified by the teacher.

DISCLAIMER - If you are undertaking an in-person course please note that we may need to move the course online due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note no refunds are issued for moving courses online.

Mandarin Level

Please note, if you are not a continuing student you need to be assessed to confirm your level.

Assessment is a free informal session with one of our Mandarin teachers. Please contact the office by emailing Confucius@gold.ac.uk before enrolling onto the course

Discount

We offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to confucius@gold.ac.uk before we can send you the discount code.