Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II - Spring Term 2026

Intermediate II — Social Topics & Clear Opinions 

Note: No classes on bank holidays

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

Course Description 

Intermediate II focuses on discussing social themes and expressing clearer, more structured opinions. You will learn to talk about culture, habits, health, learning, travel, and more, while refining sentence complexity and listening comprehension. 

This Course is Ideal For: 

• Students who completed Intermediate I 

• Learners with around 900–1200 words 

• Anyone preparing for HSK 3/4 or aiming for stronger fluency 

What You Will Learn: 

• Vocabulary for cultural topics, health, habits, travel, and learning 

• Connecting ideas using linking words and logical structures 

• Understanding and summarising short articles 

• Clearer, more structured speaking strategies 

• Listening to conversations at natural speed 

By the End You Will Be Able To: 

• Discuss social topics and explain your viewpoints 

• Understand longer articles and narratives 

• Speak more fluently with improved grammar 

• Hold natural, extended conversations 

Benefits of This Course: 

• Develop confidence discussing broader topics 

• Speak with clearer logic and structure 

• Improve comprehension of natural speech 

• Prepare for advanced intermediate levels

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

Course Level

Please note, this is not a beginner's course. You must have your level assessed before attending class. Assessment is a free and informal session with one of our Mandarin teachers.

You can contact Goldsmiths Confucius Institute via email at confucius@gold.ac.uk.

*Please note if you are not a continuing student you need to be assessed to confirm your level, contact the office via email at Confucius@gold.ac.uk.

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.

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.