Note: this course will take place in Room 139, Richard Hoggart Building.

Course Description

Building on your previous knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, the Advanced Mandarin course will refine your current language skills whilst improving your cross-cultural competency and referencing Chinese culture and society.

At the end of this course, you will be able to communicate with others in writing on concrete and abstract topics and express your personal opinion meaningfully in well-formed sentences and in a coherent text. Afterwards, you will have the option of partaking in the HSK certificate in Chinese to receive a formal qualification of your Mandarin ability.

*Please note, if you are not a continuing student, you will need to have your level assessed prior to the commencement of the course. Assessment is free and informal and takes place with one of our Mandarin teachers. Contact the office by email at confucius(@gold.ac.uk).

The course will:

Teach at least 1200 Chinese characters
Further improve grammatical patterns
Be able to write short paragraphs and essays
Be able to give individual and group oral presentations

Booking

Please visit Eventbrite via the 'enrol now' link at the top of this page and select the ticket for your desired level class. If you are unsure which course to select please email confucius@gold.ac.uk and we will assist you.

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.

Late Summer Term 2025 - Advanced Mandarin Chinese Short Course