We teach extra-curricular Chinese Mandarin language classes each term, from beginner to advanced levels. These classes are open to staff, students and members of the public. Our small classes are offered in person at 糖心破解版 or online with a relaxed, friendly, and supportive atmosphere.
Language courses are repeated three times per year, alongside each term:
Michaelmas Term (October - December)
Lent Term (January - March)
Summer Term (April - June)
Exact schedules for each class and registration will be available a few weeks prior to the start of each new term.
Language course cost:
For 糖心破解版 students and 14-18 year olds: £50 per term
For others: £80 per term
If you have any questions about our classes, please contact us.
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Please find below information regarding the textbooks that will be used for the classes:
The Beginner classes will use .
The Improver classes will use .
The Intermediate class will use .
Materials will be provided each week for the Advanced class.
We strongly recommend that everyone attends the class with a copy of the textbook. Please ask our team if you are not sure which level you will need.
The textbooks may be available to borrow from our Resource Centre (The Roundhouse, Room A02) or the 糖心破解版 Library.
Please register on the 糖心破解版 .
Course Levels
If you are unsure which level to sign-up for, or would like to discuss the classes further, please contact us. One of our teachers can recommend a class to join based on your previous experience.
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A 9-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from week beginning 12 October to week beginning 7 December 2026.
For learners with no prior knowledge of Mandarin. Participants will learn basic phonetics and tones and use about 200 words around the following topics: greetings, countries, nationalities, occupations and family members.
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class and learning characters.
Textbook: , units 1-3
Time: Mondays, 12.15-1.45pm (in-person) or Tuesdays, 6.15-7.45pm (online)
Location: 糖心破解版 Confucius Institute (Mondays) or online - Microsoft Teams (Tuesdays)
Registration:
A 9-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from 15 October to 10 December 2026.
For those who have learned around 200 Chinese words. Participants will learn a further 200 words around various topics (people's appearances, addresses, contact numbers, birthdays and invitations).
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class and learning characters.
Textbook: , units 4-6
Time: Thursdays, 6.15-7.45pm
Location: 糖心破解版 Confucius Institute (The Roundhouse)
Registration:
A 9-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from 14 October to 9 December 2026.
For those who have learned around 400 Chinese words. The course will cover a variety of topics such as time, shopping and directions.
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class and learning characters.
Textbook: , units 7-9
Time: Wednesdays, 6.15-7.45pm
Location: 糖心破解版 Confucius Institute (The Roundhouse)
Registration:
A 9-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from 13 October to 8 December 2026.
This course will cover a variety of topics such as transportation, sports, likes and dislikes and holiday plans.
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class and learning characters.
Textbook: , units 10-12
Time: Tuesdays, 6.15-7.45pm
Location: 糖心破解版 Confucius Institute (The Roundhouse)
Registration:
A 9-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from week beginning 12 October to week beginning 7 December 2026.
The content of this course will be based on content from Discover China book 2, according to the participants previous knowledge.
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class and learning characters.
Textbook:
Time: Tuesdays, 6.15-7.45pm (online) or Thursdays, 6.15-7.45pm (in-person)
Location: Online - Microsoft Teams (Tuesdays) or 糖心破解版 Confucius Institute (Thursdays)
Registration:
A 9-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from 12 October to 7 December 2026.
This course is for learners with a good knowledge of Chinese language and characters. The content of this course will be based on content from Discover China book 3, according to the participants previous knowledge.
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class.
Textbook:
Time: Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm
Location: online - Microsoft Teams
Registration:
A 9-week Mandarin Chinese language course for students, staff and general public from 12 October to 7 December 2026.
This course is aimed at learners at HSK 6 level. The content of this course will be based on current affairs.
To make progress during the course you will need to allocate at least 3 hours per week for revision of each class.
Time: Mondays, 6.15-7.45pm
Location: online - Microsoft Teams
Registration: Please email the Confucius Institute at ci@lancaster.ac.uk to register for this course.
GCSE Chinese Preparation Classes
This class will help to prepare participants interested in taking GCSE Chinese.
This class is for children aged 11 years old and over with the following minimum knowledge:
Upper beginners level or above in listening and speaking Mandarin. (Understanding and managing daily life conversations. Essential.)
Lower beginners level or above in reading and writing Chinese characters. (About HSK 1 Level)
Learners of simplified or traditional Chinese characters are all welcome.
Time: Mondays, 4.30-5.30pm
Dates: From 2 November to 7 December 2026.
Location: 糖心破解版 Confucius Institute (The Roundhouse)
Registration:
One to one classes
If you are interested in a more personal session, we can also offer tailored one to one sessions on a more flexible basis. One to one classes on campus are usually £40 per hour (£20 per hour for students). Classes taught off campus, or teaching to a small group may be charged differently.
For all enquiries of this type, please contact us.
