Mandarin Chinese Course: Beginners Level 2

Improve your work skills and expand your global opportunities by learning Mandarin Chinese language short courses online & in Sydney!

You had a taste of Mandarin Chinese in our Mandarin Chinese Course: Beginners Level 1 and would like to build on your language skills? Our Chinese Mandarin Course: Beginners Level 2 will give you the platform to practice and improve your basic language skills by looking at new situational topics such as going to the market, asking for directions, transportation, and more.

You can be confident that you will widen your vocabulary and have plenty of opportunities to apply your speaking, listening, and reading skills. Our class sizes are kept small to ensure that you will receive the individual attention you need to keep progressing and learning.

Please note, our Mandarin Chinese courses will be held online over Zoom.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this Chinese Mandarin beginners course, you should have enhanced your career prospects by: 

• Speak more confidently, with better pronunciation and a wider vocabulary
• Conduct small talk, including making appointments, asking for assistance, etc.
• Discuss your likes and dislikes
• Have a deeper understanding and appreciation of Chinese culture, geography, and customs
• Expand your understanding of the written language, with recognition and use of more of the characters

Course content

What will be covered in this Chinese Mandarin beginners course?

Topics

• Hobbies
• Likes and dislikes
• Inviting and hosting guests
• Making bookings/appointments and plans
• Asking for assistance
• Small talk and phone conversation
• Chinese culture and customs

Grammar

• Chinese etiquette
• The affirmative-negative question
• Particle and modal verbs
• Pronunciation
• Chinese Characters - Introducing basic rules of stroke order of Chinese characters
• Sentence structure
• Alternative questions

Intended audience

Who is this Chinese Mandarin beginner's course for?

This course is specifically designed for students looking to upskill and further their Mandarin Chinese language studies. It is suitable for individuals who have previously attended our Mandarin Chinese: Beginners Level 1, or who have a very basic knowledge of Mandarin Chinese and students wanting to expand foundational Mandarin skills to interact more confidently in social and workplace situations.

Course venue

Online via Zoom

• Zoom details will be emailed to you with your enrolment confirmation.
• Requirement: A device and stable internet connection.

Course materials

What to bring to class

• Textbook
• Notebook and pen

Textbook

Please purchase the course textbook – which is used for the Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 1 Course and Learn Mandarin Chinese for Beginners: Level 2 Course.

Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 1, 4th Edition (3rd Edition is okay)
ISBN: 9781622911356

We recommend purchasing your textbook after your course has been confirmed (usually within three working days of the proposed start). The textbook is not included in the enrolment fee. 

Certificate of completion

Achievement Recognition

Upon successfully completing the course with at least 80% attendance, you will receive a Certificate of Attendance. This certificate serves as a testament to your commitment and effort in mastering the Mandarin Chinese language. It can be a valuable addition to your resume, showcasing your dedication to personal and professional growth.

Additional information

• Course delivery: Fully online through interactive virtual classrooms.
• Enrol in 3 Mandarin Chinese language courses and get automatically 15% off!
• Certificate: A certificate of completion will be provided to students who successfully finish the course.

What's next?

What other Mandarin Chinese classes do we offer?

See all our Mandarin Chinese classes at Sydney Community College.