Course Summary
Learn the essentials of Mandarin in a focused, weekend-intensive format. This course is perfect for beginners who want to build practical communication skills quickly. Over four weekends, you’ll cover key vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural insights to help you start speaking confidently.
What You’ll Learn
- Basic Chinese vocabulary and everyday expressions
- Correct pronunciation and listening skills
- Reading and writing fundamentals
- Cultural insights to support real-world communication
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners with no prior Chinese knowledge
- Heritage speakers who want to improve basics
- Learners interested in Chinese culture and communication
What’s New?
Get the best value from your learning experience by combining classroom sessions with self-paced online activities:
| Format | Hours | Description |
| In-Class | 16 hrs | 8 sessions (Sat & Sun, 10am–12pm) |
| Online Learning | 8 hrs | Interactive Activities & Quizzes |
Why It’s Better?
- Intensive schedule for faster progress
- Online resources available anytime
- Make the most of your face-to-face time
Important Enrolment Information
We aim to provide a high-quality learning experience, which is why each course requires a minimum of participants to run. We encourage you to enrol early to help secure your place.
Please refer to our Student Term and Conditions regarding course cancellations.
Course Sessions
Saturday, 7th March - 8 classes
$499 / $474 (conc)
There are no prerequisites for Elementary 1 or Travellers courses.
If you already have some knowledge of the language, you can book a free language skills assessment.
Not sure which level is right for you?
See our skill-level guide.
Textbook:
New Practical Chinese Reader – Texbook 1 (2nd ed.)
New Practical Chinese Reader Workbook 1 (2nd ed)
Available from:
LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL, 15 Station Street, Kew East Vic 3102 ph: (03) 9857 0030
Please note that any cancellations or postponements will be announced at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled class. We recommend considering this before purchasing any class materials.