Eligibility
All DMU students and staff are eligible to take part in this opportunity. The maximum number of places in each class is 30, and the minimum number of participants required for classes to go ahead is 5. Please check our eligibility criteria for further details.
About
The Term 1 Mandarin classes will take place on campus once a week, free of charge for DMU students and staff. All the level groups will start from week commencing Monday 09 October 2023 and will cover 20 hours of teaching over 10 weeks, ending week commencing Monday 11 December 2023. After completing 10 weeks of classes, learners of each level can progress to the next stage.
Each class will develop language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as awareness of Chinese culture. The classes are ideal for anyone interested in learning Mandarin as well as those that would like to develop existing skills. Each class will involve independent learning and practical group work, giving you plenty of opportunities to develop your skills inside and outside the classroom. At the end of the course, you will have the option to take an HSK proficiency test which is an internationally standardised and recognised test to evaluate Chinese language abilities of non-native speakers.
See our study options below:
Daytime classes
10am-12 noon
Classes will take place on campus.
All levels will begin w/c Monday 09 October 2023 and will cover 20 hours of teaching over 10 weeks. After completing 10 weeks of classes, learners of each level can progress to the next stage.
Evening classes
6pm-8pm
Classes will take place on campus.
All levels will begin w/c Monday 09 October 2023 and will cover 20 hours of teaching over 10 weeks. After completing 10 weeks of classes, learners of each level can progress to the next stage.
Undergraduate students that complete their Mandarin course will receive specific recognition on their Higher Education Achievement Record (HEAR).
Daytime classes 10am – 12noon
These classes will begin the week commencing Monday 09 2023 and will end the week commencing Monday 11 December 2023.
| Level | Time | Start | End | Description |
| Beginner Part I (Level 1 Stage 1) | Tuesday | 10 Oct. | 12 Dec. | For those that have never previously studied Mandarin. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 1 Lesson 1 – Lesson 8 |
| Beginner Part II (Level 1 Stage 2) | Thursday | 12 Oct. | 14 Dec. | For those that have studied approximately 20 hours of Mandarin. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 1 Unit 9 – Unit 15 |
| Elementary Part II (Level 2 Stage 2) | Wednesday | 11 Oct | 13 Dec | For those who have studied approximately 60 hours of Mandarin, mastering about 200 commonly used words. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 2 Unit 9 – Unit 15 |
Evening classes 6pm-8pm
These classes will begin the week commencing Tuesday 02 May 2023 and will end the week commencing Monday 03 July 2023
| Level | Day | Start | End | Description |
| Beginner Part I (Level 1 Stage 1) | Monday | 09 Oct. | 11 Dec. | For those that have never previously studied Mandarin. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 1 Unit 1 – Unit 8 |
| Beginner Part I (Level 1 Stage 1) | Tuesday | 10 Oct. | 12 Dec. | For those that have never previously studied Mandarin. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 1 Unit 1 – Unit 8 |
| Beginner Part II (Level 1 Stage 2) | Monday | 09 Oct. | 11 Dec. | For those that have studied approximately 20 hours of Mandarin. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 1 Unit 9 – Unit 15 |
| Elementary Part I (Level 2 Stage 1) | Monday | 09 Oct. | 11 Dec. | For those that have studied approximately 40 hours of Mandarin; mastering about 150 commonly used words and related grammar. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 2 Unit 1 – Unit 8 |
| Elementary Part II (Level 2 Stage 2) | Tuesday | 10 Oct. | 12 Oct. | For those that have studied approximately 60 hours of Mandarin, mastering about 200 commonly used words. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 2 Unit 9 – Unit 15. |
| Pre-intermediate Part I (Level 3 Stage 1) | Wednesday | 11 Oct. | 13 Dec. | For those that have mastered 300 commonly used words and related grammar, able to read Chinese characters. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 3 Unit 1 – Unit 5. |
| Pre-intermediate Part II (Level 3 Stage 1) | Tuesday | 10 Oct. | 12 Dec. | For those that have mastered about 400 commonly used words and are able to read and write Chinese characters. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 3 Unit 6 – Unit 10. |
| Pre-intermediate Part III (Level 3 Stage 3) | Thursday | 12 Oct. | 14 Dec. | For those that have mastered about 500 commonly used words and are able to read and write Chinese characters. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 3 Unit 11 – Unit 15. |
| Pre-intermediate Part IV (Level 3 Stage 4) | Wednesday | 11 Oct. | 13 Dec. | For those who have mastered about 525 commonly used words and are able to read and write Chinese characters. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 3 Unit 16 – Unit 20. |
| Intermediate Part I (Level 4 Stage 1) | Wednesday | 11 Oct. | 13 Dec. | For those that have mastered about 600 commonly used words and are able to read and write Chinese characters. This group will cover HSK Standard course book 4 Unit 1 – Unit 5. |
Application
To study Mandarin, you will need to complete the online application form using the apply now button below. In the application form you will need to: