Mandarin Chinese 2: Chinese for Beginners

The second step in the series

This is the continuation of Mandarin Chinese 1, following the same format of lectures, short plays, interactive exercises and cultural tips. It builds on the basics and pushes learners into more situations and more language.

What the course adds

• About 300 words, roughly double the first course's vocabulary.
• Forty language points.
• Ten real-life situations to handle in speech.

Who it suits

Learners who have completed the first part and want to keep building their spoken Mandarin. It is best taken after the first course rather than as a standalone.

Expect to practise regularly between lessons, since the vocabulary load grows noticeably. Short daily reviews of the new words and phrases will do more for retention than a single long session each week.