Conversational Chinese for Adults

This course is designed for adults who wish to communicate confidently in Mandarin Chinese in both personal and professional settings. Whether you are learning for work, travel, or to connect with family and friends, our programme focuses on practical, real-life language use rather than rote memorisation.

Goals

By the end of the course,

Learners will be able to:

Introduce themselves and engage in small talk.
Order food and beverages in a Chinese-speaking environment.
Navigate daily scenarios such as shopping, transport, and appointments.
Express opinions and preferences in conversations.
Build cultural awareness and understand social etiquette.

Methodology

Our teaching approach is interactive, communicative, and adult-learner friendly:

Situational Learning
- Lessons are structured around everyday scenarios.
Role-Play & Dialogue Practice
- Learners practise conversations through guided dialogues and role-play activities.
Gradual Vocabulary Building
- New words are introduced progressively.
Pronunciation & Listening Focus
- Special emphasis is placed on correct tones and pronunciation.
Cultural Integration
- Learners explore aspects of Chinese culture and customs.

Course Outline

Below is a sample 10-week outline:

Week 1: Greetings & Basics – Self-introductions, polite phrases, tones & pronunciation.
Week 2: Daily Life – Numbers, time, routines, small talk.
Week 3: Food & Dining – Ordering food/drinks, role-play at a restaurant.
Week 4: Shopping – Prices, sizes, colours, bargaining.
Week 5: Getting Around – Transport vocabulary, asking for directions.
Week 6: Socialising – Hobbies, likes/dislikes, weekend plans.
Week 7: Health – Common health issues, visiting a doctor.
Week 8: Work Basics – Introducing your job/company, workplace chats.
Week 9: Culture – Festivals, customs, cultural etiquette.
Week 10: Review – Consolidation, free conversation, role-play practice.