Chinese classes
Whether you’re taking your first steps on your Mandarin journey or are a seasoned learner, we offer courses to suit all levels.
Our classes are taught in person on campus at The University of Manchester or online on Microsoft Teams.
Winter Term 2027
Enrolment for the Winter Term of classes will open by the end of November. Term will run from 11 January to 20 March.
Please note: We are in the process of rolling out the new HSK 3.0 curriculum in time for the Winter Term. This requires a significant update to our course pages. Please bear with us while we complete this process.
Term Dates 2026/2027
Autumn: 5 October – 12 December
Winter: 11 January – 20 March
Spring: 20 April – 26 June
Summer: 5 July – 31 July
Conversational Mandarin courses
Our Conversational courses are designed for learners wanting to develop their speaking and listening skills. They do not cover Chinese characters.
| HSK level | CEFRL level | |
| Conversational 1 | HSK1 | A1 |
| Conversational 2 | HSK 1-2 | A1 |
| Conversational 3 | HSK 2-3 | A2-B1 |
| HSK level | CEFRL level | |
| Lunchtime Survival Chinese | HSK1 | A1 |
| Lunchtime Survival Chinese 2 | HSK1 | A1 |
Comprehensive Mandarin courses
Our Comprehensive courses develop all four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
| HSK level | CEFRL level | |
| Comprehensive Chinese 1 | HSK 1 | A1 |
| Comprehensive Chinese 2.1 | HSK 2 (part 1) | A2 (part 1) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 2.2 | HSK 2 (part 2) | A2 (part 2) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 3.1 | HSK 3 (part 1) | B1 (part 1) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 3.2 | HSK 3 (part 2) | B1 (part 2) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 3.3 | HSK 3 (part 3) | B1 (part 3) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 4.1 | HSK 4 (part 1) | B2 (part 1) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 4.2 | HSK 4 (part 2) | B2 (part 2) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 4.3 | HSK 4 (part 3) | B2 (part 3) |
| Comprehensive Chinese 4.4 | HSK 4 (part 4) | B2 (part 4) |
Advanced Chinese
If you’ve passed the HSK 4 exam, we recommend enrolling on our Advanced Chinese courses.
| HSK level | CEFRL level | |
| Advanced HSK5 | HSK 5 | C1 (part 1) |
| Advanced HSK6 | HSK 6 | C1 (part 2) |
HSK exam preparation courses
Our HSK 3 and HSK 4 exam preparation courses focus specifically on revising the key grammar points and vocabulary, learning the exam skills, practising mock exams and preparing for the exams.
- HSK 3 exam preparation course
- HSK 4 exam preparation course
Other courses
- Chinese characters
- Chinese calligraphy
If you’re unsure about which course is right for you, please email us and a member of our team will be in touch to advise and arrange a free consultation if necessary.
Accessibility is important to us. If you’re planning to take a course with us and would like to discuss your accessibility needs before enrolling, please send us an email.