Mandarin Chinese for Beginners
Begin your journey into the Mandarin Chinese language and culture with our online beginners course. Designed for complete newcomers, this course offers a clear and supportive introduction to Mandarin—no prior experience required.
You will learn everyday Mandarin using the Pinyin phonetic system while gradually being introduced to basic Chinese characters. With guidance from an experienced native Mandarin-speaking tutor, you'll develop listening and pronunciation skills essential for this tonal language. You'll also understand simple sentence structures and gain cultural insights into everyday communication in Mandarin-speaking regions.
Learning Outcomes
- Understand Pinyin and recognize basic Chinese characters
- Greet and introduce yourself using basic sentence structures
- Ask and answer simple questions about personal details
Course Content
- Greetings, introductions, and nationalities
- Alphabet (Pinyin), numbers, dates, and time
- Family, basic vocabulary, and cultural insights
- Use of tones, simple questions, and measure words
Course Outline
- Textbook: Integrated Chinese Level 1, Part 1, 4th Ed. (ISBN: 9781622911356) or Easy Peasy Chinese (ISBN: 9780241513279). Please confirm textbook after enrolment.
- Delivery mode: Interactive Zoom sessions
- Certificate provided upon 80% attendance
What's Next?
- You can continue with Mandarin Chinese: Beginners Level 2 to build on your language foundation
- Enjoy 10% off when enrolling in both Level 1 and Level 2 using the code GROUP10
Special Offer
- Enrol in three Mandarin courses and receive a 15% discount automatically
Details
You will learn
- Understand Pinyin and recognize basic Chinese characters
- Greet and introduce yourself in Mandarin
- Ask and answer basic personal questions
You will get
- Certificate of Attendance with 80% attendance
- Guidance from a native Mandarin-speaking tutor
- Interactive, live online classes
Appropriate for
Complete beginners, language learners interested in Mandarin, travelers to Chinese-speaking countries, and those curious about tonal languages.
Preparation
What to bring
- Notebook and pen
- Course textbook (see description)
- A stable internet-connected device
What to wear
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
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Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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