Mandarin Chinese

We look forward to welcoming new and returning students to the University of Southampton.

Bookings are now open for our Term 2, Move on in Mandarin Chinese stage 1bc course. Teaching will take place at our Avenue Campus.

Information about the topics and subjects included at each stage of Mandarin Chinese can be found in the Useful Downloads section below.

Further information about Language Stages can be found on our Language Stages page.

To book your place, please visit our Online Store.

Mandarin Chinese Beginners Stage 1

Level/stage	Duration	Day	Time	Start date	End date	Tutor
A Taste of Mandarin Chinese 1a	10 weeks	Monday	7pm to 9pm	13/10/2025	15/12/2025	Xiaohan Gunter
Move on in Mandarin Chinese 1bc	20 weeks	Monday	7pm to 9pm	12/01/2025	06/07/2026	Xiaohan Gunter
Mandarin Chinese 1abc	30 weeks	Monday	7pm to 9pm	13/10/2025	06/07/2026	Xiaohan Gunter

The dates for Stage 1bc and 1abc are excluding seasonal holidays. Please refer to our Book a course page for term dates.

Lessons scheduled for 29 June and 6 July 2026 are replacement lessons for the May Bank Holidays on 4 and 25 May 2026.

About our Courses

The aim of every language course at the University is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest. We use the word ‘communicate’ in its widest sense, meaning that you will not only be able to talk to people in the language but also to develop your proficiency in listening, reading, and writing. This means that the module aims for you to understand all the things which affect communication in that language, including knowledge of how the language is used, how it works and how to analyse it, and the cultural contexts in which it is spoken.

Useful downloads

View information about topics and subjects covered in:

Mandarin Chinese Stage 1

Mandarin Chinese Stage 2

Contact us

For queries, contact us or email: lifelonglearning@soton.ac.uk