BASIC MANDARIN COURSE – LEVEL A1
Full Skills Development (Reading · Writing · Listening · Speaking)
Delivery Format: Physical / Hybrid (depending on group)
What You Will Learn in A1.1 (Current Level)
This is the level you are enrolling in.
Level A1.1 – 24 hours
Hanyu Pinyin (Mandarin pronunciation system)
Basic strokes & structure of Chinese characters
Evolution & logic of Chinese characters
Numbers & counting
Basic greetings & everyday expressions
Dates & simple time references
Introduction to Chinese calligraphy
Listening & speaking practice integrated throughout
A1.1 builds a solid foundation in pronunciation, character awareness, and basic communication.
What Comes Next After A1.1
The Basic Mandarin Course (Level A1) consists of four progressive sublevels, each with 24 hours of structured learning:
Level Progression Overview
A1.2 (24 hours)
Age · Telephone numbers · Family · Self-introduction · Typing Exercise 1
A1.3 (24 hours)
Occupation · Time · Daily routine · Means of transport
A1.4 (24 hours)
Colours · Clothing · Parts of the body · Typing Exercise 2 · HSK 1 practice
By completing A1.1–A1.4, learners develop a balanced command of all four skills and are well prepared to progress to Elementary Level (A2).
Why Learn Reading & Writing from the Start?
In today’s digital world, Mandarin is used daily through texting, typing, signage, and online content.
Learning to read and write Chinese characters allows you to:
recognise words in real-life contexts
type and communicate digitally
retain vocabulary more effectively
deepen cultural understanding
