Full-Skills Mandarin for Total Beginners
(Listening · Speaking · Reading · Writing)
Mode: Hybrid (Self-paced E-learning + Live Online Interactive Sessions)
Course Structure
- E-learning (Self-paced)
Pre-recorded lessons covering pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence patterns, character recognition, and foundational writing concepts. - Live Online Interactive Sessions
Guided conversation, reading activities, and supported writing application.
Learners are expected to complete assigned recorded lessons before live sessions.
Live sessions focus on application and reinforcement, not re-teaching fundamentals.
Live Online Schedule
- Day: Every Thursday
- Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm
- Dates (2026):
Feb 5, 12, 26; Mar 5, 12, 19; Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; May 7
Learning Materials
- View-only digital materials for structured progression.
- Optional printed hard-copy materials available for handwriting and reference.
Course Fees
- Digital materials (view-only): RM 560
Suitable For
- Beginners seeking a complete Mandarin foundation
- Learners who want spoken ability supported by literacy
- Adults planning to continue to higher-level Mandarin courses
Full-Skills Mandarin for Total Beginners (Listening · Speaking · Reading · Writ
Course Content
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