Course Summary
Learn the essentials of Mandarin in a focused, weekend-intensive format. This course is perfect for beginners who want to build practical communication skills quickly. Over four weekends, you’ll cover key vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural insights to help you start speaking confidently.
What You’ll Learn
- Basic Chinese vocabulary and everyday expressions
- Correct pronunciation and listening skills
- Reading and writing fundamentals
- Cultural insights to support real-world communication
Who This Course Is For
- Beginners with no prior Chinese knowledge
- Heritage speakers who want to improve basics
- Learners interested in Chinese culture and communication
Course Sessions
Please contact CAE Customer Service on enquiries@cae.edu.au or Phone 9652 0611 to enquire about enrolling in this course
There are no prerequisites for Elementary 1 or Travellers courses.
If you already have some knowledge of the language, you can book a free language skills assessment.
Not sure which level is right for you?
See our skill-level guide.
Textbook:
New Practical Chinese Reader – Texbook 1 (2nd ed.)
New Practical Chinese Reader Workbook 1 (2nd ed)
Available from:
LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL, 15 Station Street, Kew East Vic 3102 ph: (03) 9857 0030
Please note that any cancellations or postponements will be announced at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled class. We recommend considering this before purchasing any class materials.