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Learn the Chinese you'll actually need on campus

Practical Mandarin for students heading to China. Order food, open a bank account, follow a lecture and make friends, starting from zero.

nǐ hǎo · hello

Lesson one covers tones and greetings. By the end of the starter course you can handle your first week in China.

Free sample · Lesson 1声调

The four tones

Four everyday campus words, one for each tone. The line shows how your voice moves.

书 shū book 1st · high and level
茶 chá tea 2nd · rising
水 shuǐ water 3rd · dips, then rises
课 kè class 4th · sharp fall

Free sample · Lesson 2常用语

Six phrases you'll use on day one

Real sentences for the airport, the canteen and the international office.

  • 你好nǐ hǎoHello
  • 谢谢xièxieThank you
  • 我是学生wǒ shì xuéshengI'm a student
  • 多少钱?duōshao qián?How much is it?
  • 我听不懂wǒ tīng bu dǒngI don't understand
  • 请再说一遍qǐng zài shuō yí biànPlease say that again

Who it's for适合谁

Built for three kinds of learner

Heading to a Chinese university

You start in September and want to arrive able to get around, shop and make friends.

MBBS students

Clinical years mean talking to patients. Start early and build medical vocabulary on top.

Curious learners

You watch DrLiVlogs and want to understand more of what you see and hear.

Levels级别

Three levels, one goal: confidence in China

Level 1

Survival Chinese

Pinyin and the four tones, greetings, numbers and money, ordering food, directions and shopping.

Level 2

Campus Chinese

Talking to classmates and teachers, the international office, the doctor, the bank, and everyday paperwork.

Level 3

HSK preparation

Structured preparation for the HSK exams many Chinese-taught programmes and scholarships ask for.

How it works方式

Built for busy applicants

  • Short recorded lessons you can watch on your phone
  • Pronunciation practice with real campus situations
  • Cultural notes: etiquette, food, festivals and classroom norms
  • Language exchange opportunities with Chinese students
  • A personal learning plan for every level

Waitlist报名

Be first in the first class

The course opens soon. Join the waitlist for early access and launch pricing.

Course FAQ常见问题

About the course

I've never studied Chinese. Can I join?

Yes. Level 1 starts from zero, beginning with pinyin and the four tones.

Do I need to learn to write characters?

Not to start. The early lessons focus on speaking and listening, with characters introduced gradually.

Will it help with the HSK?

Level 3 is built around HSK preparation, which many Chinese-taught programmes and scholarships ask for.

When does it start, and what does it cost?

Enrolment opens soon. Join the waitlist and we'll email you the start date and launch pricing first.

Studying in China with us?

Admissions students can ask about the Chinese course in their consultation.

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