

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Beginners 1 - Mandarin Chinese - Summer Term 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Beginner 1 - Essential Foundations. This is an 8-week in-person course.About this EventBeginner 1 - Essential FoundationsNote: No classes on bank holidays unless prearranged with the teachers. Teachers will schedule these classes in consultation with the students.This course will take place in the Richard Hoggart Building, Room TBCCourse DescriptionBeginner 1 introduces you to the core building blocks of Mandarin Chinese. You will learn how the sound system works, how tones shape meaning, and how Chinese characters are formed. The course focuses on practical everyday language, helping you start speaking from day one with confidence.This Course is Ideal For:Complete beginners with no Mandarin experienceStudents familiar with pinyin but not yet comfortable with pronunciationTravellers, professionals, or hobby learners starting freshAnyone who wants a gentle, supportive introduction to MandarinWhat You Will Learn:Mandarin pronunciation, tones, and pinyin accuracyBasic character recognition and writing principlesEssential daily vocabulary: greetings, introductions, numbers, timeBasic sentence structures for everyday interactionsSimple listening comprehension through short dialoguesBy the End You Will Be Able To:Introduce yourself and ask simple questionsUnderstand and use essential everyday expressionsRecognise basic characters and pronounce words correctlyHandle simple real-life situations in MandarinBenefits of This Course:Build a strong foundation you’ll rely on at all future levelsStart speaking Mandarin confidently from day oneLearn the essential pronunciation skills needed for fluencyEnjoy a friendly classroom environment where mistakes are welcomeDISCLAIMER - If you are undertaking an in-person course please note that we may need to move the course online due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note no refunds are issued for moving courses online.Note: During reading weeks and bank holidays, there will be no classes unless specified by the teacher.DiscountWe offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to confucius@gold.ac.uk before we can send you the discount code.https://vimeo.com/386968058
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/beginners-1-mandarin-chinese-summer-term-2026/100001983255920847
- **Event Categories**: Workshops
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 19.5, max: 156, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: London
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths
- **lat**: 51.4744205
- **long**: -0.0351394
- **full address**: Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, Lewisham Way, London, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance, University of London (https://allevents.in/org/goldsmiths-confucius-institute-for-dance-and-performance-university-of-london/22519922)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 29 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, Lewisham Way, London, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 19.5 up to 156 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Goldsmiths Confucius Institute for Dance and Performance, University of London
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beginners 1 - Mandarin Chinese - Summer Term 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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