Mandarin Taster – Adults

Service Description

This 8-week Mandarin taster course is designed for adults who want to explore the Chinese language for travel, work, cultural interest, or personal challenge. The course focuses on practical communication, pronunciation, and cultural insight. You will learn to: • Greet people and introduce yourself in Mandarin • Recognise and pronounce key Pinyin sounds and tones • Use everyday vocabulary for food, family, and shopping • Ask and answer simple questions • Build basic sentence structures • Gain confidence speaking Mandarin in real situations Each session includes listening, speaking, and interactive tasks to help you feel comfortable using Mandarin from day one. You'll also learn about Chinese festivals, customs, and daily life to deepen your understanding of the culture. Course options: • Small group (2–4 students) – from £15/hour (£240 total) • Private 1-to-1 lessons – £480 total The full course includes 16 hours of tuition, tailored for complete beginners or those with limited experience in Mandarin. Taught by Janice, a native Mandarin speaker and qualified language teacher with over 10 years’ experience working with adults and children in the UK and abroad. Lessons are delivered face-to-face in Wigston (LE18), online, or in nearby areas of South Leicester.