Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course

Description

Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course – Continue Your Mandarin Journey

You’ve made solid progress — now your next step awaits. This online Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course is designed for learners who have completed A1.1 or have basic Mandarin and are now ready to broaden their skills. The 30-academic-hour program takes you deeper into real-life communication, practical vocabulary, and useful grammar.

Course Format and Benefits

• 30 academic hours of live, interactive online classes with native Mandarin instructors.

• Digital learning materials included for flexible revision.

• Final written and oral exam — score at least 70% to move to the next level and earn the CEFR-aligned certificate.

• Structured learning path: needs analysis → pre-assessment → personalized course design → lessons → final exam → certification.

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Ready to build on your Mandarin foundation and step into a more confident level of communication? Enrol in the Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course today and keep your language journey moving forward.

What You’ll Learn

Colloquial Chinese: Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course Overview

Chapter 8: Shopping (I)

• Learn how to ask for and state the price of items
  
• Tell shop assistants what you want and how many
  
• Practice bargaining using duō shǎo (how much)
  
• Write and recognize additional characters and signs

Chapter 9: Shopping (II)

• Learn basic colour words and make simple comparisons
  
• Borrow items and ask for opinions on different things
  
• Write and recognize more characters

Chapter 10: At the Restaurant

• Name popular Chinese dishes and order food or drinks
  
• Use measure words correctly
  
• Talk about past experiences with guo and position adverbs with de
  
• Write and recognize more characters

Chapter 11: Taking a Taxi and Buying Train Tickets

• Practice phrases for taking taxis and purchasing train tickets
  
• Specify which train to take and make comparisons
  
• Use de to create sophisticated noun modifiers
  
• Write and recognize additional characters

Chapter 12: At the Hotel

• Inquire about hotel room availability and describe your preferences
  
• Use ordinal numbers and measure words accurately
  
• Handle common complaints and recognize more characters

Chapter 13: Making Telephone Calls

• Learn telephone-specific expressions and the shì … de structure
  
• Express completed actions using wán … le
  
• Distinguish between yī and yāo when speaking
  
• Write and recognize more characters

Chapter 14: Socializing

• Talk about how many times you’ve done something
  
• Use lái/qù and directional words like lai/qu accurately
  
• Ask yes/no questions to confirm guesses with le
  
• Express new, ongoing situations and negate with yĕ
  
• Recognize names of places

Chapter 15: Writing Letters to a Chinese Friend

• Write simple letters and address envelopes correctly
  
• Talk about past continuous actions
  
• Form advanced sentences like “When I was in China, I…”

 

Materials Provided

• Digital learning materials are included with your Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course

 

What to Expect

• Final Exam: At the end of the course, you will take a written and verbal exam. A score of 70% is required to progress to the next level.
• Certification: Upon completion, you’ll receive a certificate and a progress report.

 

Learning Pathway

Here’s a snapshot of your learning journey:

• Needs Analysis: We’ll check what you need to succeed.
• Pre-Assessment: We’ll assess your current skills to build a course that fits you.
• Course Design: A personalized plan tailored for your goals.
  
• Course Delivery: Fun and engaging online lessons by expert native speakers.
  
• Action Plan: Get personalized lesson plans.
  
• Final Exam: Test your progress and see how far you’ve come.
  
• Certification: Get a globally recognized CEFR certificate.
  
• Follow-Up: Ongoing support to keep your learning on track.

 

Our Guarantee

• Teachers
  • Native speakers who are certified teachers
  • Qualified with degrees and teaching credentials
    
• Service
  
  • Top-notch customer care
    
  • Dedicated account manager for every student
    
• Reports
  
  • Attendance reports after every lesson
    
  • Detailed student progress reports
    
  • CEFR certification—globally recognized
    
  • Student feedback reports

 

Terms and Conditions

• Your Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course fee includes one digital copy of the learning materials. If you’d prefer a hard copy, you can purchase one from our recommended supplier at an extra cost.
  
• Public group classes are designed for 30 academic hours per CEFR level. If the group grows to 5-7 students, we’ll extend the program by 10 academic hours. If only two students enroll before the course starts, the group will shift to a semi-private format with 20 academic hours.
  
• Want to switch to a different group or schedule? No problem! Just let us know at least 7 days before the course starts.
  
• All our teachers are native speakers of the target language. If your teacher falls ill or has an emergency, we’ll arrange a substitute who’s fully briefed on your progress.
  
• Once you’ve started with your group, switching to another group or schedule isn’t possible.
  
• Please note that Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course fees are non-refundable once the group classes have begun.
  
• We can record group lessons for later viewing, but only if everyone in the class agrees before the course starts.
  
• At the end of every program, you’ll take a final exam (both written and verbal). To move up to the next CEFR level, you’ll need to score at least 70%.
  
• After completing your final exam, you’ll receive a progress report, recommendations, and a Mandarin A1.2 Beginner Course certification for your hard work!