Liverpool Confucius Institute

Embark on a journey into the rich tapestry of Mandarin Chinese with our comprehensive Beginners Chinese course. This beginner's course is designed for language enthusiasts eager to explore one of the world's most spoken and ancient languages.

Over 10 weeks, with 3 study online hours per week, you'll delve into the essentials of reading, speaking, listening and writing in Chinese through engaging online teaching and learning activities.

Structured around the official HSK 1 standard textbook, this course ensures alignment with internationally recognised proficiency standards. By the end of the program, you'll be equipped with the foundational skills to navigate everyday conversations and understand elementary Chinese contexts.

Embark on a transformative linguistic journey with our Intermediate Chinese: HSK 3A course offered by Liverpool Confucius Institute. Designed for learners ready to take their Mandarin proficiency to the next level, this comprehensive program is tailored to equip you with the skills and confidence to navigate a wide range of real-life situations with ease.

HSK 3 is split into two parts. HSK 3B is available to progress to after HSK 3A.

This online course consists of 20 sessions taught over 10 weeks (1.5hx2 sessions /week). This module is the second half of the third level of the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi/Chinese Proficiency Test) qualification. By the end of this module, you will have the ability to have more complex interactions and be able to express opinions in Mandarin Chinese. You will also have learned 300 new words, rounding up your total vocabulary to 600 words in Mandarin. This course, plus HSK3a will prepare you to take the HSK3  test if you wish to do so. Regardless, you will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.

Online or in-person lessons in the LCI Space, 126 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L693GR.

Embark on an enriching linguistic journey with our "Upper Beginner's Chinese" course offered by the Liverpool Confucius Institute. Designed to cater to learners eager to delve deeper into the captivating realm of Chinese language and culture, this course is meticulously crafted to elevate your proficiency from foundational to conversational levels.

Throughout the programme, you'll immerse yourself in an engaging blend of interactive lessons, dynamic activities, and cultural insights curated by our experienced instructors. From mastering essential vocabulary and grammar structures to honing your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, each module is thoughtfully tailored to accelerate your language acquisition journey.

LCI is launching an in-person, 10-week Mandarin Chinese language (simplified characters) course to school-age children on Friday evenings.

Embark on an enriching linguistic odyssey with our Upper Intermediate Chinese course offered by Liverpool Confucius Institute. Tailored for learners seeking to achieve proficiency at the HSK 4 level and beyond, this comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the linguistic skills and cultural insights needed to thrive in Mandarin-speaking environments.

HSK 4 is split into two parts. This course maps to HSK 4A. HSK 4B will be taught in the next semester.

This online course consists of 20 sessions taught over 10 weeks (1.5hx2 sessions /week). This module is the second half of the fourth level of the HSK (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi/Chinese Proficiency Test) qualification. By the end of this module, you will be able to comfortably converse in Mandarin Chinese and deal with most daily life situations. You will also have learned 600 new words, rounding up your total vocabulary to 1200 words in Mandarin. This course, plus HSK4a will prepare you to take the HSK4 test if you wish to do so. Regardless, you will receive a certificate of completion at the end of the course.