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  • This course introduces learners to the foundations of Mandarin, focusing on basic pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structures, and essential cultural knowledge for everyday communication. It is designed for beginners with little or no prior knowledge of Mandarin.

  • This course develops core Mandarin language skills while building essential grammar, cultural awareness, and social etiquette for everyday social and business interactions. It supports learners progressing from post‑beginner to intermediate level, including those with a Chinese‑speaking background and no formal study.

  • This course develops advanced Mandarin reading and comprehension skills through the guided study of authentic Chinese texts, including the modern Chinese novel The Three‑Body Problem (《三体》). The course focuses on understanding complex vocabulary, sentence structures, narrative styles, and cultural, historical, and social references in written Mandarin. While the main focus is on reading and understanding Chinese texts, you will also take part in lots of discussion and presentation activities, using spoken Mandarin to explore ideas, share your interpretations, and express your responses to what you read.

  • This course is designed for highly proficient learners seeking near‑native competence in Mandarin through the focused study of Chinese‑language media. Using authentic news reports, editorials, commentary, and multimedia content, the course develops advanced comprehension of contemporary Mandarin as used in public discourse. Emphasis is placed on understanding media language, rhetoric, perspective, and cultural context, while you will also use spoken Mandarin extensively in discussion, analysis, and presentation activities to interpret issues, evaluate viewpoints, and articulate informed responses.

  • This course introduces learners to the foundations of Cantonese, focusing on basic pronunciation, vocabulary, sentence structures, and essential cultural knowledge for everyday communication. It is designed for beginners with little or no prior knowledge of Cantonese.

  • This course develops core Cantonese language skills while building essential grammar, cultural awareness, and social etiquette for everyday social and business interactions. It supports learners progressing from post‑beginner to intermediate level, including those with a Chinese‑speaking background and no formal study.

  • This course develops advanced Cantonese reading and comprehension skills through the guided study of authentic Chinese texts, including the modern Chinese novel The Three‑Body Problem (《三体》). The course focuses on understanding complex vocabulary, sentence structures, narrative styles, and cultural, historical, and social references in written Cantonese. While the main focus is on reading and understanding Chinese texts, you will also take part in lots of discussion and presentation activities, using spoken Cantonese to explore ideas, share your interpretations, and express your responses to what you read.

  • This course is designed for highly proficient learners seeking near‑native competence in Mandarin through the focused study of Chinese‑language media. Using authentic news reports, editorials, commentary, and multimedia content, the course develops advanced comprehension of contemporary Mandarin as used in public discourse. Emphasis is placed on understanding media language, rhetoric, perspective, and cultural context, while you will also use spoken Mandarin extensively in discussion, analysis, and presentation activities to interpret issues, evaluate viewpoints, and articulate informed responses.

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101

Beginner Mandarin

Start your Mandarin Journey with Practical Language Skills for Everyday Communication

102

Intermediate Mandarin

Build Confidence in Mandarin through Practical Skills and Cultural Understanding

103 Advanced Mandarin - 读小说《三体》

Develop Advanced Mandarin Reading and Comprehension Skills through the Study of Authentic Chinese Literature

104

Post-Advanced Mandarin

新闻及社交媒体

Achieve near‑native Mandarin proficiency through the advanced study and discussion of Chinese‑language news and media

201

Beginner Cantonese

Start your Cantonese Journey with Practical Language Skills for Everyday Communication

202 Intermediate Cantonese

Build Confidence in Cantonese through Practical Skills and Cultural Understanding

203 Advanced Cantonese - 读小说《三体》

Develop Advanced Cantonese Reading and Comprehension Skills through the Study of Authentic Chinese Literature

204

Post-Advanced Cantonese

新闻及社交媒体

Achieve near‑native Cantonese proficiency through the advanced study and discussion of Chinese‑language news and media