Course Overview

Mandarin Level 8 is an Elementary Mandarin course for students who are already in the process of learning Mandarin. Mandarin Level 8 requires that you have previously studied Mandarin Level 7 or a course of at least 84 class hours. If you’re unsure of your level, then check our levels chart.

Our Mandarin language classes take place at our school in Covent Garden with a qualified, experienced teacher and fellow students. Evening language classes at IH London are dynamic and interactive as the emphasis is on spoken communication, which is achieved through lots of group work and role-plays. At the same time, there is systematic work on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, so that you can improve on all aspects of the language. Your teacher speaks in the target language throughout, so that you can refine your comprehension and listening skills. 

Course Information 

• Average class size: 8 (maximum 15) 
• Students must be 18+ years old 
• Existing language ability: 84 class hours of previous Mandarin language study required
• Classes will take place at our school in Covent Garden (16 Stukeley Street, Holborn, London WC2B 5LQ) 

Class Schedule 

• The classes are 2 hours per week 
• The course runs for 6 weeks 
• The course takes place on weekday evenings 18:30 – 20:30 
• The possible study options for this course are as follow: 

Tuesdays: 3rd October – 7th November 2023

Wednesdays: 15th November – 20th December 2023

Thursdays: 11th January – 15th February 2024

Wednesdays: 21st February – 27th March 2024

Tuesdays: 9th April – 14th May 2024

Thursdays: 23rd May – 27th June 2024

Tuesdays: 2nd July – 13th August 2024*

Mondays: 19th August – 23rd September 2024*

Wednesday: 2nd October – 6th November 2024

Thursdays: 14th November – 19th December 2024

*There will be a week’s break in the course from 29th July – 2nd August 2024 due to the summer holiday. The course will still consist of 6 lessons, spread out over 7 weeks.

*Due to the Summer Bank Holiday, the lesson on Monday the 26th of August will be rescheduled to Friday 30th August. The course still consists of 6 lessons spread out over 7 weeks.

This language course includes: 

• Access to our online platform to download lesson summaries, notes and resources 
• Support and advice from Mandarin language teachers 
• Mandarin language study tips