Mandarin Chinese

We look forward to welcoming new and returning students to the University of Southampton.

Bookings for our 2026/27 Mandarin Chinese courses will open over the summer and classes will start in October 2026. To book your place, please visit our Online Store.

Our Language courses run for 10 weeks each term and include a half-term break. Please refer to our Book a course page for term dates, including half-term and seasonal holiday dates.

Mandarin Chinese Beginners Stage 1

Level/Stage	Duration	Day	Time	Start date	End date	Tutor
A taste of Mandarin Chinese Stage 1a	10 weeks	Monday	7pm to 9pm	07/10/2026	16/12/2026	Xiaohan Gunter
Move on in Mandarin Chinese Stage 1bc	20 weeks	Monday	7pm to 9pm	04/01/2027	28/06/2027	Xiaohan Gunter
Mandarin Chinese Stage 1abc	30 weeks	Monday	7pm to 9pm	07/10/2026	28/06/2027	Xiaohan Gunter

Two replacement classes will be arranged in lieu of the May Bank holidays.

Mandarin Chinese Improvers Stage 2

Level/Stage	Duration	Day	Time	Start date	End date	Tutor
Mandarin Chinese Improvers Stage 2	30 weeks	Tuesday	7pm to 9pm	06/10/2026	22/06/2027	Xiaohan Gunter

Information about the topics and subjects included at each stage of Mandarin Chinese can be found in the Useful Downloads section below.

Further information about Language Stages can be found on our Language Stages page.

About our Courses

The aim of every language course at the University is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest. We use the word ‘communicate’ in its widest sense, meaning that you will not only be able to talk to people in the language but also to develop your proficiency in listening, reading, and writing. This means that the module aims for you to understand all the things which affect communication in that language, including knowledge of how the language is used, how it works and how to analyse it, and the cultural contexts in which it is spoken.

Contact us

For all enquiries, please email: lifelonglearning@soton.ac.uk.

Useful downloads

View information about topics and subjects covered in:

Mandarin Chinese Stage 1

Mandarin Chinese Stage 2