Intermediate 2 - Mandarin Chinese - Summer Term 2026

Intermediate 2 — Social Topics & Clear Opinions

Note: No classes on bank holidays unless prearranged with the teachers. Teachers will schedule these classes in consultation with the students.

Course Description

Intermediate II focuses on discussing social themes and expressing clearer, more structured opinions. You will learn to talk about culture, habits, health, learning, travel, and more, while refining sentence complexity and listening comprehension.

This Course is Ideal For:

• Students who completed Intermediate 1

• Learners with around 900–1200 words

• Anyone preparing for HSK 3/4 or aiming for stronger fluency

What You Will Learn:

• Vocabulary for cultural topics, health, habits, travel, and learning

• Connecting ideas using linking words and logical structures

• Understanding and summarising short articles

• Clearer, more structured speaking strategies

• Listening to conversations at natural speed

By the End You Will Be Able To:

• Discuss social topics and explain your viewpoints

• Understand longer articles and narratives

• Speak more fluently with improved grammar

• Hold natural, extended conversations

Benefits of This Course:

• Develop confidence discussing broader topics

• Speak with clearer logic and structure

• Improve comprehension of natural speech

• Prepare for advanced intermediate levels

Course Level

Please note, this is not a beginner's course. You must have your level assessed before attending class. Assessment is a free and informal session with one of our Mandarin teachers.

You can contact Goldsmiths Confucius Institute via email at [email protected].

*Please note if you are not a continuing student you need to be assessed to confirm your level, contact the office via email at [email protected].

DISCLAIMER - If you are undertaking an in-person course please note that we may need to move the course online due to any unforeseen circumstances. Please note no refunds are issued for moving courses online.

We offer Goldsmiths staff, students, alumni, local Lewisham residents, over 65s and those in receipt of income support a 15% discount. To receive the discount code, you need to provide proof to [email protected] before we can send you the discount code.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Richard Hoggart Building, Goldsmiths, Lewisham Way, London, United Kingdom

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