Mandarin Chinese A1 – Practical Communication for Beginners

This course introduces the basics of Mandarin Chinese (A1 level) for beginners. Participants will learn practical communication skills for everyday situations, including greetings, self-introduction, shopping, and simple conversations. The course is structured in thematic blocks to support gradual and effective learning. The course is scheduled from 29.09.2026 to 12.01.2027 for a total of 30 academic hours. Course fee: 850 PLN.

Course registration instructions (POBIERZ)

Basic information

Start date: 29.09.2026
Lecturer: Yixuan Wang
Number of hours: 30 academic hours
Maximum number of participants: 10
Course fee: 850 PLN
Course format: online via MS Teams
Course language: English

Course schedule

29.09.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
06.10.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
13.10.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
20.10.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
27.10.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
03.11.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
10.11.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
17.11.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
24.11.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
01.12.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
08.12.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
15.12.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
22.12.2026 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
05.01.2027 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00
12.01.2027 (Tuesday): 16:30-18:00

Course objective

The main aim of the course is to enable participants with no prior knowledge of Chinese to communicate in basic everyday situations. The course focuses on developing speaking and listening skills, as well as understanding essential vocabulary and sentence structures. This course is designed at A1 level and for complete beginners.

Course description

Lesson 1: Introduction to Mandarin Chinese
– Pinyin system and tones
– Basic pronunciation practice
Lesson 2: Greetings and Introductions
– Greetings and polite expressions
– Introducing oneself
– Basic sentence structure
Lesson 3: Numbers and Countries
– Numbers 1–100
– Nationalities and countries
– Asking and answering simple questions
Lesson 4: Family and Personal Information
– Family members
– Age, profession, and personal details
– Basic conversational patterns
Lesson 5: Daily Life and Common Verbs
– Everyday activities
– Common verbs
– Word order in simple sentences
Lesson 6: Food and Drinks
– Vocabulary related to food and beverages
– Ordering simple items
– Expressing preferences
Lesson 7: Shopping and Prices
– Shopping vocabulary
– Prices and numbers in practical situations
– Simple dialogues in shops
Lesson 8: Restaurant Communication
– Ordering food in restaurants
– Asking for recommendations
– Practical role-play activities
Lesson 9: Time and Dates
– Days, months, and dates
– Telling time
– Talking about schedules
Lesson 10: Daily Routines
– Describing routines and habits
– Time expressions
– Short conversations
Lesson 11: Places and Transportation
– Places in the city
– Means of transportation
– Asking simple questions
Lesson 12: Directions and Navigation
– Asking for and giving directions
– Practical communication scenarios
Lesson 13: Hobbies and Free Time
– Hobbies and interests
– Likes and dislikes
– Social interactions
Lesson 14: Basic Social Communication and Review
– Everyday conversations
– Revision of key vocabulary and structures
– Interactive speaking practice
Lesson 15: Final Communication Practice
– Practical communication activities
– Role-play situations
– Final review and consolidation of material

benefits

Ability to communicate in basic everyday situations in Chinese
Understanding of pronunciation and tones
Ability to introduce oneself and interact in simple conversations
Basic vocabulary for daily life and travel
Increased confidence in speaking a new language

Course registration instructions (POBIERZ)