CONVERSATIONAL MANDARIN LESSONS
Mandarin classes provide a lively start to each weekday – and there’s a language level that’s right for you!
Early topics include:
- Greetings: saying hello and goodbye, introductions
- Out and About: buying in shops, ordering in cafes and restaurants
- About me: talking about ‘my’ likes and dislikes
- About others: asking questions about their lives and routines
- Socialising: asking for advice, making appointments, apologising
VISITS AND EXCURSIONS
Visits to local sites of interest help you appreciate the past, the present and the future of China in the world. Each trip, listed below, takes about two or three hours, and is accompanied by Mandarin speakers as well as our team members from the UK.
Early topics include:
- Walking Trail: follow the clues around Lanzhou Old Town and explore the fascinating markets
- Gansu Provincial Museum: explore at your own pace but don’t miss the stunning Silk Roads installation
- Science Park: enjoy the interactive displays and get a full ‘hands-on’ experience
- Yellow River: discover the power of the river and its significance as the birthplace of Chinese civilisation.
- The Silk Factory: marvel at the life cycle of the Mulberry Silkworm and the ingenious processes of spinning and weaving.