Online Learning Resources
Welcome to our online learning resource page! We are delighted to offer Chinese language courses through the Zoom platform as well as video classes on Chinese culture. For more details and registration, please follow the below links.
Chinese Language Online Courses
HSK 1
The Confucius Institute at Bangor University is offering an HSK 1 Mandarin course via Zoom. This course will be available in 2 x 10-week sections; part A and part B, for those wishing to just take half of the course.
Fee for Part A & B: £60
HSK 1 Part A
Sessions: Tuesdays 10 x 1 hr each
Start Date: 4th October 2022 6-7pm
End Date: 6th December 2022 6-7pm
Pre-requisite: None
Fee: £30
HSK 1 Part B
Sessions: Tuesdays 10 x 1 hr each
Start Date: 17th January 2023 6-7pm
End Date: 21st March 2023 6-7pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 1 Part A
Fee: £30
The first week is free to attend, and you can make payment here to sign up for the rest of the course after the first session.
Course description: This Mandarin course is suitable for beginners willing to develop essential everyday conversational skills and familiarise themselves with basic Chinese characters. The course covers greetings, numbers, introductions, nationalities, professions, daily and work schedules; likes and dislikes; ordering simple food and drink; family, weather and seasons; shopping; methods of transport, etc. Our Tutor will focus on speaking and listening skills and help students learn how to recognise basic Chinese characters.
We expect that by the end of this course, students should be able to attempt taking the HSK 1 Exam. We recommend that at least 2 hours of independent study are undertaken each week to ensure students can keep up with the pace of the course.
Learning outcomes: Students are expected to familiarise themselves with 178 characters and establish a vocabulary of 150 Chinese words used in everyday contexts.
Learning materials: All teaching materials are developed by our teachers using HSK 1 book and additional sources. All learning materials will be provided throughout the course. Please see the weekly course content here
Online venue: Once you have completed the registration form (below) your course tutor will contact you with the Zoom meeting link for your lesson. You will need to register with Zoom for your free account.
An intensive revision course will follow this course in May-June to prepare students if they would like to take the HSK 1 exam.
HSK 2
The Confucius Institute at Bangor University is offering an HSK2 Mandarin course via Zoom. This course will be available in 2 x 10-week sections; part A and part B, for those wishing to just take half of the course.
Pre-requisite: Completing HSK 1 course
Fee for Part A & B: £80
HSK 2 Part A
Sessions: Tuesdays 10 x 1.5 hr
Start Date: 4th October 2022 7.15-8.40 pm
End Date: 6th December 2022 7.15-8.40 pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 1
Fee: £40
HSK 2 Part B
Sessions: Tuesdays 10 x 1.5 hr
Start Date: 17th January 2023 7.15-8.40 pm
End Date: 21st March 2023 7.15-8.40 pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 2 Part A
Fee: £40
The first week is free to attend, and you can make payment here to sign up for the rest of the course after the first session.
Course description: This post beginners course focuses on developing more advanced speaking and listening skills. Our Tutor will help students learn how to write and recognise basic Chinese characters. The course covers topics such as: asking for help; talking about weather & climate; sickness and seeing a doctor; money & price; daily activities; colours, sports & exercise; and shopping, etc.
We expect that by the end of this course, students should be able to attempt taking the HSK 2 Exam. We recommend that at least 3 hours of independent study are undertaken each week to ensure students can keep up with the pace of the course.
Learning outcomes: Students are expected to familiarise themselves with 349 characters and establish a vocabulary of 300 Chinese words used in everyday contexts.
Learning materials: All teaching materials are developed by our teachers using HSK 2 book and additional sources. All learning materials will be provided throughout the course. Please see the weekly course content here
Online venue: Once you have completed the registration form (below) your course tutor will contact you with the Zoom meeting link for your lesson. You will need to register with Zoom for your free account.
An intensive revision course will follow this course in May-June to prepare students if they would like to take the HSK 2 exam.
HSK 3
The Confucius Institute at Bangor University is offering an HSK 3 Mandarin course via Zoom. This course will be available in 2 x 10-week sections; part A and part B, for those wishing to just take half of the course.
Pre-requisite: Completing HSK 1 & HSK 2 course
Fee for Part A & B: £100
HSK 3 Part A
Sessions: Thursdays x 1.5 hr a week
Start date: 6th October 2022 -7-8.30 pm
End date: 8th December 2022 -7-8.30 pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 2
Fee: £50
HSK 3 Part B
Sessions: Thursdays x 1.5 hr a week
Start date: 19th January 2023 -7-8.30 pm
End date: 23rd March 2023-7-8.30pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 3 Part A
Fee: £50
The first lesson is free to attend, and you can make payment here to sign up for the rest of the course after the first session.
Course description: This is an intermediate course focusing on developing more advanced speaking reading, listening, and writing skills. The course covers topics such as: making a phone call, making plans, shopping, talking about drinks, describing a person, describing experiences and events, etc.
We expect that by the end of this course, students should be able to attempt taking the HSK 3 Exam. We recommend that at least 4 hours of independent study are undertaken each week to ensure students can keep up with the pace of the course.
Learning outcomes: Students are expected to familiarise themselves with 623 characters and establish a vocabulary of 600 Chinese words used in everyday contexts. Conduct more complex conversations in Mandarin.
Learning materials: All teaching materials are developed by our teachers using HSK 3 book and additional sources. All learning materials will be provided throughout the course.
Online venue: Once you have completed the registration form (below) your course tutor will contact you with the Zoom meeting link for your lesson. You will need to register with Zoom for your free account.
An intensive revision course will follow this course in May-June to prepare students if they would like to take the HSK 3 exam.
HSK 4
The Confucius Institute at Bangor University is offering an HSK 4 Mandarin course via Zoom. This course will be available in 2 x 10-week sections; part A and part B, for those wishing to just take half of the course.
Pre-requisite: Completing HSK 1, HSK 2 & HSK 3 course
Fee for Part A & B: £160
HSK 4 Part A
Sessions: Twice a week: Mondays and Wednesdays x 1.5 hr
Start date: 3rd October 2022 -7-8.30 pm
End date: 7th December 2022 -7-8.30 pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 3
Fee: £80
HSK 4 Part B
Sessions: Twice a week: Mondays and Wednesdays x 1.5 hr
Start date: 16th January 2023 -7-8.30 pm
End date: 22nd March 2023-7-8.30pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 4 Part A
Fee: £80
The first lesson is free to attend, and you can make payment here to sign up for the rest of the course after the first session.
Course description: This course focuses on developing more advanced speaking reading, listening, and writing skills. The course covers a total of 20 topics and includes 100 key grammatical points and sentence structure.
We expect that by the end of this course, students should be able to attempt taking the HSK 4 Exam. We recommend that at least 6 hours of independent study be undertaken each week to ensure students can keep up with the pace of the course.
Learning outcomes: Students are expected to familiarise themselves with 1200 Chinese characters or words used in everyday contexts, understand the grammar structure, conduct more complex conversations and have broader communication in Mandarin.
Learning materials: All teaching materials are developed by our teachers using HSK 4 book and additional sources. All learning materials will be provided throughout the course.
Online venue: Once you have completed the registration form (below) your course tutor will contact you with the Zoom meeting link for your lesson. You will need to register with Zoom for your free account.
An intensive revision course will follow this course in May-June to prepare students if they would like to take the HSK 4 exam.
HSK 5
The Confucius Institute at Bangor University is offering an HSK 5 Mandarin course via Zoom. This course will be available in 2 x 10-week sections; part A and part B, for those wishing to just take half of the course.
Pre-requisite: Completing HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3 & HSK 4 course
Fee for Part A & B: £200
HSK 5 Part A
Sessions: Twice a week: Tuesday and Friday x 1.5 hr
Start date: 4th October 2022 -7-8.30 pm
End date: 9th December 2022 -7-8.30 pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 4
Fee: £100
HSK 5 Part B
Sessions: Twice a week: Tuesday and Friday x 1.5 hr
Start date: 17th January 2023 -7-8.30 pm
End date: 24th March 2023-7-8.30pm
Pre-requisite: HSK 5 Part A
Fee: £100
The first lesson is free to attend, and you can make payment here to sign up for the rest of the course after the first session.
Course description: This course focuses on developing more advanced speaking reading, listening, and writing skills. The course covers a total of 36 topics, such as understanding life; talking about past and present; listening to and understanding stories/anecdotes, etc. Embedded in those topic-related expressions are over 100 grammatical points.
We expect that by the end of this course, students should be able to attempt taking the HSK 5 Exam. We recommend that at least 6 hours of independent study be undertaken each week to ensure students can keep up with the pace of the course.
For those of you who are perhaps interested in continuing your studies in China, we would like to note that HSK 5 exam is currently a pre-requisite for applications to enrol for a master’s degree at Chinese University
Learning outcomes: Students are expected to familiarise themselves with 2500 Chinese characters or words used in everyday contexts and to conduct more complex verbal communications. Students are also expected to read and write complex sentences and articles, as well as be able to do some translation.
Learning materials: All teaching materials are developed by our teachers using HSK 5 book and additional sources. All learning materials will be provided throughout the course.
Online venue: Once you have completed the registration form (below) your course tutor will contact you with the Zoom meeting link for your lesson. You will need to register with Zoom for your free account.
An intensive revision course will follow this course in May-June to prepare students if they would like to take the HSK 5 exam.
Chinese Corner
Join us to practice your Chinese skills online via TEAMS in an informal setting!
Beginners/Low Intermediate
17th January 2023– 23rd May 2023
Tuesdays 6.30pm-7.30pm
FREE
Intermediate/Advanced
19th January 2023 –25th May 2023
Thursdays 6.30pm-7.30pm
FREE
Register Here
TEAMS meeting links will be sent to registered attendees.
Weekly Topics
| Beginners/Low Intermediate | Lesson themes | Intermediate/Advanced |
| 17/01/2023 | A day of Chinese Student |
19/01/2023 |
| 24/01/2023 | Chinese Jokes |
26/01/2023 |
| 31/01/2023 | The Chinese Education System |
02/02/2023 |
07/02/2023 |
Emotional Expressions |
09/02/2023 |
| 14/02/2023 | Chinese Pop Music |
16/02/2023 |
| 28/02/2023 | Traditional clothes from different parts of China |
02/03/2023 |
| 07/03/2023 | Takeaway and Delivery in China |
09/03/2023 |
| 14/03/2023 | Chinese Tea and its Culture |
16/03/2023 |
| 21/03/2023 | Let's Learn a Chinese Song |
23/03/2023 |
| 28/03/2023 | Plants and People |
30/03/2023 |
| 18/04/2023 | Emerging Occupations in China |
20/04/2023 |
| 25/04/2023 | Sophisticated Online Shoppers | 27/04/2023 |
| 02/05/2023 | Chinese Blind Date | 04/05/2023 |
| 09/05/2023 | The 24 Solar Terms | 11/05/2023 |
| 16/05/2023 | Hakka Round House in Mulan | 18/05/2023 |
| 23/05/2023 | Fast and Slow Life | 25/05/2023 |
Mandarin for Teachers
Introduction to the world of Chinese culture and language for primary and secondary school teachers! This Continuous Professional Development course is designed for teachers who are willing to learn Mandarin and support the long-term provision of the language in their schools. The course will equip schoolteachers with basic Mandarin Language skills in essential topics that they can help deliver in the classroom.
10th October- 12th December 2022
Every Monday 7.30-8.30 pm
OnlineVia Zoom
Course Includes:
Introduction to Mandarin
Cultural Activities
Certificate of Attendance
No Exams
Online Resources
Free Online Courses
HSK Revision Dialogues
Chinese Culture
Chinese Calligraphy
Chinese Calligraphy videos
The Confucius Institute at Bangor University offers you some videos on Chinese Caligraphy via YouTube. Take this excellent opportunity to learn more and practice this ancient Chinese art.
Please enjoy our video lessons here.