Mandarin Chinese Language Taster Course
University of ChesterExton Park, Chester
Course overview
Our language taster courses provide a six-week introduction to the language and culture of a specific country/countries, with a choice of Arabic, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, and Welsh. They are an ideal way of finding out if learning a language is for you, and they are suitable for all!
Key highlights
- Introduction to both the language and culture of China
- Ideal way to find out if language learning suits you
- Suitable for all, with no prior knowledge implied
- Part of a taster series spanning ten languages including Japanese and Korean
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Translator
- Interpreter
- International business assistant
- Teacher of English as a foreign language
- Tourism officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £99 (2025/26) | International: £99 (2025/26)
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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