Mandarin

Welcome

We believe that learning and practising a foreign language is not only very satisfying in itself, but once you have it, linguistic power opens up a whole world of opportunities and experiences for you. Travel really does expand your mind and if you can visit the country and communicate with people in their own language, you'll not only encounter more friendliness and courtesy, but you also end up with a far greater understanding of other countries. Ultimately, we aim for you not only to become functional, successful linguists, but to relish a real interest and enthusiasm for other cultures. We want no Colyton student to discover that their world is limited by their language. 

Acquiring a language is not only an intellectual exercise: it's also practical and we try to ensure that almost all lessons have some practical activity. We’re always trying out games and communicative exercises so that you get the skills and confidence as well as the knowledge to make you a successful, functioning linguist. We try to strike the right balance between listening, reading, speaking and writing over a sequence of lessons and we love to use lots of different technology. 

What we do

Learning Mandarin or any other language enhances your employment and mobility prospects in a variety of career choices, whether you want to work in business, tourism, the media, fashion or world-class football. If working abroad or traveling for work is one of your career goals, learning how to speak Mandarin fluently will help you get there. In an increasingly global market, being bilingual will help you speak with international clients, negotiate business deals abroad, and collaborate with experts across the globe.        

It will also enable you to travel to China, developing your cultural knowledge and understanding and fostering transferable skills such as confidence, communication, problem solving and creativity. 

In Mandarin, you will continue to learn characters and further your knowledge and understanding of Chinese culture   

Learning Mandarin or any other language enhances your employment and mobility prospects in a variety of career choices, whether you want to work in business, tourism, the media, fashion or world-class football. If working abroad or traveling for work is one of your career goals, learning how to speak Mandarin fluently will help you get there. In an increasingly global market, being bilingual will help you speak with international clients, negotiate business deals abroad, and collaborate with experts across the globe.