Learn Chinese

With a population of three billion people, Mandarin Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world. Steeped in history and culture, China's civilisation dates back over a fascinating 6,000 years. Get more out of a holiday to China with our Language Survival Programme. You'll learn the basics of Mandarin Chinese - perfect for interacting with locals.

As China's economic influence grows, Mandarin Chinese is increasingly important for business. Get up to speed with this growing market with an Academic or One-to-One Chinese Language Programme, which develops the core skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

What's your level?

Find out which course is best for you with our online Chinese test (you don't need to do this if you are a beginner). There are 43 multiple choice questions which should take you 20-30 minutes to complete. You need to answer all the questions so just click "don't know" if you're not sure. Your level will be revealed at the end.