MANDARIN PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS IN THE ACT REGION 

Tertiary level programs

• Australian National University (ANU): http://chl.anu.edu.au/china/language.php

Adult Education 

• ANU Continuing Education (www.anu.edu.au/cce/index.php) 
• CIT Solutions (http://shortcourses.cit.edu.au/modules/languages_courses.html)​

Community Language Schools

• Australian School of Contemporary Chinese  
• TACA Mandarin Language School 
• FCCCI school Contact: [email protected]   
• Other Chinese Community Language Schools sometimes offer classes for adults. For details, contact the Principals of the relevant schools 

Private Tutoring 

• Dub and Ko: https://dubandko.wordpress.com/private-mandarin-tutor/

Other Opportunities

• Learning online
• Mandarin Community Tutoring Project - to practise what you have learned/are learning elsewhere
• Chinese conversation for intermediate and advanced-level speakers. Weekly at Canberra Southern Cross Woden (10.30am-11.30am on alternate Fridays and Sundays). Free and no obligation. Native speakers welcome. For details, phone Claire at 0412 305 538. 
• U3A Classes for adults aged 50 or over. Beginning and Continuing. Contact Claire for more details: on 0412 305 538
• Mandarin Friendship Hub [中文之友会], a free online conversation group for intermediate and advanced-level Mandarin learners. Thursdays 8pm-9pm.
• The ANU chapter of the Australia China Youth Association (AYCA) organises social events and group language exchanges during university semesters. Mostly aimed at uni students but others welcome. More details at @ACYAANU  

​Study Tips and Guides
"Untying the Dragon’s Tongue: A Guide to Learning Mandarin Chinese" A 2019 publication by ALMA member, keen language learner and Canberra resident Stephen Ginpil. Also available through Book Depository     

 


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