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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: fcccichineseschool@gmail.com   
  • 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 either Woden Library (10.30-11.30am Friday) or Canberra Southern Cross Woden (10.30am-11.30am Sunday). 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 semester. 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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