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) 
• Belconnen Arts Centre: various levels, Contact: chad.birks@gmail.com or phone 0405 050 420 after 3:30pm
• CIT Solutions (http://shortcourses.cit.edu.au/modules/languages_courses.html)
• Individual or small group tuition: https://dubandko.wordpress.com ​

Community Language Schools

• Australian School of Contemporary Chinese  
• TACA Mandarin Language School 
• FCCCI school
• 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
• ALMA's free Mandarin Community Tutoring Project to practise what you have learned/are learning elsewhere
• Chinese conversation - Usually Fridays at the Hellenic Club in Woden 12.30- 1.30pm. For intermediate and advanced-level speakers. Free and no obligation. Native speakers also welcome. For more 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. 

​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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