1-to-1 classes for students. 

If you are interested in taking 1-to-1 classes with us do contact us at ci@brookes.ac.uk

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm; for 10 weeks. This course is aimed learners with levels HSK 5 and 6. This course is running on campus. 

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Friday evenings from 6-8pm (UK time) for 10 weeks. Perfect for those who want to learn Chinese but have limited free time. This course is online via zoom.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm; for 10 weeks. Perfect for those who want to learn Chinese but have limited free time. This course is running online.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Thursday evenings from 6-8pm; for 10 weeks. Perfect for those who want to learn Chinese but have limited free time. This course is running online.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

This free course is for OBU students only and is part of BrookesEdge. Classes are 2 hours per week.

October - December 2025 timetable:

Level 1 - running on Fridays 2-4pm for 10 weeks. This class is in-person.

Level 1 - running on Fridays 6-8pm for 10 weeks. This class is online. 

Level 3 - running on Wednesdays 6-8pm for 10 weeks. This class is online

Level 4 - running on Thursdays 6-8pm for 10 weeks. This class is online.

Please select the correct level for you - once you complete a term (10 weeks) you will move to the next level.

Students must have a valid student number and OBU email to enrol. 

If you want to sign-up but can't do this time, do send us an email at ci@brookes.ac.uk and we will see if we can accomodate. 

Through BrookesEDGE, you can take part in a wide range of activities outside your studies, to make the most of your time at university and stand out in the job market. BrookesEDGE is a co-curricular scheme run by the University and Brookes Union.

This course is for students to build upon their basic knowledge of Chinese calligraphy. The course will cover basic strokes, stroke orders and character arrangement. If you have taken our previous calligraphy courses, this one will have new characters so you should still be able to join. 

Students will be provided with their own brush, ink and calligraphy paper for the course.

Course time: Thursdays 5:30-7:00pm

Please note a minimum of 3 students is required to run this course.

We also offer a Calligraphy bundle for £10 alongside this course.

Included in the bundle: 

• 2 Calligraphy brushes
• 1 water mat 
• 1 brush rest 
• Xuan paper 

This bundle will be £10 in total and we will provide it to you at your first class. The bundle doesn't include ink.

As usual our classes will be able to provide all the materials so don't worry if you aren't interested in purchasing this optional bundle. 

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Thursday evenings from 6pm-8pm for 10 weeks. This course is running in-person on campus.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

Please note this course is part one of three. 

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm for 10 weeks spread out over a series of terms. This course is designed for Chinese language students aiming to sit the HSK 4 Chinese Proficiency Exam. This course is running online.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

This course will begin from the start of the HSK 上 textbook.

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm for 10 weeks. This is an intermediate level language course which teaches the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing in Mandarin Chinese. This course is online.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Tuesday evenings from 6-8pm for 10 weeks. Perfect for those who want to learn Chinese but have limited free time. This course is running in-person on campus.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July

Classes are 2 hours per week, running on Wednesday evenings from 6-8pm for 10 weeks. This is an intermediate level language course which teaches the skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing in Mandarin Chinese. This course is online.

Terms are: September – December; January/February – March/April; March/April - June/July