Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas. 

A basic grasp of Mandarin could be just the thing to impress your employer or get your business dealings in China on the right track.

With many Australian companies doing regular business in China, learning the language is a smart move professionally or in preparation for a holiday, and Open Colleges course can teach you the essentials in a few months.

Covering conversation, reading and writing in Mandarin, the course includes CDs for help with pronunciation, and you'll have access to an expert tutor too.

Subjects

• Meeting someone for the first time
• Name, nationality and age
• At a company party
• Asking the time
• Family and friends
• The date and the weather
• Shopping
• At the restaurant
• Asking for directions
• Buying bus and train tickets
• At the hotel
• Making telephone calls
• Socialising

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If English is your second language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competence before enrolling.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.
• Articulation opportunities: Once you have completed this course, you may receive credit if you wish to pursue further education.