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Mandarin Corner (on Wednesdays)

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Dates:17 January 2024 - 27 March 2024
Times:16:30 - 17:30
What is it:Activity
Organiser:School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
How much:FREE
Who is it for:University staff, Current University students, General public
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Practice your Chinese and develop an appreciation of Chinese culture at our weekly Mandarin Corner.

These are informal conversation sessions at Beginner (HSK 1-3) and Advanced (HSK 4-6) level that are designed to allow Mandarin learners to get together with fellow classmates, meet new friends and discuss Chinese language and culture in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Mandarin Corner takes place 4.30 - 5.30pm every Wednesday during term-time at Lime Café on the ground floor of the Samuel Alexander Building.

Programme for this term:

17-Jan Necessary applications when going to China

24-Jan Chinese geography and cities

31-Jan Make bracelets and Chinese knots

7-Feb Introduce Chinese New Year and make a paper cut "Dragon"

14-Feb Chinese Calligraphy:write "E"

21-Feb Paper folding: make a lantern

28-Feb Try on Chinese costume and design your own costume

6-Mar Chinese folk dance and Chinese fans

13-Mar Beijing Opera and make-up

20-Mar Chinese brush painting:panda

27-Mar Chinese musical instruments and songs

Open to staff, students and the general public.

Price: FREE

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Lime Cafe
Samuel Alexander Building
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Nora Blascsok

nora.blascsok@manchester.ac.uk

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