Recommended
Here we list recommended (and tested) London Cantonese Language classes.
Chinese Chamber of Commerce, London
For children, one of the best is at Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Saturday and Sundays. Cost is around £100 per year (approx £33 per term).
Childrens’ beginners classes run on Saturdays and Sundays. Timetables for Saturday and Sunday are available – each class is around 1 hour. There are 3 Terms per year.
Contact Details
Address: Chinese Chamber of Commerce (UK) Chinese School
19-20 Frith Street, London
W1D 4RL
Tel & Fax: 020 7734 8135
Email to: info@chinesechamberofcommerce.co.uk
Adult Chinese Classes in London
SOAS Teacher Charlie Cheuk
For Adults, there are two that we’ve reviewed.
SOAS, at 10 Thornhaugh St, London, WC1H 0XG, is for adults only, with a stronger emphasis on academic learning. Typical courses are one-year of three terms of twelve weeks. Each lesson lasts around 2 hours, and the fees per term are around £300. If you can, try to get classes with Mr Charles Cheuk – his informal and friendly style is ideal for adult learners.
The beginners Cantonese class concentrates solely on spoken cantonese – no writing is required, although some basic character recognition is taught. During our review we found a mix of both English-born Chinese and non-Chinese students. Some students were learning for fun, others for business reasons.
Cantonese classes at the Mary Ward Centre, have now ended. It is not known if they will be offering in future.
More Suggestions
Evening Language Class at University of Westminster
Our Cantonese lessons follow a communicative approach to language teaching, focusing on the language you need to communicate in authentic situations with an emphasis on speaking and listening. Our evening classes are taught by experienced language teachers who are native speakers of the language or equivalent.
Find out more at https://www.westminster.ac.uk/courses/professional-and-short-courses/languages/cantonese-evening-language-course
Cost in 2018:
- each part individually for £235 (£260 after 16 September)
- all three parts together for £530 (£585 after 16 September)*
Language Studies International
LSI’s evening classes in Cantonese are taught by fully qualified and highly experienced native speakers who will help you improve your language skills in an environment that is relaxed, friendly and fun. We offer both group classes and individual tuition at our central London school, allowing you to tailor your course to your individual needs and learn at your own pace. Our tutors assess your Cantonese level at the start of your course and use a wide range of up-to-date teaching materials to ensure that your learning experience is relevant, practical and fun.
Find out more at https://www.lsi.edu/en/evening-classes/learn-cantonese-in-central-london
It is not know if classes run all the time, or only when there is enough interest.
Cactus Cantonese Classes
Cactus offers 10-week evening Chinese Cantonese courses in London and Manchester. Cantonese classes take place in small, interactive groups which provide an effective and enjoyable learning environment. In your Cactus Chinese Cantonese language classes you will learn standard Cantonese, and the lessons will focus on vocabulary, grammar, speaking and pronunciation.
Find out more at https://www.languagecoursesuk.co.uk/chinese-cantonese/
London classes take place in Holborn and the firm also offers courses in Manchester.
Course Length: 10 Weeks, 20 hours tuition
Time: 6.30 to 8.30pm, once per week (check course start date)
Class Size: Minimum 4, average 6, maximum 12
Price for 10 weeks in 2018: £240
