About this event
Improve your Chinese or meet new people in an LGBTQ+ space! Join us for an informal conversation group, welcoming Chinese speakers learners of all levels.
Hosted by Queer China UK - this group is designed to bring LGBTQ+ speakers together with learners in a safe and open space.
Please note: this is not a formal class, and is designed for people who speak or are learning Mandarin Chinese independently.
About the facilitators:
Qiuyan (she/her) was born and raised in Southern China and moved to the UK in 2018. She has 8 years of experience in queer activism, community building and intercultural communication. She established Queer China UK after realising the intersectional invisibility of the Chinese LGBTQ+ community.
Andrew (they/them) studied Chinese Studies at university, as well as spending 7 years in China studying Mandarin, volunteering and working for the UK government (including on LGBT rights). Since returning to the UK they have led guided tours in Mandarin for Chinese tourists and tutored Mandarin to beginner learners.
Accessibility:
The Centre's accessibility statement is here.
Covid and monkeypox safety at the London LGBTQ+ Community Centre:
To keep our community safe, we ask that all visitors do not visit the centre if they are feeling unwell including headache, fever, sore throat, consistent cough, chills and unusual spots, scabs or ulcers.
You can wear a mask if you feel more comfortable. We also have masks and hand sanitiser available at the Centre.
For current information on Covid-19 and monkeypox please visit the NHS website.