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Accelerated Mandarin learning

The Mandarin Immersion course is for students who wish to grasp the Chinese language in a short a period of time.

Classes are taught through top Mandarin language schools, offering you more flexibility and the most effective learning environments. The curriculums have a strong focus on listening and verbal skills which enables you to apply your learnings in everyday situations straight away!

If you wish to focus more on reading and writing characters, classes can also be arranged accordingly. 

The standard course is 20 classes per week and the intensive course is 30 classes per week. Choose from group classes, one to one classes or a combination according to your budget and needs.

Learning Outcomes

  • Conversational Beginner. Basic communication skills with a vocabulary of about 1000 words, 80 simple sentences and grammars. Takes approx. 150 class hours.
  • Conversational Intermediate. Compose complex sentences and express personal opinion with a vocabulary of about 3000 words, 150 sentences and grammar. Takes approx. 330 class hours in total.
  • Conversational Advanced. Get to the equivalent level of a native-speaker. Takes approx. 450 class hours in total.

Customized Groups

This is the ideal program for study or tour groups who would like to experience more of the customs and culture of China without the heavier workload of the Mandarin Immersion course.

Whilst learning the language, you can explore the beauty of China and become immersed in the culture, such as finding out how to bargain the Chinese way or even learning how to cook Chinese cuisines!

Whether it is with a study group or a group of friends, we can create an itinerary that suits your group’s interest areas.

Minimum numbers for groups start at 10 participants, staying in the city of Beijing. If you are interested in other destinations, please contact us.

Below are some of the activities which can be arranged:

  • Cooking classes
  • Tea ceremonies
  • Chinese Opera
  • Changing Masks Show
  • Acrobatics show
  • Factory tour    
  • Day trips to famous sites
  • Shopping excursions
  • Museum tours
  • University tours
  • Antique market tours
  • Tai chi classes

Business Mandarin

Our business Mandarin course is focussed on business topics, customs and teaches you techniques relating to conducting business in China.

  • Learn and master 200 new words and 60 new sentences commonly used in business
  • Be trained in the pronunciation of standard Chinese Mandarin
  • Improve your Chinese reading
  • Obtain the ability to converse in a Chinese business communication environment

Please contact us for pricing.

HSK Preparation

If you are looking to enter university to learn subjects in Mandarin, then it is necessary to pass the HSK exam.

With a 100% success rate, the HSK preparation course is ideal for those looking to enter university.

Please contact us for pricing.

Learn from Home

If you are interested in learning online you can take our online Mandarin courseware as a standalone course or in addition to your Mandarin classes in China.