Learn Chinese Online in 2026

They are suitable for beginners starting from scratch, intermediate learners looking to improve fluency, and advanced students preparing for HSK exams or using Chinese for work.

The courses are also ideal for busy professionals or students who need a flexible schedule but still want consistent progress with guidance from experienced teachers.

All our teachers are native Chinese speakers and are university graduates with majors in Chinese language education or literature.

They have also previously obtained a Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL, or TCSOL) certificate before they joined us and successfully completed That's Mandarin's mandatory Teachers Training Course (TTC).

Even for absolute beginners, our teachers will only use limited English to help you understand them. Teachers use pictures, videos, signs, and gestures to support learning.

As your Chinese level progresses, less and less English will be used in your classes, and you will be able to understand more and more Chinese every day.

• Class content and teacher notes are automatically recorded for easy review

• A large teaching resource database helps you prepare in advance

• An online scheduling system keeps track of your lessons and updates

• Teachers can upload additional materials such as webpages, presentations, and videos

• A professional IT team is available 24/7 to assist with any issues

For HSK 1–3, the standard course is built around a TV series with 192 episodes set in modern China, featuring over 70 characters in 45 locations.

Students can watch videos, read interactive dialogues, learn new vocabulary and grammar, and practise with exercises on the platform.

For HSK 5–6, lessons are fully customised based on the student’s learning style and goals, using materials like articles, videos, comics, translation exercises, and past HSK papers.

Custom materials are available at all levels, including specialised courses such as Business, Diplomatic, or Medical Chinese.

Students follow a clear learning path with consistent teachers, personalised feedback, and progress tracking.

The NihaoCafe platform integrates lesson content, notes, and scheduling into one system.

This allows for flexibility while maintaining continuity in learning.

Students can choose lesson times that fit their routine, making it suitable for those balancing work, study, or different time zones.

Lessons are interactive and designed to encourage active use of Mandarin, with teachers guiding conversations, correcting mistakes, and helping students build confidence over time.