Learn Chinese in Beijing in 2025

Part-Time Group courses include 4 classes per week.
Intensive Group Courses include 20 classes per week.
Class schedule for Private classes is flexible.

The class content is based on the course you've chosen, and the classes can vary slightly based on the teacher's personal style — but an average class usually includes a review of previously learned content, an engaging and student-centered input of new words & grammar, a reading/viewing section (of a related article or a video), and practice, practice, practice - which will help you convert the newly learned content into your active vocabulary.

Most importantly, you will be encouraged to speak Chinese as much as possible, and the classes will be held in Chinese. For more details, read the next 2 questions.

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).

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.

Additionally, you’ll need to apply for a Chinese visa at least 30 days in advance, or longer if you’re applying for a Chinese student X2 visa (for long-term Chinese language courses).

Additionally, you’ll need to apply for a Chinese visa at least 30 days in advance, or longer if you’re applying for a Chinese student X2 visa (for long-term Chinese language courses).

For HSK 1-3, our standard course is designed around an engaging TV series featuring 64 episodes set in modern China. The series includes over 70 characters and 45 locations. Students can watch the videos, read interactive dialogues, learn new vocabulary and grammar, and complete practice exercises on the platform to reinforce their learning.

For HSK 4, students at the intermediate level read articles on topics such as Chinese culture, modern China, China’s economy, and China job market. The course includes interactive exercises that complement the material, providing a comprehensive understanding of the language.

For HSK 5-6, advanced learners receive fully customized lessons tailored to their individual learning styles and goals. Our teachers select from a wide range of materials, including articles, videos, comic books, translation exercises, HSK mock tests, and more, to ensure the curriculum matches each student’s needs.

Custom learning materials are also available for students of all levels who wish to personalize their private Chinese lessons.