Learn Mandarin in Shanghai

We offer a wide range of Chinese courses aimed at your personal and professional development,. Our courses are based on your Chinese level and your time to help you take the best Shanghai Chinese course that suits you. Whether you like to learn full time Chinese or part time Chinese, you can find a good choice for your time assign. Our General Chinese Course is designed for foreigners who come to live in China. The general course has three levels: Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced. The starting level is selected based on your existing Chinese level.

The first level is elementary course in which you will learn the basics of Chinese, from greetings and basic conversational skills to being able to shop, use public transport, see a doctor, travel and rent an apartment. This is an intensive basic course designed for students especially who are eager to begin the Chinese language by learning both the pinyin and characters. The element course is most suitable for children learning Chinese in Shanghai. Once you have finished this course, you will have the basic survival skills in Chinese for communicating in daily life and at work. These skills consist of knowing more than 1000 words, 200 sentences, and recognizing different tones. This course is an ideal design on Chinese for children. Most importantly, students learn how to appreciate the Chinese culture. This course will lay a solid foundation for further Chinese studies and help in preparing for the Chinese Proficiency Test (HSK).

The intermediate Chinese course is designed to further develop the language skills in Chinese based on the beginners Chinese course. According to your age and Chinese level, you can choose Chinese adult courses or junior Chinese course or Chinese courses for children. This level is recommended for students who have completed the Elementary course or those that possess a vocabulary of approximately 1000 words. In this level you will learn further Chinese grammar, vocabulary and key sentence patterns. You will not only notice improvements in speaking and understanding Chinese conversations, but also in being able to communicate freely in daily life situations. At this level, the contents of each lesson focuses more in detail on life in China, you will learn how to talk about burning issues with your friends and colleagues. All of the texts are composed of dialogue using conversational Chinese from everyday’s situations. Therefore, intermediate level students find each lesson both practical and interesting. During the intermediate mandarin study, more than 2500 words and 700 sentences will be learned. This will have a significant effect on your communication skills in China.

The advanced course is designed to help people who have a good understanding of the Chinese language and wish to progress to an advanced level with Chinese programs. You will learn fundamental knowledge of Chinese grammar and expand your vocabulary to a level where you will be able to communicate freely with Chinese people in both casual and formal situations, and read Chinese newspapers. With advanced communication skills you can discuss topics on current events using complex sentences. Besides these benefits, you can also expect to fully understand the Chinese culture and society.