Silk Mandarin's Online Chinese Course

Silk Mandarin's Online Chinese Course

Location
  • Online
Language
Chinese

Program Details

Language Level
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Immersion Level
Intensive Standard
Certifications
HSK (Mandarin Chinese)
Specialized Courses
Business Medical Professional Specific Purposes
Class Size
Private Lessons Small Class (1-7)

Pricing

Starting Price
830
Price Details
1 orientation + 32 Face2face classes
1 Course Instruction video
7 Pinyin videos
41 self-study videos for preview and review
12 extensive listening videos
12 bonus videos+12 recap videos
HSK 1 Standard Course Textbook & audios
HSK 1 Standard Course Workbook & audios & answers
2 pinyin quizzes
12 self-study quizzes
15 units and 5 combo Quizlet
Midterm Quiz
Final Exam
12 new words Handouts
12 character worksheets(downloadable)
4 vocabulary&grammar review checklist handout
Listening text pinyin version of
HSK 1 Standard Course Workbook
Apr 09, 2024
Jun 13, 2026
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About Program

Silk Mandarin's real-life online course makes you feel like you are actually in the classroom together with your teacher and, in case of group class, also together with your classmates.

You can literally log on from any place and at any time to have class improving your listening, conversational and character reading skills. And last but not least the shared blackboard with you and the teacher can be saved for after class review.

COMMUNITY REVIEWS SUMMARY

Students appreciate the program’s flexible scheduling, personalized teaching, and supportive teachers who use varied materials and a unique slow-motion technique.

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Program Highlights

  • Face to face contact with teacher and classmates
  • All courses ware on screen available
  • Digital blackboard with house developed PPT's, audio and video materials to enhance communication
  • Adopt the Blended Learning approach to enjoy personalized pacing, flexibility, and diverse teaching methods in your learning journey

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Program Reviews

4.97 Rating
based on 109 reviews
  • 5 rating 97.25%
  • 4 rating 2.75%
  • 3 rating 0%
  • 2 rating 0%
  • 1 rating 0%
  • Content 5
  • Engagement 5
  • Support 4.95
  • Platform 4.85
  • Value 4.95
Showing 17 - 24 of 109 reviews
Michael
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

High quality teaching and materials

The resources and materials are amazing. Very helpful online videos and the teachers are extremely attentive with polished lessons.

Ive found it very easy to start learning and you are given much help in order to succeed.

I also found the price to be very competitive.

I have been learning at a steady pace with much support. I have received support constantly before purchase and after my course. The staff are very attentive and accommodate time differences very well.

Overall im very satisfied with the service :)

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Make sure you commit to daily learning, it helped me so much!
33 people found this review helpful.
Conor
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Highly Recommended for Learning Mandarin Online

I had always wanted to start learning Mandarin because it genuinely interested me. I already have lots of experience with European languages, but I wanted to branch out and challenge myself with something completely different, and Chinese had always tickled my fancy.

From the very first contact, my experience with Silk Mandarin has been excellent. Lily was incredibly helpful from the start, explaining everything clearly through messages and even arranging a Zoom call to go through the course structure. She was always available to answer questions and resolve any doubts, she is a truly fabulous member of the team.

My teacher, Evelyn, is absolutely amazing! I study one-to-one on the part-time online course, and she is patient, encouraging and extremely professional. Thanks to her teaching, I am already gaining confidence in speaking Mandarin, which I never expected so early on. I am currently studying for HSK1 and fully intend to continue with further courses at Silk Mandarin to keep progressing with my Chinese and HSK levels.

The online learning platform is very well designed and detailed, with clear videos that help you start practising Mandarin from day one. Apart from the fixed weekly class, I have complete flexibility to organise my self-study around my own schedule, which is ideal. The online materials, videos and examples complement the live classes perfectly and make the learning process much more effective.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Silk Mandarin. It is extremely beginner-friendly, fun and interactive, and you can really see your progress from lesson to lesson. It has been a brilliant experience so far, and I am very excited to continue my Mandarin journey with them.

Pros
  • Supportive and professional teachers who build your confidence from the very start
  • Excellent online platform with clear videos and materials that complement the live classes perfectly
  • Very flexible schedule for self-study, making it easy to fit learning around a busy routine
Cons
  • Because the course is online, you need to be disciplined with your self-study to make the most of it
34 people found this review helpful.
justina
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Review

I am doing online Chinese course with Silk Mandarin, The program is thoughtfully designed, highly interactive, and truly effective for practical language learning. The content seamlessly blends grammar, vocabulary, and real-life conversation practice, making learning both systematic and enjoyable. The platform is user-friendly, and the supplementary materials are incredibly helpful for review and self-study.

A huge thank you to my teacher, **Nina**! She is not only knowledgeable and patient but also genuinely passionate about teaching. Her energy and creativity in class kept me motivated, and she always provided clear explanations and personalized feedback.
I also want to give a special shout-out to Mia,my consultant. From the very beginning, she was attentive, responsive, and genuinely caring. Mia helped tailor the course to my goals, regularly checked in on my progress, and promptly addressed any questions or concerns. Her support made the entire learning journey smooth and stress-free.

Overall, I highly recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone looking to learn Chinese in an effective, engaging, and personalized way. Thanks to Nina’s excellent teaching and Mia’s outstanding support, I feel much more confident in my Chinese skills. Keep up the amazing work

39 people found this review helpful.
Rohitha
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

1-2-1 Lessons at Silk Mandarin

I’ve been studying Chinese on a one-to-one basis with Silk Mandarin for almost a year now. It’s been a great experience and my Chinese level has hugely improved: I now have the foundation to start Classical Chinese in parallel to HSK 5. 非常感谢 Qiying 老师 and Mia!

Being based in London, I find Silk Mandarin’s learning platform especially useful. It really enables Qiying 老师 and I to have very interactive lessons. Qiying 老师 does a great job contextualising standard HSK vocabulary and grammar using Silk’s own materials. Although it can sometimes be quite challenging, it is always a lot of fun.

I highly recommend Silk Mandarin. Their seamless combination of platform, materials and teacher deliver a very comprehensive Chinese learning environment. This is quite different from the other Mandarin Schools I’ve used before.

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
Be very clear about my own learning objectives. Actually, as I continue my engagement with Chinese Studies (I completed an MA in Chinese Studies at SOAS after I stopped working), my real objective has been to build a foundation in Chinese that will enable me to step into the world of Classical Chinese. Following an HSK 4 course at Silk Mandarin course has certainly helped me with building this foundation. There is of course a big difference between Modern and Classical Chinese. Discussions with the Silk team have also been very helpful in clarifying my objective and even more importantly options to achieve it, based on what I've done so far.
Pros
  • Excellent remote learning platform based on Classin and Silk's own materials
  • Really proactive team lead by Mia. Very responsive to needs.
  • Excellent teaching style delivered by 其颖老师. She has a very strong grasp of both Chinese and English grammar and a very engaging style.
Cons
  • Pricing is at the high end - especially for 45mins lessons
  • Compared to Silk's HSK 3 materials that are very rich in "real life" conversations, their HSK 4 materials are not as rich.
35 people found this review helpful.
Florian
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Further language improvement

My goal was to further improve my language skills to make my everyday life easier. So I tried out various language courses, but I was only satisfied with Silk Mandarin, which a friend had recommended to me.

The easy navigation of ClassIn, combined with the comprehensive learning materials such as videos, worksheets, etc., made the learning easier for me.

The events which were well organized also helped to meet other learners.

Noteworthy in particular were my teacher - always positive, professional and motivating, so I wasn't afraid of mistakes.

I can recommend Silk Mandarin to anyone for learning Chinese.

39 people found this review helpful.
Eva
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Online 1:1 classes @Silkmandarin

I’ve been taking online 1:1 classes with Silk Mandarin for half a year now, and I’ve been really happy with the experience! I appreciate the blended learning approach: studying grammar and vocabulary through well-designed online materials, using the lessons to practise, and then reviewing on my own.

My teacher, Yanqin, manages to make the classes both fun and truly insightful. She always finds creative ways to practise and revisit what I’ve learned in previous lessons, and is both patient and motivating. The stories she shares about characters and words also help me remember them better and make connections I wouldn’t notice on my own. Highly recommended!

35 people found this review helpful.
Berkay
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Reveal The Chinese Inside of You

Before having course from Silk Mandarin, I was just visiting different YouTube videos to catch some logic to learn Chinese.

Although it is great to learn lots of information, I couldn't learn and embrace to logic just memorizing for a few days.

Having a fear of talking to people made me order almost everyday. After I encouraged by the knowledge which I got from courses, I started daring go out and trying to make some sentences and saying the names of vegetables, fruits all in Chinese.

Therefore I started cooking at home with all those things. :) I was very lucky to find Silk Mandarin as my guide on the way of learning Chinese.

They really had serious learning materials and skillful tutors to motivate you to become eager and enthusiastic to learn more. The things I learnt before courses were in mess in my mind, but Silk Mandarin helped me to put them in order and comprehend the structures, grammars and characters with tones. Especially, seeing the examples of Slow Motion Technique made everything a lot easier.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
If you are taking serious learning Chinese, do not have any hesitation. You will find here what you need.
Pros
  • Learning Materials
  • Teachers
  • Free classes
Cons
  • Nothing
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26 people found this review helpful.
Barbara
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Flexible Chinese lessons that fit my routine

As a Brazilian living in China, my initial goal was simple: gain independence and survive daily life. I chose Silk Mandarin after a lot of research. What really stood out to me was their "Blended Learning" course. The idea of combining self-paced online homework and videos with live, online lessons with a native teacher seemed like the perfect solution. It gave me the flexibility that I needed, plus the crucial human interaction for practice and correction.

Silk Mandarin has completely transformed my learning journey. The pre-lesson videos and homework prepare me perfectly, so when I join the live online class, I'm not lost; I'm ready to practice and engage. My teacher Sisi is fantastic—incredibly patient, professional, and skilled at creating a supportive environment where I'm not afraid to make mistakes.

I can feel my fluency improving with every lesson, both in my structured classes and in my daily interactions here in China.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
Start as soon as possible! Learning Mandarin makes your life in China so much easier
31 people found this review helpful.

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