Learn Chinese Online

I have been taking weekly private online lessons with Wu Laoshi for over a year now. I started out with an intermediate level of Chinese, and feel that my ability to recognize a variety of characters has improved noticeably since then. The lessons are customized to my specific needs, and the teacher is always adaptive and receptive to suggestions. The staff are friendly and patient, and the lessons are entertaining as well as educational. I look forward to my lessons each week, as there is never a lack of interesting topics to discuss.

My Experience:
I did That's Mandarin 1-1 private tutoring three days a week, two lessons per day (2hours). I completed their Level 2 in about a month and a half. I came into the program with about 8 months of self studying having flash-carded about 1000 characters and having listened to some beginner material on FluentU and LingQ. That's Mandarin has a self assessment quiz that lets you determine what level you are at. To my surprise I had only mastered HSK 1 level, so I decided to start classes at HSK 2.

The course is centered on a series of videos that introduce new vocabulary and grammar at a comfortable pace. The teacher will explain the new vocabulary, give examples of how it is used and then make the student use the vocabulary in conversation. Then the student will watch the video with the teacher and summarize what happened using the new vocabulary. Overall it is a very effective method that cements the new language into memory quickly. There is also homework based on the videos, so you have to rewatch at home and practice the new content. Everything is done via an online platform which is super convenient.

My Opinion:
Overall I really enjoyed the course. I thought the videos were well made and the dialogue was well designed to teach new words and grammar. I found myself using a lot of the new language immediately in real life to order food and ride taxis and go shopping. My listening skills improved dramatically over the course, which is something that was very hard for me to do on my own. The teachers are very good at what they do and very supportive. They are quick to explain mistakes in my grammar and reinforce things I keep getting wrong. I do think the classes were little on the pricey side. You certainly get what you pay for though, this is probably the among best Chinese schools in the city. The school also has group classes that are cheaper and run twice a week, something I might try in the future. I don't think I could have improved this quickly on my own.

I hope to pass my IB before going to college. The teacher is really patient. She has provided me with a lot of assistants. To be honest, in my opinion, it's easy to chat with others in Chinese. However, if you want to take the Chinese exam, it must be very difficult! The teacher will give me some tasks in each class, and then we will work together to correct mistakes. This method is effective and straightforward. I hope everything goes smoothly in my exam! Of course, I strongly recommend this school and my teachers.

Since 2021, I have been learning Chinese until now. I have always been learning Chinese online. The teacher is very patient, and I have learned a lot of words about daily life. I can watch TV series on this system, and it's awesome! What's more, it's very useful for me ! However, it's a challenge for me to learn Chinese tones. The teacher gives me some exercise in every class, in order to make my tone standard. With the aim of making Chinese people can understand my Chinese, I need try my best! Highly recommended.

I have been enrolled with this school since I arrived to China to work. My Mandarin level was literally zero, but class after class I feel that I am improving and becoming more independent in my daily life in China.

Besides, my tutors are amazing, supportive and also make this learning process a very good experience. I don’t think I could ask for more.

Highly recommend it, to initiate or continue your study of this beautiful language. Although it’s a little pricey, I found it very worth for anybody willing to dedicate time.

My experience at That's Manadarin has been really good. My teacher is very nice, motivating and takes the time to explain things. The platform they use is easy and it is interactive, so you are not just listening, but you can see videos on this platform, there is a whiteboard where the teacher makes notes and all of it is being saved on the platform, so you can return to it later and review your work. Also, the staff is friendly and what I like is the flexibility and reliability. I would highly recommend this school!

The Chinese school That’s Mandarin is the best in Shanghai based on my experience. Very friendly and modern environment, professional and supportive teachers, super helpful stuff! The school has it’s own teaching platform which is very convenient and user friendly. The bonus is the amazing terrace with a city view, complementary coffee, tea. And also the school regularly throws theme events/parties, where you can practice speaking Chinese, have much fun as well as making new friends!
Спасибо этой школе, вы лучшие!

The course at That’s Mandarin has been incredibly helpful to acquire basic Mandarin. It has made settling into Beijing so much easier. The course content is extremely relevant for day-to-day life and one can start using it from the very first days of starting the class. The teachers are friendly, dedicated and pay close attention to pedagogical methods that enable more effective learning. The overall environment is friendly and helpful, and the administration staff are incredibly responsive. Highly recommend it!