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I've had Mandarin lessons with some independent teachers and a few institutions while in China, but my experience at That's Mandarin stands out as being particularly excellent.

My teachers were very patient and thorough. They were constantly attentive to my needs and progress, and made sure I was comfortable asking for clarification, asking them to repeat something, etc. I was also free to ask about miscellaneous things that interested me that didn't necessarily stick with the lesson plan -- I would be given a satisfying explanation and could walk away with some extra vocabulary or a clearer understanding of some grammar issue that was bothering me. For students who engage better with the material when they can participate more actively in the lesson, this style of teaching should be perfect.

That's Mandarin also provides access to their online resource NihaoCafe, which seems well-designed and well-built. Teachers use it to take notes on what was discussed during class, and students can access those same notes again at any time. I found it an excellent way to reinforce the material I learned during class. There are also some pre-built quizzes you can take, which are also helpful for retaining the lesson material.

If you're thinking of starting 1:1 tuition, I'd highly recommend That's Mandarin. The online learning system is easy to follow, and the opportunity to review past lessons and preview upcoming ones has been really helpful in my language learning journey. My teacher is very encouraging (and patient!) which has made the experience really enjoyable, and I look forward to each lesson and tracking my progress. This system works very well doing lessons virtually, which makes it a great hybrid model if you plan to do some virtually (especially if not in China) and some in-person.

A very good and comprehensive program including a platform and books that can be used for self learning. I can recommend it for groups or private classes because I have done both. The school is located in the center of Shanghai, Jingan district and has a nice terrace. Therefore, it offers a nice environment to study. Besides the classes, the school also provides fun activities to meet new people and practice Chinese. The teachers are very friendly and also help you with translations. The teachers also include private questions and learning experiences into the classes.

....would have to be That's Mandarin. Their teachers and support staff look after you extremely well and will tailor the programme content to match your needs. All you need is a goal/or goals.
Teachers will only speak Chinese, and although this can be daunting, it helps a lot. You can feel confident the next time you hop into a Beijing taxi and want to navigate beyond "where are you from?" with them.
I highly recommend this school to anyone who is considering taking that step into learning Chinese.

Has been a very good experience learning at the School. The platform is very useful because i can check it anywhere, any moment, because the system is very easy to use. The teaching method is very practical and the teachers are very friendly. The environment is very good and the location is very convenient. The school also has many events during the whole year. I am very happy with the school and suggest more people come to study here. During your time here you are also learning chinese culture.

The platform is very intuitive, it's great not having to take notes. It's helpful being able to preview your next lesson so you can be better prepared for the session. My teacher is fantastic, very patient and has great energy which makes the classes fun. The pre-recorded videos are a nice way to break up the lesson and practice listening (and repeating) some other speakers. It feels as though I'm making progress at a good speed without feeling rushed. I've been conducting my lessons virtually but look forward to also doing them in person.

I booked 1:1 classes at Thats Mandarin to learn for my HSK4 Exam. Before I started I was asked what my learning goals are and the lessons were prepared accordingly. The software that Thats Mandarin uses has some minor bugs but it is a very good tool to review and to practise. I don't need to buy books or workbooks, everything is provied online. The teachers are very good and patient. They know how to teach foreigners chinese. I really like the classes there and my Chinese is improving quite fast.

The class size is small like 3~5 so I could learn in more detail such as private class. At the same time classmates from all over the world make the class more exciting and fun. Also the contents of the class is very practical so it can be directly applied to real life, such as how to order and pay in restaurant or how to use delivery service, buy something etc.. It was really useful and exciting. Finally, I liked the lobby in the That’s Mandarin. There, we can freely drink coffe and tea and talk people so we can have some good time before or after class.