Courses

Choose a direction. We’ll shape the details.

Start from what you want Chinese to help you do. Your learning plan is then built around your level, your pace and the reason you are learning.

Not sure where to start?

Want a complete path from the beginning? Start with Chinese Foundations & Speaking.
Already have a specific goal? Choose Travel & Life in China, Business Chinese, Exam Preparation or Cantonese.
Grew up around Chinese at home? Choose Heritage Chinese.
Learning for a child or a teenager? Choose Chinese for Kids & Teens.

Still unsure? That is what the free 20-minute consultation is for — we will suggest a starting point based on your level and goal.

Course directions

What each path focuses on.

Every path can be adjusted — these are starting points, not fixed syllabuses.

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Chinese Foundations & Speaking

Beginner · Pinyin · Characters · Listening & Speaking

Build the foundation first — sounds, characters and the confidence to speak.

Who it is for

Complete beginners starting from zero
Learners who studied before and want to rebuild a clear foundation
Learners whose reading is ahead of their speaking

What you will work on

Pinyin, tones and pronunciation
Characters, at a pace that actually sticks
Core vocabulary and sentence patterns
Listening and speaking practice in every lesson

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Pinyin & PronunciationChinese CharactersBeginner ChineseListening & Speaking

HSK levels can be followed here as a structured learning path, without an exam as the goal.

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Travel & Life in China

Travel · Survival Chinese · Everyday Communication

The Chinese you need the moment you land — and every day after that.

Who it is for

Travelers preparing for a trip to China
People living in China, or about to move there
Learners who want useful language quickly

What you will work on

Transport, directions, hotels and check-in
Ordering food, shopping and bargaining
Mobile payments, deliveries and appointments
Asking for help when something goes wrong

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Travel ChineseSurvival Chinese

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Business Chinese

Workplace · Professional Communication

Communicate clearly and appropriately in a Chinese-speaking working environment.

Who it is for

Professionals working with Chinese colleagues, clients or suppliers
Learners preparing for a role or a relocation
Learners who already speak some Chinese and need workplace language

What you will work on

Introductions, meetings and professional small talk
Email, messaging and phone calls
Presenting, explaining and negotiating
Tone, politeness and workplace expectations

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Business ChineseWorkplace Communication

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Chinese for Kids & Teens

Speaking · Characters · Interactive Chinese

Age-appropriate lessons that keep younger learners speaking, curious and confident.

Who it is for

Children and teenagers learning Chinese from zero
Young learners who also study Chinese at school and need support
Families who want lessons that actually hold a child’s attention

What you will work on

Listening and speaking through activities and games
Pinyin and characters at an age-appropriate pace
Everyday topics — school, family, food, hobbies
Confidence to speak without being afraid of mistakes

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Chinese for KidsChinese for TeensPersonalized Chinese for Young Learners

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Heritage Chinese

Speaking · Reading · Writing · Cultural Connection

For learners who grew up around Chinese and want to turn that into complete, confident language.

Who it is for

Learners who understand Chinese at home but rarely speak it
Learners who speak comfortably but read and write very little
Families who want to keep the language in the next generation

What you will work on

Turning passive understanding into active speaking
Reading and writing from the level you are really at
Filling the vocabulary and grammar gaps informal learning leaves
Language connected to family, culture and daily life

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Heritage Chinese

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Exam Preparation

HSK · CSCA

A structured plan for learners working toward a Chinese proficiency exam.

Who it is for

Learners preparing for a specific HSK level
Learners preparing for the CSCA exam
Learners who want a measurable goal and a realistic timeline

What you will work on

Level-by-level vocabulary and grammar
Practice based on the skills and task types required by the exam
Listening, reading, writing and speaking as the exam requires
Timing, test strategy and a review plan

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HSK & Structured ChineseCSCA Exam Preparation

Choose this when you have a specific exam and a timeline. For level-by-level learning without a test date, Chinese Foundations & Speaking is the better fit.

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