English speakers . every age . every level

Learn Mandarin. Actually Speak It.

Live 1-on-1 and small-group Mandarin classes, online or in person, built around how you actually learn.

Real teachers, live conversation
Online or in person, your choice
A path for every level, kids to adults
Why Mandarin Class

Everything a language app can't do

Three things that actually move you from studying Chinese to speaking it.

Real Teachers, Real Conversation

Every class is live and personal, not a language app you abandon in week two.

Online or Offline, Your Choice

Join from home or attend in person. Same curriculum, same instructors.

A Path for Every Level

Structured tracks from complete beginner to advanced fluency, plus custom plans.

Kids & Adults

Two very different ways to learn. Both work.

Built for who you are, not just what you study.

Ages 5-12

Kids

Playful, structured lessons that build vocabulary through games, songs, and stories, designed for attention spans that need it.

  • Small groups or 1-on-1
  • Progress reports for parents
  • Games, songs and story-based learning
Find Your Child's Level
Teens & Adults

Adults

Practical, conversation-first lessons for travel, work, family, or heritage learning. No rote memorization, no wasted time.

  • Flexible scheduling
  • 1-on-1 or small group
  • Business Mandarin track available
Find Your Level
Course Levels

Every track, mapped to where you actually are

Placement comes from a real conversation, not a guess.

01 . Beginner

Beginner

Pinyin, tones, everyday phrases, foundational characters. No prior experience needed.

02 . Intermediate

Intermediate

Conversational fluency, expanded vocabulary, reading short texts.

03 . Advanced

Advanced

Nuanced conversation, idioms, business and academic Mandarin, native media.

04 . Custom

Custom Track

Built around a specific goal, HSK exam prep, travel, family, or business, with a placement call first.

How It Works

Four steps to your first real conversation

1

Book a free trial

One lesson, no cost, no obligation.

2

Get placed at your level

A real conversation decides your starting point, not a guess.

3

Start your package

Online or in person, on your schedule.

4

Track your progress

Lesson by lesson, with a teacher who knows where you're stuck.

Pricing

Pick your package

Online lessons are 20% off the in-person rate. No hidden fees.

10 Lessons
$400/offline
$320 online · $40/lesson offline, $32 online
  • Great for trying it out
  • 1-on-1 or small group
  • Online or in person
Start With 10
50 Lessons
$1,800/offline
$1,440 online · $36/lesson offline, $28.80 online
  • Full immersion track
  • Maximum scheduling flexibility
  • Best for long-term fluency goals
Go Full Immersion

Not sure which package fits? Talk to us first, it's free.

Student Stories

Real progress, real students

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About

Built for people who want to actually speak Chinese

Mandarin Class exists because most language learning stalls out in an app, alone, with no one to talk to. We pair every student with a real instructor and a real conversation from lesson one.

Whether you're five years old or fifty, learning for a trip, a job, or family, the path is the same: live teaching, consistent practice, and a level that actually matches where you are.

10-50Lesson packages
All agesKids to adults
2Ways to learn

Every lesson package includes placement, progress tracking, and direct access to your instructor between classes.

Your First Lesson Is Free. Your Fluency Starts There.

One free trial lesson, no risk, no app notifications. Tell us your goal and we'll place you at the right level.

Book Your Free Trial
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301 words to start with

The full HSK 1 and HSK 2 word lists, the standard beginner vocabulary used in real Mandarin courses. Search in English or pinyin.

301 words
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