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Online · Worldwide · Adults

Start speaking
real Mandarin
from day one.

1-on-1 online Mandarin lessons for adults, with native Chinese teachers. Worldwide, all levels, flexible scheduling. Practical results you can actually use from lesson one.

5.0 rated
30+ countries
HSK 1–6
HSK 1–6 preparation
Conversational Chinese
Mandarin for Travel
1-on-1 online lessons
PDF notes after every lesson
All levels welcome
Learning tracks

Three paths.
Real results.

Every track is purpose-built for adults with real goals. Choose the one that fits, or let us help you decide.

HSK 3 preparation workbook with Chinese exercises and study materials
01
HSK Preparation
Structured study for all six HSK levels. Targeted vocabulary, grammar drills, and full mock exams.
HSK 1–6 Exam strategy Mock tests Grammar
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Conversational Chinese practice at Beijing cafe
02
Conversational Chinese
Start having real conversations quickly. Practical everyday Mandarin you'll actually use: at markets, with friends, at restaurants.
Daily conversation Pronunciation Listening Fast results
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Tourist at Forbidden City Beijing speaking Mandarin
03
Mandarin for Travel
Practical conversational Mandarin for your trip. Navigate, order, bargain and connect in Chinese.
Conversation Navigation Culture Survival phrases
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How it works

Simple to start.
Seriously effective.

Everything runs online. All you need is a laptop, a time slot, and the motivation to learn.

1
Book a lesson or package
Simply choose a single lesson or a package that suits you. We'll then agree on a time together that works for your schedule.
2
Align on your goals
In your first lesson we discuss your level, goals, and what you want to achieve. We shape the lessons together around what matters to you.
3
Learn online, from anywhere
Lessons via Zoom. We type everything directly into a shared document so you see the characters and Pinyin in real time.
4
Receive your personalized PDF
After every lesson, you get a custom PDF with all the key content. It grows into a complete study guide: your own Chinese reference book.
Lesson details
Format1-on-1 via Zoom
Duration45, 60 or 90 minutes
SchedulingFlexible, any timezone
LevelAll levels welcome
PDF notesAfter every lesson
How it works: book a lesson, align on goals, learn online, receive your PDF
Beijing South Railway Station modern architecture
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Learning Mandarin isn't just about language it's about understanding one of the world's great civilisations.
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Your teacher

Meet our teachers

Marina is a native Mandarin speaker with years of experience teaching Chinese to adults online. Her lessons are structured, personal, and always focused on what you actually need.

In every lesson, we type everything we cover (Chinese characters and Pinyin) directly into a shared document. That way you can see it, read it, and review it. No more blindly hearing sentences and forgetting them by the next day.

After every lesson, we send you a personalized PDF with all the key content. It grows over time into a complete reference guide, so every day between lessons you have something real to study.

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Personalized PDF after every lesson
We type all important content directly into your document during the lesson. No precious time lost writing after class. Over time your PDF grows into a complete, customized study guide.
15+
Years teaching
30+
Countries
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Student reviews

What our students say

★★★★★
"She is an amazing teacher with more than a decade of experience, who truly knows how to tailor a programme to each individual student. In 3 weeks, I've grown from knowing close to no grammar to being able to form proper sentences for everyday use. We apply the grammar not only to everyday situations but also to topics that tailor to my personal life circumstances."
W
Willem
Adult student
★★★★★
"A really pleasant way of teaching. She listens to you carefully, has a clear plan, and keeps a good pace."
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Jan
Adult student · translated from Dutch
★★★★★
"Great teacher! Explains well with useful examples, which she makes a PDF of for you to review. 谢谢老师!"
A
Ayla
Adult student
Wangfujing street Beijing China

Ready to start speaking
real Mandarin?

Book your first lesson today. Have a real conversation in Chinese, sooner than you think.

Online Mandarin lessons

Why adults choose
1-on-1 online lessons

Group classes move at the wrong pace. Apps cannot correct your tones. A private online Mandarin lesson with a native teacher solves both problems at once: every minute is focused on you, at exactly your level, toward exactly your goal.

Our students come from 30+ countries and range from complete beginners to advanced speakers working through the upper HSK levels. The format works because it adapts to you, not the other way around.

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What to expect

Real Mandarin from
your very first lesson

In your first lesson, we establish where you are and what you want to achieve. From lesson two onward, every session is built around that goal. No filler content, no repetition of things you already know.

After each lesson you receive a personalized PDF with everything covered. Over time it becomes a complete, customized Mandarin study guide that belongs entirely to you.

Get in touch

Any questions?
We'd love to hear from you

Whether you want to know which course suits you best, have a question about scheduling, or just want to say hello. We typically reply within a few hours.

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