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Benny Ho
At That's Mandarin you do 80% of the talking, and in doing quickly develop the ability to express yourself
As a Chinese-American employed as a management consultant here in China, I experienced first-hand the hurdles that my lack of Chinese fluency presented when working with clients. China, and the Chinese language, is layered with depth. Understanding the language goes beyond just words and sentences - it requires reading between the lines. That’s Mandarin helped me find those lines
When I set out to learn Chinese, I had only a 2-month window, and over that short period of time, I needed a school that offered differentiation, created value, and delivered immediate impact.
That’s Mandarin utilizes a distinctive teaching method to help you learn from your own words. There is no textbook. You do 80% of the talking, and in doing so, develop a vocabulary of your own - words that not only help you explain yourself, but express yourself. For me, I had two main goals: 1) I needed to conduct fluid business presentations, and 2) I needed to understand the language, including modern cultural meanings and regional accents. That’s Mandarin helped me tailor a learning plan featuring both mock presentations and listening comprehension drills via news and business video clips. The teachers were concise and thorough. In the short two months I had available, the school helped me make great strides towards both goals. Not only can I communicate in Chinese, I can also think in Chinese.
However, That’s Mandarin is a school where your gain is only as great as the effort you put in. Since there is no textbook, there are no defined lessons or chapters to mark your progress. Yet at the same time, you are able to shape how and what you learn. Be prepared to work hard.Read more testimonials...
Beijing Chinese Courses
At That’s Mandarin, we pride ourselves on our great range of Chinese program options, as well as the varied and innovative teaching methods that we employ in each and every one of our Chinese classes. Each of the programs listed below is just a general outline of the personal Chinese programs that we provide for all our students. After an initial consultation and free trial Chinese class with one of our expert teachers, the program you choose will become an individualized Chinese course, tailored specifically to your own interests and objectives.
If you’re on a tight schedule and are hoping for rapid and noticeable improvement in your Chinese, then try either our small group intensive Chinese course in Beijing, ideal for those that want a sociable, yet productive, Chinese learning experience, or our one-on-one intensive Chinese course in Beijing, perfect if you want to knuckle down and focus on building up your language level. For those of you who can’t make it into our Dongzhimen Chinese School or Wudaokou Chinese School, or are hoping for a more flexible program, we also offer part-time Chinese programs and online Chinese programs.
If you have any questions or don’t see your preferred course option below, please get in contact with us at info@thatsmandarin.com.
Intensive Chinese programs in Beijing
Whether you’re interested in long-term or short-term Chinese study, individual or small group classes, full immersion or class-only programs, then That’s Mandarin has an intensive Chinese program to suit your needs.
Our best value full Chinese immersion program for beginner students! Our small group intensive Chinese program in Beijing includes a jam-packed schedule of Chinese classes, cultural activities and weekend trips to some of Beijing’s best tourist attractions, including the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Olympic stadiums! Students on this program will not only pick up lots of Chinese over their month-long stay in Beijing, but will also have plenty of chance to explore their new surroundings and enjoy themselves with fellow students from across the world!
One-on-one Intensive Chinese Program
Our one-on-on intensive Chinese program in Beijing is perfect for students who want to focus their efforts on learning Mandarin during their stay in China’s capital. Students on this program take either 4 or 6 hours of classes per day, with every class tailored to their exact needs and interests.
Part-time Chinese courses in Beijing
If you’re working or studying in China, and are looking for a way to boost your Mandarin by committing just a few hours of your time each week, then our part-time Chinese programs are the ideal option for you. Take advantage of the great choice offered by these courses – you decide how many hours you study, the class times best suited to your schedule and consult with your teacher on the content you wish to cover in your Chinese classes. For maximum flexibility, yet the same high quality standards we offer to all our students on intensive Chinese programs, join us on one of our part-time Chinese courses in Beijing!
Part-time Small Group Programs
If you enjoy the classroom atmosphere of taking class with other students, but want to avoid the many drawbacks of studying Chinese in a classroom with 20 others, then our part-time small group classes could be the best option for you! Students can join one of our existing small group classes (maximum 4 students per class) or attend classes with friends, for a fun, yet productive Chinese study experience. If you feel that you could do with more individual attention alongside your small group study, then why not combine your small group classes with some private classes, for the best of both worlds?
If your busy work schedule leaves you with little time to spare, now you can arrange for your Mandarin teacher to come to you! Our corporate classes can be taken in your own office, either with your colleagues in small business-Chinese-focused groups, or as private tutoring.
Kids and teens Chinese programs
With 6 years experience of teaching Chinese to young children, and a wide range of fun and effective learning techniques at the ready, the That’s Mandarin team is well equipped to give your child their first introduction to Mandarin. And with stories, cartoons, games and songs on the agenda, all children are certain to look forward to their Chinese classes with us!
Our online Chinese programs can be taken from anywhere in the world, so if you can’t pop into one of our Beijing Chinese schools right now, you can get the same Chinese learning experience from your home, office or the other side of the world! Our teachers are trained in online teaching and our schools are equipped with all the latest technology, so that you can enjoy the same quality teaching online as the students in our schools.