3- or 6-Month Visa

Students enrolled in this course can apply for the X2 visa and stay and study in China legally.
Smaller Class Size

Study in a small group of up to 6 students only and get personalized teaching.
Teaching Methodology

Our methods have been tried and tested for more than a decade. You’re guaranteed to get great results.

LANGUAGE COURSES PRICING FROM RMB 9600

Get a student X2 visa to stay in Beijing or Shanghai and experience the Chinese culture while improving your Chinese language skills.

Visa Program

from RMB 9600

Duration: 24 weeks
Lessons: 4 hrs/week
Mon&Wed or Tue&Thu
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Compare That’s Mandarin (TM) to Other Schools

Group classes

TM: Max. 6 students per class.

Others: 8-10 students per class
Hidden fees

TM: None. What you see is what you get.

Others: Registration fee, handling fee.
Teachers

TM: Full-time, experienced teachers who completed our training course.

Others: Freelance teachers; often with no experience / certification.

Online learning platform

TM: Free access to our online/mobile app.

Others: No online/mobile platform.
Technology & school environment

TM: Well-lit classrooms equipped with Apple computers.

Others: No computers/high-tech learning aids.
Free beverages

TM: Unlimited coffee and tea.

Others: No free beverages.

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Google Rating

5.0

That's Mandarin Chinese Language School, Beijing

5.0

Imene Hamdi-Cherif

05:18 28 Dec 17

I've had an extremely enjoyable experience at this school. All members of staff are extremely professional and caring. I joined the one month intensive group class (beginner level). When I arrived I knew no Chinese and am now able to express myself in a number of situations. My teachers have been great and I am excited to continue learning Chinese in the future. The classes were fun and engaging . The course coordinators, Holly and Cannon went out of their way to make my stay in Beijing more enjoyeable. I can't thank them enough. Thank you to everyone at that's mandarin for making my time here so great!!

Evan Blanchard

10:44 26 Dec 17

I started learning Mandarin using software over the last two years, but found That’s Mandarin once I arrived in Beijing four months ago. My speaking and listening have since skyrocketed under the engaging, systematic, and professional teaching and learning that occurs during each small group class. As a professional educator, I am thoroughly impressed with the pedagogy and demeanor of all of the teachers. As an added plus, their tuition is lower than competitors around the city!

Oksana Balakalchuk

06:13 25 Dec 17

Hello, Booked the course 2 weeks in advance. The member of stuff Cassandra was very responsive and helpful with organizing my course and sending all documents for my visa. At school all members of staff were extremely helpful and accommodating. Whatever I or my school mates needed something the girls at reception were always there to help. Especially would like to mention my consultant Holly. She is really good, helpful and made my studding process easier and more interesting. The teachers are really good, especially teacher Wang. In the beginning I had class lessons, but after a few weeks changed to one to one and it is worth of money. I would definitely recommend this school.

Steven White

06:51 21 Dec 17

I'm taking one-on-one classes 4-6 hours/week, somewhere around HSK5/6. I'm using feature articles, documentary transcripts and other materials that are interesting and relevant for my work (I can choose them). This, the flexibility in (re)scheduling, and the teachers' skill at combining discussion of the material content with language learning have made the classes extremely valuable for me.

Bianca Teti

07:43 05 Dec 17

Amazing school! The staff is extremely professional and clear, I’ve been tested at the beginning and I’ve been able to start from the right level of competence. I really appreciate the teachers work and clarity, they are really making sure everyone understands and commits to the learning process. If you miss a class, they have a great APP that allows you to always study even on the go. This combination is extremely unique: That’s Mandaring is really the best school in Beijing to learn chinese and meet very interesting people!

Iria Rodríguez

10:27 29 Nov 17

I am studying Chinese at That's Mandarin School since September and I feel that I am learning a lot. We benefit from small groups. Besides, the classes are super interactive! My teacher is really professional and she always adapt to our needs. I highly recommend this school!!

Steven Hutt

02:08 27 Nov 17

I have attended several Chinese schools over the years, and That's Mandarin ranks right at the top. There are three points that have particularly impressed me. Firstly, the teachers are always well prepared for the class, which means they can quickly and precisely explain subtle differences between the new vocabulary. Secondly, the online system they have makes reviewing what you've learnt convenient and effective. Finally, and for me this is the most important, the teachers are ready to pro-actively correct your mistakes at all times. Many other schools' teachers will just let you speak and speak, without saying anything, even if you know you've said something wrong. My teachers at That's Mandarin are not the same - they call me out (politely :)), tell me where I've gone wrong, and that's how I improve.

Luc-Olivier Pineau

06:31 21 Nov 17

I have been living in China for 5 years before starting having lessons at That's Mandarin. My Chinese level was intermediate, and I wanted to bring it to the next level. Since I started my lessons 9 months ago, I significantly improved my reading and listening skills. Lessons are very efficient as notes are taken by teachers during lessons: you just need to focus on learning. The web platform is amazing to have lessons and to review it. An app for smartphones is available to review lessons anytime, anywhere. Teachers are very professional, lessons are well prepared. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Lessons' schedule is very flexible and easily allow to match with your personnel agenda. I fully recommend to learn Chinese at That's Mandarin.

Patrick Moss

03:44 21 Nov 17

I am currently taking an online beginners course. Prior to starting this course, I was not able to speak a word of Mandarin. I find the course to explain everything very well. Most importantly for me, during my classes my teacher explains to me the formation and origins of words. This has really helped me to understand and not be so daunted by a completely new language. In fact it has made it all very easy for me. All of the staff here are incredibly helpful and help to answer any questions that I have.

Mark Wilson

08:26 18 Nov 17

1-2-1 classes are great. I've been coming for over a year, and my Chinese has improved a lot. The lessons are tailored to your specific needs and you go at your own pace. The availability of lessons is very good too, with classes in the morning, afternoon or evening, depending on your schedule. The school recently moved to a new building, which is very convenient for the subway, and has the latest technology. They also have an app which means you can study your lessons on the go, wherever you are.

Kata Czuczor

03:01 13 Nov 17

I like the school very much! Teacher is very helpful and nice. I like come to study!

Ms. B.

07:19 29 Oct 17

That's Mandarin School in Beijing has a very welcoming environment, and has staff that make it fun to learn Chinese. I would give them 5 stars for this because of their effort to make learning Mandarin exciting and for their good attitudes towards teaching.

Deker Mor

11:44 29 Jun 17

Great school. I spent an entire month here in 2017 studying simplified Chinese. The teachers and staff were very professional and I got a lot out of my time here. Thanks so much for pushing me to the next level TM . They gave a very modem approach to teaching that I found very effective.

mel k

02:49 02 Jun 17

Had a great time during my 3 months course with Thats Mandarin Beijing! The classes are fun and engaging, my chinese has improved from mere beginner to intermediate within such a short span of time. Despite being in a group class, Teacher Wen did a great job by tailoring to each of our learning needs. Will definitely be back for classes if I am back in Beijing!

T Nguyen

01:06 01 Jun 17

I took classes for about a month with a friend. In that time we got a good introduction to Chinese tones and vocabulary; however, the more impressive feature was getting to know the background of Chinese characters. Our teacher was accommodating with our questions and patient with our mistakes.

Mika White

09:10 30 May 17

I took lessons at That's Mandarin for three months, twice weekly in small group classes. The classes are very personalized as you can create your own vocabulary lists based on what you want to learn. In each lesson, the teacher types new vocabulary, sentences, and sentence structures in an online program that is accessible to the students after class. My Mandarin has greatly improved in such a short time and the teachers have given me confidence in my ability to speak more proficiently. I highly recommend Wen Laoshi for her enthusiasm and ability to accommodate students of varying levels.

Tom Lewicki

06:29 25 May 17

Really enjoyed my month of study here! Staff was very supportive and professional. My teacher Ms. Wen (Wen Laoshi) has a great teaching method, and felt even in a group class the content was appropriate for my level. Also had a lot of fun in class and met some nice classmates.

Paoletto Denis

09:01 11 May 17

Very good school, effective teaching method. I lead really fast and the way of learn is also funny. I strongly raccomand this school.

Hanspeter Bachmann

11:52 07 May 17

Hallo. Last year in december I started with one on one classes at TM. As at the Moment I can only come once or twice a Month To Beijing I am very pleased the Way all the Office staff handle my requests. Especially Gabriella and Kitty. The learning Methode with the Computer is very interesting. And as up to now I find all the Teachers very helpful and can help you make good progress. The only negative side so far: the Price for the Lessons is quite high. Hanspeter

gideon spektor

08:19 30 Mar 17

that's mandarin has helped me exponentially improve my Chinese speaking ability from nothing within just two months. The online account logs all of the vocabulary and grammar you have learnt so if you're pedantic, like me, you can look over it and practice the tones to perfection. All of the teachers are very friendly and always willing to help making learning less of a chore.

Stephen Johnson

04:19 21 Mar 17

This is a great language school. I have been going here for about three years. The teachers are excellent - particularly Cai Laoshi.

alex a

04:11 21 Mar 17

I took one-on-one classes (3 classes per day for 4 months) at the Beijing school and the Shanghai school. It was quite a pleasant experience. The teachers are very adaptive and helpful to their students and their learning needs. Although, i was probably learning too quickly for my own good as i learned a lot but found it very hard to completely grasp the thought process of the language. I would recommend less classes over a longer period of time.

Ciara Turner

10:13 07 Mar 17

I have been having lessons at That's Mandarin for a year. I started off with absolutely no knowledge of Mandarin at all and it was very daunting! My teacher has been the same teacher the whole way through which has made the process much more personal and comfortable. The lessons are fun, interesting and engaging. The style of teaching builds on your gained experience/confidence. If I have ever ask my teacher to teach me something/show me something in particular, she has always been really helpful and positive. She quickly built up my confidence with Mandarin which made me much more enthusiastic to learning it! The admin & organisation is also good. There's no denying that learning a new language (especially Mandarin) is inherently difficult and requires a lot of input from the learner, but the teachers at TM really do help to support this. I really enjoy the teaching and lessons here.

Thackaz

09:28 05 Dec 16

I took one-on-one classes for four months at the Beijing school. The school's atmosphere is nice with plenty of tea/coffee if you want to spend some time studying before/after class. The teachers are all very friendly and professional. I found their teaching style to be very natural and felt my speaking/listening ability improved a lot in the time I was there. They were also happy to change teaching topics depending on my needs/goals. If I had to give any criticism it would be that I did not find the online app mandarincafe to be extremely useful and I ended up using the printed notes I was given, as well as supplementing with flash cards and apps like Pleco. However, overall it was an excellent decision and I am very happy with my progress. Thank you That's Mandarin!

Amita M

04:07 10 Oct 16

I have been going to That's Mandarin for the last 3 years. Coming to China as an intermediate learner I found it hard to fit into group classes so I have always taken one-on-one classes. After a few months of regular classes using video lessons, my spoken Chinese really improved. After that, I used the school to help me prepare for HSK 4 and 5 exams. I really like the campus and use of technology to save class notes or keep track of my class schedule. The teachers are always friendly and also help me with questions about living in China.

Ido Ophir

13:32 27 Sep 16

My wife and I have been going to That's Mandarin for the past 2 years. It is considered to be the best school in Beijing among many expats who tried many schools. All the teachers and staff are extremely professional and at the same time happy and flexible. The fact that everything you learn goes straight into your web account so you have access to it at all times is a huge advantage. Another huge plus is that the Great Leap Brewery is about 40 steps away...

Dominique Paderin

02:07 18 Aug 16

I really believe that their one-on-one intensive program can help make a difference in one’s Chinese language performance- my family and I have already come back to this school three times because of that. The last time I took the course I saw large improvements in my speaking confidence and my ability to recognize characters that were commonly used, but not taught in a typical school syllabus. The lessons were very relaxed and informal which makes them more engaging because you get to determine what you want to learn. I recommend it to anyone who is serious about improving their Chinese.

Margrethe Chua

07:25 24 Jun 16

I really liked the fact that I could tailor my learning to the actual scenarios I experienced. The teachers I had were always willing to help me say the sentences I wanted to learn. Teaching me the proper sentence structure and parts of speech was also very helpful to know. I found it very helpful when one of my teachers encouraged me to try to speak in Chinese the whole time and she would use Chinese majority of time to speak to me even when to explain what a word means. Use of hand gestures and pictures without using English was also very helpful. Typing out all the sentences and words we talked about is very useful. Asking me to translate the pinyin to English and English to pinyin is a good teaching technique. I like that coffee, tea, and water is provided.

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Facebook Rating

5.0

Rosie Forster

2018-05-19T00:06:32+0000

I’ve been studying Chinese with That’s Mandarin in Beijing for the last few months. I attend 2 on 1 classes weekly. I would definitely recomend Thats Mandarin, the teachers and staff are professional and friendly. The classes fun and can be tailored to suit you. Since starting classes here I have seen a big improvement, not only in my Chinese ability, but also my confidence.read more

Josie Marchant

2018-05-18T11:51:14+0000

Definitely the best language school for learning from native speakers and they offer a range of different levels so it doesn’t even matter if you are a complete novice! Fantastic!read more

Beth Cowley

2018-05-18T11:10:30+0000

I'm taking the part time group class at the Beijing school which has been great so far - there are just four of us in the class which makes it easy to practice speaking, the teacher makes the class feel relaxed and enjoyable, and the app makes it easy to practice after the classes. I've only done five weeks of classes but feel like I've picked up a lot of Mandarin already, which has been really useful for starting life in China. Would definitely recommend to others!read more

Aidan Grant

2018-05-15T22:55:42+0000

I have been studying at the Beijing school now for a couple months. I am very happy with my teacher and the schools resources. That’s mandarin have everything you need to build your confidence and knowledge when learning mandarin.read more

Tristan Schrey

2018-05-15T09:48:03+0000

I had booked the 64 hours package and studied at That´s Mandarin for the last few months and will just stop because I have to leave Shanghai. I was entirely satisfied with my course and the organisation of the school in general. Also when I had to go back to Europe in between they were very forthcoming with the organisation of my course. I had two different teachers and both have been friendly, helpful and were teaching very patient 😉 The school just moved into their new location, which is just around the corner of the old building, still in Jing´An district. The new location is in an 3 story building, so no long elevator waiting anymore 😉 It has way bigger classrooms and an broad community area for the coffe breaks. It is still noticeable that they just moved in, due to smell of paint and not yet fully arranged, however, I´m confident the new school will get an pleasant learning environment!read more

Valentina Mango

2018-05-15T00:40:45+0000

I've been studying here for a while and the whole experience has been amazing. My teacher is fun and makes me like Chinese more and more. The school has a colourful look and very advanced resources to practice with. The location is top as it is right in the centre of the city and super close to my house as well. Staff always kind and available to help. Thanks again! 🙂read more

Matej Privrel

2018-05-14T16:08:24+0000

That’s Mandarin is a professional and modern language school. I took a short, two week course in Beijing. School provides its own learning material, well supported by IT (one can access all content and class "whiteboard history” at any time). Teachers well adapt to one's current level and learning material is kept fresh and useful for daily life. Staff is always helpful. Can only recommend.read more

Leïla O Tanoe

2018-05-11T15:23:37+0000

Having stumbled upon Thats Mandarin was certainly the best thing that could have happened for me as i was looking into a private school that focuses individually on a small number of student so i could learn better and at my own pace. It couldn’t have gotten better than being surrounded by kind, attentive and ready to help you anytime any day staffs and teachers at the school. I’m really thankful for the time that i have had at Thats Mandarin and i would certainly recommend it to anyone whose looking to learn Mandarin in a nice and friendly environment.read more

Alejandra Leguizamon

2018-05-10T04:49:25+0000

I started my chinese classes almost one year ago and so far I have loved the school... The classes are small which give the teachers the chance to explain things very clearly for all the students and then move on. The methodology is different than any other language learning center. Chinese is a very different language to learn... so in every class you will learn a lot of useful vocabulary and how to pronounce it. I will recommend this school for anyone who is looking to learn how to speak quickly rather than someone looking to read and write characters straight away. The timetable is flexible too and perfect for those who have other responsibilities during the day The staff is friendly and helpful.read more

Juan Moreno Romero

2018-05-10T01:53:41+0000

Great staff and methodology! The app really makes it easier to practice. Thanks!read more

Oleg Shmaevskiy

2018-05-09T07:07:22+0000

Okey guys, this is the best place to start learning Chinese. It's just one of those places where you want to come back over and over again. I've been studying Chinese at That’s Mandarin for about 2 months and after each class I like this school more and more . Going here, you can be sure that the phrase "individual approach" will not be just a phrase. The teachers really take into account all the smallest wishes of students. It doesn’t matter whether you are a total beginner or has already achieved some success in learning the language you will feel absolutely comfortable here. And I am really surprised by the fact how good “Mandarine Cafe” APP is. It helps a lot and makes it easy to review the classes.read more

Maike Schablinski

2018-05-08T07:50:13+0000

After taking Mandarin classes for 2 months now, I can truly recommend anyone who is interested in learning not only the language but also the culture to join That’s Mandarin. TM is a perfect choice for me because of the extensive and promising courses they offer. It doesn’t matter what your level is (whether it’s beginners, intermediate or advanced) the school and its teachers will do everything they can to improve your spoken and/or written skills. What I like most about That’s Mandarin are the amazing teachers and flexible times. If you choose Group classes, you will be with no more than 6 people which allows the teacher to focus on each and every student individually. The teachers are very enthusiastic and like to share stories about their everyday life making them more friends than teachers. The language school itself is located conveniently near the Jing’an Temple and the equipment and rooms are very modern creating a nice learning environment. You also get access to a website (Mandarin Cafe) where you can keep up with the newly learned words, study conversations and prepare yourself for the next class. So if you want to learn Mandarin in a fun environment, I highly recommend That’s Mandarin!!read more

Olalla Alabart

2018-05-07T03:08:38+0000

I’ve been taking one-to-one classes in TM for 3 months and I can only tell positive things about the school! The teachers are friendly and competent. The way they teach is very effective and dinamic. Classes are well arrenged and flexible, and the staff is always ready to help. The classrooms are incredible and have the best facilites and techology. Also the location of the school in the 23rd floor from where you can see the Jing'an temple, gives a sophisticated and relaxing environment! What I like the most of their way of teaching is that you have access to the notes of each class on their online plantform. You can log in with your username and passwords for further study, revision and to print the notes. Definitely I am 100% satisfied with That’s Mandarin!!read more

Perla Valdez

2018-05-06T12:26:30+0000

I have been studying at That’s Mandarin for about 8 weeks. The school is located on the 23rd floor in a building just a block away from Jing’an Temple station which is very convenient. I am doing the intensive course and I am happy with my progress. Our teacher is very good, experienced, friendly and helpful and she always goes the extra mile for us! The classrooms are a bit small but I have heard that they are opening a new building which will be more spacious. Apart from the lessons, we have access to an app which allows us to review classes, to watch videos and to keep flash cards which are great complements to our learning. Also there is a common area with complementary tea and coffee available during our coffee breaks. This area is a great place to meet other people and to make new friends!read more

Brian Hindman

2018-05-04T00:31:08+0000

I have studied Mandarin in Beijing at University level, private school level as well as one on one tutoring. I can say from years of language learning experience that "That's Mandarin," provides the best level of teachers and classroom environment available. My current class size is small and the teacher provides a dynamic learning experience. I am pleased with my classes here and would recommend it to anyone interested in learning Chinese language.read more

Valeria Biasiol

2018-05-03T11:02:06+0000

This school is amazing! With their intensive course in just two months I learned a lot! Now I’m able to conduct conversations on daily life topics and I’m ready to apply for Hsk2 exam. The way they teach is effective and modern, they also provide a book for the first level (which is very helpful if you’re new in town). The staff is really nice and always ready to help, your consultant will follow you from the beginning until the end of the classes! Also the school location is very important, close to the Jing’an metro stop, in the heart of the international area. Happy to have chosen this school!read more

Joaquìn Beserra

2018-05-03T05:30:16+0000

I'm really happy with the teachers at That's Mandarin, they are all very well trained and seems to keep developing their teaching methods, as well as integrating technology to the classes, so this way they can be more dynamic and more focused on what the students really need. Thanks to the staff at Shanghai!read more

Nijolė Dubininkė

2018-05-02T08:31:43+0000

I am really happy that I made right decision and choose That's Mandarin school ! One of the most important things is, that its a small classes, not more than 6 people, which means, teacher can pay enought attention to each of us. I am totally beginner, so its quite difficult to get everything fast, but teacher is really nice and proffesional, she is ready to repeat everything as much as we need. What I like more, is that we are not only studying chineese language, but also getting a lot of information about culture. The environment is very nice, you don't even feel you are in school. Tea, coffee and sweets are offered to make studying even more pleasant.read more

Jack Davies

2018-04-30T10:26:49+0000

I've had a fantastic experience with That's Mandarin. I've been self-studying for the last few months and felt as though I was flatlining. Afterwards. I ran into a friend who had been studying here for the last few months while I was on my own. His Chinese level blew mine out of the water! I asked him what his secret was- turns out he had been coming here. So what did I do? I came in and checked it out. I was floored. The amazing teachers will take your goals, and turn them into a fantastic curriculum. Since I started coming here, I've actually been getting complements regarding my speaking and listening.. Theres nothing like it! Thank you so much That's Mandarin.read more

Isu Park

2018-04-30T05:07:04+0000

중국어학원 추천 (That's Mandrain) -상해로 오게 되면서 1:1로 중국어를 배울 학원을 찾게 되었다. 여러 학원들의 정보를 찾고 시범수업도 들어보며 고른 결과, 내 목적에 가장 맞는 곳으로 고른 것이 이 곳. 내가 학원을 골랐던 기준은 아래와 같다. -1. 내가 한 말/하려고 했던 말을 정리: 언어 공부에서 어느정도 기초 단계를 넘어가고 나면, 주어진 문구를 배우는 것 보다 내가 하려고 했던 말을 정리하는 것이 필요해질 때가 있다. 왜냐하면 내가 한 번 한 말은, 하고 싶었던 말은 다시 하게 될 기회가 돌아오기 때문이다. 그냥 주어진 문구는 쓸 기회가 잘 오지 않고, 그러다 잊어 버리기 쉽다. 여기는 내가 하려 했던 말을 교정해 줄 뿐 아니라, 문서(프린트 및 파일)로 남겨줘서 보관, 복습이 가능하게 해 준다. -2. 테마 선정: 비즈니스와 관련된 테마들로 학습을 하길 원했고, 여기는 자체적으로 자료를 모아둔 플랫폼을 보유하고 있었다. 시중에 출간된 교재로만 학습하는 것보다 효과적일 뿐 아니라, 집에서 온라인으로 복습 및 테스트도 가능하게 시스템이 잘 개발되어 있다. -3. 일정 조정: 학원을 택할 때 제일 곤란한 것 중의 하나가 일정 조정이다. 회사 일정에 따라 주말에 출근/출장하는 경우도 종종 발생하기 때문. 여기는 그러한 부분들을 사전에 조정할 수 있었다. -4. 영수증 발행: 회사에서 지원금이 나오는 경우, 공식적인 회사 영수증 발행이 중요하다. 이 부분이 정상적으로 처리 가능하다.read more

Suani Rn

2018-04-29T13:01:08+0000

After living in China for over 2 years I felt that my mandarin wasn’t improving. I decided to search for Chinese schools and after a few weeks of searching I found TM. My mandarin level is high and a lot of schools couldn’t provide group classes for my level, but TM could. Another thing is that the environment That’s Mandarin creates is very friendly and welcoming. I found it to be economical and very worth while. Definitely recommend!read more

Maneesh Sharma

2018-04-28T12:22:23+0000

I studied here for over two months and owe all my teachers and the staff a massive thank you! I studied for around 25 hours a week and in that time I saw rapid improvement and genuinely had a great time with some great people! I even had the pleasure of living in the Beijing school for a short period. From my consultant Coco to the school Ayi and all my teachers I really enjoyed every aspect of the experience.read more

Tina Tian

2018-04-28T08:07:02+0000

That's Mandarin is a great place to learn Chinese. The location is very convenient. The teachers are very experienced and friendly. My Chinese has improved so much compares to where I was two years ago! I'm impressed by myself about how much I've learned with the help of That's Mandarin! I highly recommend you to take the Chinese courses there if you want to get around better by speaking fluent Chinese. This place will make it happen!read more

Alejandro Sanchez

2018-04-27T04:31:06+0000

Studying Chinese at That’s Mandarin is fantastic. The teachers are without exception enthusiastic and encouraging. They immediately put you at ease and you will feel like part of the family in no time. They have a wide variety of resources to improve every aspect of your Chinese: speaking, listening, reading and writing. Group classes are affordable and offer a great way to make new friends in Shanghai. One on one let’s you focus on specific areas for improvement. Refreshments are on the house and the 23rd floor of Universal Mansion offers breath taking views of Jing’an Temple and the Shanghai skyline, if you ever find yourself staring out the window during class!read more

Lilia Ormonbekova

2018-04-26T08:19:05+0000

I have been studying Mandarin at That’s Mandarin since last September and I am very happy with my results. With having zero knowledge of the language, I am now almost ready to take HSK 2 test. The school’s staff and teachers are very professional and respond to individual needs very efficiently. I have had 1-on-1 lessons with two teachers whom I will always remember: they introduce not only the new words and grammar, but also tell about the way of life in China and its culture. I also loved the APP that contains videos, every lesson’s vocabulary, and different hearing and reading tests which makes the learning a fun process. I definitely recommend That’s Mandarin to those who’d like to learn/ improve the language and get immersed into Chinese culture from teachers perspective.read more

Maayan Bilu Yom Tov

2018-04-26T07:39:38+0000

I’ve joined to 'That's Mandarin' thanks to my friend’s recommendation, without any knowledge in the Chinese language. After almost two months of studying I'm able to understand chinese pretty well and also talk a little bit. The teachers are great and the methods being used by them are very good and diversified. The thing i liked the most it that each class has its own topic, focusing on different life scenarios that are usefull for anyone coming to a new country. It was very efficient 🙂read more

Casper Bosch

2018-04-26T03:51:13+0000

The group classes in the Beijing school were a lot of fun. I've been doing an intensive course for a month and I'll be able to use some basic Mandarin in restaurants and in other simple situations. The staff has been so helpful, especially with issues outside of the language classes like luggage storage and visa extension. The online study environment is very professional and helpfulread more

George Blundell

2018-04-24T04:59:54+0000

The school is situated in the heart of Shanghai and has modern classrooms, panoramic views across the city, and an all round great ambience. The teachers are all very competent and friendly, and know how to teach in a productive but fun manner. In addition, the online learning platform “Mandarin Cafe” is incredibly useful, providing a vast suite of resources to review, practice and test what has been learned in class. In my two short months of study my Mandarin has proved markedly, and I have enjoyed every minute of my time here.read more

Dr-Ashwini Kumar

2018-04-24T03:58:51+0000

That's Mandarin is a well place and have friendly environment for studying Mandarin (Chinese). I joined That`s Mandarin few days ago to learn Chinese. I feel that teachers teach us in a proper way and modern style. Online teaching tool makes it easy to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in between lessons. School teachers and staff are really good and helpful in all ways. Additionally, school have the fantastic APP for reviewing easily. Positively, I recommend choosing That`s Mandarin school if you’re looking to learn Mandarin.read more

Jo Eagle

2018-04-22T01:07:32+0000

I’ve been having one on one lessons with That’s Mandarin in Beijing for 6 weeks now and I’m very happy with my choice of school. I chose That’s Mandarin partly because of the online tool which makes it really easy to practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in between lessons. In addition the teachers and staff are really friendly and helpful. I’m finding my learning experience both interesting and enjoyable and it’s so satisfying when I can use what I’ve learned in class in my everyday life in Beijing 🙂read more

Vittorio Gaddini

2018-04-20T14:18:21+0000

I've been with That's Mandarin for 6 months now and I absolutely love it - definitely going to renew with them at the end of the year. The teachers are so friendly and very fun, the structure is great, and the online content is a great supplement. I live in Singapore so I've been doing mostly online lessons, and the platform works great. I especially like using their mobile app to review my lesson content during my commutes to and from work. It's always easy to schedule lessons when I need. At 2-3 hours per week for 6 months, I've gotten to a basic conversational level which has been really satisfying. I spent a few months working in Shanghai, and went to their Shanghai location and was impressed by the physical space near Jingan temple. I highly recommend!read more

Hafiz Hunny

2018-04-20T04:30:20+0000

You doing great job, all prays for your higher success .. Allah bless you.read more

Jože Košmerl

2018-04-19T04:53:19+0000

It's a great learning environment. I've joined as an absolute beginner and feel like I've made a huge progress for half a year learning. Teachers are super friendly and positive. Groups are small, so you will definitely get engaged a lot. What you learn during the class get's stored to the learning system and you can easily review it with your app on the metro or whenever you have some spare time. I always look forward to go to the next class. Definitely recommend choosing That's Mandarin.read more

Juliano Penna

2018-04-18T07:47:08+0000

I've been studying in Beijing's That's Mandarin for almost 2 months now, doing 2 classes a week. Classes have few students (mine has 4, for instance), the teacher tries to speak Chinese as most as possible, what helps on listening and on finding out your Chinese might not be good enough haha The structure of the school is very good, there are TVs in every room (to access the web and the companion application), booths for private lessons, it occupies 5 floors of a small building. The classes are very dynamic, have a structure and an expected content to be passed, but follows the student's pace. Sometimes new classmates are included in the class, but it doesn't affect too much the progress. One very important thing to be noted is the complementary material. There is a book and an application (Mandarin Cafe), which is very good. I don't have the book and I don't think it is needed, maybe for a complete beginner it would be helpful, but I think the web/mobile application might be good enough. I really recommend this school. I don't know others here in Beijing, but I am not looking for it, That's Mandarin has everything I am looking for right now.read more

Benjamin Figueroa Henseler

2018-04-17T02:03:55+0000

Overall very good experience with That's Mandarin Shanghai. Quick and easy to get started, dedicated staff and very friendly and engaged teachers. Location is central (Jing'An Temple) and having free coffe and tea is quite positive. The Mandarin Cafe app is a very helpful way of reviewing class and although it has some flaws (let's hope they get solved on next update) I'm extremely satisfied with it.read more

Oliver Gerg

2018-04-16T14:56:25+0000

The school is a great environment for learning. I was a total beginner to now studying towards HSK 3. The teachers are fantastic and have adapted to what I need for learning. This is reinforced with a fantastic learning APP built by the school making practice and revision really fun and easy. The school is friendly and everyone makes an effort to speak in mandarin. In addition the communal area aims to bring students together so made a few friends along the way. Definitely recommend getting in touch with the school if you’re looking to learn mandarin.read more

Luis Be

2018-04-16T14:28:41+0000

Thats Mandarin School in Beijing is the perfect spot to learn chinese. It has very professional teachers, friendly environment, personalized attention and very nice building. Plus you get free tea and sweets!!!read more

Alessia Dal Borgo

2018-04-11T15:47:39+0000

One of the best schools in town! With interactive lessons and great teachers. Definitely recommendedread more

Clarence Kabigting

2018-04-10T02:07:12+0000

A very good school to study chinese. In 6 months you’ll probably speak fluent Chinese already . �� read more

Dallas Tokash

2018-04-09T05:53:19+0000

I got a gift certificate about 8 years ago to this school and I did about 10 classes at that time. Then I kept looking for cheaper schools around the city and I found them all, they are all about 10RMB per hour cheaper than That’sMandarin , but you lose so much. I am BACK and I signed up for a 12 week class on Tuesday and Thursdays and loved it so much I also got the 12 weeks on Monday and Wednesday. The school is lively and there are always cool people to chat(flirt) with on the breaks. The teachers are so sweet and professional and try to accommodate all the students so well! The school has all the most modern stuff but it is not annoying useless stuff, it is really helpful stuff that helps you study at home so that when you review it is not boring. I like both of my groups, my classmates are nice and funny. I will be super honest here! I actually wasted so much time and money in boring schools with the same boring flip through the book style. You don’t get that here! It is active engagement with teacher and classmates! I really do love it and would highly recommend it.read more

Lisa Wenas

2018-04-01T16:05:00+0000

Compared with my previous school, I found the facilities and service in TM to be much more pleasant. The teachers are also really good, had lessons with 2 teachers so far and I've enjoyed the classes with both of them. During class, I don’t have to take notes since the teacher is directly typing all the materials in the Mandarin Cafe app, very convenient! Although it might be pricey compared to other schools, it’s totally worth it. Hope someday I can come back to China to further improve my Mandarin and I already know in which school it will be 🙂read more

Peter Willis

2018-04-01T05:07:02+0000

Recently, I've decided to start studying Chinese. Considering it is a very difficult language I was expecting it would take a while before I could use it in everyday communication. Luckily, I've found That's Mandarin online. After 6 months I can say that strategies, technology and online interface, as well as very qualified staff that That's Mandarin employs got me from "Ni Hao" to fluently discussing everyday events with my Chinese coworkers and friends. Cost is affordable and there's free coffee as well 🙂 Already recommended to several of my friends.read more

Marie Erbacher

2018-03-31T14:13:44+0000

Having learned Chinese for the past few years, I took the opportunity of a two weeks stay in Shanghai to take individual language lessons at That’s Mandarin. It was a great learning experience, the consultants as well as my language teachers were very kind and accommodating. The teachers really payed attention to my specific learning wishes, particularly to improve my language proficiency in a business type environment, and helped me develop my overall language skills as well. The learning environment is modern and comfortable, and their online learning system makes it really easy to review the content of each lesson. I would definitely recommend That’s Mandarin to anyone who wishes to learn or improve their Chinese, even on an advanced level. Thank you That’s Mandarin, I have really learned a lot, even in this short period of time!read more

Tomasz Murzyn

2018-03-29T05:16:05+0000

They've got really interesting tool to learn Chinese, which I was a little bit sceptical about in the beginning. It's mobile app where teacher can put new words, examples, texts or videos, and you can access your class materials whenever and wherever you are. Really convenient in long metro rides in Beijing. It's also more practical and flexible tool than any Chinese book I've used before. Teachers can choose up-to-date topics and can teach really useful vocabulary corresponding to group level. Last but not least teachers are competent and nice, so atmosphere in class is cheerful and productive. Balance that is sometimes hard to obtain. I simply enjoy this classes �read more

Myles Mclean

2018-03-29T03:17:54+0000

That's Mandarin Shanghai is an excellent place to study. It excellently uses interactive materials such as an app allowing you to access previous lessons and material online. The teaching is also very good and creates a positive and good learning environment. The location is also very nice with a large amount of natural light and based in downtown Shanghai. I am relatively confident that this is the best school in Shanghai. They make learning Mandarin fun and engaging. It has made me more willing to study Chinese compared to other languages I have previously studied.read more

Denfer Comp

2018-03-29T01:40:54+0000

I am studying in That's Mandarin School since the beginning of March for at least 6 months, and I must recognize that what I found changed my vision about learning Chinese. I mean, great environment, helpful teachers, very good pedagogy... Besides, if you are hesitating about the program that would suits you, I definitely recommend you the 6months classes in Shanghai. The mix between learning, getting used with the culture, discovering the city day by day would certainly help you to learn faster the language.read more

Tony Fid

2018-03-28T12:36:30+0000

That's Mandarin infuses modern technology with highly experienced teaching staff to produce a wonderful and effective learning experience for Chinese language students. I would highly recommend this schools one-on-one lessons to anyone serious about learning Mandarin.read more

Yuliya Zaprudneva

2018-03-27T10:44:18+0000

That’s Mandarin school has its own innovative and very effective system of teaching. You can literally do everything using the app - learning new words, training pronunciation, listening to the dialogues. It’s very convenient as you have access to the all materials anytime. Teachers are super professional and open-minded, so I really enjoy studying with them. I learned Chinese at another school, but when I started to have classes at That’s Mandarin I’ve seen big progress. Highly recommended!read more

Ibai Basabe

2018-03-27T10:20:17+0000

I've been talking classes at That's Mandarin for a little over a month now and it's been great! I've taken both one-on-one classes and group intensive classes. Both types complement each other very well. If you have time I recommend you do the same thing. The teachers are great, very passionate and dedicated to your learning. You'll learn Chinese very fast!read more

Matthew Pal

2018-03-27T04:26:46+0000

I've been studying Chinese for almost a decade so I've worked with more than my fair share of Chinese schools/teachers, and I'm pleased to say that That's Mandarin (TM) is among the best I've experienced. I've studied 4-10 hours per week at TM for the last 1.5 years and I can only say positive things; indeed, I already recommended it to all my coworkers and everyone has left the other schools to join TM--it's that much better than other options in Beijing. As others have mentioned, their use of technology really sets them apart. During class, the teachers write comprehensive notes on grammar points, pronunciation issues, new words, etc. and enter them into the online platform, where you can easily review them and/or download them for input into the SRS flashcard program of your choice. All the audio/written material you study is also uploaded there for review. This allows the teacher to efficiently take notes while you spend your time talking, which is way more valuable for learners. I've worked with around 6 different teachers and have found all of them to be very good. They push you to speak, think of new examples and usages, and make connections to other words. This is in sharp contrast to a few other schools I have tried where the teacher just endlessly talks AT you, which is a total waste of time. Lastly, the school/teachers are extremely flexible and will adjust to whatever material or teaching style you want. I'm a pretty demanding student and they have happily gone along with every request I've made, which I really appreciate since there are so many schools in China that rigidly insist on their own way of teaching (which more often than not is not at all catered to the learner). In short, TM is outstanding in terms of pedagogy, technology, flexibility and customer service, and I can recommend them without reservation.read more

Ertina Vina Teng

2018-03-26T08:12:42+0000

Friendly staff and teachers. I really enjoy the classes, very informative and fun at the same time.read more

Lauren Tininenko

2018-03-22T12:53:52+0000

I enjoyed taking classes at That's Mandarin School. The courses are structured very well and make it enjoyable to practice Chinese. The teachers make sure you are comfortable speaking in everyday conversation, so that you are ready to go out and speak with people outside the school and living daily life. After taking classes here, I am way more confident in speaking Chinese than I ever thought that I would be after studying it for such a short time. I'd highly recommend it to others.read more

Desirer House Bakbir

2018-03-22T10:59:39+0000

Bonjour à tous 大家好 moi c’est 小木 ou mourad je suis étudiant à beijing that’s mandarin est ici ont apprend vite et très bien ici tout le monde sont à l’écoute et nous aide beaucoupread more

Sandra Wang

2018-03-22T10:49:17+0000

Very different from other chinese language schools. The classes are more personal and the groups are way smaller. If you want to learn chinese more quickly I would definitely recommend That’s Mandarin! Their employees are also very nice and helpful!!!read more

Lisa Wang

2018-03-22T09:46:58+0000

Happy with my choice to go to this school! Their learning is very different than the usual language schools and I have never expected that I would make so much improvements in such a short time. It is very interactive and they teach in modern ways. Staff and teachers are very helpful and you can see that they love what they are doing. For once, learning a new language isn’t that hard or boring if you choose to go to this school! They were very welcoming since the day I have arrived and take good care of the students.read more

Justyna Kusak

2018-03-21T14:58:27+0000

Great school with amazing teachers! That's Mandarin have very modern classes and useful app. I can use this app and learn wherever I want - at work, subway, bus...You can definitely improve your Chinese a lot while studying at this school. I really enjoy studying Chinese at That's Mandarin and I can recommend the school to everyone! 🙂read more

Francesco Pellegrini

2018-03-21T11:26:05+0000

I’ve been studying Chinese for almost two months already at That’s Mandarin. I have to say this is for sure the best choice I could have done! I believe That’s Mandarin is the most suitable solution for people like me who want to learn Mandarin through an innovative and simulating method. That’s Mandarin is everything but traditional. The approach we have to the language is extremely digitalized and the level of involvement during classes is very high. Thanks to That’s Mandarin I can study Chinese but at the same meet new friends and enjoy the nice learning environment. Keep up with the good work TM��read more

Francesco Marchì

2018-03-20T08:05:43+0000

I sincerely think this school is really good. Lessons feel fresh and never boring, the teachers are really nice, ready to help and politely point out your mistakes. The implemention of technology makes it more efficient than otherwise, new words, sentences and structures studied during lesson are immediately available after for study on Mandarin Cafe, which is also a very handy app for reviewing, with different useful functions attached, like saving particularly hard to learn material to a list and then showcase it for more focused studying. Also the stuff has been super kind and helpful! Recommendedread more

Søren Gaarden

2018-03-20T05:28:45+0000

That's Mandarin is an excellent choice for learning Chinese. Teachers and consultants are all very professional, well prepared and service minded. My requests was processed same afternoon and the trial lesson set for the next day. I participated in the small group classes, which has been a great environment and atmosphere for building your Mandarin skills while extending your network. Last but not least, the location in the heart of the city is unbeatable and makes it easy to get there from anywhere in Shanghai.read more

Jarno Pijper

2018-03-19T11:10:29+0000

One of the strongest points of That's Mandarin is probably the small classes. Everything you learn during class can be found online, which is a big plus. Besides that, the teachers and the classmates are nice people and are here for the same goal. Never expected to learn so many chinese words and sentences in such a short time. Overall score 5 out of 5.read more

Sacha Kan

2018-03-18T13:03:18+0000

I would definitely recommend That's Mandarin. The staff and teachers are extremely friendly, competent and flexible. The use of multimedia as class material (video, audio, etc.) is very practical. That's Mandarin also provides an APP (available on the computer and smartphone) where you can find your schedule, review passed classes, practice with videos and much more. I've been studying in a small group class where the teacher makes the lesson very entertaining and encourages the students to express themselves as much as they can. Ideal to improve your speaking and listening skills!read more

Michael Anthony McClurkin

2018-03-15T06:25:18+0000

I enjoyed my time at That's Mandarin. The language school accommodates learners from beginner to advanced with individual or group courses modeled on the (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì HSK). The learning environment is sophisticated, comfortable, and modern and features an incredible online learning system. During class, the teachers type their lessons into an interactive website that is shown on a large display during class. After class, these notes are available on their online learning platform for further study and printed for the convenience of the students. The class covers important grammatical concepts as well as useful vocabulary and it has been an excellent supplement to my Mandarin education at Harvard. Teachers are professional and expect much of students (students get their money worth). Be sure to come to class prepared and you will go far in this intensive program.read more

Aleksandras Calovas

2018-03-15T04:02:23+0000

Great teachers and friendly environmet 🙂read more

Andrea VI

2018-03-14T11:15:21+0000

I’m having a good time learning Mandarin here. The classes are well organized. I’d say, the strongest point is the wise use of technology. During class the teacher writes down every new word or sentence directly on the computer (in Chinese of course), and everyone can see it on the big display. Immediately after the class these notes are available online on every student’s profile, and accessible through desktop or mobile, with real time translation and pinyin of each word (it’s also possible to turn off these two things in case the student wants to focus on the characters to learn them). Plus, with the new words of each class it’s possibility to take mini tests online. Add to this the small size of the classes. These are, to me, the strongest points of this school.read more

Matthias Martensen

2018-03-14T08:28:24+0000

Overall I can recommend the school. I tool 1on1 classes for about 2 weeks and I think it was very helpful to improve my day to day conversational language skills. The school was very flexible to adjust my schedule as needed. Also the 2 teachers I had were very nice and helpful.read more

Kendall Christine

2018-03-12T15:30:37+0000

I can recommend That’s Mandarin for a great immersive learning experience. I attended That’s Mandarin for three months, taking a combination of intensive one –on –one classes and small group classes. You definitely get a lot of attention from the teachers during class. They were all incredibly sweet and helpful people! They were also very flexible with my schedule and were able to give me class times that didn’t conflict with my work schedule. (I even added a few extra weekend classes) Most importantly, I was really happy with the results of my study - I was able to pass the HSK4 test. Good luck to everyone with their studies!read more

Sarita Sisk

2018-03-11T06:03:50+0000

That’s mandarin, with its convenient location, friendly and skilled staff, and easy to use educational app, is by far the best private chinese language school in Beijing. One on one classes are as pleasant as they are helpful in trying to fully grasp the complexity of the mandarin language. Highly recommended. 👍read more

Gal Neubauer

2018-03-07T03:37:28+0000

Really recommend That's Mandarin School ! Studying at the moment in Beijing , the location is great and easy to find , very worm welcome every time I arrive ! The place is gorgeous, the classes are comfortable for studying . The school is very flexible when scheduling ! And most importantly the teachers are great !! And so is the team around that's helping with any question ! Really enjoying my time studying there !read more

Jemima Baar

2018-02-27T06:37:47+0000

I’ve been attending the HSK 5 intensive classes and have been very impressed by the teachers and teaching style at That’s Mandarin. The teachers make the sitting through three hours of lessons in the morning easy: the lessons are well planned, engaging, as well as extremely useful and relevant to my goal of taking HSK 5 - I learn an enormous (but manageable) amount each day, and am given useful homework exercises to consolidate my learning. The teachers are always open to questions and suggestions and I’ve already felt as though my level has improved, so look forward to continuing studying at That’s Mandarin.read more

Alexander Julian Talleres de Drua

2018-02-19T15:24:41+0000

I really enjoyed the class at the school in Beijing. Especially, the online resources are great!read more

Hrushikesh Khot

2018-02-12T05:10:39+0000

Dorcas Wong

2018-02-07T04:02:22+0000

Great school and really friendly staff that go above and beyond to help the students (especially Sunnie!) The Mandarin Cafe online learning system is great for reviewing class content and other resources. The teachers are also fantastic at adjusting and accomodating learning content to suit the students.read more

Elly Juniarti

2018-02-06T10:55:51+0000

*That's Mandarin* is cool It helps me a lot as beginner. Stay amazing and keep up the good work.read more

Will Rynearson

2018-02-01T11:01:31+0000

Great teachers, great environment! Everyone is very nice here! 谢谢大家！read more

Edward Sharpe

2018-02-01T02:01:47+0000

“That’s Mandarin”, more like, “That’s Amazing!”. It’s the best! I love the staff, and the campus is beautiful! Also, they do fun activities after school. I would recommend this place for anyone living in Shanghai.read more

Daphne Tuijn

2018-01-31T12:21:45+0000

I have visited three other language schools and did a trial class with each of them, but I chose for That's Mandarin, a choice I never regret. I am participating in a 4 week intensive course, started with the only vocabulary "Ni Hao" and will now do my HSK1 exam next week. The teachers are very professional, the class sizes small and a very good vibe in the school. Will definitely continue my courses with That's Mandarin.read more

Dji Striffer

2018-01-26T06:06:40+0000

Great location, great teachers, great lessons, especially the website that can help you to review the lessons. Highly recommend.read more

爱华

2018-01-25T09:09:19+0000

That's Mandarin is definitely the best Chinese school anyone could hope for! The teachers are lovely, helpful and really supportive with any study goal one might have. The school itself is good to reach by subway and really beautiful. I'm always looking forward my next lesson there!read more

Amanda Ngan Rooney

2018-01-24T06:36:42+0000

My hubby & I currently signed up for the 6 months part-time program with 2hrs per class, twice weekly and it works out as smooth as butter for us. Our teacher is very patient and energetic which makes the learning easier and everyone is nice and friendly. We really enjoying our experience at That's Mandarin School, will definitely sign up for another 6 months to further improve our Chinese. We Highly recommend That's Mandarin and its worth every penny.read more

Yuval Golan

2018-01-24T06:13:07+0000

Excellent school, great service, and extremely professional teachers! Improving my Chinese every day! The school facilities are very convenient, staff very friendly, location is excellent and they tailor their hours accordinglyread more

Eva Harmsen

2018-01-24T04:55:02+0000

I’ve been studying at That’s Manderin for about a month now. I follow the part time program, and have classes twice a week. The teacher is very enthusiastic and encouraging. I like how well they thought about the program so you don’t learn too much at once and get confused, or too little and get bored. I use the app after class to review what we learned. The videos in the app are a great tool to practice pronunciation!read more

Dennis Normile

2018-01-23T08:43:51+0000

That's Mandarin 很好。I've studied at That's Mandarin for about 2.5 years and am very satisfied.read more

Victor Chernoff

2018-01-23T03:57:07+0000

Great school, great teachers! Professional learning plan. The website is very helpful. I thought the textbook could be better.read more

Salome Samimifar

2018-01-22T04:11:19+0000

This school is situated conveniently behind Jingan temple. It has a beautiful view of temple and you have subway and bus station nearby. The classrooms are small but with big tv which teachers mostly use for teaching. The teachers use multimedia ( audio, video, text...) as material of study, materials are up to date and useful for everyday conversation. Every student can access the materials through their platform after the class. They have also app for iPad. I have tried two teachers till now and they were both good teachers.read more

Lisze Siaw

2018-01-21T14:38:26+0000

i went to visit their events and they are very good. Bringing a lot of people together, sharing the culture, expanding on the Chinese Language!read more

Mohamed Hassan

2018-01-16T17:06:59+0000

Ana Maria Radu

2018-01-16T10:48:39+0000

I am truly impressed by this school, I have learned a lot of things, regarding Chinese landscape, much more and faster than I have ever expected! <3 If you wanna really learn Chinese language, I recommend you That's Mandarin!read more

Matthew Del Bel Belluz

2018-01-15T06:47:38+0000

I just finished my first semester at the Beijing, DongZhiMen campus in the one on one tutoring program. It has been an amazing experience and I have already decided to continue next semester. The teachers are great and I feel my Chinese (especially tones) has improved sooo much over the past few months. Can not recommend highly enough. Looking forward to next semester!read more

Martina Baesso

2018-01-15T04:36:21+0000

That's Mandarin school is great. And that's why: -The position is right in the center of Sh. - The team working in the school is super: they will try their best to help you with the learning (and living) problem you could face. - I studied in a small group and I definitively reccomend it: great opportunities to meet new people and practicing Chinese. Also, having different interests it easier to get new vocabularies. - Teachers are young and passionate. No further explanation needed. - Whenever you feel like "I'll never speak Mandarin" the manage to get your spirit up. 感谢That's Mandarin!read more

Alex Sudar

2018-01-05T04:10:27+0000

I like the courses and i like my teacher but i prefer more tradional approach to learning so that will push me to learn more Chinese. I need more writing, more homework and so on.read more

Yana Popova

2018-01-03T07:41:15+0000

I truly love it � I hope I can have more time for come to school, very cool ppl, great atmosphere and the most important the studying part is very cool organized! Thank you guysread more

Josh Bonnell

2018-01-03T04:35:47+0000

I'm really enjoying my classes at That's Mandarin, so much that I'll be extending my studies for another 3 months. Having previously studied Mandarin in a large class setting, I can say that I much prefer the format of small and more personalised classes. Furthermore, teachers are extremely flexible in terms of teaching specifically what you want to learn. For instance, I plan on writing HSK 4 very soon but also need help with my conversational Mandarin and so, my classes have been tailored for exactly that. They offer something for everyone, whether it be exam preparation, business Mandarin, or everyday practical Mandarin. Plus, they offer coffee and tea!read more

Melania Petrillo

2017-12-30T18:23:10+0000

I really enjoyed my ten days of Chinese intensive program in this school: everyone is kind and polite, every time there is a glass of water or of coffee or of Jasmine tea for you, when you watch out of the window you can see the beautiful Jing'an temple. I met new friends there who were studying Chinese and thanks to great teachers they can speak a good Chinese even after one month!!! I want to thanks Connie for her kindness and my Teachers, especially 石老师 for helping me, for giving me more than simple Chinese lessons. Thanks to her 我的汉语水平提高了！� Thanks That's Mandarin School!read more

Luiza-Maria Gaju

2017-12-29T04:18:03+0000

Started school at the age of 28 again, got a lot of rust considering the fact that I didn't have an active learning process for the past 5 years, my teacher had lost of patience however didn't give me to much freedom to become lazy or waste time. The school itself is located right opposite Jing'an Temple, in well equipped classrooms and clean environment (which is somehow really important to me) and provided a friendly environment within students and teachers, they organize lovely activities that will make you understand Chinese culture better. I personally took the intense course and I'm very happy with the progress I'm making, I have a full time job and my teacher is aware of the fact that I don't always have time to review the past notes so she jumps from one topic to another in order to put all learned material in use, repetitio est mater studiorum. They also have an online platform where you can test your knowledge on short videos and quizzes. Overall I'm happy with the school I picked!read more

Christopher McCain

2017-12-28T20:45:47+0000

That's Mandarin is an awesome language center. I like how it is easy to get to and the small class size makes learning very easy. I have already referred two of my friends to That's Mandarin.read more

Angie Cho

2017-12-28T11:50:05+0000

안녕하세요 상해 Mandarin school 에서 중국어를 배우고 있습니다. �� 중국어를 배우니 역시 다양한 중국을 만날수 있었어요 그리고 중국어 실력과 함께 영어 실력도 같이 늘었어요 다양한 나라 친구들이랑 수업을 듣다보니 영어도 같이 사용하게 되더라구요 �� 최고 선생님과 다양한 친구들과 재미있는 수업으로 중국어가 쑥쑥 올라가더라구요read more

Maria Fernanda Nieves

2017-12-28T08:36:15+0000

That's Mandarin has been a great place to start learning a new language! The study rooms are very modern and always kept tidy. The staff is always willing to help (Sunnie was great with us!). Every time you come in, you are welcomed with a smile and a "你好" so you know it's time for some Mandarin. During our course we had two teachers. Zhu laoshi was by far the BEST teacher! She is patient, kind, and well-instructed. In the classroom, we made new friends and learned new cultures. Thanks, That's Mandarin!read more

David Wagstyl

2017-12-25T09:56:57+0000

I started as a beginner with some basic knowledge at that’s Mandarin. I participated in a evening class which was the perfect fit for me. Our teacher helped me to get a better feeling about the language and prepared classes as we asked for.read more

Soria Song

2017-12-25T08:17:52+0000

Kelvin Khow

2017-12-21T12:48:32+0000

Have been taking 1:1 classes with That’s Mandarin in Beijing and can say I absolutely adore it! The teachers are fantastic, professional and engaging. It hasn’t always been easy juggling classes and full time work but the flexibility of rescheduling classes has been super helpful especially for working professionals who travel quite a bit. I’ve really seen a huge improvement in my level of Chinese and am now preparing to sit for my HSK exam fairly soon. For anyone seriously considering taking their Chinese to the next level I highly recommend checking this school out - you won’t regret it!read more

Guillermo Valencia

2017-12-19T04:43:31+0000

As a person who loves and teaches languages, I totally recommend to learn mandarin at That’s Mandarin, I’ve been a few years in China self studying until I decided I needed help improving my Chinese, that’s when I decided to join the school, in a few months I saw results, I improved fluency and learned lots of Useful day a day vocabulary. I started with a group class, according to my needs and recently started one on one classes in order to prepare for my HSK next year. I’m very happy by the results I’ve gotten so far and I’m excited about all the things I still have to learn. Welcome to China, and welcome to That’s Mandarin!read more

Cindy Shammall

2017-12-15T23:01:44+0000

A terrific and supportive teaching school. My children have attended two summer camps in Beijing and I have enjoyed many months of online lessons. Wu Laoshi has been amazing - encouraged and supported me even when I only managed five mins of prep before our classes!!read more

Anastasia Yurchenko

2017-12-07T07:40:36+0000

I joined That's Mandarin as a complete beginner. I'm working so I decided to choose evening classes twice a week. The schedule suits me perfectly so I can combine both work and studying. I started to attend classes two mounts ago and I see how I'm improving from day to day. Now I can understand some words, navigating around became easier, I feel much more comfortable doing groceries. Talking about school, classrooms are well equipped, stuff is friendly and super helpful, teachers are always nice and willing to make lessons interesting and productive. I really enjoy studying Chinese at That's Mandarin and I can recommend the school to everyone who want to learn language in a comfortable environment with the best teachers!read more

Chris Koehncke

2017-12-07T04:22:20+0000

Nice upscale environment. Central location. Easy to deal with. Custom book and online capabilities. I looked at several schools inperson prior.read more

Nino Mllr

2017-12-07T04:09:42+0000

I attended Intensive Group Course classes for two weeks and joined the private 1-on-1 lessons as well. That's Mandarin is an excellent school and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn Mandarin.read more

Irina Penzina

2017-12-07T03:05:36+0000

I love it! So much fun and very useful!read more

Kaitlyn Rhyne

2017-11-30T11:59:09+0000

I've really enjoyed the beginner's Mandarin classes here!read more

Yuliya Dondubon

2017-11-30T04:01:36+0000

Great school, very convenient location and support staffread more

Briony Hathaway-Jenkins

2017-11-29T08:08:46+0000

I started at the school a complete beginner and joined an intensive group class. It was a great learning environment with a small class and very experienced teacher. I have definitely learned a great deal at the school and feel much more confident in basic speaking in mandarin as well as picking up some of the characters as well. I also had some 1:1 classes and found these just as useful and engaging. They also had some fun evening events to bring all the students together and offer an insight into local culture。I would recommend That's Mandarin to anyone coming to Shanghai to learn mandarin!read more

Greg Plummer

2017-11-27T18:21:37+0000

Had evening classes at the Beijing school this summer. The classes were small and the teacher was incredibly nice. Sadly my last lesson had to be cancelled but they made every effort to make it up to me even when I returned to England by doing a skype-like lesson! The whole team at That's Mandarin have been incredibly helpful! Thank you!read more

Sha Leen

2017-11-26T09:33:29+0000

I signed up to 1:1 classes and the teachers are great, really enthusiastic and engaging. Online resources through the app are great ways to consolidate vocabulary. Would definitely recommend this school.read more

Richie Draeger

2017-11-14T09:08:42+0000

There are many positives about this school. The first is the people are willing to listen potential and current students so learning goals are met. The second is the learning app- it allows you to review what was learned in class. The third is my instructor. He formed a we-chat group for me and my classmates and is willing to provide insight when class is not in session.read more

Marina Orlova

2017-11-10T05:58:11+0000

Let me tell you why you’ll love That’s Mandarin (Shanghai): - Excellent teachers and teaching methods that encourage students to comprehend new material fast and understand more about Chinese culture. The classes are very informative, having not more than 6 students in a class creates friendly and lively atmosphere, and above all, more attention is given to each student individually. Basically, after a clear explanation, the teachers get everyone to practise and our group can move in our own pace. After only two months my Chinese friends noticed that my Chinese improved a lot! I am so happy! - Amazing location. Just WOW. Really, it’s just a step from the famous Jingan temple. You can see center of Shanghai, there are many places to enjoy before and after the class. Also it has a great view from 23rd floor where school is located. - Unlimited coffee and tea. You can sip your tea during the class and enjoy learning with your friends!read more

Gabriela Vitu

2017-11-08T18:37:56+0000

That’s mandarin is the right school for me. I studied in That’s Mandarin Beijing 4 years ago and I’ve reached the HSK level 3. A week ago I decided to continue take lesson on line from Dubai with That’s mandarin Shanghai and hoping to reach the next level.read more

Alicia Gabriele

2017-11-06T06:02:27+0000

That's Mandarin is an excellent place to learn Mandarin. I am currently doing online course and it is very productive. The application that the school use is fantastic, making it easier to learn. The teachers and staff are really friendly and nice.read more

Maya Grant

2017-11-04T10:58:57+0000

Great place to learn Chinese! Classes are conversion/vocabulary based so it’s helpful to follow up studying characters on your own. Be warned - the classes move quickly in small group, if you don’t stay consistent it’s easy to get lost!read more

Yotam Kiluf Shizuf Gafni

2017-10-30T11:23:25+0000

很好 Great School with Great Teachers. I Came with Zero Chinese Knowledge and Feel I'm Advancing Fast. Taking 1 on 1 Lessons and they Adapt to my Schedule. They have Good Infra for Studying including Online notebooks where the whole class is documented in Hanzi, Pinyin and English and Short Videos to Practice Listening Comprehension. The Teachers are also very Adapt and I Feel they Go With What I Need at a Moment, Whether it is to Practice Pronunciation, Vocabulary, Casual Talking or Writing Hanzi. Thank you ! 謝謝read more

Priscilla Sugianto

2017-10-27T04:19:54+0000

I took an introductory small group Chinese class here. I had a really good learning experience there. My teacher Ling is great. Michelle who helped me with getting set up is helpful. Make sure try out their free class before signing up! Definitely recommend!read more

Shannon Harris

2017-10-25T13:42:32+0000

I've been taking small group lessons at the Beijing school for 6 months and am really enjoying it. I learn so much more in the classroom than I do by myself. Yeah, it's not cheap, but it's worth it! The online materials are super helpful in preparing for class and reviewing later. My teacher is patient and well-trained. She's also speaks English, so if I have a question, it's no problem.read more

Rodolfo B. Taruhn

2017-10-25T05:52:38+0000

That's Mandarin is the best choice to learn Mandarin, very efficient and with great professionals, I've been studying for a few months but I already know a lot about Mandarin thanks to That's Mandarinread more

Blanca Gil De La Haza Viñuales

2017-10-25T02:50:06+0000

That's Mandarin is a great school to study chinese! Teachers are really nice and they prepare their lessons thinking about their students want. Also That's Mandarin is located in front of Jing'An Temple so the views are amazing!read more

Ekaterina Chevtaeva

2017-10-18T12:14:05+0000

Small classes, digital screen in a classroom (no need to spend time to write down every teachers word, you can get all the materials later online). All helps to study in a very relaxed, but productive way. Highly recommend.read more

Vasily Yanichkin

2017-10-18T11:07:30+0000

I spent one month this summer in Beijing attending 1:1 classes at That's Mandarin, and I made an enormous progress! All teachers are very friendly and inspired by what they are doing. Once you tell them your goals, they'll accustom the learning process precisely to your preferences and needs. Furthermore, along with mastering your skills in Mandarin, you'll learn a lot about China and Chinese history. Thank you, That's Mandarin, and I'm looking forward to having my classes in Shanghai this December.read more

Chloe Sasson

2017-10-16T10:30:16+0000

I have done one visit to the TM school in Beijing and now am studying online from Sydney Australia. I've done many other classes, and TM is easily the best I've had. Teachers are excellent, and more importantly, the content is exactly what I am looking for. Useful, conversational and each class follows on from the last making it easier to remember and build on. I actually look forward to my lessons each week!read more

Gioia Rsn

2017-10-11T10:10:14+0000

That's Mandarin is a great school for people who want to learn Chinese Mandarin. I'm currently signed up for 1:1 classes and I must say I couldn't be happier. Every money spent on is absolutely worth it! Teachers are nice and skilled. They make learning Mandarin easy, a real pleasure and give you a reason to smile even when you're most tired. What I love the most are their periodical reports on my performance, which help me get better and realize what stage I'm at! The cherry on the pie: the staff is always reachable and willing to help with anything. I would recommend That's Mandarin school to anyone in Shanghai willing to learn well the language!read more

Yeonhee Song

2017-09-30T16:36:43+0000

Joana Louro

2017-09-30T12:26:25+0000

That's Mandarin is absolutely an excellent school to learn mandarin. I signed up 1 to 1 lessons and the classes are very worthwhile. Every class we review the words learned in the previous class and at the end we review the lesson we just had. At the end of the package of lessons acquired, the school also makes a report about every student progress learning mandarin with them. The teachers are very nice and their classes are absolutely very enjoyable. The staff is always contactable at short notice. I felt I've progressed a lot with them over the past few months. Definitely a school to recommend to everyone who wants to learn mandarin fast and well!read more

Aida Bosch Torrens

2017-09-18T12:07:26+0000

Totalmente recomendable. Llevo 6 semanas estudiando en That's Mandarin y estoy encantada. Destacaría la variedad de programas y su gran adaptabilidad. Sea cual sean tus necesidad o horarios seguro que encuentras una fórmula que te convenga. Además su programa de estudio es muy dinámico y su plataforma on-line te permite revisar fácilmente lo estudiado. A parte de todo lo académico, la escuela se encuentra en una zona muy céntrica de Shanghai i al lado de la estación de metro; tiene una ambiente relajado con zonas para tomar café y que te permiten conocer gente de todo el mundo. Realmente recomendable!read more

Guillermo Iso

2017-09-17T13:38:51+0000

Joleen Pieterse Andrews

2017-09-14T07:09:24+0000

Great teachers and resources. I highly recommend this school.read more

Moira Davis

2017-09-13T22:18:13+0000

Angela Cimminello

2017-09-13T11:24:14+0000

Amy Francis

2017-08-18T04:19:22+0000

That’s Mandarin (Jingan Shanghai Campus) is an excellent language school with an amazing view of Shanghai! Since my arrival in Shanghai the language school provided superb service. Our language instructors teach students the Chinese language and explores the Chinese cultures allowing students to have various discussions relating to our studies, workplace and culture differences. The class consists of various nationalities and is a very friendly space. The Mandarin Cafe APP allows students to review their past lessons on the go. I would highly recommend That’s Mandarin to people wanting to embark on a new journey learning mandarin as well as students wanting to advance their Mandarin skills!read more

David Morales Molinero

2017-07-26T04:03:25+0000

That`s Mandarin is located just next to Jing`An temple. It is a very centric place from where you can go to any other place in the city. Besides, it is sorrounded by many restaurants and bars where locals and foreigners mix. Regarding the lessons, the intensive course is designed for very small groups (5 people max.) which is very convenient to practice you Chinese with the teacher. Classes focus on speaking and listening, which is perfect to make you Chinese speaking skills more fluent. In general the ambient is cool and very young, so you can meet people from around the world easily. I highly recommend That`s Mandarin!read more

Ellysa Gita Giri

2017-06-29T08:40:38+0000

This is the first time , Elaine (林丽莲） joined the summer camp . It was really great and gives her lots of experience to learn chinese and the culture .Also meet lots of new friends . The lesson was incredible with various type . Makes the kid won't get bored ... Will send her back next yearread more

Ander Perez Mansilla

2017-06-22T12:05:09+0000

I've been four months learning Chinese since signed up, and willing to keep improving my skills with this great team. The classes are well organized and really enjoyable. Definitely, I would recommend That's Mandarin for any person who wants to learn or improve his/her Chinese skills.read more

Mindaugas Peleckis

2017-06-07T06:24:09+0000

Monica Vera

2017-06-06T13:46:04+0000

I signed up for 901-to-1 lessons and they were all really really good; very professional, organized, I enjoy every class, the lessons are clear and easy to learn. You can find the time that is most convenient for you to have class, the software they use is very efficient. The teachers are really nice, I thought Chinese was very complicated but they make it fun and easy to learn, now I love the language.read more

Mona Davies

2017-06-02T07:51:39+0000

I am thoroughly enjoying the Mandarin classes I'm taking at That's Mandarin School, Beijing. I'm in a two to one class. Very interactive. Our instructor is patient, laughs with us gives us verbal & visual cues to help us remember the tones and how to say words. The best part is when you start to identify the tones on your own. 🙂read more

Harriet Lamb

2017-05-31T04:05:15+0000

I've been studying at That's Mandarin since March 2017. After studying at university in the UK I had a good grasp of grammar and reading/writing but my listening and speaking were pretty poor! After two months of classes I feel much more confident and I really look forward to my twice-weekly classes. I learn with another student of similar ability and our teacher tailors our classes to our interests, teaching us useful vocabulary for our daily lives as well as vocab/grammar/structures necessary if we want to take any of the official exams. Everyone at That's Mandarin is very friendly and I really enjoy studying here - I believe it's money well spent.read more

Katharina Sulz

2017-05-09T12:06:18+0000

I chose the starter package with 40 one-to-one classes - best choice ! As I had private classes the scheduling was very flexible which fit my busy working days. Also, their online portal is really helpful for reviewing at home. Always had very nice teachers and a good time during my classes !read more

Alice Hodgkinson

2017-05-08T07:03:25+0000

I signed up for 20 1-to-1 lessons and they were all fantastic; really well organised, enjoyable and, because of the type of lesson I signed up to, incredibly flexible. I was able to fit my lessons around a very busy working and social schedule, and my Mandarin ability - speaking, listening, and reading - have all progressed a huge amount over the past few months as a direct result of these lessons. I would highly recommend That's Mandarin to anyone looking to advance their understanding of this language. The course fees are a little on the expensive side, but definitely worth it. Furthermore, their in-class computer software means that there's no need to take notes during class, so your focus is entirely on listening and speaking. Thank you so much for everything!read more

Emily Hunt Arana

2017-05-04T04:08:40+0000

I am really liking That's Mandarin learning method! The classes have only a few students so it feels like a private lesson, the teacher can focus on what you need to improve and lessons are very well organized. I have been studying here for only a few months, but really feel that my Chinese level has improved a lot!! I highly recommend studying Chinese at That's Mandarin, you will really enjoy it and learn a lot!!read more

Kelly Choi

2017-04-29T15:41:32+0000

안녕하세요 중국에서 중국어 학습을 위한 중국어학원That`s Mandarin에 대해서 소개하고자 글을 올립니다. 우리 가족 3명은 이번에 중국어를 배우기 위해 북경 산리툰에 위치한 That`s Mandarin 에서 2달 정도 공부하였습니다. 모든 과정은 개개인의 레벨과 속도에 맞게 개인 수업으로 진행되었으며 특히 교사진들의 뛰어난 수업진행은 배움의 속도를 증가시켰으며 8살과 6살된 두 딸아이들의 중국어 실력은 월등하게 좋아졌습니다. 두 아이들뿐만 아니라 저 역시 북경에서 집같은 편안함으로 공부할 수 있었을 뿐만 아니라 최소시간으로 최대효과를 보게 해 준That`s Mandarin 에 아주 감사한 마음으로 이 글을 남깁니다.read more

Mourad Hoummani

2017-04-29T07:30:28+0000

every one thinks that learning Chinese is a hard task . so do I. my concern was finding a school which could help me learning Chinese fast . I am so lucky that a friend introduced me to THAT D MANDARIN SCHOOL. studying chinese there is not that hard , or that least you do not feel it . I like most the new methodology that they use and the facilities they have . for example , I can review my lessons online , and I get my notes printed so I do not waste time to take notes . flexibity is an advance here. I can schedule my classes up my will . and most importantly it is fun . I am so glad . this is my first month here in China I can talk with native chinese people . I can order food greet people etc..read more

Ryan Atkinson

2017-04-25T12:10:48+0000

Wow what a great experience and excellent school! I arrived in China with no ability to speak mandarin, but a very intense work schedule with limited time. However within a year I have gone from understanding nothing to being able to hold basic conversations, get around town and understand the majority of what is said to me. Not only have I grasped the basics quick but just passed my HSK 2 examinations. Apart from the great teaching techniques, it has a wonderful atmosphere with attentive, courteous staff, who make the experience a memorable one and are very flexible when it comes to changing class schedule etc. They also hold cultural events every now and again which are really fun to partake in and another great experience! I highly recommend studying through That's Mandarin you won't be short changed or disappointed!read more

Ry Finerty

2017-04-21T03:04:45+0000

I started classes with That's Mandarin my first week in Shanghai. Their instructors have a lot of energy and enthusiasm, and I like how the one-on-one lessons develop organically. I can come in to class, inspired by something that happened that day (for example, needing to buy a scooter/how to order food over the phone/how to ask for directions), and the lesson can be tailored to what is most relevant to me on a daily basis. This flexibility is really useful for me, since I am working full-time, and need to be as efficient as possible with my time. I'd highly recommend That's Mandarin!read more

Jorge Martinez

2017-04-19T10:02:57+0000

!00% recommended for thous who want to start or just develop their Chinese, great environment, excellent teachers, they are really good, i am in one to one classes and I get really level in a few weeks, also flexible, i could change lessons schedule when needed they really facilitate, very well communicated in the city center, greats offers on the web site, they also provide web platform to study and review lessons (smartlingo), you can join some of the students activities like cooking lessons, paper cutting, weekends outdoors to meet new friends.read more

Antony Fader

2017-04-13T09:13:32+0000

I recommend it to anyone willing to learn Chinese. The teachers are nice and the administration is really helpful. The school is in the city center, which is very practical and they offer free coffee tea.read more