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Chinese Open Classes in Shanghai

Adults | Open Class

Our Chinese open classes for newcomers are held every Wednesday at That’s Mandarin campus in Shanghai.
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FREQUENCY

1 day/week
2 classes/day

WHEN

Wednesdays
10:00-11:50 am
or 7:00-8:50 pm

CAPACITY

Max. 8 students

WHERE

Shanghai, Jiaozhou Road

Schedule

2020 & 2021 COURSE START DATES FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS

Wednesday Mornings

10:00-11:50 am

2020

Dec 23, Dec 30

2021

Jan 6, Jan 20, Mar 3, Mar 17, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 28, May 12, May 26, Jun 9, Jun 23, Jul 7, Jul 21, Aug 4, Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 8

Wednesday Evenings

7:00-8:50 pm

2020

Dec 23, Dec 30

2021

Jan 6, Jan 20, Mar 3, Mar 17, Mar 31, Apr 14, Apr 28, May 12, May 26, Jun 9, Jun 23, Jul 7, Jul 21, Aug 4, Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 8

Other level students can join on any day.

Advantages

Learn with Your Peers

You will be placed in a group of students of different backgrounds/nationalities but similar Chinese level as you.

Small Group

Being in a small group means you still have personalized learning and the teacher can keep track of your progress.

Unique Methodology

Our special methodology ensures students can learn effectively and achieve their learning goals even in limited time.

Services

COMPARE THAT’S MANDARIN (TM) TO OTHER CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Free access to our online/mobile app

Others: No online/mobile platform.

Well-lit, clean, modern classrooms

Others: Old design classrooms.

Free beverages. Unlimited coffee and tea

Others: No free beverages.

Classrooms equipped with Apple computers

Others: No computers/high-tech learning aids.

Over 15 years of hands-on experience

Others: Freelance teachers, often hired with no experience/certification.

Full-time, experienced teachers who completed our training course

Others: Freelance teachers, often hired with no experience/certification.

Campus In Shanghai

HOW TO GET TO OUR CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Our Shanghai campus is located in the heart of downtown Shanghai, a 5-minute walk away from Jing’an Temple and the Jing'an Temple subway station, Line 2 and Line 7.

Yuyuan Road No. 172, Bldg A, 23/F, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 200040

+(86) 21 6208 9357

info.shanghai@thatsmandarin.com

CONTACT

For the taxi

静安区愚园路172号（近万航渡路）
Jìng’ān qū Yúyuán lù yībǎi qīshí’èr hào (jìn Wànhángdù lù)

lit. “Jing’an district, Yuyuan road, number 172 (near Wanhangdu road)”

Around the campus

Jing’an Temple (3 mins); IKEA (5 mins); Jing'an Park (8 mins).

Nearby subway stations

You can get to our school by taking a Line 2 or Line 7 train to Jing’an Temple Station, and get out at Exit 1.

Shanghai subway is one of the most convenient ways to get around the city. Shanghai has more than 17 subway lines that link the city, with stations mainly set near top destinations and hubs. Fares typically average anywhere from 3 to 9 yuan, depending on the distance traveled. You can get a Shanghai subway card at nearly any station - via an automated machine or a ticket counter.

Students’ Feedback

What Our Students Say

I was invited by a friend to enjoy 2-hour long FREE ONLINE Chinese language classes during 2 weeks! Being long time without classes, I found myself missing Chinese language learning... 🤓 Thanks to That's Mandarin for this opportunity!

Ramona M, Bulgaria

Open class student (quote from WeChat moments)

Enjoy Learning Chinese at That's Mandarin! It was a great refresher to brush up my Chinese before school starts again

Justin R, the US

Open class student (quote from WeChat moments)

If you're living in Shanghai, Beijing or Shenzhen you can have 2 weeks worth of lessons for free at ANY level! The lessons are in small groups and don't use standard textbooks, focusing on everyday language, so it's really efficient to learn 👌

Luke J, Croatia

Open class student (quote from WeChat moments)

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the course schedule?

You will have classes 2 classes a day, 1 day a week.
There are two options for the group schedule:
Wednesday classes in the morning (10:00-11:50 am with a 10-min break in between) or Wednesday classes in the evening (7:00-8:50 pm with a 10-min break in between).

What are your teachers like? Are they native speakers?

All our teachers are native Chinese speakers, highly qualified and experienced in teaching Chinese to foreigners. They are university graduates with majors in Chinese language education or Chinese literature.

Before they join us, they have to obtain a Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL, or TCSOL) certificate, and successfully complete That’s Mandarin’s mandatory Teachers Training Course (TTC).

What teaching materials do you use?

We’ve developed our own teaching and learning methods.

We use our own in-house learning platform NihaoCafe for both online and offline Chinese classes. On this platform, you’ll be able to access your learning materials, connect with your teachers, review your lessons, and schedule your classes.

For HSK 1-3, the standard course is built around a TV series we filmed featuring 64 episodes, and the story set in modern China with over 70 characters in 45 locations. Students can watch the videos, read interactive dialogues, learn new words & grammar, and practice with exercises on the platform.

For HSK 4, more advanced learners can read articles on various topics – Chinese culture, modern China, China’s economy & job market, dialogues from daily life, and many more. This level has the same set of interactive exercises as the previous levels.

Will the classes be taught in English?

All our classes are taught in Chinese to give students a fully immersive Chinese experience. Even for absolute beginners, our teachers will only use limited English to help you understand them. Our teacher will use pictures, videos, signs and gestures to help you learn.

As your Chinese level progresses, less and less English will be used in your classes and you will be able to understand more and more Chinese every day.

Will I be able to improve my Chinese with only 2 days of classes a week?

Sure! Our program is specifically made for students who don’t have enough free time to study non-stop but still want to ace their Chinese. You will be surprised with great results and improvement of your Chinese skills by the end of the course.