Our open classes for newcomers are held once a week between Monday & Thursday at That’s Mandarin campus in Shanghai.
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Overview
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Chinese Open Classes in Shanghai
Adults | Open Class
FREQUENCY
1 day/week
2 classes/day
WHEN
Between Mon-Thu
10:00-11:50 am
or 7:00-8:50 pm
CAPACITY
Max. 8 students
WHERE
Shanghai, Wuding Road
Schedule
2021 & 2022 COURSE START DATES FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS
Morning 10am Classes
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu
(choose 1 day)
10:00-11:50 am
2021
Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 82022
Jan 19, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 11, May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22, Jul 6, Jul 20, Aug 3, Aug 17, Aug 31, Sep 14, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23, Dec 7
Evening 7pm Classes
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu
(choose 1 day)
7:00-8:50 pm
2021
Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 82022
Jan 19, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 11, May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22, Jul 6, Jul 20, Aug 3, Aug 17, Aug 31, Sep 14, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23, Dec 7
Other level students can join on any day.
Morning 10am Classes
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu (choose 1 day) 10:00-11:50 am
2021
Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 8
2022
Jan 19, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 11, May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22, Jul 6, Jul 20, Aug 3, Aug 17, Aug 31, Sep 14, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23, Dec 7
Evening 7pm Classes
Mon / Tue / Wed / Thu (choose 1 day) 7:00-8:50 pm
2021
Aug 18, Sep 1, Sep 15, Oct 13, Oct 27, Nov 10, Nov 24, Dec 8
2022
Jan 19, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 23, Apr 6, Apr 20, May 11, May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22, Jul 6, Jul 20, Aug 3, Aug 17, Aug 31, Sep 14, Oct 12, Oct 26, Nov 9, Nov 23, Dec 7
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 10-minute walk away from Jing’an Temple subway station, Line 2, and less than 5-minute walk from Changping Road subway station, Line 7.
Wuding Road No. 881, Bldg 1, 5/F, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 200040
(+86) 21 6095 8317
info.shanghai@thatsmandarin.com
For the taxi
静安区武定路881号（近常德路）
Jìng’ān qū Wǔdìng lù 881 hào (jìn Chángdé lù)
lit. “Jing’an district, Wuding road, number 881 (near Changde road)”
Around the campus
Jing’an Temple (10 mins); expat area full of restaurants and bars
Nearby subway stations
You can get to our school by taking Line 2 to Jing’an Temple Station or Line 7 to Changping Road Station, and, in both cases, get out at Exit 3.
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!
Enjoy Learning Chinese at That's Mandarin! It was a great refresher to brush up my Chinese before school starts again
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 👌
Frequently Asked Questions
GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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