New to Chinese
Learn basic greetings, introductions and simple everyday phrases.
Chinese for everyday life.
From greetings and ordering food to sharing experiences, practise through real-life tasks. Every lesson relates to your life.
Start where you are.
You do not need to feel ready to start your first conversation.
Studied, but rarely speak
Use the words and patterns you know in conversation and build the habit.
Want to use Chinese in daily life
Understand and speak more naturally when travelling, socialising or planning your day.
One real-life task,
one complete lesson.
See how understanding, speaking and feedback connect in a fruit-shopping dialogue. This is an example; content depends on your level and goals.
Listen to a dialogue
Hear the teacher model how to ask, state preferences and confirm details when buying fruit.
Understand, then speak
Practise key words and sentences to say what you want and how much.
Change the situation
Change the quantity, type or requirements, answer questions and confirm details.
Apply feedback and repeat
Review new phrases, rebuild the dialogue with your own details and note what to practise next.
Meet Elsa
Everyday Chinese and basics
Starts with familiar topics to find the right pace and goals for you.
- Languages
- Mandarin / English / Cantonese
- Interests
- Outdoor sports / Dance / Travel and socialising
How can you take this course?
Compare online and in-person options for your goals, level and time. Groups are matched by level, pace and dates; your chosen course is kept when you enquire.
Online
Online 1-on-1
1 student · Flexible schedule
Online small group
2–4 students (min. 2) · Matched by level, time zone and dates
In person · Hangzhou / Shanghai
In-person intensive group
Usually 4, up to 6 · Provisionally 4 days a week
In-person part-time group
Usually 4, up to 6 · Provisionally twice a week
In-person 1-on-1
1 student · Flexible schedule
Teacher, venue and schedule are confirmed upon enquiry.
Before you start,
you may want to know.
View all FAQsCan complete beginners start?
Yes. Try a beginner lesson, discuss your level with the teacher, then decide on a plan.
How often and how long?
This depends on your goals, available time and the teacher’s schedule. Start with a sustainable pace and adjust as you progress.
Can I keep the same teacher?
We prioritise continuity. A regular teacher depends on both schedules and availability.
How can I find out the fees?
After you request a trial, we confirm content, fees and rescheduling and cancellation rules.
YOUR NEXT CONVERSATION
Your first Chinese sentence starts here.
Tell us your level, goals and availability, and we will plan your learning together.