Small-group interaction
With usually 4 and up to 6 students, everyone has room to speak and ask questions.
Part-time group classes: Chinese twice a week.
Twice a week, a fixed time for Chinese alongside work, study and life. Study face to face in Hangzhou or Shanghai and use Chinese in real conversations.
- Class size
- Usually 4 · Up to 6
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Lesson length
- 50 minutes per lesson
- Duration
- 16–24 weeks per term
- City
- Hangzhou / Shanghai
What is a part-time group?
Designed for adults who want to keep learning Chinese alongside work, study and daily life. Learn with peers at a shared pace in two fixed weekly classes, absorbing new material in between and bringing real questions back to class.
The course combines everyday communication, all four skills and cultural understanding, with explanations, pair work and scenario practice. If you know vocabulary but struggle to speak, ask us about a group at your level.
- Who it suits
- Adults living, working or studying in Hangzhou or Shanghai who want regular, long-term practice.
- How a lesson works
- Review the last lesson, then explore a new topic, connecting knowledge through listening, reading, Q&A and pair work.
- How it is organised
- Usually 4, up to 6 students; twice a week, 2 × 50-minute lessons. Daytime or evening groups are matched by level and availability.
Guided by a teacher, supported by peers.
From understanding new material to expressing your own ideas, the classroom becomes a place for continuous practice.
Fits around work and life
Two fixed classes a week, with daytime or evening options.
Class meets daily life
All four skills are linked to city life and culture, so you learn how language is really used.
Clear hours, steady rhythm.
Provisional schedule, Beijing time. Dates, venue and places are confirmed upon enquiry; this does not mean a class is currently open.
- 01
Morning class · Twice a week
Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu, 10:00–11:50. 2 × 50-minute lessons with a 10-minute break.
- 02
Evening class · Twice a week
Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu, 19:00–20:50. Other daytime slots available on request.
- 03
Example: 16 weeks · 64 lessons
4 lessons (about 3 h 20 min of teaching) per week; 64 lessons total 53 h 20 min. Public holidays are confirmed separately.
Find a group that matches your starting point.
For adults seeking steady, long-term practice. Beginners welcome; higher levels and speaking-focused groups depend on available classes.
Build foundations
Start with sounds, common words and sentences, linking listening, imitation and speaking.
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Put speaking into practice
Ask and answer about experiences, opinions and issues, so you actually use the words you know.
Learn moreAll four skills
Conversation, reading and short writing on shared topics reinforce one another.
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Work and daily life
Practise ordering, shopping, socialising and workplace communication, based on your goals and level.
Learn moreYour Niukool learning team.
Practise Chinese in class and get to know one another. Roles are set out in your plan.
Your teacher
- Plans lessons around your level and goals.
- Supports learning through modelling, questions and feedback.
- Confirmed before scheduling.
Like-minded classmates
- Share experiences in group discussions.
- Practise communicating through shared tasks.
- Respect one another’s language and culture.
Course adviser
- Learns your goals and schedule.
- Discusses placement, focus and arrangements.
- Checks fees and pre-course questions.
Programme support
- Shares venue and contact details.
- Communicates schedule changes and activities in advance.
- Helps you coordinate study and travel plans.
Keep using Chinese beyond the classroom.
Possible activities; details, dates, organisers and costs are confirmed separately and do not count as lesson hours.
Classroom projects
Interviews, role-plays and presentations turn knowledge into real communication.
Culture and social
Tea, calligraphy, festivals and dining reveal the customs behind the language.
City and local exploration
Ask, describe and discuss what you see around the city; nearby trips depend on your plan.
Workplace and industry insight
Explore workplace language through themed discussion; company visits only once confirmed.
Learn in a space designed for interaction.
Please confirm the venue and facilities before joining.
Focused lessons
See your teacher’s demonstrations, with time to ask and speak.
Interaction and practice
Use Chinese with real people on shared topics.
Chinese for daily life
Bring new language from class into everyday life.
Compare other formats.
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In-person intensive group
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Learn moreWhat do you want to achieve in Chinese?
Content is matched to your level and goals; groups follow a shared pace. View a course, or enquire about a course and format together.
From your starting point to your next step.
Tell us your goals, level, preferred city and times, and we will plan together. Submitting saves your enquiry only; it does not confirm a class or place.
Your request is saved in our enquiry system; no automatic emails or enrolment.
You may also want to know.
Can complete beginners join?
Yes, enquire about a beginner group. Placement depends on your level and available classes; lessons do not start immediately.
How long is a lesson?
Each lesson is 50 minutes. Breaks, activities and travel time are not counted as teaching time.
Where and when?
Tell us your preferred city and dates (Hangzhou or Shanghai). Venue, teacher, dates and places are confirmed in your plan. Images are illustrative only.
Can I change times or make up lessons?
Groups follow a shared schedule. Absence, make-up, transfer and pause rules are confirmed before joining; make-up lessons are not guaranteed.
What do the fees include?
Please check whether tuition, materials, activities and venue are included in your quote. No online payment or automatic renewal is offered here.
Can I join cultural activities?
Tell us your interests. Activities, organisers, numbers, dates and costs are confirmed separately and not included in every plan.
Are visa or accommodation included?
No. An enquiry does not confirm visa, accommodation or travel. Ask us about preparation; support is confirmed separately and visas are subject to official approval.
How do I get started?
Use the form below or the Contact page to share your level, goals, city and availability. We will then discuss a plan; submitting is not a booking or enrolment.