New to Chinese and ready to speak
Build pronunciation, greetings and simple Q&A, and put your first words into usable sentences. Your starting point is confirmed during the trial.
Say what you mean, with growing confidence.
Start with topics that interest you and practise listening, responding and asking follow-up questions. Turn the words you know into your own sentences.
From your first sentence to your next conversation.
Different starting points call for a different focus.
Studied, but find it hard to speak
Use the words and patterns you know on familiar topics, and practise organising your speech.
Want more natural conversation
Progress from answering a question to sharing details, expressing ideas and asking follow-up questions.
How does a speaking lesson work?
Each lesson links speaking, feedback and practice around one topic, adapted to your level and goals.
Before your trial, consider:
- The topics you most want to discuss, and where you often get stuck.
- When and where you currently use Chinese.
- The pronunciation, fluency or conversation habits you want to improve.
Choose a topic and goal
Choose from daily life, interests or an upcoming situation, and decide what to practise.
Try saying it first
Share your ideas through Q&A or role-play so your teacher can see where you get stuck.
Apply feedback and repeat
Receive specific advice on pronunciation, word choice and order, then try again in your own words.
Take away a practice task
Review the phrases you used and agree on a topic or task to practise after class.
Meet Seven
Speaking practice and natural expression
Practise the topics you want to talk about, with ongoing feedback.
- Languages
- Mandarin / English
- Interests
- Art & design / Programming / Social events
Before you start, you may want to know.
You can also bring a topic you want to practise and discuss it with us.
As a beginner, should I choose Spoken or Everyday Chinese?
Tell us your goal. Beginners usually build pronunciation, basic phrases and comprehension together; we confirm where to start during the trial.
Is it just conversation, or will I be corrected?
Conversations are built around specific tasks. Your teacher gives feedback on issues that arise, then has you try again to apply it.
Can I focus on pronunciation?
Yes. Tell us which sounds, tones or sentences you want to improve, or bring examples, and agree on a focus with your teacher.
Lesson length, frequency and fees?
These are confirmed based on your goals, available time and teacher availability. Content, number of lessons and fees are discussed during your trial enquiry.
Start your next conversation with a topic you enjoy.
Tell us your level, what you want to practise and your availability, and we will plan your speaking lessons together.