Understand first, then speak.

Follow a model, express yourself, get feedback, then use it in a new context. Starting from your level and goals, we link words, sentences and all four skills in connected tasks, so Chinese becomes a language you can use.

A teacher and international learners using Chinese cards and materials

One conversation,
several ways to learn.

Follow a first client conversation through four steps: goal, example, practice and feedback. Tasks change with your level and needs.

Set the goal

First, know what this conversation must achieve.

Narrow 'learn business Chinese' down to one task. You and your teacher agree on who you are speaking to, the setting and what you need to say.

Lesson task · First contact with a client

Example

I want to introduce my work to a new client in Chinese and find out what they need.

Teacher guidance

Practise three things: introduce yourself, ask about needs, confirm next steps.

Try another scenario

Choose a work role you know and say what the other person needs to know first.

One approach,
different ways to take part.

Private lessons give your questions more attention. Groups add shared practice. Both connect understanding, expression and feedback.

A student learning Chinese one-to-one by video
Personal goals and feedback

1-on-1: in-depth practice on your needs

We start from your level, topics and real challenges, giving more time to what you need to practise.

  • Tasks chosen from your life, work or exam goals
  • Focused guidance on your own speaking
  • Difficulty and review adjusted to your progress
Explore online 1-on-1
A teacher and international students in an online group lesson
Peer interaction and shared progress

Small group: keep talking with peers

Practise shared tasks with peers at a similar level. Hear different expressions and learn to ask, respond and collaborate.

  • Q&A and role-plays on shared topics
  • Understand different speakers and keep the conversation going
  • Review together, then try again
Explore online small group

Before and after class,
keep learning connected.

Understand the purpose, notice difficulties and prepare for another conversation. Take one useful focus forward.

A learner reviewing Chinese with audio and notes
Before

Bring a task you want to complete

Want to order a meal, present a plan or describe an experience? Tell your teacher your goal and bring any phrases you are unsure about.

During

Try first, then adjust with feedback

Notice whether you understood and made your point. Your teacher models, asks follow-ups and prompts, focusing on what affects understanding and the task.

After

Use the same phrase in a new context

Review the lesson's phrases and tips, and retell them with your own experience. Note what is still unclear so the next lesson builds on it.

Meet our teachers
and find your level.

See each teacher's focus and languages, then use the learning path to map what you can do and what comes next.

More questions
about lessons.

Can complete beginners learn this way?

Yes. Start by recognising sounds, understanding simple questions and repeating short phrases. Tasks can be small, like saying your name, a preference or a greeting, then build up.

Do lessons only cover speaking?

No. Depending on your goals, lessons combine listening, speaking, reading and writing. Reading a message, understanding a reply, noting key words and expressing yourself can all be part of one task.

Will the teacher interrupt when I make mistakes?

Feedback depends on the task and your level. Errors that block understanding are clarified straight away; otherwise you finish speaking, then review words, pronunciation or structure and try again.

How do online and in-person lessons differ?

The approach is the same: set goals, follow models, practise in context and review with feedback. Online uses video, text and shared materials; in person adds face-to-face interaction and on-site tasks.

How do I know what to practise next?

Review your task results, recurring issues and real-life needs together. Comprehension, listening, vocabulary or structure may each need different practice, so next steps are agreed based on your performance.

Bring one goal
and try a real conversation.

Tell us your level, the task you want to achieve and your availability, and start from the right point.

Book a trial lesson