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"Shanghai is just that place you never would have imagined until you get here. Its HUGE in all senses! Two thumbs Up! To study Mandarin is so fascinating, it seems super difficult but my teachers make it look so easy that, when you start speaking it feels so great! Then you think: I am so smart!."

"In-Mandarin has proven to be a very good choice for me. Having small classes is very effective;students receive close follow-up from the teachers and receive support when it's needed. The teachers here are dedicated and professional. Learning mandarin is hard, but they make it fun and interesting."

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I really enjoyed this class because our teacher was very helpful and good at teaching the material. While it was a perfect speed for me, I think there were some people in the class who should have been moved to a higher or lower level. Overall this was a great experience and my Lao Shi really helped me improve my chinese skills.

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Teacher Zhang is the best chinese teacher I have ever had. Her teaching style is perfect, as she is patient, stresses review, and challenges in the class to exercise their oral chinese skills by using innovative and fun technics like storytelling and game playing. She must be commended for her superior teaching skills, as well as her friendly attitude and willingness to help her students with not only chinese, but also life in Shanghai. She is the best!

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Teacher Zhang was the best chinese teacher I have ever had! I really enjoyed her class. The pace was very good, the activities were fun, and her teaching style is outstanding. Thank you so much!

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Give an oral exam as well as the written exam to test the students' language skills. Working in class sizes of 4 people or less is an easier way to learn because the course can be tailored to the students' needs.

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Having a smaller class is much more effective than having more students. Miss Zhang is a very good teacher.

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Special Chinese Courses

Listening to the News

This course focuses on using Chinese news broadcasts on radio and television to improve your Chinese level and understanding of Chinese current events. You will master more than 300 commonly used words and structures in Chinese news reporting. You will also gain a basic understanding of Chinese radio and television news discourse on contemporary issues related to the economy, education, technology, the medical system, and a variety of other social topics. By taking this course you will be able to cultivate your listening comprehension and deepen your awareness of Chinese society.

Travel Chinese

Travel Chinese is designed for complete beginners who wish to master the basic Chinese essential to traveling in China. Students start with the pinyin pronunciation system and systematically practice phrases and vocabulary geared towards traveling. We start with a working knowledge of airplane transportation and customs terminology and proceed to securing accommodations, calling and taking taxis, asking for directions, visiting friends, shopping, communicating by phone, and learning the words for famous tourist locations. The class meets 20 times in all, and by the end students will have a basic knowledge of more than 30 useful travel-related topics. 

Translation course

This is a course based on translation from English into Chinese and from Chinese to English. You will learn the general rules and theory of English-Chinese translation and be able to compare and contrast the mechanics of the two languages. You will be drilled in basic translation skills, and exposed to different methods of teaching translation. Through this course you will gain an increased understanding of Chinese grammar and vocabulary while learning to be accurate and precise in switching between languages.

Level 1: This is a course based on translation from English into Chinese and from Chinese to English. You will learn the general rules and theory of English-Chinese translation and be able to compare and contrast the mechanics of the two languages. You will be drilled in basic translation skills, and exposed to different methods of teaching translation. Through this course you will gain an increased understanding of Chinese grammar and vocabulary while learning to be accurate and precise in switching between languages.

Level 2: Continuing with the grammatical theory of Level 1, Level 2 classes aim to expand the capabilities of the students to the point of spontaneous translation between Chinese and English. Students will practice translation with oral and written class exercises emphasizing rapid and accurate transitions from one language to another.

Chinese Cinema

Our Cinema course uses Chinese movies as a medium for learning about Chinese language and culture. Through watching and discussing Chinese movies you will learn about the Chinese way of life, including Chinese history, philosophy, standards of conduct, values, and contemporary issues. You will be able to gain a new view of the human condition through a Chinese lens, as well as improving your Chinese listening ability.

Correction for the Chinese Phonetic Alphabet  course

 This course is specifically designed for students having acute difficulties with the pronunciation of Chinese. Professional guidance will be provided to each student based on his or her personal needs. Special pronunciation characteristics of different countries are taken into account, and teachers will work with students to develop exercises to overcome specific difficulties.

Newspaper Reading

This is a course built around reading Chinese domestic newspapers to develop your reading skill and familiarize you with contemporary Chinese issues related to politics, the economy, diplomacy, culture, entertainment, etc. You will learn the layout and style of Chinese periodicals and gain a deeper understanding of the Chinese perspective of world issues. You will also accumulate and use a wealth of new vocabulary.