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Practical Mandarin

The Mandarin Specialist School in London

Chinese Language & Cultural Training
Courses from Beginner to Advanced Level 6

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Practical Mandarin

The Mandarin Specialist School in London

Chinese Language & Cultural Training
Courses from complete Beginner to Advanced Level 6

Beginner Courses
Test My Level

Practical Mandarin

The Mandarin Specialists in London

Training Complete Beginners to Fluency
Total Fluency Courses© from Level 1 to Level 6

Beginner Courses
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Learn Chinese Language & Culture to Connect with a Wider World

It’s time to equip yourself with the most wanted language in the job market. Choose our Mandarin language courses today.

New beginner books. Learn Mandarin with Practical Mandarin

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Beginner and Elementary

Total Fluency Textbooks

Looking for a structured course? Tired of traditional Chinese textbooks? Still can’t speak Chinese confidently? Our new series of Mandarin learning books are designed with a strong focus on fluency and getting students to use the language. Only available to PM teachers and students for now.

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New beginner books. Learn Mandarin with Practical Mandarin

Newly Designed

Beginner and Elementary Total Fluency Textbooks

Looking for a structured course? Tired of traditional Chinese textbooks? Still can’t speak Chinese confidently? Our new series of Mandarin learning books are designed with a strong focus on fluency and getting students to use the language. Only available to PM teachers and students for now.

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4 Ways to Learn Mandarin with PM

Effective Training Programmes designed for Professionals and Companies

Group Classes

Best affordable small group classes on weekday evenings and weekends, to learn progressively towards Total Fluency.

Private Tutoring

Available 24/7 with flexible scheduling service, learn intensively and effectively towards your goal, starting from £45 per hour.

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Online Lessons

Available 24/7 for students to learn remotely, to top up in speaking practise or to make up lessons, starting from £30 per hour.

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Corporate Training

Choose the Mandarin Specialists to train your staff in Mandarin language and culture awareness, starting from £150 per hour.

Why Choose Practical Mandarin?

We are the Mandarin Specialists in London dedicated to be the best school for you

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Small Group Class

Each PM class offers limited seats to 4-10 students, this is to guarantee each student gets an optimal amount of speaking time and personal training, at the same time the group is also dynamic enough to have great interactions and fun learning together.

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Fluency Focused Training

Over 10+ years of teaching practise and a strong academic team enables us to create our original coursebooks and programs, our lessons are mix of language function learning and fluency skill training, we want you to speak Mandarin confidently from day one!

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Full Learning Support

PM is the only language school that offers make-up lessons, and pre-booked holiday absence discount. We don’t want to stop at offering you great Chinese lessons and events, our full time learning support is the guaranteed benefit for you.

What the Students Say about PM

From the happy learners who enjoy the challenge and the whole experience of learning Mandarin with us

I'm doing the Mandarin beginner lessons, just finished beginner 1.0. I enjoy the classes and the materials seem great!
Stefan Heimersheim
Stefan Heimersheim
22:27 18 Feb 24
I could not be happier with my experience learning Chinese with Practical Mandarin! The teachers are very friendly and professional, and the whole team is very helpful and responding very quickly to any queries! I am signing up for the third term and cannot wait to start the lessons! Highly recommend Practical Mandarin if you want to start learning or need to brush up your Chinese!
Anna Hearn
Anna Hearn
16:45 07 Jan 24
Loved the classes, the teachers and the methods and materials used, very engaging and supportive. Classes are well structured with plenty of practice and exercises for all students in the class with classes kept small (c. 8 people) for max engagement in each session. I feel I have made good progress already at level 1 and looking forward to continuing in the future. My classmates were really great too and we helped each other throughout the course making it a really fun experience.
Lorenzo Bettini
Lorenzo Bettini
14:46 05 Jan 24
Good Mandarin classes! Small class sizes, friendly and knowledgeable teachers. Highly recommend!
Thomas Corker
Thomas Corker
21:09 03 Jan 24
Great school to learn Mandarin. The classes are very interactive, the book are great and the teachers are very enthusiastic and competent. The school provides books and additional teaching materials such as podcasts, and Hanzi and Pinyin coursebooks. I truly recommend it to everyone!
monikaskirewska
monikaskirewska
20:15 01 Jan 24
Practical Mandarin is a fantastic learning centre.I have always struggled learning languages (e.g. French/German at high school) but Practical Mandarin has made learning Mandarin enjoyable and productive.The resources they provide (e.g. the textbooks and review podcasts) are amazing and the teachers are really well-qualified and patient.The class sizes are small - offering great value for money - and you really bond with the people you are studying with.Practical Mandarin 很最好 😇
Robert Eagleton
Robert Eagleton
13:41 29 Dec 23
Great language school to start learning mandarin! I have learnt a lot in my first course. The classes are well set up as well fun and engaging
Annemiek Primrose
Annemiek Primrose
20:32 24 Dec 23
I’ve taken the first course for Mandarin and absolutely loved it! The teachers are all so nice and knowledgeable, groups are small which makes the learning personalised, and the whole of PM is very accomodating if we miss lessons, we can follow online instead. I’m looking forward to the second course!
Cora
Cora
14:36 16 Dec 23
Wonderful learning experience. The teaching has been second to none and the administration alongside has also been really efficient.
Ciaran Walsh
Ciaran Walsh
12:16 15 Nov 23
A good place for beginners to start the journey of learning Mandarin! Interactive classes, attentive teachers and quick progression.
Ivan L
Ivan L
12:25 13 Nov 23
I’m doing my third semester at this school. Love the classes, it’s very pedagogical and interactive. All in all it makes the process of learning very interesting and fun!
Christelle
Christelle
16:08 01 Oct 23
Just finished my third Mandarin course and would definitely recommend studying here. The classes are generally well organised and fun. I’m surprised how much we’ve all learnt over the past 6 months. Our teacher Jinfan is wonderful, she puts a lot of effort into making each class engaging, answering our questions etc. However, I do feel like the class sizes could be a little smaller - our class has ~10 people but I think limiting to 6-8 would be more optimal.
Tim -
Tim -
19:26 19 Sep 23
I have been learning Chinese at Practical Mandarin for 2 years now. I really enjoy the classes - not only have I learnt a lot (both language and culture!) but I also enjoy socialising with other such interesting and friendly students/teachers. I studied online during the pandemic which was also great, but I prefer the in-person classes as the atmosphere and sense of fun is great! Would recommend to everyone wanting to learn Chinese
Megan Crane
Megan Crane
14:56 18 Sep 23
Fun, immersive and very effective learning environment and approach in small size group classes
Sadaat Cheema
Sadaat Cheema
11:50 18 Sep 23
Just finished Beginner 3.0 course. Jinfang 老师 is very nice and creates a pleasant learning environment in class. On top of the class, Jinfang is always happy to answer any questions in our class group chat.Looking forward to Elementary 1.0. Just wish there was no 2 week break between courses :((
Ilyas Saltykov
Ilyas Saltykov
13:56 13 Sep 23
I started learning mandarin as a complete beginner in January and I love coming to the classes every week. Jinfang is a great teacher and my classmates are all so lovely too!
Kay Kay Y
Kay Kay Y
22:11 11 Sep 23
Loving the HSK5 classes, Jiaqi is a great teacher. Lots of fun activities and my chinese improved a lot. I like that the teachers rarely use english as there really is no need at this level
Gavin Duffy
Gavin Duffy
16:15 11 Sep 23
I've been studying here for 2 classes now and have improved my Chinese so much! The teachers are great and the content is really relevant and fun. I'll be continuing on with PM!
Nick
Nick
10:53 10 Sep 23
Loved the entry beginner 1.0 sessions with Joy. Classes are very interactive and the quizzes at the end of class really help. Looking forward to the next ones!
Prashant Lonikar
Prashant Lonikar
15:07 05 Sep 23
I started learning Mandarin as an absolute beginner with this school back in 2021 and have been with them ever since. The lessons are paced well and by organising events and socials they have created a close knit community of Mandarin learners. I highly recommend.
Claire Fowler
Claire Fowler
15:20 26 Apr 23
Great experience. I've been to many different language schools, but the courses here are the best I've had so far. Very engaging lessons with motivated teachers!
Lukas Fiala
Lukas Fiala
13:22 14 Apr 23
My lessons at Practical Mandarin have quickly become one of my favourite times of the week. The lessons are engaging, fun, and teach useful materials. I would highly recommend this organisation.
Brad Tait
Brad Tait
21:19 05 Apr 23
真棒!immersive, fun and great teachers. The group classes are engaging and my chinese level has improved a lot since joining the intermediate classes. The group classes are also good value for money.
Flo Reeve
Flo Reeve
17:52 29 Mar 23
I am really enjoying my Mandarin learning here!
Anna O
Anna O
15:01 21 Feb 23
I have started my Practical Mandarin beginner entry course in November 2022 after searching Mandarin schools through the web. I have seen the amazing reviews that PM had and decided to give it a try. I can now say that I loved my learning experience in PM and the way Mandarin is taught; it made me love Mandarin even more. There are no words to express how lucky I feel that I have found PM and I recommend it to those who want to learn and speak Mandarin.
Andreas Perikleous
Andreas Perikleous
13:00 22 Dec 22
Great academy, good environment, teacher Kuhsiang is wonderful and the place is very nice and comfortable, materials are good and easy to follow, just started entry beginner and looking forward for the next levels!
Astrid Gonzalez
Astrid Gonzalez
15:00 31 Oct 22
Having an amazing time getting started with my Mandarin journey hereGreat location, great resources and most importantly great teachers!
Elliot Nichols
Elliot Nichols
14:56 14 Sep 22
Our teacher Rui (Ray) was fantastic, class sizes are small too. Just booked my second block of classes, would definitely recommend 🙂
Aaron T
Aaron T
10:16 09 Sep 22
Great teaching method. Small groups. Learning while having a fun experience.
Veronica Baldi
Veronica Baldi
11:23 12 Jul 22
I've had a great time these last months on my beginner modules at PM. The materials are easy to use, learning is fun and you can see the progression throughout the weeks.Mostly focused on talking practical Mandarin and updated with the current use of it in the population.
Helena A. V.
Helena A. V.
21:52 11 Jun 22
Have had a wonderful experience of learning Mandarin with Practical Mandarin. The teachers are fabulous, especially Vivian - making the classes engaging and tailoring them to the ability levels of the class.
Emily Armstrong
Emily Armstrong
14:48 19 Apr 22
Great teachers at a nice location
Chris Schon
Chris Schon
12:06 19 Apr 22
Beginner 3.0 done and dusted, enjoyed the course a lot (even the homework!). The teachers are all wonderfully friendly and engaging people, they really help make learning a language seem somehow like less work than it is. Big shout out to my teachers over the last few months - Xinrong and Yunzheng 谢谢老师们😃!I'd definitely recommend it to everyone whether learning for business or pleasure. I'm just about to book the first course of the next level - Elementary 1.0 here I come 😁
Bon Searle
Bon Searle
13:22 21 Mar 22
Wanted to find a Chinese class after work and this was an ideal option!
Quang Tung Le
Quang Tung Le
00:15 06 Jan 22
I have thoroughly enjoyed learning at PM London - the group classes are well priced and you get dedicated attention from an experienced teacher. I appreciate the extra PM bespoke materials and the motivation to learn the hsk syllabus. I am very grateful to Lily 老师 for being an excellent and supportive teacher and look forward to continuing my studies and sitting my HSK exam!
Sonali Gidwani
Sonali Gidwani
12:09 13 Dec 21
I loved learning at Practical Mandarin. The staff were friendly and helpful with everything from enrolling to giving directions. The classes were well organised and I felt really comfortable practising. I was also very impressed with the learning materials.More importantly, Marcus 老师 was supportive and was an amazing teacher. After only three classes my mandarin has improved enough so I can speak complete sentences and answer basic questions. There were also games and such to make the class interactive and fun.I really recommend these courses to everyone!
Angela Tiu
Angela Tiu
22:07 02 Dec 21
I studied the Beginner Course 1 with Marcus 老师 and have already signed up to Course 2.For me, the lessons are a perfect blend of grammar, pronunciation and application through puzzles, games and role play. It’s great that there is also often some communal social events taking place before lessons such as mooncake, tea or Chinese wine tasting. This provides a good way to apply some of learning.The course materials are excellent and when coupled with the companion podcasts, the lessons are sticking!Having tried multiple apps etc, in person lessons for me are far better. I’m glad to have discovered Practical Mandarin for this. 谢谢 Practical Mandarin!
James Tristram
James Tristram
17:46 30 Nov 21
I have joined online class based on the reviews I've read, and after completing Beginners 2.0 I can confirm all the positive reviews are correct. Practical Mandarin provides quality teaching materials and an outstanding teacher, who makes Chinese class enjoyable learning experience. After the 10 lessons I already feel I have improved a lot. I'm taking the next course as well.
Daniel D'Arcangelo
Daniel D'Arcangelo
13:35 28 Nov 21
It's a great place to learn Mandarin.
A Nage
A Nage
15:27 23 Nov 21
PM was recommended to me via another online teaching platform. I've enjoyed the interactive online experience, the set homework and the quality podcasts which are a real aid. Our teacher fully engages with the group and ensures we engage with each other, providing support, fun and a positive learning environment. During the 2hr lesson I don't clock watch, which I consider is an excellent sign.
Alexander Cobill
Alexander Cobill
22:07 22 Nov 21
I have had a brilliant experience learning with PM since the start of 2021. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone looking to learn mandarin in London.
Rebecca Stephen
Rebecca Stephen
21:41 19 Oct 21
There is a lot of speaking practice during class which is very valuable, the tutors are very patient and super nice, I am very happy and excited to continue to the next level!
Vana Karamanou
Vana Karamanou
16:10 10 Oct 21
I set a goal to learn Mandarin in 2021. I've done the first 3 levels and plan on doing the 4th. Classes are well paced, and the teacher is very patient and well experienced in teaching mandarin. The textbook and podcasts and other materials you get as part of the class allow you to learn outside of class. In person classes are also a great way to practice with other students.All in all, a really good way to learn Mandarin in London!
Aufar
Aufar
16:08 05 Oct 21
Classes with chatting, games, pronunciation practice, new words - the time flies by! I love seeing my vocabulary grow, and it fits perfectly in my busy work schedule.
Anne Harris
Anne Harris
13:58 04 Oct 21
Entering Practical Mandarin's most beginner course even with some experience under my belt, I have learnt quite a lot. The activities in the lessons can become quite competitive sometimes which encourages me to try to push myself further, and coupled with the events, it just turns into something that is well worth the money. I would highly recommend this to anyone serious about learning Mandarin.
Samuel L
Samuel L
13:21 04 Oct 21
Loving the course, and the school is accommodating and easy to communicate with!
Zuzanna Gwadera
Zuzanna Gwadera
09:40 04 Sep 21
Great teacher, really enjoyed my Mandarin lessons here. Would 100% recommend.
Christian Laffin
Christian Laffin
20:22 02 Sep 21
High quality teaching, with well-prepared lessons and enthusiastic teachers. The small group sizes enable plenty of speaking practice within the classes.
Dylan Evans
Dylan Evans
20:31 01 Sep 21
Practical Mandarin make learning in Chinese so much fun. They use a story telling method to introduce new vocab and grammar. The teachers are knowledgeable, friendly and approachable. I passed my HSK2 exam with them and hoping to do the next levels with their help.
L B
L B
11:59 23 Aug 21
Thoroughly engaging remote teaching, course structure & small class size. Highly recommended as it makes for such effective learning. Always looking forward to each lesson!
Anne-Marie Tong
Anne-Marie Tong
09:03 17 Aug 21
Great Mandarin classes. Small and tailored classes. Very good teachers. Convenient times.
Gonzalo Merino
Gonzalo Merino
13:50 13 Aug 21
Brilliant course. Great learning experience. Fantastic classmates. Excellent teacher Yujie laoshi. 👏
Chris Richards
Chris Richards
11:51 08 Aug 21
Attended the online classes as they are more convenient for me and really enjoyed the use of the interactive games and teaching style. Excited to continue learning with pm.
Emily
Emily
19:51 02 Aug 21
I've taken 3 classes now, one in person, 2 remotely - with Michelle, Marcus and Lily 老师. I've thoroughly enjoyed all three different classes, the atmosphere, the learning pace, and the teacher's knowledge. I would definetly recommend this place to anyone looking to learn mandarin in a friendly and welcoming environment. 谢谢大家!
Emma Sanson
Emma Sanson
21:50 26 Jul 21
PM's method is very interactive and helps make complex material understandable. Our teacher Mei has been excellent and always makes herself available to answer any questions we have. I would wholeheartedly recommend PM to anyone looking to learn Mandarin.
Dave Hodgson
Dave Hodgson
18:54 04 Jul 21
Great Chinese course, Marcus is a really lovely teacher and very very helpful. My Chinese has gone from zero to functioning in one year, and I would recommend Practical Mandarin to anyone.
Sam T
Sam T
11:06 01 Jun 21
Really enjoying my lessons. The guidance is great, and the classes are friendly environments to learn Chinese.
Roland Swan
Roland Swan
17:42 19 May 21
I always preffered to study Mandarin on my own but because I wanted to practice the language in a group context I decided to try PM. It has definitely exceeded my expectations! The teacher was very knowledgeable and with a good sense of humour which made the course even more interesting:) I'm looking forward to the next semester in person!
Jan Strocki
Jan Strocki
19:58 03 May 21
I have studied at PM London for 2 semesters now and my Chinese has improved considerably. The teachers are patient and provide great course material and extra learning e.g. films and youtube videos to supplement our classes, they also provide fun activities to meet other learners. I am really looking forward to my next semester when we can meet in person, however the online learning provision has also been of great quality during the pandemic. I would highly recommend PM London for learners of all levels.
Daniel Moore
Daniel Moore
16:26 13 Apr 21
Even while studying online, Practical Mandarin found the way to provide an engaging and insightful course that feels like you are in class. So happy to be part of this, 3rd year and counting.
Adonis Zachariades
Adonis Zachariades
11:16 12 Apr 21
Great classes which are highly interactive and fun. The teachers are great - knowledgeable, patient and willing to spend the extra time to answer all of your questions. My Mandarin has improved as a result. I highly recommend learning with PM!
Andy Z
Andy Z
18:51 07 Mar 21
Practical Mandarin, Practical Magic. 惊人 !!
Adrian Muller
Adrian Muller
11:20 28 Feb 21
Attended the Saturday, advanced beginners course. The lessons were excellent quality and a good mix of tasks, including online competitive games. Teacher Lily was really enthusiastic and made sure everyone got involved; with her support I feel I made good progress during the term..
Paul Gough
Paul Gough
21:50 14 Feb 21
Course was well adapted for online learning. The course was very interactive with plenty of resources available to students to help further their learning.Lily was very helpful and was good at breaking down difficult concepts into easily digestible chunks for the advanced beginners class.
Seli G
Seli G
14:23 14 Feb 21
Have just finished my intermediate Term 2 with PM, and have been learning with them for almost two years now. Excellent teachers and first class resources - lessons are fun, welcoming and spot on. Makes learning Chinese Easy. PM非常好!
Peter O'Connor
Peter O'Connor
12:28 12 Feb 21
I have just finished the entry level beginners course and found it fantastic. Our teacher rose above the pandemic's challenges, creating an excellent online learning experience. The 'trickier' aspects of the language to an English speaker such as the tone system and pronunciations were very well taught - you'll leave the lessons with a real sense of accomplishment. Moreover the atmosphere was fun and friendly - having a go (even if we made mistakes) was encouraged and welcomed to no end. Real practical language examples are given as well such as useful common colloquial expressions.
Magnus C
Magnus C
13:16 08 Feb 21
Thanks so much Emily and PM. Perfect for entry beginners and I will surely continue with PM for future levels. Xie Xie !
Victor KUOCH
Victor KUOCH
12:37 02 Feb 21
Always enjoy the lessons and format at Practical Mandarin. The lessons led by Alice 老师 are fun and interactive and thankfully a lot of the knowledge sticks!
Ed B
Ed B
12:15 20 Jan 21
Greatly enjoy the classes at Practical Mandarin, highly recommended for anyone interested in improving their Chinese skill. Tried one previous school, much prefer this one!
Mike Brown
Mike Brown
09:39 15 Dec 20
Really engaging interactive teaching with loads of opportunity and encouragement to practice speaking. Have tried lessons at 2 other places, PM knocks the socks off them! I tried PM based on the reviews I’d seen and due to lock down the last place I was studying couldn’t offer online lessons. Have finished 30 weeks of on line classes and to be honest, whilst initially sceptical about if they would be effective, just the first trial lesson convinced me , and I haven’t looked back since. The extra bonus is that they also run extracurricular cultural and social events, a great way to practice even more Chinese!
Jill Chung
Jill Chung
23:38 30 Nov 20
I've had three different instructors over the past few years, and all have been excellent. I highly recommend giving it a shot!
Adam Wolfe
Adam Wolfe
18:46 29 Nov 20
Even though the teaching has moved online I was able to stay focused and engaged! I really felt like I learnt something with Marcus every lesson, I can't wait for the next term.
Katie Cole
Katie Cole
12:54 15 Nov 20
I've done the first few fluency courses with Practical Mandarin over the past 9 months and I've found the experience to be excellent. I've been meaning to learn mandarin for a while and PM seemed like a good choice for a complete novice. Their breakdowns of the courses mean that each week I feel like I'm learning something new and actually useful for real life situations. The lessons are enjoyable with small class sizes meaning there's plenty of time to practice speaking. The use of technology in lessons also increases interaction.Thanks to PM I'm looking forward to taking HSK2 shortly and will definitely continue for higher levels.
Jonathan Tate
Jonathan Tate
12:40 07 Nov 20
Methodological approach which helps you really memorize everything that is taught. Plus the additional online material. Also the best part for me is the focus on pronunciation. The PM team really explain the pinyin system well.他们很聪明!谢谢你们!
R.
R.
16:31 21 Oct 20
Completed my first course with Practical Mandarin this month and I'm moving straight into booking for the next term! My teacher, Michelle, has been excellent; interesting lessons at the right pace for the class, ready to answer questions and always explaining really well.
Roxanna Kennedy
Roxanna Kennedy
19:23 19 Oct 20
Extremely well structured course. Our teacher is very good and patient with all the students. It’s an engaging and fun experience. Highly recommend Practical Mandarin Monument 👍🏼
Teri Atif
Teri Atif
14:38 11 Oct 20
Good lesson, with friendly staff
L B
L B
19:58 17 Sep 20
I've very much enjoyed my learning experience with PM. I've reached Level 1 Advanced Beginner and already feel more confident in speaking the language. My instructor Marcus was extremely friendly, helpful, and explained everything in a very clear manner. Being asked to speak/write our own sentences was very helpful in consolidating and remembering what we'd just been taught - being able to do this was much more effective than passive listening would have been. I also enjoyed the mini vocab games that we would do in the lessons because they were not only enjoyable but very helpful with further consolidation of words/phrases. I would recommend Practical Mandarin to anyone wishing to learn and look forward to the next level.
Matthew VP
Matthew VP
14:04 17 Sep 20
I've been using Practical Mandarin from complete beginner all the way through to the end of HSK3 (nearly 2 years!!) and I'll be coming back for HSK4. Highly recommended.
Ando
Ando
13:23 03 Sep 20
Practical Mandarin are excellent at bringing the course syllabus to life and have a strong focus on speaking and using language in context. Combined with friendly Teachers and a range of extra-curricular events they are a great choice if you're looking to learn Mandarin in London
Christopher Morley
Christopher Morley
22:13 02 Sep 20
Just finished the beginner entry course. Ken has been a fantastic teacher, enthusiastic and patient. The course was very fun - despite done via Zoon - I definitely learnt a lot!
Luna Collignon
Luna Collignon
21:53 22 Aug 20
PM is well structured to help you really move forward with mastering Chinese. Keng was a superb teacher who would really explain the reasons behind certain language rules, and patterns. He made the lessons enjoyable and fun. After trying to learn off of apps for a year this helped me make so much more progress and I will definitely be continuing.
Thea Peterson
Thea Peterson
12:19 21 Aug 20
Just finished up the beginner 10 week course. Even thought it was over zoom, Keng was fantastic and made the lessons extremely enjoyable. Learnt a lot and looking forward to the next stage.
Imran Nazerali
Imran Nazerali
12:55 19 Aug 20
Great experience learning Chinese both online over the past few months and in-person previously. Supportive and fun learning environment and a clear structure from complete beginner to intermediate and advanced levels.
Diana Z.
Diana Z.
11:52 03 Aug 20
I’ve just finished the entry beginner course and it has been an amazing experience. The lessons have been fun and interactive, plus Keng was a supportive, encouraging and patient teacher. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who’s looking to learn mandarin!
Rachael Tsang
Rachael Tsang
12:05 24 Jul 20
Have had a great experience at Practical Mandarin. Ken our teacher is really brilliant. He always keeps the classes high energy and engaging and I always look forward to the classes! Thank you Ken!
Toby
Toby
19:55 22 Jul 20
你好!I'd like to thank Keng 老师 for his amazing lessons - it's been great! I definitely recommend to take the course - it covers various aspects from grammar and vocabulary to the traditions and modern trends. The course is very well supported with access to PM's online learning platform as well. 谢谢
Ekaterina Musatova
Ekaterina Musatova
19:45 15 Jul 20
Loved our online class with Vivien during lockdown, her enthusiasm is contagious! Mandarin is hard but she made the learning process fun and gave me an awesome 中文名字
Victory at sea
Victory at sea
17:52 23 Jun 20
Would 100% recommend - great teachers, lesson plans, class sizes etc. Even when teaching online during quarantine 🙂
Adam Barnett
Adam Barnett
17:23 23 Jun 20
I am taking the beginner intensive course, and I am really happy with my progress so far. The classes are challenging and fun , with many interactive exercises which help us practice and improve.
Adrian Bompa
Adrian Bompa
23:43 22 Feb 19
I had such a lovely time at class! Yujie is a great teacher, I learnt a lot and had lots of fun! If you want to learn mandarin this is the place to go!!! 很好👌👍
Virgi Virginia
Virgi Virginia
10:52 12 Feb 19
I've taken the Beginner course with Michelle and I couldn't be happier with the results. The courses are well structured and I feel like I have learned a lot after 10 classes. I will certainly take the advanced beginner course with them too.
Alejandro Felix
Alejandro Felix
10:43 23 May 18
I have just completed a 10-week beginner course. It's been absolutely brilliant with a mix of culture, language, basic character learning, introduction to pinyin and the tones this is a must for anyone wanting to start serious studying Mandarin. I have had a fantastic teacher, Christina, who has even provided us with additional homework after the course finished so that we could revise and challenge our knowledge. Looking forward to taking this to the next level in 2018!
Nirmal Sandhu
Nirmal Sandhu
22:10 04 Dec 17
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How the Students are Learning Mandarin?

Here are some insightful stories from our students and learning tips for beginners to independant speakers

Eva

Eva speaks 4 languages already before taking up Mandarin, which has remained her favorite ever since. With good efforts from university, she's achieved HSK Level 5 with good fluency. Right now like many of our higher level students, she's [...]

James

James had a goal since age 16 to learn Mandarin to connect with Chinese culture. He took up some self study but with no success. The knowledge he learnt from youtube or apps cannot be pieced together to build [...]

Deanna

Deanna represents a good number of our students whose family background links with China. Being able to speak some Cantonese already, Deanna makes it a mission to acquire Mandarin fluency alongside her university studies. She started from Entry Beginner [...]

Alex

Alex has been learning with PM from Level 4, which is a level where our training is focused on building fluency around topics, and expanding students' vocabularies. Accordingly to him, it's the level that he benefited the most, since [...]

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