General Chinese – Intensive Group Course

General Chinese – Intensive Group Course is designed for students who want to make rapid progress in Mandarin through an immersive learning experience in China. With daily classes, a structured curriculum, and small group sizes, the course provides an immersive learning experience that helps students quickly improve their practical communication skills. It is ideal for learners with HSK 1–4 proficiency who are ready to take their Mandarin to the next level.

The program emphasizes real-life communication, focusing primarily on listening, speaking, and comprehension rather than reading and writing. Students benefit from interactive lessons taught by experienced native Chinese teachers, receiving personalized attention in groups of no more than six participants.

Why Study at That's Mandarin?

That's Mandarin is one of China's leading Mandarin language schools, officially licensed by the Chinese Ministry of Education and trusted by international students for over two decades.

• Native Chinese teachers certified in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language (TCSL/TCSOL)
• Small classes with a maximum of 6 students
• 24/7 access to the NihaoCafe online learning platform
• Modern campuses in five cities across China
• Visa support

Key Information

• Language level requirement: HSK 1–4
• Class size: maximum 6 students
• Format: on-campus
• Location: Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Chengdu, China

Please note: This course is delivered on the same terms at all five That's Mandarin campuses in China. Students are free to choose their preferred city, Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou, or Chengdu, as the curriculum, class schedule, and tuition fees are the same across all locations.

Course Details

• Programme length: 2 to 24 weeks (flexible)
• Weekly intensity: 20 lessons per week
• Duration of one lesson: 45 minutes
• Start dates (2026): 6 July, 3 August, 31 August, 28 September, 2 November, 30 November
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

All Students Receive

• 24/7 access to the NihaoCafe learning platform
• Digital lesson notes and classroom materials
• Printed course textbook
• Interactive exercises and vocabulary practice

By the End of the Course, Students Will Be Able To:

• Communicate more confidently in everyday Mandarin
• Improve listening, speaking, and comprehension skills
• Build a strong foundation in practical, real-life Chinese
• Complete 1 TM Level within 4 weeks (equivalent to 50% of 1 HSK level)
• Gain the confidence to communicate with native Chinese speakers in daily situations