General Chinese – 1ON1 Private Course

General Chinese – 1ON1 Private Course is designed for students who prefer a fully personalized learning experience and want to study Mandarin at their own pace. Whether your goal is everyday communication, HSK preparation, Business Chinese, or improving a specific language skill, the course offers complete flexibility in both content and scheduling. With individual instruction from experienced native Chinese teachers, learners receive focused guidance tailored to their personal objectives and learning style.

The program is built around each student's needs, allowing lessons to focus on speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, or other areas of interest. Students benefit from one-to-one attention throughout the learning process, while their course coordinator and head teacher monitor progress and provide ongoing support. Flexible scheduling allows learners to study at a pace that suits them — from occasional lessons to an intensive program of up to 4 classes per day.

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)
• Fully personalized one-to-one instruction
• Flexible schedules and tailor-made lesson content
• 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: 1 student (private lessons)
• 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 conditions and tuition fees are the same across all locations.

Course Details

• Programme length: flexible
• Duration of one lesson: 45 minutes
• Course intensity: flexible (up to 4 lessons per day)
• Schedule: Monday to Sunday (flexible timetable)

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
• Level assessment and continuous progress tracking

What You Will Learn:

• Communicate more confidently in everyday Mandarin
• Improve listening, speaking, and comprehension skills based on personal learning goals
• Develop practical Chinese through a customized learning plan
• Complete 1 TM (That's Mandarin) Level within 30 lessons (equivalent to 50% of one HSK level)
• Gain the confidence to communicate naturally with native Chinese speakers in real-life situations