Instant Mandarin is a private professional online Mandarin Chinese learning platform providing practical online Chinese courses across the world. 1-1 learning and small group classes, 24/7, anywhere, anytime. They exist with the aim of being accessible and inclusive for all because they want to give everyone the chance to learn one of the most fascinating languages. They work with a strong commitment to providing the best way of learning for you.

I. Overview:

Handpicked from the most common situations, from ‘Get a Cab’ to ‘Grab a Meal’ and ‘Tour Around’, we provide the most practical hands-on Chinese conversational skills for foreigners coming to China. We will teach you everything you need to know about your travels and how to speak basic Mandarin to express yourself. You will be able to overcome different scenarios. We will also give you top tips and the best hot spots to visit during your journey to the ‘Middle Kingdom’. You can be comfortable traveling to China the very instant you step out from your hometown.  Learn Chinese – fast and easy!

II. How It Works:

1. Free Trial Session: Sign up! Apply for a free trial Chinese lesson. Their teachers will assess your Chinese level to give you the best way to learn Chinese possible.
2. Professional Chinese Tutors: Match your timetable to their online Chinese tutors. See them in action.
3. Book Online: Book with just a click of a button. Our user interface is convenient and simple to use. This is online Chinese learning made easy.
4. 1-to-1 Live Online Chinese Lessons, 24/7: Learn Chinese fast! We believe the 1-to-1 teaching method will get the best out of you. Our Chinese tutors will be there round the clock. Once booked, just log in to your account, enter the online classroom and hey presto. Sit back, learn and enjoy! 
5. Tailor-Made Chinese Courses: We deliver Chinese lessons according to your schedule and learning requirements. We provide a bespoke way of learning that enhances your chances of improving your Mandarin Chinese quickly. Get a study plan! 
6. Join the Instant Mandarin Family: We welcome all. Let’s reach high standards together.

III. Topics

• Arrivals: At the airport

  Touchdown in China! Learn how to navigate the airport. Learn basic and relevant Chinese vocabulary. Understand terms on entry documents and boarding passes. Be familiar with airport signs. When it’s time to depart, you will know exactly what to do.

• Transportation

  Need to use China’s transport system, we will show you how to get a transport card and top it up. Taxi, metro, bus or high-speed rail, you will know how to take them all. Are you a fan of Uber, well China has Didi, we will teach you how to speak Chinese and book your driver[Or ‘we will teach you how to speak Chinese and book your driver.

• Checking in

  Want to unpack and have a short break before exploring China, we will show you how to check-in and check out of your hotel. You will learn all the relevant Chinese words and phrases to maximize your hospitality experience.

• Finding your way

  Lost and can’t find your way, we will teach you directions and how to ask for them. We will go through common street signs and the necessary Chinese characters so you can get used to traveling. Do you have places you want to go, we can show you how to get there and back.

• At the bank

  Run out of RMB, need to exchange money, we will show you how. You will learn all about the Chinese currency and how to speak Chinese with a bank teller to get the service you deserve. We will also cover other payment methods such as Alipay and WeChat.

• Buying a Chinese Sim Card

  No matter which culture you are from, a mobile phone has become an indispensable tool for many. To avoid the charges of international phone calls and messages we will teach you how to get a Chinese sim card and where best to get one. We will also go through the best apps to get you around.

• How to have a nice meal?

  Covering everything in your dining experience. You will learn how to order food, how to call the waiter and how to respond in Chinese. We will go through the dining customs and etiquette in China. And best of all we will teach you about delicious Chinese food. Whether you are a vegetarian or a vegan, you will know how to order the food for you.

• Shopping

  We will show you how to navigate the retail world of China. You will know how to buy items, speak Chinese with the shopkeeper, pay and everything in between. We will also teach you about Taobao, China’s biggest online retailer, how to use it and how to collect your order.

• A trip to the doctor

  Struck with illness in China, dealing with a medical issue, we will cover how to go to the hospital, see a doctor, see a dentist, and how to collect your medicine from the pharmacy. You will know how to use useful Chinese words and phrases to describe and explain your symptoms to get the treatment you need.

• Asking for help!

  Are you in trouble or lost and don’t know what to do? We will teach you the Chinese language basics so you can handle yourself. Lost your phone, wallet or passport. We will show you how to deal with it. Need to go to the police, will teach you Chinese words and phrases you need to know. We will also cover the most common problems for foreigners in China.

• Hotspots

  Struggling to make a choice about which tourist attraction to visit. Get some first-hand advice from our native Chinese tutors [Shall we say ‘Chinese tutors’ or ‘teachers in Chinese’ keywords?]about where to go, whichever part of China you are in. They can provide you with the best hotspots China has to offer. You can learn all about Chinese culture, tradition and the history of the kingdom’s unique places.

IV. Pricing

1) Taster

• Price: $120 (USD)
• 12 Lessons
• 2 Months
• Works out as $10 per lesson

2) Appetizer

• Price: $570 (USD)
• 60 Lessons
• 6 Months
• 5% off, Save $30
• Works out as $9.50 per lesson

3) Main Course

• Price: $810 (USD)
• 90 Lessons
• 9 Months
• 10% off, Save $90
• Works out as $9 per lesson

4) Full Course

• Price: $1530 (USD)
• 180 Lessons
• 18 Months
• 15% Off, Save $270
• Works out as $8.50 per lesson

V. Start Dates, Schedules, and Durations

• Students can enroll anytime throughout the year.
• We prioritize our students and they can, therefore, choose the best schedule or time that suits them.
• Each lesson lasts for about 25 minutes each.
• Duration starts at 2 months for the Taster, 6 months for the Appetizer, 9 months for the Main Course, and 18 months for the Full Course. Kindly message us for the price package and duration that you will choose.

Overview:

Instant Mandarin is a professional 1-to-1 online Mandarin Chinese learning platform developed by esteemed education practitioners with resources from the Sichuan Education Association for International Exchange (SEAIE), including a talented pool of Professional Chinese tutors from universities across Sichuan and other provinces. All our teachers are highly trained, spending 4 years and more majoring in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL). They are more than just native Chinese speakers, they are certified teachers with valuable teaching experience in Chinese Language Schools, offering the most authentic Mandarin Chinese lessons. Together, our band of innovative educators and creators provide professional online Chinese teaching services across the world.

Our mission is to lead the evolution and digitization of education into a brighter future. That is why we work with a strong commitment and drive to delivering the most practical and best Mandarin Chinese learning experience for our customers.

Teaching Methodology

Our primary focus is on 1-to-1 online Chinese learning as we fully believe this is the most practical and best way to learn Mandarin Chinese in modern society. Our online classes are brought to life by our wonderful Chinese tutors. Our teaching methodology is very much student-centered, we prioritize you and cater to your learning requirements. Our expertise enables a bespoke solution for every learner. At the end of each Chinese lesson, we want you to take something away. We want you to be able to put into practice what you have learned. To meet our goals we have adopted a friendly, constructive and encouraging approach to teaching that will enable you to learn Mandarin Chinese efficiently at your own speed, instantly, anywhere, anytime. Not only will you find our teachers your language partner, but more importantly, your friend. Let us share Chinese culture together with the rest of the world. It’s time to say goodbye to the traditional classroom and start your online Chinese learning journey with Instant Mandarin.

Teachers

Are you looking for a professional teacher in Chinese? You’ve come to the right place. All our Chinese tutors come from educational institutions and academic research backgrounds in China. They are highly trained in teaching Mandarin Chinese as a foreign language, each having taught in Chinese Language schools before. With solid academic knowledge and professional teaching skills, our passionate teaching teamwork round the clock to deliver the best way of learning Chinese for you. You will find learning Mandarin Chinese more engaging, more structured, and more instant.