That’s Mandarin Beijing

I have been attending Chinese classes at that school for three months so far, and I have already made tremendous progress to the point that I am now able to have small conversations with locals – which is crazy, because three months ago, I didn’t have any knowledge of the Mandarin language! The teachers are very attentive to your needs, answer all your questions and provide relevant feedback on your progress. The books that students use at that school are well designed, pedagogically stimulating and covering all language skills that you need. If you are looking for a Chinese school in Beijing or in any other city in China, I would highly recommend taking classes at That’s Mandarin. Success guaranteed !

I have been taking Chinese classes twice a week at That’s Mandarin for 3 months now and I would recommend them! All of the teachers I’ve had have been excellent and friendly. The classes are well structured, beginning with reviewing and learning vocab followed by working through a video with a scene in Chinese to practice listening, translating, and to see the new vocabulary in context, which I have found to be quite effective.

The classes are very participatory and engaging, with time to ask plenty of questions and learn things outside of the predetermined curriculum according to the students’ interests.

I would definitely recommend ‘That’s Mandarin’ for those looking to study the language here in Beijing. The school is well established with its own course, textbooks and online platform, which all follows the HSK requirements well. I’ve taken classes both as 1-1 and in group, both were matched well to my skill level – and I’ve really appreciated the extra mile that Wang Laoshi goes for her classes, which have been engaging and flexible to my learning needs.

Generally the school has a nice atmosphere and community (spaces like the community garden on the rooftop help to make this), with regular cultural activities to get involved in – worth checking out!

I’ve been studying at That’s Mandarin for the last four months and went from not being able to speak much to being able to navigate conversations and day-to-day life in Beijing comfortably. Teacher Rao is one of the best Mandarin teachers I’ve had, she is so patient and attentive to the needs of each student. Though the school is on the pricier end of language schools, I enjoy the environment, the system they use, and the flexibility of learning materials that may not be offered in a traditional academic setting like a language program at a university.

I had a great experience in studying Chinese at That’s Mandarin while visiting Beijing for a month. I took 1-on-1 classes, which can be planned to your needs. Thus, I could focus on improving my speaking and listening skills. The teachers were very knowledgeable and supportive, and I had fun time at the classes.

The location of the school at Dongzhimen is great, lots of things to eat and do nearby. I stayed in a homestay arranged by the school and it couldn’t have been better.

I highly recommend That’s Mandarin to anyone interested in learning Chinese.

This is a wonderful place to learn and improve your Chinese. The interactive methodology and engaging and well designed materials make the learning both interesting and challenging. I appreciate the welcoming atmosphere and the encouraging environment. I have taken lessons both online and in person. I keep coming back which says more than words can express. No matter your level or you particularities they will work with you to provide an appropriate plan. Hey also provide some free supplementary activities which I also recommend.

That’s Mandarin provided the most successful learning platform I’ve used for studying Mandarin. The school is organized and communicative. I took intensive small group classes in person, and found the teachers to be very good! The class emphasizes speaking and listening, as well as learning characters.
The online platform and resources are very helpful for review, and overall the learning is engaging and challenging. I would recommend it to get a good initial grasp of the language to be functional living in China, and you could go even further if you continue classes!

This school is very modern. They have their own method on teaching mandarin. Curriculum are very practical and you feel more sharing than studying. Love all teachers and staffs. They are really nice and helpful.

Recommended! I am taking small-group (2-3 people) part-time (19.00-20.40 Monday and Wednesdays) classes. My teacher is kind, patient, and professional. They do an excellent job explaining the difference between formal and informal language. The textbooks are well made, the online platform is easy to use, and the learning videos are short, sometimes funny, and include language useful for daily life spoken using different accents (lots of rrr’s when Beijingers speak).

The admin staff is friendly and accommodating. The ability to attend classes online or in person offers great flexibility.
I was so happy with my first 16 weeks, I signed up for another 16 weeks.

I really recommend That’s Mandarin for anyone who wants to learn from scratch or improve the level of Chinese language. I absolutely love the environment at school. The whole team, including teachers and coordinators, are professional and friendly. I like that my studies are not boring, each topic is based on a story from people’s everyday life, which makes my learning process more interesting and easier. The online platform provided by school is also very convenient for studies. I can review my past classes and practice there.