THATโS MANDARIN LEVEL SYSTEM
What is your Chinese level?
Our curriculum is in sync with the current HSK level system.
The information below will help you determine which level you should take at our school to pass a certain HSK level.
PRE-HSK
TM LEVEL 0
FOR ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS
16
NihaoCafe Lessons
149
NEW WORDS & PHRASES
WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE
Start with Level 0 as an optional course for absolute beginners โ based on Chinese Link Words (c) method.
Master 84 basic Chinese words, and use them as building blocks to make up to 150 new words.
Learn some basic Chinese grammar, and build your first Chinese phrases and sentences.
You will also master Chinese prounciation with the brand new Pinyin Course.
TIME REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS LEVEL
Private 1-on-1 Classes
16 classes
Intensive Group Classes
1 week
(20 classes)
Part-Time Group Classes
4 weeks
(16 classes)
THATโS MANDARIN LEVEL SYSTEM
Thatโs Mandarin Level Summary
Level 1
Learn to have basic conversations in Chinese:
โข introduce yourself
โข talk about family
โข make new friends
โข order food in a restaurant
โข take a taxi
โข ask for directions
โข shop for clothes
โข buy food and drinks
โข make arrangements
โข talk about the past, present and future
Level 2
Learn to express yourself in daily conversations:
โข use payment apps, taxi apps
โข order a takeout
โข make a reservation
โข buy movie tickets
โข buy flowers
โข invite friends for dinner
โข discuss hobbies, work, daily routine
โข deal with feeling sick
โข buy train tickets
โข book a hotel room
โข check in at a hotel, solve hotel-related problems
Level 3
Expand your knowledge:
โข express your feelings and thoughts in Chinese
โข talk to a cleaning lady
โข talk to a real estate agent
โข rent an apartment
โข negotiate with the landlord
โข fix broken things
โข deal with problems
โข make a complaint
โข celebrate CNY in a Chinese family
โข discuss sports
Level 4
Use the language in more advanced daily life situations:
โข visit a hospital
โข discuss your health & well-being
โข solve pet-related problems
โข discuss modern issues (society, marriage & divorce, children, education)
โข attend a job interview
โข negotiate with your boss and collleagues
โข complete job- related tasks
Level 5
โข Discuss various social and work-related topics (employment, job hopping, etc.)
โข Write e-mails
โข Read and retell simple news and reports in Chinese
Level 6
โข Learn and understand Chinese culture
โข Talk about history and music
โข Compare and discuss cultural differences
โข Learn to understand the content in Chinese news or TV dramas
Level 7
โข Pick up advanced vocabulary
โข Discuss natural phenomena
โข Discuss modern issues (global problems, environment, technology, entertainment)
Level 8
โข Master the words, phrases and grammar necessary to discuss economic and social news in Chinese (real estate, urbanization, poverty, retirement, etc.)
โข Hold extended conversations with native Chinese speakers on various topics
