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Intensive Group Chinese Course in Shanghai

Adults | Group Intensive

Intensive Group Chinese Course in Shanghai is perfect for students who want to learn more within a limited period of time.

With 20 classes per week, you’ll boost your Chinese skills rapidly. The program is suitable for beginners and learners who want to quickly take their Mandarin to the next level.

You will be busy with classes, but that’s what intensive study is all about 😏

FREQUENCY

5 days/week
4 classes/day

WHEN

Mon to Fri
8:30am - 12:00pm

CAPACITY

Max. 8 students

WHERE

Shanghai, Wuding Road

Schedule

2023 & 2024 COURSE START DATES FOR TOTAL BEGINNERS

Mon to Fri

Mon to Fri

2023

Sep 25, Oct 30, Nov 27

2024

Jan 8, Feb 19, Mar 18, Apr 15, May 6, Jun 3, Jun 17, Jul 1, Jul 15, Jul 29, Aug 12, Aug 26, Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2

Other level students can join on any day.

Advantages

Perfect for Short-Term Students

This program is designed for students who want to accomplish more within a shorter period of time.

High Effectiveness

It’s a time-saving, intensive program that features classes every day, five days a week. In 4 weeks, you will complete one TM level of study – so it’s a great option for those who want to master the language fast.

Small Group Class

With only up to 8 students/class, you’ll get more attention from the teacher and learn more in one lesson. Plus you can meet other international students from different countries/backgrounds.

Services

COMPARE THAT’S MANDARIN (TM) TO OTHER CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOLS

Free access to our online/mobile app

Others: No online/mobile platform.

Well-lit, clean, modern classrooms

Others: Old design classrooms.

Free beverages. Unlimited coffee and tea

Others: No free beverages.

Classrooms equipped with Apple computers

Others: No computers/high-tech learning aids.

Over 15 years of hands-on experience

Others: Freelance teachers, often hired with no experience/certification.

Full-time, experienced teachers who completed our training course

Others: Freelance teachers, often hired with no experience/certification.

Campus In Shanghai

HOW TO GET TO OUR CHINESE LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Our Shanghai campus is located in the heart of downtown Shanghai, a 10-minute walk away from Jing’an Temple subway station, Line 2, and less than 5-minute walk from Changping Road subway station, Line 7.

Wuding Road No. 881, Bldg 1, 5/F, Jing’an District, Shanghai, China 200040

(+86) 21 6095 8317

info.shanghai@thatsmandarin.com

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For the taxi

静安区武定路881号（近常德路）
Jìng’ān qū Wǔdìng lù 881 hào (jìn Chángdé lù)

lit. “Jing’an district, Wuding road, number 881 (near Changde road)”

Around the campus

Jing’an Temple (10 mins); expat area full of restaurants and bars

Nearby subway stations

You can get to our school by taking Line 2 to Jing’an Temple Station or Line 7 to Changping Road Station, and, in both cases, get out at Exit 3.

Shanghai subway is one of the most convenient ways to get around the city. Shanghai has more than 17 subway lines that link the city, with stations mainly set near top destinations and hubs. Fares typically average anywhere from 3 to 9 yuan, depending on the distance traveled. You can get a Shanghai subway card at nearly any station - via an automated machine or a ticket counter.

Students’ Feedback

What Our Students Say

I felt that I made a lot of progress in a short amount of time.

Samuel R, The USA

Student

I’d like to mention as I got huge progress just in three weeks, because my express was very rusty, but with my teacher’s help I can express in a proper way.

Malcolm D, Canada

Student

Incredibly helpful and allowed my Chinese to get to HSK 4 level from HSK 2 in three months!

Ramona N, Portugal

Student

Frequently Asked Questions

GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

What is the course schedule?

You will have classes in the morning, Monday to Friday, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. You will have 4 classes in total with a duration of 45 minutes each with a 10-min break in between.

What are your teachers like? Are they native speakers?

All our teachers are native Chinese speakers, university graduates with majors in Chinese language education or Chinese literature. Besides, they have also previously obtained a “teaching Mandarin as a second language” certificate before they joined us and successfully completed That’s Mandarin’s mandatory Teachers Training Course (TTC).

We have high requirements for our teachers, and only hire 5% of applicants.

What teaching methods do you use, and which learning platform?

We've developed our own teaching and learning methods. We use our own in-house Chinese learning platform NihaoCafe for all classes. You will be able to find all your class materials, read the teacher’s comments, review your lessons, and schedule your classes.

Will the classes be taught in English?

All of our classes are taught in Chinese to give students a fully immersive Chinese experience. Even for absolute beginners, our teachers will only use limited English to help you understand them. Our teacher will use pictures, videos, signs, and gestures to help you learn.

As your Chinese level progresses, less and less English will be used in your classes and you will be able to understand more and more Chinese every day.

Isn’t learning Chinese for 3 hours a day too much?

Absolutely not. This way you will be able to absorb more information than if you learn Chinese only for an hour or two per day. Besides, there are 2 short breaks in between the classes, so that you can relax and get along with other students.

What will my progress be with this intensive Chinese program?

Your progress will be the fastest with this program among all our group class programs. You will complete 1 TM level in 4 weeks. Our level system is the following: TM1 = HSK1, TM2 = HSK2, TM3+4 = HSK 3, TM5+6+7+8 = HSK 4, TM Advanced Level = HSK5&6 (the content is customized).