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Mandarin Chinese Lessons in Manchester

Contact us at Listen & Learn and we will design fun, interactive face-to-face Mandarin Chinese lessons for you without leaving your house. Or, if you prefer, we can have our teachers meet you in a library, a coffee shop, or in any other space of your choosing.

The type of courses we offer:

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese lessons of this type are broader and are aimed towards students with a variety of requirements. While all beginner level students will cover survival Mandarin Chineseneeded for short visits to countries where English isn't widely spoken, or if you wish to 'go local'those studying Mandarin Chinese usually go in different directions at this point, depending on what they need. Those who have benefited from these Mandarin Chinese classes have been those investing in or buying property overseas, those married to overseas nationals, people setting off on a round-the-world trip, enthusiasts for Mandarin Chinese culture and those hoping to pass a specific exam in Mandarin Chinese. Enquire now about our Mandarin Chinese Courses or Take A Free Mandarin Chinese Level Test

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business Mandarin Chinese

These lessons in Mandarin Chinese are meant for those who feel that learning Mandarin Chinese would make a change in their work. For starters, it is expedient to learn how to say hello/goodbye, as well as basic business protocol; once the basics have been mastered, reading and writing come to the fore. Students who have greatly benefited have been involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, jobseekers in multinational companies where another language is required and those working in the international academia and government circuits. Even in our most fundamental beginner's lesson, students can anticipate ending the lesson with basic telephone Mandarin Chinese and e-mail Mandarin Chinese skills for communicating, as well as survival Mandarin Chinese if a short visit to the country is needed. Enquire now about our Mandarin Chinese Courses or Take A Free Mandarin Chinese Level Test

Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business Mandarin Chinese

Those wishing to learn Mandarin Chinese in groups of two or more together (Two-to-One Mandarin Chinese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Mandarin Chinese Lessons) can sign up for our group classes. All students must be at nearly the same level of Mandarin Chinese proficiency, have the same needs from the language and must be able to study at the same time and place as the others. Bookings must be made for all students simultaneously. Listen & Learn does not suggest group sizes of more than 6-8 people, but In-Company Taster Mandarin Chinese Lessons can occur with up to 12 people. Enquire now about our Mandarin Chinese Courses or Take A Free Mandarin Chinese Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business Mandarin Chinese

Our native speaker qualified Mandarin Chinese language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not available, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Course books are provided. Enquire now about our Mandarin Chinese Courses or Take A Free Mandarin Chinese Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business Mandarin Chinese

If there are two or more of you with the same level of Mandarin Chinese, the same targets within the language and are able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these Mandarin Chinese lessons can also be made available for Two-to-One Mandarin Chinese Lessons or Small Group In-Company Mandarin Chinese Lessons. Listen & Learn does not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, though Taster lessons in Mandarin Chinese can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Enquire now about our Mandarin Chinese Courses or Take A Free Mandarin Chinese Level Test

Top Tips For…

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The Drunken Beauty- Li Yu Gang

“The Drunken Beauty” is a great song to learn more about the Chinese language, but also about their culture and traditions, as it combines ancient Chinese music with modern rhythms. The song is about two young adults who meet and fall in love in a disco one Saturday night, so you’ll learn some words related to love and relationships. If you are a beginner looking to improve your skills in Mandarin Chinese, this is the track for you, as it includes simple nouns and tenses and some useful prepositions. Plus, its rhythmic pattern makes the song easy to memorize.

Listen to this track here!

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WeChat- The Higher Brothers

Do you enjoy listening to rap and would like to take advantage to improve your Mandarin Chinese skills and learn new vocabulary in a meaningful manner? Then, you should definitely follow The Higher Brothers’ music. “WeChat”, for example, is a great song that mixes Mandarin with English, so it’s a good starting point for Beginner students who want to improve their listening skills. The song is about all the things that are prohibited in China (from free access to the internet to fashion or food), so you’ll also learn more about the culture, at the same time!

Listen to this track here!

Bao Bei Dui Bu Qi (Baby, I’m Sorry)- Shazam

If you are a Beginner-level student of Mandarin, it may be hard for you to find suitable materials to improve your skills. Listening, in particular, is one of the most challenging. But you can always resort to catchy, easy-to-remember songs, like “Baby, I’m sorry”, to develop your ear quickly. As the name suggests, this is a romantic song that talks about a man who apologizes to his wife for his mistakes. It uses simple structures and vocabulary, and the whole song is in the present perfect tense, so you will find it easy to understand (even as a beginner), especially if you have the written lyrics to hand!

Listen to this track here!

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Pleco

Pleco is one of the best Mandarin Chinese offline dictionaries you will find. It has a free version and a more complete premium option you can download for Android and iOS. Pleco will not only give you the definition of each word but it also includes a handwriting recognizer (so you can check the quality of your Chinese symbols), and an audio recording of each word, so you learn how to pronounce them correctly. If you decide to pay for the premium version, it also includes a flashcard maker, so you can prepare your own flashcards with pictures, words and sounds.

Click here to download the app.

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Duolingo

If you are an eager language learner, you have surely heard of Duolingo. This app offers 5-minute lessons on more than 20 languages, including Mandarin Chinese. Their lessons are organised into different vocabulary areas, such as food, family, directions, and more! The first thing you will learn are the Mandarin characters, so the app is good for beginners, as well as intermediate-level students. Additionally, you can practise grammar, as many of the activities involve creating or re-ordering sentences, translating phrases, etc. You can use Duolingo on your computer or download it onto your smartphone, if you prefer.

Click here to download the app.

Hello Talk

If you are an advanced learner of Mandarin Chinese and now you are looking for partners with whom you can put your skills into practice, you should download Hello Talk. The app helps you connect with people from different parts of the world (native and non-native) who are looking to make new friends while chatting in Chinese. It’s similar to WhatsApp, but here you can find people you don’t know but who are, nonetheless, as eager to learn Mandarin. Just download it onto your phone, choose the language you want to practise and you will see a list of people who want to chat and participate in an enriching language exchange!

Click here to download the app.

Testimonials

From our clients all over the world

"I’m really loving the lessons so far. Miya is a fantastic teacher and is very flexible. She is really helping me improve all aspects of my language skills."
Jess Mather

Mandarin Chinese course in Derby.

"Thank you again we really had a great experience. Kan Lee is an excellent teacher and we will really miss her."
Mark Donovan

Mandarin Chinese course in Dublin, Director, Mark Donovan & Associates limited.

"Everything is great! I've been working on learning Chinese more and more and Ting is amazing: she's super nice, accommodating and helpful!"
Andrea Siy

Mandarin Chinese course in Online.

"I've been in China, I used the stuff I have learnt and it was very useful!"
Philip Jarman

Mandarin Chinese course in Cardiff, International & Postgraduate Recruitment Officer, Swansea University.

"The lessons are going very well thank you. Our Mandarin Chinese teacher is fantastic and very supporting."
Jemma Honey

Mandarin Chinese course in Plymouth.

Client case studies

Have a look at successful and satisfied clients.

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Philip Jarman Mandarin Chinese in Swansea
Listen & Learn was right for me with their tailored home tuition, flexible learning, good prices and good reputation

Our Clients Include

From our clients all over the world

CFS France SAS
Language learned: English in Reading.

ExxonMobil UK
Language learned: French in Edinburgh.

Maier UK Ltd
Language learned: English in Wolverhampton.