Accreditation(s)

International Association of Language Centres (IALC Quality Scheme)

Since the establishing of Mandarin House, we only focus on teaching Chinese as a foreign language in China– you learning Chinese and getting to know Chinese culture at the same time in everyday and business life.

Course name	Executive Private Tutoring Course
Major(s)	Chinese (Mandarin) Business Administration
Introduction	Elementary (6 Levels) You will learn to communicate in a range of common topics that are essential for living and working in China. After completing this level, you will have a solid foundation in Mandarin pronunciation, vocabulary and sentence structures and be able to begin building relationships with Chinese business associates. Lower Intermediate (2 Levels) You will be able to communicate fluently in essential social situations and begin learning about business topics in the Chinese context. You will be exposed to an overview of China’s changing environment and current business practices relating to finance, marketing and a range of current issues in the Chinese business world. Intermediate (3 Levels) You will be able to discuss business-critical areas such as finance, banking, electronic business, marketing, international trade and negotiations, insurance and securities, investment and litigation. You will be able to hold discussions confidently and begin to learn writing for business purposes. Upper Intermediate (3 Levels) Completing these levels will give you the skills to function in a wide range of business situations and function independently. You will be able to conduct discussions at all levels of the organization and gather information from Chinese economic news sources.
Course language(s)	German, English
Target students	General / Business / Adults
Expertise level(s)	Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced / Lower Intermediate / Upper Intermediate
Certification(s)
Trial available	Trial unavailable

Branch	People's Square Chinese Language Center
Key features	- Located in the heart of the city - Right off Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street - Restaurants, shops and cafes in the vicinity - Three subway lines provide easy access - Relaxation area, internet café - 22 comfortable and spacious classrooms
Opening hours	Monday to Friday 08:30 to 21:00 Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
Address	Asia Mansion, 12 Floor No.650 Hankou Rd., 200001 Shanghai, China
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Branch	Plaza 66 Chinese Language Center
Key features	- located in the most prestigious area of central Shanghai - right on the famous Nanjing Road - 11bright classrooms - broadband Internet access - up-to-date facilities
Opening hours	Monday to Friday 08:30 to 21:00 Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
Address	Room 1902 No. 1266 West Nanjing Rd, - Shanghai, China
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Branch	Pudong Yanlord Chinese Language Center
Key features	- located in Shanghai Pudong Lujiazui area - inside the clubhouse of the Yanlord Garden Complex - surrounded by a few prestigious residential buildings - 10 minutes to Metro line 2, Dongchang Road Station (exit 4)
Opening hours	Monday to Friday 08:30 to 21:00 Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
Address	YanLord Garden House Club Lane 99 Pucheng Rd, - Shanghai, China
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Branch	Pudong Green City Chinese Language Center
Key features	- located in the heart of the Jinqiao villa residential complex - right across from Carrefou - main shopping and recreational areas near by - 8 bright classrooms
Opening hours	Monday to Friday 08:30 to 21:00 Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 18:00
Address	No. 1777-1779 Yunshan Rd Green City, - Shanghai, China
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Branch	Huamao Chinese Language Center
Key features	- located in the China Central Place complex see map - easy reach to Beijing's most popular shopping destinations - only 15 minutes from Sanlitun street - the premier club area - 5 minutes drive of the airport expressway - class break in the downstairs relaxation area - the balconies overlooking the central courtyard garden - up-to-date facilities and Internet access
Opening hours	Monday to Friday 08:30 to 21:00; Saturday and Sunday 09:00 to 16:00
Address	No.89 Jianguo Rd, Chaoyang District, Suite 317, Tower 16, Beijing, China
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Overall customer satisfaction

Title	How I got encouraged to speak Chinese
Overall customer satisfaction	80%
Reviewer	Tania
Date submitted	2009-09-23 20:10:57
Course review	I had been learning Chinese for about 1.5 years before started the taking classes at MandarinHouse. My experience so far had been a university class that focused on Chinese characters and writing. So, my focus at MandarinHouse was on reading and speaking. As my work-schedule only allowed for a weekend class I was glad that Mandarin House was very flexible with their schedule and that I was offered a 1 on 1 class on Sunday morning. During the 3 hour class I usually had to read a text in the book I was provided and then had to answer questions and talk about the text. As I didn’t believe I would ever be able to speak Chinese before I started the class I was encouraged by my very patient teacher, and couldn’t believe that I was actually able to have a conversation in Chinese after just a few months. For me, it obviously just took encouragement and the weekly challenge to speak. The teaching material was a bit outdated but it still helped to learn the characters. After a few months the focus was more or less on a dialogue between me and my teacher, talking about our personal opinion on certain topics. The last 6 months of my 1.5 year course at MandarinHouse, I’ve emailed my own study material (every day life lessons rather than 20 year old Beijing University Press books), so that the teacher could prepare for the lesson and we could talk about things that are actually useful in everyday life in Shanghai. I found the course environment very pleasant, and also the location was very convenient for me. There was no excuse to skip classes even on a Sunday morning; I rather looked forward to it.
Customer satisfaction	Quality 80% Convenience 100% Teacher quality 100% Customer service 80% Materials quality 40% Career / life value 80% Value for money 80%
Recommendation	Tania would recommend this course to friends

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Title	How to speak with China
Overall customer satisfaction	71%
Reviewer	Corina
Date submitted	2009-09-23 20:09:39
Course review	Each chapter introduces a certain topic which is related to daily life situations. Speaking is practiced every day, then in the end the target is: use your mandarin on the street.
Customer satisfaction	Quality 60% Convenience 80% Teacher quality 100% Customer service 80% Materials quality 60% Career / life value 80% Value for money 40% Peer quality 80%
Recommendation	Corina would recommend this course to friends

Review this course

Title	Intensive Mandarin 1 on 1
Overall customer satisfaction	91%
Reviewer	Christian
Date submitted	2009-09-23 20:07:53
Course review	In our class we study reading, writing and spoken Mandarin by following textbooks, watching movies and listening to music. this exposes me to a breadth of authentic and also academic material. My teacher emphazises talking and explaining questions using Mandarin. English being the last resort. This really helps me become comfortable with speaking Chinese (which is often a problem in less dialog intensive classes like what you find in universities).
Customer satisfaction	Quality 100% Convenience 80% Teacher quality 100% Customer service 100% Materials quality 80% Career / life value 100% Value for money 80%
Recommendation	Christian would recommend this course to friends

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Title	Chinese Class
Overall customer satisfaction	78%
Reviewer	Bernadette
Date submitted	2009-09-23 20:06:24
Course review	Great teacher, great fun, learned beginner's Chinese very well.
Customer satisfaction	Quality 80% Convenience 60% Teacher quality 100% Customer service 80% Materials quality 60% Career / life value 100% Value for money 60% Peer quality 80%
Recommendation	Bernadette would recommend this course to friends

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Title	Private Course for better working experience in China
Overall customer satisfaction	74%
Reviewer	Anonymous
Date submitted	2009-09-23 19:57:22
Course review	I started in Feb 2007, with approximately 15 hours per week. I considered learning how to write in Chinese very important for my quicker progress in the language, so I did 4 hours per week. After 8 months, I found a job and had to cut down an my classes. But I didn't want to stop and found that the only way to become comfortable in Chinese would be to be dedicated. However, this meant the teachers and the school would need to support me in doing this and I was happy to see that they were very flexible. I still try to do 3h per week!
Customer satisfaction	Quality 60% Convenience 80% Teacher quality 80% Customer service 60% Materials quality 80% Career / life value 80% Value for money 80%
Recommendation	Anonymous would recommend this course to friends

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Course duration	Lesson(s)	Minutes per class	Hourly price [?]	Course price	Additional cost	Class size	Available
50 Lesson(s)	50	50	EUR27.77	EUR1,157.06 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	1-on-1	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
100 Lesson(s)	100	50	EUR26.38	EUR2,198.41 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	1-on-1	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
150 Lesson(s)	150	50	EUR25.69	EUR3,210.84 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	1-on-1	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
50 Lesson(s)	50	50	EUR34.71	EUR1,446.32 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 2	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
100 Lesson(s)	100	50	EUR34.71	EUR2,892.65 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 2	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
150 Lesson(s)	150	50	EUR34.71	EUR4,338.97 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 2	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
50 Lesson(s)	50	50	EUR41.65	EUR1,735.59 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 3	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
100 Lesson(s)	100	50	EUR41.65	EUR3,471.18 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 3	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
150 Lesson(s)	150	50	EUR41.65	EUR5,206.77 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 3	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
50 Lesson(s)	50	50	EUR49.98	EUR2,082.71 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 4	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
100 Lesson(s)	100	50	EUR49.98	EUR4,165.41 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 4	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!
150 Lesson(s)	150	50	EUR49.98	EUR6,248.12 / course	EUR75.21 [?]	Max. 4	Flexible, weekdays, daytime	Add to shortlist | Questions? Ask provider now!