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A 30-minute one-on-one taster of our teaching approach.
AUD 12 · 30 min
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C-drama learningLearning Mandarin through favourite C-dramas — turning scenes into vocabulary and listening practice.
Mandarin lessons via Zoom
More Than Just Nǐ Hǎo.
Discover how far Mandarin can take you.
Trusted by 1,000+ students worldwide
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Beginner Mandarin
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Mandarin Conversation
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Custom Mandarin Class
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Professional Mandarin Class
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Business Mandarin
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HSK Preparation
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Study in China Preparation
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Traditional Chinese (TOCFL)
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Regular C-Drama Class
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Classes
Explore our Mandarin classes
Personalised one-on-one Mandarin lessons for every age, level and learning goal.
Kids & School
School Curriculum Support
Extra support with your school’s Mandarin curriculum.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Adults
Beginner Mandarin
Pronunciation, everyday vocabulary and simple conversations.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Adults
Intermediate Mandarin
Build on your conversational skills and improve your grammar.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Adults
Advanced Mandarin
Fluency and confidence in formal and professional settings.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Communication
Mandarin Conversation
Speak more naturally and confidently in everyday situations.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Communication
Custom Mandarin Class
Lessons tailored to your individual goals and interests.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Academic
HSK Preparation
Structured lessons for each level’s vocabulary, grammar and exam requirements.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Academic
Study in China Preparation
Get ready for academic life and everyday communication in China.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Academic
Traditional Chinese (TOCFL)
Learn Mandarin using Traditional Chinese characters (繁體字).
AUD 25 · 60 min
Entertainment
Regular C-Drama Class
Learn through selected scenes from our featured dramas.
AUD 25 · 60 min
Entertainment
Custom C-Drama Class
Your favourite drama, with materials prepared around your chosen scenes.
AUD 30 · 60 min
New!
C-Drama classes
Your Favourite Drama. Your Next Mandarin Lesson.
Turn your love of C-dramas into a learning experience! Improve your listening, expand your vocabulary and pick up natural Mandarin expressions through the scenes and conversations you love.
Regular C-Drama ClassLearn through selected scenes from our featured dramas.
AUD 25/hourCustom C-Drama ClassYour favourite drama, with materials prepared around your chosen scenes.
AUD 30/hour
Tap a title to see how the lesson works and send an enquiry.
Explore C-drama classesDrama titles belong to their respective owners; Chan Chinese Global is not affiliated with these productions. Images are licensed stock photographs chosen to evoke each story’s mood — they are not stills from the dramas.
All lessons are personalised one-on-one sessions via Zoom.
How we teach
Why students love our classes
Whether you’re learning Mandarin for school, work, travel, business, HSK preparation or everyday conversations, each lesson is tailored to your level and learning goals.
- Interactive and engaging lessons
- Clear, easy-to-understand explanations
- Practical Mandarin for real-life situations
- A supportive and encouraging learning environment
- Build confidence and communicate more naturally in Mandarin
We teach students of all ages and backgrounds — from young learners and teenagers to adults and working professionals.
Culture
One Language. So Many Doors.
A language is a door into the places, people and stories behind it. Step through.
Every phrase opens somewhere new.
漓江 · Lí Jiāng — the Li River near Guilin
Every phrase opens somewhere new.
Ordering tea in Chengdu, asking the way to the Bund, chatting with a guide in Zhangjiajie — Mandarin turns sightseeing into real connection and a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
Zhangjiajie
张家界 · ZhāngjiājièSandstone pillars rising from the mist in Hunan province.
Useful phrase 这里太美了！ Zhèlǐ tài měi le! It’s so beautiful here!
Guilin
桂林 · GuìlínKarst peaks along the Li River in Guangxi.
Useful phrase 我们坐船去吧。 Wǒmen zuò chuán qù ba. Let’s go by boat.
Shanghai
上海 · ShànghǎiThe historic Bund waterfront, facing the Lujiazui skyline.
Useful phrase 外滩怎么走？ Wàitān zěnme zǒu? How do I get to the Bund?
Beijing
北京 · BěijīngThe Forbidden City, home to emperors for nearly five centuries.
Useful phrase 故宫几点开门？ Gùgōng jǐ diǎn kāimén? What time does the Palace Museum open?
Chengdu
成都 · ChéngdūSichuan’s capital — giant pandas, teahouses and spicy food.
Useful phrase 熊猫好可爱！ Xióngmāo hǎo kě'ài! The pandas are so cute!
Playground
The Mandarin Playground
Real mini-lessons you can play right now — no account, no download.
Flashcards
Sixteen phrases to start speaking
Flip, swipe and listen. These are phrases learners use from day one.
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Global community
A global Mandarin community
Our students join lessons from around the world. Here’s why so many people are choosing Mandarin.
1,000+
students worldwide have chosen Chan Chinese Global
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Lessons happen on Zoom, so distance doesn’t matter — time zones do. We’ll find a time that works for you.
1.18B
Mandarin speakers — 990 million first-language and 194 million second-language (Ethnologue, 2025)
Source: CGTN (opens in a new tab) 210M
people learning Chinese worldwide (Center for Language Education and Cooperation, 2026)
Source: CGTN (opens in a new tab) 168
countries and regions with HSK test centres
Source: CCTV News via Guangming Online (光明网) (opens in a new tab) 86
countries include Chinese in their national education systems
Source: CCTV News via Guangming Online (光明网) (opens in a new tab)Student count provided by Chan Chinese Global. · 1:110m Cultural & Physical Vectors: Natural Earth.
Compare
A fair comparison
Every option has strengths. Here’s how Chan Chinese Global compares with two popular ways to learn, so you can choose what suits you.
Chan Chinese Global vs Duolingo
Chan Chinese Global: Personalised one-on-one Zoom lessons with customised materials, specialised courses and a relationship-focused approach.
Duolingo: A popular app with free, self-paced, game-style lessons and optional paid plans — some with AI practice features.
| Feature | Chan Chinese Global | Duolingo |
|---|---|---|
| One-on-one instruction | YesEvery lesson | NoApp-based; no live tutor |
| Custom learning plans | YesBuilt around your goals | PartlyAdaptive course path |
| Self-paced learning | PartlyLive lessons; practise in between | YesLearn any time |
| HSK preparation | YesHSK 1–6 | NoNo dedicated HSK course |
| Specialised business topics | YesBasic to Advanced | NoGeneral course content |
| C-drama-based lessons | YesRegular & Custom classes | No— |
| Live teacher interaction | YesLive on Zoom | NoAI characters in some paid plans |
| Scheduling flexibility | YesTimes arranged with you across time zones | YesAny time |
| Practical conversation | YesClasses from Basic to Advanced | PartlyShort practice; AI conversation in some plans |
| Pricing model | Fixed AUD per lesson — trial AUD 12 | Free, with optional subscriptions |
Chan Chinese Global vs Preply
Chan Chinese Global: Personalised one-on-one Zoom lessons with customised materials, specialised courses and a relationship-focused approach.
Preply: A large marketplace of independent tutors offering one-on-one online lessons, with prices set by each tutor.
| Feature | Chan Chinese Global | Preply |
|---|---|---|
| One-on-one instruction | YesEvery lesson | YesWith your chosen tutor |
| Custom learning plans | YesBuilt around your goals | YesTutors tailor lessons to your goals |
| Self-paced learning | PartlyLive lessons; practise in between | PartlyLive lessons with a tutor |
| HSK preparation | YesHSK 1–6 | YesHSK & TOCFL tutors available |
| Specialised business topics | YesBasic to Advanced | YesBusiness Chinese tutors available |
| C-drama-based lessons | YesRegular & Custom classes | PartlyDepends on the tutor |
| Live teacher interaction | YesLive on Zoom | YesLive with your tutor |
| Scheduling flexibility | YesTimes arranged with you across time zones | YesBook from tutor calendars |
| Practical conversation | YesClasses from Basic to Advanced | YesConversation tutors available |
| Pricing model | Fixed AUD per lesson — trial AUD 12 | Tutor-set prices; lesson-plan subscriptions |
What makes Chan different
- Lessons shaped around your goals — from HSK levels to your favourite drama
- Customised learning materials, not a one-size-fits-all course
- Specialised classes: Business, HSK, TOCFL, Study in China and C-drama
- A relationship-focused approach with clear explanations and lots of encouragement
Competitor information was checked on their official websites in November 2026 and may change. Duolingo and Preply are trademarks of their respective owners; Chan Chinese Global is not affiliated with them. duolingo.com · preply.com
Learner stories
Every learner has a reason
A few of the learners who study with us — and what brought them to Mandarin.
Imeyda
Family learning & pronunciationLearning as a family, with special attention to clear, confident pronunciation.
Fifi
Friendly, flexible lessonsFriendly lessons with the flexibility to fit around a busy schedule.
Alexander
Business MandarinBusiness Mandarin focused on practical, real-world communication.
Lesson fees
Simple, transparent lesson fees
All prices are for one-on-one lessons conducted via Zoom, in Australian dollars (AUD).
Trial Mandarin
AUD12
per 30-minute lesson
Experience our teaching approach · The trial is a paid 30-minute lesson.
Book Your Trial — AUD 12 / 30 MinutesStandard Mandarin
AUD25
per 60-minute lesson
Adults, conversation, HSK, school support, Traditional Chinese, Study in China, professional and custom classes
Kids short lesson
AUD13
per 30-minute lesson
30-minute Kids Mandarin Class
Business Mandarin
AUD30
per 60-minute lesson
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced
Regular C-Drama
AUD25
per 60-minute lesson
Featured dramas with prepared materials
Custom C-Drama
AUD30
per 60-minute lesson
Your chosen drama and scenes
Kids lessons are also available as 60-minute sessions — the rate is confirmed when you enquire.
Insights
Chinese news & insights
Short, sourced summaries on Chinese language, culture and opportunities.
HSK 3.0: the Chinese proficiency test moves to nine levels
Chinese Testing International has upgraded the HSK from six levels to a “Three Stages, Nine Levels” framework: elementary (1–3), intermediate (4–6) and advanced (7–9). A global pilot of the new HSK 1–6 began on 31 January 2026, with HSK 3–6 candidates also taking a matching speaking test.
A Chinese drama reaches No. 2 on Netflix’s global non-English chart
Netflix reported that the workplace romance The Early Spring (早春晴朗) debuted at No. 2 on its global non-English TV list for 24–30 August 2026, with 2.4 million views, entering the weekly Top 10 in 22 markets.
210 million people are learning Chinese worldwide
CGTN reports that China’s Center for Language Education and Cooperation counted 210 million Chinese learners worldwide, while Ethnologue lists 1.18 billion Mandarin speakers. Annual HSK participation reached 810,000 in 2025.
Source: CGTN (opens in a new tab)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do lessons work?
Every lesson is a personalised one-on-one session on Zoom. Most lessons last 60 minutes; the trial lesson is 30 minutes, and Kids lessons are available in 30- or 60-minute sessions.
Is the trial lesson free?
No — the trial is a paid 30-minute lesson for AUD 12. It’s a chance to experience our teaching approach in a lesson tailored to your interests and goals.
Which currency do you charge in, and how do I pay?
Prices are in Australian dollars (AUD). Payments are accepted via Wise; we send verified payment details on WhatsApp once your lesson is confirmed.
How do I choose the right class?
Use the class finder on our homepage, or send us a message on WhatsApp with your goals and current level — we’ll help you choose.
Can I learn Traditional Chinese?
Yes. Our Traditional Chinese class uses Traditional characters (繁體字) and suits learners preparing for the TOCFL exam, planning to study or work in Taiwan, or following a school curriculum that uses Traditional Chinese.
Do you prepare students for the new HSK 3.0?
Our HSK lessons are structured around each level’s vocabulary, grammar and exam requirements. Because the HSK is moving to the new HSK 3.0 format, tell us which exam version and date you’ve registered for so lessons match your exam.
What do I need for a Zoom lesson?
A computer, tablet or phone with the Zoom app, a stable internet connection and, ideally, headphones with a microphone.
How do lessons for children work?
A parent or guardian makes the enquiry and booking and agrees the lesson details with the teacher. Kids lessons use interactive activities, games, songs and age-appropriate materials.
What if I need to reschedule or cancel?
Rescheduling, cancellation and refund arrangements are agreed with you in writing on WhatsApp before your first payment.
I live in a different time zone. Is that a problem?
Not at all — lessons are online. Our booking form adds your time zone to your message automatically so we can suggest suitable times.
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