Live Mandarin lessons on Zoom for children and teenagers, wherever you live. One-on-one or in a small group, at a time that works in your time zone.
One-on-one or in a small group, live on Zoom from wherever you live.
Your child and a teacher on Zoom, at a time that fits your week.
Up to 8 children at the same level, from different countries, together on Zoom.
Living in Dubai, the US, Singapore or Saudi Arabia? See our lesson times in your time zone.
In the Netherlands? When our teachers are in Amsterdam we also teach in person, at home or at a location. Ask about lessons in Amsterdam →
No experience needed, and you can start with a single lesson.
Choose a single lesson or a package and pay online.
The teacher gets to know your child and checks their level.
We agree on a regular day and time that fits your week.
Your child joins the lesson on Zoom. After each lesson you get a PDF with what was covered.
The student portal shows how many lessons are left and when the next one is.
What makes our lessons different.
All our teachers are native Mandarin speakers with years of experience teaching children.
Songs, games and stories are part of every lesson. Children remember the words they have sung or played with.
With eight children or fewer, every child gets to speak in every lesson.
We teach mornings, afternoons and evenings China time, so there are after-school slots from the US to Singapore. See the times
From families whose children learn with us.
"Our son started at age 7 and within a few months he was already saying words and sentences to his grandparents in China. The lessons are fun and he genuinely looks forward to them."
"Marina has a wonderful way with children. My daughter is shy but felt at ease from the very first lesson. After six months she is confident, curious, and keeps asking for more."
"Our daughter started at age 6 and after a year she's already having simple conversations in Chinese. The songs and games make her look forward to every lesson!"
Book your first lesson online. Choose a single lesson or a package, pay securely, and we plan the lesson times with you.
Book Now →What parents usually ask before the first lesson.
We specialise in children from age 3 up to 18. Kids follow a playful, age-appropriate approach with songs, games, and visual materials. Teens work in a more structured way with real conversations and relevant topics. All lessons are adapted to the child's level and personality.
Our lessons here are made for children and teens, ages 3 to 18. For adult learners we run a separate school, Beijing Duck Chinese, with courses built around adult goals like work, travel, and everyday conversation. Take a look at beijingduckchinese.com.
No. Complete beginners are welcome from age 3. Beginner lessons start with the very first words.
Lessons are taught mainly in English and Chinese (Mandarin). For younger children, a little Dutch can be used as a support language where helpful. Our teachers are skilled at using pictures, gestures, songs, and games to make things clear, even for the youngest learners.
Almost all lessons are online via Zoom, so your child can join from anywhere. When our teachers are in the Netherlands, we also teach in person in Amsterdam, at home or at a location. Send us a message to check dates.
Most children use their first words and phrases within a few lessons. Simple sentences usually follow after a few months of weekly lessons. How fast it goes depends on age and on how much your child practises between lessons.
Choose your lesson type, duration and package on our booking page, then pay securely online. You'll receive a booking confirmation and invoice by email straight away. We'll confirm your preferred time slot within 24 hours and send a login link for the student portal.
A device with a camera and a stable internet connection. We use Zoom for online lessons. No textbooks are required to start, Marina provides all the materials your child needs.
Absolutely. You can book a single lesson at any time to see if it's the right fit for your child. There's no obligation to book a package straight away.
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