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GoEast Mandarin is a Chinese language school offering online and in person Mandarin classes for both adults and kids. Learn Chinese today!

Lively School, Guaranteed Progress Achieve your language goals at 2x the speed with 2x the fun. GoEast offers innovative online and in-person Chinese classes with professional Mandarin teachers dedicated to helping you along your personal journey. Book Your Free Trial Lively School, Guaranteed Progress Achieve your language goals at 2x the speed with 2x the fun. GoEast offers innovative online and in-person Chinese classes with professional Mandarin teachers dedicated to helping you along your personal journey. Book Your Free Trial Trusted by students & institutions Join us to unlock Mandarin proficiency and cultural fluency with GoEast. 20,000+ students 5 campuses 100+ teachers 4.7 Rating 20000+ students 5 campuses 100+ teachers 4.7 Rating Ends Sep 30 Fall semester deals Learn together, save together 🎁 Refer a friend, you both get free lessons You get 4 free lessons · Your friend gets 2 free lessons 1-on-1 classes Share one package with friends — at least 50 lessons each 50 USD / 350 RMB off materials Group classes Share one bundle — 2 students split 8 months, 3 split 12 Free materials, no extra fee See the fall deals Why Students Pick GoEast Focus on fluency Nothing is more frustrating than learning things you won’t use. Quickly gain the confidence to use Mandarin in any situation with tailored support and classes focused on conversation and personalized speaking scenarios. Why Students Pick GoEast Focus on fluency Nothing is more frustrating than learning things you won’t use. Quickly gain the confidence to use Mandarin in any situation with tailored support and classes focused on conversation and personalized speaking scenarios. Care for you, and your goals Make progress at your own pace and feel supported every step of the way. We take the time to create a personalized learning plan with your background, interests, and learning style in mind so you can reach your unique goals. Immersive experience Learning Mandarin shouldn’t be a chore. Feel confident as you progress towards fluency with bite-sized videos and engaging live classes that keep you motivated and on track. Journey with support Learning is better together. That’s why we foster a supportive and collaborative learning community, so you can connect with teachers and fellow learners alike. Book a free trial class Why Students Pick GoEast Focus on fluency Nothing is more frustrating than learning things you won’t use. Quickly gain the confidence to use Mandarin in any situation with tailored support and classes focused on conversation and personalized speaking scenarios. Care for you, and your goals Make progress at your own pace and feel supported every step of the way. We take the time to create a personalized learning plan with your background, interests, and learning style in mind so you can reach your unique goals. Immersive experience Learning Mandarin shouldn’t be a chore. Feel confident as you progress towards fluency with bite-sized videos and engaging live classes that keep you motivated and on track. Journey with support Learning is better together. That’s why we foster a supportive and collaborative learning community, so you can connect with teachers and fellow learners alike. Book a free trial class Your Personalized Team of Cheerleaders Have a friend and partner on your language-learning journey. At GoEast, every student gets personalized attention and encouragement from a dedicated team of professionals. Let’s conquer Mandarin together! Professional Teacher Like Clytie Laoshi, all GoEast teachers are highly qualified with a university degree and ongoing training and development. Together, you’ll set goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate success. LanguageConsultant Your Language Consultant creates a tailored learning plan that fits your goals, interests, and learning style. Like Maria Laoshi, they will regularly check in with you and update you on the latest news and events. CommunityManager Dan and the GoEast community team will keep you connected with fellow learners, providing opportunities for cultural exchange and language practice. ResearchTeam Michael and the GoEast Academic research team constantly explores new methods and approaches to language learning to ensure that you receive the most effective and up-to-date education. Book a free trial class Your Personalized Team of Cheerleaders Have a friend and partner on your language-learning journey. At GoEast, every student gets personalized attention and encouragement from a dedicated team of professionals. Let’s conquer Mandarin together! Professional Teacher Like Clytie Laoshi, all GoEast teachers are highly qualified with a university degree and ongoing training and development. Together, you’ll set goals, overcome challenges, and celebrate success. LanguageConsultant Your Language Consultant creates a tailored learning plan that fits your goals, interests, and learning style. Like Maria Laoshi, they will regularly check in with you and update you on the latest news and events. CommunityManager Dan and the GoEast community team will keep you connected with fellow learners, providing opportunities for cultural exchange and language practice. ResearchTeam Michael and the GoEast Academic research team constantly explores new methods and approaches to language learning to ensure that you receive the most effective and up-to-date education. Book a free trial class Our Courses We provide a wide variety of Mandarin Chinese classes for both kids and adults. Beginner Chinese(HSK 1 & 2) For complete beginners, or those who want conversational skills. Elementary Chinese(HSK 3) Build a strong foundation with practical skills for everyday use Intermediate Chinese(HSK 4) Build on your skills to become a confident, fluent speaker Advanced Chinese(HSK 5+) Challenge and push your language abilities to new heights Kids & Teens Chinese A fun and interactive learning experience for young learners Spoken Chinese Express yourself confidently in a variety of situations Chinese Characters Read, type, and understand the meaning of Chinese characters Business Chinese Succeed in the Chinese business world Summer Programs & Study Tours Experience China with a short term exchange program in Shanghai HSK Exam Prep Prepare for your upcoming test with a professional prep course Our Courses We provide a wide variety of Mandarin Chinese classes for both kids and adults. Beginner Chinese(HSK 1 & 2) For complete beginners, or those who want conversational skills. Elementary Chinese(HSK 3) Build a strong foundation with practical skills for everyday use Intermediate Chinese(HSK 4) Build on your skills to become a confident, fluent speaker Advanced Chinese(HSK 5+) Challenge and push your language abilities to new heights Kids & Teens Chinese A fun and interactive learning experience for young learners Spoken Chinese Express yourself confidently in a variety of situations Chinese Characters Read, type, and understand the meaning of Chinese characters Business Chinese Succeed in the Chinese business world Summer Programs & Study Tours Experience China with a short term exchange program in Shanghai HSK Exam Prep Prepare for your upcoming test with a professional prep course What Our Students Say: Real Progress GoEast showed me it’s really possible to read mandarin which is so essential to getting deeper knowledge about the Chinese culture. — Renato, Brazil Personalized Care The school was very accomodating to my schedule and customization request, and my instructor, Vinny, was smart, innovative, encouraging, and a joy to work with. — Paul, United States Fun, Engaging Classes These classes are genuinely the highlight of my week – it’s rewarding to learn and see my progress, and classes are fun. — Rachel, United States Focus on Fluency, not Memorization In just a few months, I’ve become more confident in expressing myself, to the point where sometimes I can’t even believe how the words seem to flow out of my mouth by themselves. I never thought I’d feel that way about speaking Chinese. — Mingduan, Canada Learn Chinese with GoEast Mandarin Questions about learning Mandarin Chinese? Please fill in the form or set up a time to speak with our language consultants. Our consultants will get back to you within 48 hours. +86 21 5435 6358 coursecenter@goeast.cn Changle Lu 801, Room 705, Xuhui, Shanghai +86 21 6288 0219 coursecenter@goeast.cn Dingxi Road 988, South Building 801 Changning District, Shanghai Community Events Save your seat for one of our upcoming events – they are free and open to all! Learning Resources Check out our blog for tips and tricks that will help you no matter your level of Chinese. Study in China Come to China and take a journey with us through China’s rich culture and history. Stay up to date Follow us to get notified about our upcoming events and new Chinese learning resources. Stay up to date Follow us to get notified about our upcoming events and new Chinese learning resources. 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