Silk MandarinShanghai, China
Teaching style: The school's in-house developed teaching method Slow Motion Technique teaches you Mandarin with just one rule instead of dozens. It also reveals to you the logic of this beautiful language which is of so much help when starting off learning Mandarin.
Getting around: It is located in the modern SOHO building in the heart of Shanghai. It is a 5 minutes walk from Jing ’An Temple metro station and surrounded by all kinds of services like restaurants, shops, banks and supermarkets.
- The language school Silk Mandarin was founded in Shanghai, China in 2015.
- Tax registration ID: 91310115342127925Q
Chinese Courses
With 4 lessons a day in the morning, this is a great choice if you like to have the afternoon for yourself or review it in a private class. An intensive course which guarantees steady improvement. Focus will be on daily life situations, and that, together with the use of games and pair/group works accounts for an optimal learning environment.
The Intensive 20 course is best suited for those who:
- want to acquire a deep knowledge of Mandarin in all its aspects listening speaking reading and writing
- want to learn Mandarin fast and to the fullest
- prefer to review and practice in the classroom rather than only at home
With 6 lessons a day you will feel immersed in Chinese language and culture. Listening, speaking, reading and writing, and will all be taught in a balanced way. It aims at acquiring the highest level of Conversational or Business Chinese. The focus of the lessons will be on daily life or business situations and this, combined with the use of games and pair/group work, will give an optimal learning environment and a full Chinese experience.
The Intensive 30 course is best suited for those who:
- want to acquire a deep knowledge of Mandarin in all its aspects: listening, speaking, reading and writing
- want to learn Mandarin fast and to the fullest
- prefer to review and practice in the classroom rather than only at home
The part-time courses are the perfect solution for those people that have a busy agenda. Part-time 12 still allows for quite an intensive learning experience yet offering the possibility to choose to have class on weekdays or weekends.
The Part-time 12 course is best suited for those who:
- work during day time or have a busy agenda otherwise
- want to learn Mandarin but don't have a deadline to meet
- like to have ample time to review and study at home
The part-time courses are the perfect solution for those people that have a busy agenda. Part-time 6 is one of the top choices of people that work during the day or that prefer to study Chinese in a less intensive way. With part-time 6 you also have the possibility to choose to have class on weekdays or weekends, including evenings.
The Part-time 6 course is best suited for those who:
- work during day time or have a busy agenda otherwise
- want to learn Mandarin but don’t want to learn in a very intensive way
- like to have ample time to review and study at home
The Private Chinese Lessons account for the utmost flexible and personalised lessons. With this course your class is tailored to your personal schedule and needs, focusing on topics of your choice.
Students get to learn Conversational Chinese and (for those who want it) there is the option to pass HSK exams at the same time.
Using this curriculum the school provides students with a practical and proficient course that quickly improves their Conversational Chinese while at the same time assuring the student's level according to the HSK scale.
The Online learning is a very popular way to learn Mandarin. It cleverly integrates your online face-to-face time with your Chinese teacher with your online self study using videos and other digital teaching materials
The platform makes your online Face-to-face class come as close to real-life Face-to-face class as possible. It makes you feel like you are actually in the class room together with your teacher.
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Digital whiteboard to enhance communication
- The shared whiteboard contents be saved for review
The school will provide you with the platform software and help you to sign up. Once you signed up you can enter the classroom and meet your teacher.
The Private Chinese Lessons account for the utmost flexible and personalised lessons. The course is tailored to your personal schedule and needs, focusing on topics of your choice.
The Online learning is a very popular way to learn Mandarin. It cleverly integrates your online face-to-face time with your Chinese teacher with your online self study using videos and other digital teaching materials
The platform makes your online Face-to-face class come as close to real-life Face-to-face class as possible. It makes you feel like you are actually in the class room together with your teacher.
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Digital whiteboard to enhance communication
- The shared whiteboard contents be saved for review
The school will provide you with the platform software and help you to sign up. Once you signed up you can enter the classroom and meet your teacher.
The Private Chinese Lessons account for the utmost flexible and personalised lessons. The course is tailored to your personal schedule and needs, focusing on topics of your choice.
The Online learning is a very popular way to learn Mandarin. It cleverly integrates your online face-to-face time with your Chinese teacher with your online self study using videos and other digital teaching materials
The platform makes your online Face-to-face class come as close to real-life Face-to-face class as possible. It makes you feel like you are actually in the class room together with your teacher.
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Digital whiteboard to enhance communication
- The shared whiteboard contents be saved for review
The school will provide you with the platform software and help you to sign up. Once you signed up you can enter the classroom and meet your teacher.
With part-time 2 you will have 2 lessons per week, instead of 6. Like the part-time 2 you also have the possibility to choose to have class on weekdays or weekends, including evenings.
The Part-time 2 course is best suited for those who: - work during day time or have a busy agenda otherwise
- want to learn Mandarin but don’t want to learn in a very intensive way
- like to have ample time to review and study at home
The Online learning is a very popular way to learn Mandarin. It cleverly integrates your online face-to-face time with your Chinese teacher with your online self study using videos and other digital teaching materials
The platform makes your online Face-to-face class come as close to real-life Face-to-face class as possible. It makes you feel like you are actually in the class room together with your teacher.
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Digital whiteboard to enhance communication
- The shared whiteboard contents be saved for review
The school will provide you with the platform software and help you to sign up. Once you signed up you can enter the classroom and meet your teacher.
The part-time courses are the perfect solution for those people that have a busy agenda. Part-time 6 is one of the top choices of people that work during the day or that prefer to study Chinese in a less intensive way. With part-time 6 you also have the possibility to choose to have class on weekdays or weekends, including evenings.
The Part-time 6 course is best suited for those who: - work during day time or have a busy agenda otherwise
- want to learn Mandarin but don’t want to learn in a very intensive way
- like to have ample time to review and study at home
The Online learning is a very popular way to learn Mandarin. It cleverly integrates your online face-to-face time with your Chinese teacher with your online self study using videos and other digital teaching materials
The platform makes your online Face-to-face class come as close to real-life Face-to-face class as possible. It makes you feel like you are actually in the class room together with your teacher.
- Listening, speaking, reading and writing practice
- Digital whiteboard to enhance communication
- The shared whiteboard contents be saved for review
The school will provide you with the platform software and help you to sign up. Once you signed up you can enter the classroom and meet your teacher.
The Private Chinese Lessons account for the utmost flexible and personalised lessons. The course is tailored to your personal schedule and needs, focusing on topics of your choice.
The Private Chinese Lessons account for the utmost flexible and personalised lessons. With this course your class is tailored to your personal schedule and needs, focusing on topics of your choice.
The Private Chinese Lessons account for the utmost flexible and personalised lessons. With this course your class is tailored to your personal schedule and needs, focusing on topics of your choice.
This course will teach you Business Chinese. As a basis for the Business Chinese teaching, teachers use Conversational/HSK Chinese teaching. On top of that, they add vocabulary, structures and phrases on the following Business Chinese topics.
The course, however, not only teaches you these typical business-related topics but also gives you insight into Chinese business culture, manners and etiquette, which is of paramount importance when doing business in China.
Information for all courses offered by Silk Mandarin
01 Jan 2024, 09 Feb 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 13 Feb 2024, 14 Feb 2024, 15 Feb 2024, 04 Apr 2024, 05 Apr 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 17 Sep 2024, 18 Sep 2024, 01 Oct 2024, 02 Oct 2024, 03 Oct 2024, 04 Oct 2024, 07 Oct 2024.
Lessons needed per Chinese language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
Silk Mandarin
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 11Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Wheelchair access to reception
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
700 CNY return (both ways)
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FAQ about Silk Mandarin, Shanghai
- Is airport pickup offered by Silk Mandarin?Yes. The school offers pickup from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (350 CNY)
- What is the number of students per class at Silk Mandarin?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Silk Mandarin varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Course) to 8 students (Intensive Course 20 )
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Silk Mandarin?100% of teachers at Silk Mandarin hold a university degree.
- Which countries are students of Silk Mandarin from?The highest Nationality percentage at Silk Mandarin comes from Switzerland with a 12% representation, followed by students from Germany (12%) and Brazil (10%).