You can take our Conversational Mandarin Chinese class live online from anywhere in Massachusetts, including Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, Springfield, Lowell, Newton and Quincy. It is a speaking-first class for adult beginners, taught live by Dr. Shirley Ayangbah, with time to practice and ask questions in every session.
Why learn Mandarin in Massachusetts?
Mandarin is a career skill in international business, trade, technology, healthcare, education and customer service. Adults who can greet, introduce themselves and hold a basic conversation in Mandarin stand out in interviews and on the job, and travelers and heritage learners gain the confidence to speak with family and friends.
What you will learn
Pinyin and the four tones, so your pronunciation is understood
Everyday conversations: greetings, introductions, numbers, time, shopping and directions
Role-play in every class, so you practice speaking, not just listening
Small groups, so everyone gets time to talk
Class times for Massachusetts (Eastern Time)
Saturdays, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM Eastern (9:00 to 11:00 AM Pacific)
8 weeks, 16 hours of live instruction
Next class starts November 30. See the class schedule for exact dates.
Price and format
Tuition: $297. Textbook: Developing Chinese: Elementary Comprehensive Course 1 (2nd Edition), purchased separately
Format: live online on Zoom from anywhere in Massachusetts
Level: Level 1, beginners welcome
Wondering if it is too hard? Read Is Mandarin Hard to Learn? An Honest Guide for English Speakers and Mandarin Chinese for Business and Professionals.
Paying for training
Some Massachusetts residents can get help paying for job training through your local MassHire Career Center. Rules vary, so ask whether this class qualifies before you enroll.
How to join
Read the full class details.
Apply online, choose Conversational Mandarin Chinese and mention you are joining from Massachusetts.
Pay tuition online by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
Questions? Call or text (909) 454-7076, or join our free online info session any Monday at 5:00 p.m. Pacific.
FAQ
Can I take this Mandarin class if I live in Massachusetts?
Yes. The class is fully live online, so you can join from anywhere in Massachusetts or the rest of the United States.
Do I need to know any Chinese before I start?
No. Level 1 starts from the beginning with pinyin, tones and basic phrases.
Is the class live or recorded?
Live. You attend with an instructor and classmates and practice speaking in real time.