You can take our Conversational Mandarin Chinese class live online from anywhere in Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia, from Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Reston and Richmond to Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Baltimore and Annapolis. It is a speaking-first class for adult beginners, taught live by Dr. Shirley Ayangbah.
Why learn Mandarin in the DC region?
Mandarin is a real career skill in the DMV, from federal and diplomatic work to international business, trade, healthcare and customer service. Adults who can greet, introduce themselves and hold a basic conversation in Mandarin stand out in interviews and on the job.
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 DC, Maryland and Virginia (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
Price and format
Tuition: $297. Textbook: Developing Chinese: Elementary Comprehensive Course 1 (2nd Edition), purchased separately
Format: live online on Zoom from anywhere in DC, Maryland or Virginia
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.
How to join
Read the full class details.
Apply online, choose Conversational Mandarin Chinese and mention you are joining from DC, Maryland or Virginia.
Check the class schedule for the next start date.
Questions? Call or text (909) 454-7076, or join our free online info session any Monday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern (5:00 p.m. Pacific).
FAQ
Can I take this Mandarin class if I live in Virginia, Maryland or DC?
Yes. The class is fully live online, so you can join from anywhere in the DC region 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.