About the course
This course is designed to meet the needs of everyday conversational Chinese. We practice sentences from different topics and real-life situations, so you can use what you learn immediately.
Whether you want to chat with Chinese friends, travel through China, or simply feel more confident in everyday interactions, this course gives you the practical tools to do it.
Lessons are interactive and dynamic. Every class focuses on a new topic, with listening, speaking and natural sentence patterns so language sticks the way it should.
Different Topics
We cover a wide range of everyday situations so you can use Chinese in real life right away. Each topic comes with vocabulary, sentence patterns and natural dialogue practice.
Greetings & Introductions
Learn how to greet people formally and casually, introduce yourself and others, and make small talk in Chinese.
Food & Restaurants
Order food, ask about ingredients, compliment a meal, and navigate Chinese restaurants and markets with confidence.
Shopping & Prices
Ask for prices, compare items, bargain at markets, and talk about colours, sizes and preferences in Chinese.
Travel & Transport
Buy tickets, ask for directions, use public transport, check into hotels and handle travel situations in China.
Hobbies & Interests
Talk about what you like to do, share your interests, describe your routine and connect with Chinese speakers naturally.
And many more topics
Family · Weather · Health · Work · Festivals · Directions · Numbers · Time · and much more
Start learning →Grammar in Context
Example: Linking verbs with 又…又 (yòu…yòu)
In Chinese, 又…又 is used to link verbs or adjectives to show that two situations exist at the same time. We learn grammar like this through real sentences, not isolated rules.
How it Works
Pick your topic
Each lesson focuses on a specific topic or situation relevant to your goals and daily life.
Practice together
We go through vocabulary, sentence patterns and natural dialogue, speaking from the very first minute.
PDF notes to review
After every lesson you get a PDF with the key sentences and grammar points to review at your own pace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions.
Some basic Chinese helps, since the focus is on speaking and building fluency. If your child is a complete beginner, we usually suggest starting with our regular lessons first and moving into conversation practice once they have a foundation. Contact us and we will advise on the best starting point.
Lessons are taught in English and Mandarin, with more Chinese used as confidence grows. The aim is to get your child speaking naturally rather than translating in their head.
Conversation lessons take place live via Zoom, so your child can join from home. If you would prefer to meet in person in Amsterdam, let us know and we will discuss the options.
Both work well. A 1-on-1 lesson gives maximum speaking time and a fully personal pace, while a small group adds the fun of practising with peers of a similar level.
Book a lesson through our booking page and we will arrange a time that suits you. If you are not sure whether conversation practice is the right fit, send us a message first and we will help you decide.
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