Question： Where is Hi-Talk Mandarin school？

Answer：The headquarters of Hi-Talk Mandarin School is located in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, China, and it has localized teacher teams across the country. No matter where you are in China, we can match you with suitable Chinese teachers and provide face-to-face Chinese language teaching services. We also offer online Chinese lessons, so basically we are where you are.

Question： What is the difference between Hi-Talk Mandarin School and other schools?

Answer：For many years, Hi-Talk Mandarin has been dedicated solely to Chinese language teaching, standing out as a leader in this field. Our team of teachers has been continuously exploring ways to help foreigners learn Chinese quickly and effectively. Our diverse curriculum caters to the needs and learning goals of different students.

Question： How is the teaching level of the teachers at Hi-Talk Mandarin School?

Answer：Our teaching team comprises high-caliber individuals with vast experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language and Chinese culture. They all possess a professional background in teaching Chinese or English to non-native speakers, or have overseas study experience. The selection and training of new teachers undergo rigorous procedures, and each qualified teacher must complete at least 160 hours of training courses. We maintain a comprehensive training and evaluation system to guarantee teaching quality and motivate continuous teacher development.

Question： What are the main types of your clientele?

Answer：Our clientele covers a wide range of groups, including children, adolescents, adults, and corporate clients.

Question： If I come to China to study, can you assist me with providing the relevant information for applying for a visa?

Answer：Sure.We will arrange a professional course consultant for you, who will not only assist you in successfully obtaining a visa for China but also help you find suitable accommodation upon your arrival. Additionally, we will tailor a learning plan specifically for you based on your learning needs and goals. All you need to do is follow the course schedule and participate in the daily classes.

Question： How do you evaluate and assess learning outcomes?

Answer：After every 50 hours of study, we arrange a written exam to evaluate your learning outcomes. If you prefer, we also offer an oral exam as an option. After the exam, our teachers will prepare a detailed learning report, analyzing your strengths and weaknesses, and providing targeted suggestions for improvement to help you further enhance your Chinese proficiency.

Question： Can I introduce my friends or family to study here as well? What benefits would be for me?

Answer：Sure。If your friends or family are interested in our courses, please provide us their names and contact way, we will reach out to them. Once they successfully enroll as our students, both you and your friends will enjoy a 10% tuition discount.

Question： How do i pay you？

Answer：Hi-Talk Mandarin accepts all major international credit cards (including Visa, MasterCard, and American Express) for payment. Additionally, students can also choose to pay via PayPal, Alipay, WeChat, or directly transfer the payment to our company's bank account.

Question： Can you provide invoice？

Answer：Yes，Once we receive your payment, we will immediately prepare an electronic invoice and send it to you via email or other messaging tools.

Question： What Chinese courses do you offer?

Answer：We offer five categories of courses: Business Chinese, Daily Chinese, Chinese Exam Preparation, Children's Chinese, and Chinese Culture. You can choose the one that best suits your learning goals. Depend on your needs, we offer online and offline, 1-on-1 and group course, too.

Question： How do I choose the courses? And how long does it take to complete them?

Answer：It depends on your goals. Daily Chinese (3 levels, 3 books/level, 50h/book) for daily skills. Business Chinese (4 levels, 80-100h/level) for biz skills. We will help you test your learning level before you start the journey of Chinese learing, you can choose and take your time to study according to your real situation.

Question： How do I take an online lesson?

Answer：We use the popular meeting APP Zoom to take the online lesson, Skype as our backup. After scheduling your lessons, you will get the link of meeting and meet teacher in the zoom.

Question： Will I have lesson recording and class notes？

Answer：Yes！You will be able to get your lesson recordings to check your learning! We offer class notes after each class to make sure you can review and practice.

Question： What kind of classes are available in Hi-Talk Mandarin School?

Answer：We offer professional 1-on-1 tutoring, group classes, large-class courses, and intensive courses for your selection. If you would like to have more flexible schedule, we offer online private and group lessons,too.

Question： Do I have to learn characters when learning Chinese?

Answer：Not necessarily. If you only want to communicate through listening and speaking, learning Pinyin is sufficient. However, if you wish to further improve your reading and writing skills, you will need to learn Chinese characters based on an intermediate level.

Question： How can i know my language level?

Answer：After successfully registering as our student, our teacher will conduct an initial assessment test on your grammar and speaking skills. Based on the results, you'll be able to understand your Chinese proficiency level.

Question： How long does it usually take to reach an advanced level in Chinese by studying your courses?

Answer：It mainly depends on your current language level. Our teachers will assess your current proficiency and create a study plan accordingly. Generally, it takes around 150 to 250 hours of study to master the basic skills of Chinese.

Question： How are the class schedules and locations arranged?

Answer：Our class schedules are very flexible and can be adjusted to your convenient time to fit your schedule. For class locations, you have multiple options including our school, your company, your home, or even a cafe. Online classes are also available. All these can be chosen based on your needs and preferences.