Private / Group Intensive Chinese Courses
Spoken Chinese、HSK 、Chinese Character 、AP
- Spoken Chinese（汉语口语）：Fast and practical. Covers key test points with clear sentence patterns.
- HSK（汉语水平考试）：Targeted practice and mock tests — boost your score and pass with confidence.
- Travel Chinese（旅游汉语）：Quick to know the baisc words and sentences about travelling in Beijing, China.
- Business Chinese（商务汉语）：Quick to know the baisc words and sentences about doing business with Chinese.
- Chinese Character（汉字学习）：Learn without memorization— understand through original images, quick and efficient. Recognize 100 characters in one week.
- AP Chinese（AP中文）：Comprehensive training for the exam— master language and culture.
Intensive Chinese Courses (Spoken Chinese)
Fast Chinese speaking course（汉语口语） for beginners and intermediate learners. Practical spoken Chinese lessonsthat cover key grammar points and daily conversation topics. Learn Mandarin（普通话） pronunciation、sentence patterns, and improve fluency through real-life dialogue practice — easy to learn, easy to use.
Basic Class Information
Class time: Monday to Friday Class Type: Small Size Group Class （Normally 2-4 students/class) (We will start a new class for you if none is available.)
15 classes / week: 9:30-10:20; 10:30-11:20; 11:30-12:20
25 classes / week: 9:30-10:20; 10:30-11:20; 11:30-12:20 & 13:30-14:20; 14:30-15:20
Class Type: 1 on 1 / Private
Class Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Class Book: Capital Mandarin School’s own study material or HSK Standard Course Book
Class Content Options：
Spoken Chinese (including HSK) ; Travel Chinese; Business Chinese
Chinese Characters；
Business Chinese；
AP Chinese.
Accommodation Options:
We assist you find a studio apartment close to school;
We assist with hotel bookings near the school.
Shared apartment provided by Capital Mandarin School. (Shared living room / bathroom / showers / washing machine / kitchen / refrigerator / Wi-fi / air conditioner)
Start Dates & Price: Contact Us through Email: contact@capitalmandarin.com
Why Learn With Us
- 1 hour – Start forming simple sentences
- 4–6 hours – Master accurate pronunciation and begin reading phonetic scripts independently
- 30 hours – Understand and apply basic sentence structures
- 60 hours – Communicate effectively for daily life and adapt comfortably to living in China
- 120 hours – Live easily, freely, and independently in China.
Quick Phonetics Start — Learn pinyin using English-similar sounds and remember common Chinese words through English associations.
Everyday Vocabulary & Scenarios — Expand your daily-life vocabulary and practice with real conversation situations.
Sentence Formula Learning — Each lesson includes easy-to-understand sentence patterns and 4–6 replaceable words, helping you build sentences and speak naturally.
Spoken Chinese Fast Track Course（汉语口语）— Focus on fast and practical speaking, using sentence formulas that help students communicate clearly and apply patterns flexibly.
Chinese Character Fast Course（汉字课） — Learn characters efficiently— understand meanings through images and structure, making memorization easy and lasting.
About HSK
What is HSK? & Why Take the HSK?
HSK（汉语水平考试） is the official Chinese Proficiency Test recognized by China’s Ministry of Education. The New Standard for Chinese Language Proficiency in International Chinese Education, issued in 2021, serves as China’s official framework for assessing Chinese-language ability.
It divides proficiency into three bands and nine levels, covering listening, speaking, reading, writing, and translation.
The HSK（汉语水平考试 Chinese Proficiency Test） is widely required for studying and working in China.
It proves your Chinese proficiency and offers key advantages:
Work Visa — Adds bonus points to Chinese work visa applications (Levels 1–5 = 1–5 points).
University Admission— Required for Chinese-taught programs — Level 4 for undergraduate, Level 5 for master’s.
Career Opportunities — Recognized by companies as official proof of Chinese ability.
Scholarships — Higher HSK scores increase chances for Chinese Government Scholarships and exchange programs.
HSK Level 1
Chinese Characters: 300 (The New 2021 Syllabus)
Vocabulary: 500 words
Grammar Points: 48
Sentence Patterns: 114
Recommended Study Time: 100–150 hours
Course Description:
The HSK 1 Course（汉语水平考试一级课程） builds a solid base in daily Chinese communication.
We have summarized 114 key sentence patterns based on the official HSK syllabus— each with a sentence formula that helps learners understand grammar, apply sentence structures, and communicate effectively. By the end of the course, students can understand simple Chinese phrases, handle basic conversations, and pass the HSK Level 1 exam （HSK一级考试）with confidence.
HSK Level 2
New Chinese Characters: 300 (The New 2021 Syllabus)
Total Characters Learned: 600
New Vocabulary: 771 words
Total Vocabulary: 1,271 words
Grammar Points: 81
Sentence Patterns: 160
Recommended Study Time: 120–170 hours
Course Description:
The HSK 2 Course（汉语水平考试二级课程） helps learners expand from basic expressions to full sentences for real-life communication .With 160 practical sentence patterns built on clear formulas, students learn to speak and write with confidence and accuracy.By mastering 600 Chinese characters and 1,200+ words, learners can handle simple conversations, describe daily situations, and meet the requirements of the HSK Level 2 exam（HSK二级考试）.
HSK Level 3
New Chinese Characters: 300 (The New 2021 Syllabus)
Total Characters Learned: 900
New Vocabulary: 973 words
Total Vocabulary: 2,244 words
Grammar Point: 81
Recommended Study Time: 140-200 hours
Course Description:
The HSK 3 Course（汉语水平考试三级课程） takes students to the Pre-Intermediate level, focusing on 81 essential grammar points for fluent and logical expression.Learners practice topic-based descriptions, discussions, and dialogues, improving their ability to ask and answer questions, speak in short paragraphs, and talk naturally about daily experiences and opinions. By the end of the course, students gain confidence in describing experiences, giving opinions, handle conversations across various daily, and pass the HSK Level 3 exam（HSK三级考试） with ease.
HSK Level 4
New Chinese Characters: 300 (The New 2021 Syllabus)
Total Characters Learned: 1,200
New Vocabulary: 1,000 words
Total Vocabulary: 3,244 words
Grammar Point: 76
Recommended Study Time: 160-220 hours
Course Description:
The HSK 4 Course（汉语水平考试四级课程） (Lower Intermediate Level ) strengthens students’ ability to communicate naturally and accurately on social, academic, and professional topics.It covers 76 key grammar points, helping learners express complex ideas clearly and confidently. After completing this course, students can discuss opinions, understand news and short stories, and pass the HSK Level 4 exam（HSK四级考试） with ease.
HSKK Speaking Test Preparation
- HSKK（汉语水平口语考试） stands for Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì Kǒuyǔ (Chinese Proficiency Speaking Test).
- Exam-ready & Fast Progress — Speak with confidence, pass HSKK oral tests easily, and improve quickly through systematic practice.The HSKK Beginner Speaking Test（初级口试） is designed for learners at HSK Levels 1–3, while the HSKK Intermediate Speaking Test（中级口试） is suitable for those at HSK Levels 4–6.
- Targeted training — focus on key speaking skills and common HSKK topics through specialized pre-exam practice.
- Get familiar with the HSKK exam — understand the test format, timing, and rules before taking it.
- Pass easily on your first try— with mock tests, exam predictions, and expert guidance for smooth and confident performance.
Practical Travel Chinese Speaking
- Covers the most practical and essential Chinese topics in travel and daily life.
- Includes key vocabulary and situational dialogues for popular tourist attractions in China.
- Comes with matching learning content on the Hantube App.
- Introduces real-life Chinese culture related to travel in China, essential for understanding Chinese culture.
- The Hantube App “Travel in Beijing” course includes lessons on famous attractions such as 长城 (the Great Wall), 故宫 (the Forbidden City), and 天坛 (the Temple of Heaven).
It also covers practical travel situations like ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions（点菜、购物、问路）, helping learners use Chinese for real-life communication in Beijing. - You can start learning Chinese before entering China through the Hantube App, or study while traveling in China — learn and explore at the same time to enhance your travel experience.
Fast Chinese Character Course
- Learn Chinese characters without rote memorization — just look at the picture, and you’ll instantly understand the meaning.
- This course restores each character to its original pictographic form, helping students grasp the link between sound, form, and meaning for long-term retention.
- You’ll save at least half the learning time, and because every character is learned through clear visual logic, it’s hard to write the wrong character. Perfect for beginners or exam learners (YCT/HSK) who want to master Chinese characters quickly and effectively.
- Pictographic Chinese Character Course reveals how each character is like a picture—easy to see, understand, and remember at a glance. Learners explore the origins and forms of over 200 pictographs（200个象形字） through visual learning and interactive activities, making Chinese characters intuitive and fun to master. Perfect for beginners, and for YCT or HSK learners seeking a strong foundation in character recognition.
- Associative Compound Character Course teaches how new Chinese characters are made by combining simple parts with clear meanings. Each part means something on its own, and together they show a new idea. The course covers 700 characters（700个会意字）, helping students understand and remember them through visual learning. It makes Chinese characters simple, logical, and fun to learn.
- Pictophonetic Character Course ntroduces the most common type of Chinese characters—pictophonetic characters, which make up over 80% of all Chinese characters. Each character has two parts: one radical that shows the meaning or category, and one phonetic part that gives a clue to the sound.This clear system helps learners understand and remember characters in groups instead of one by one. The course covers 718 characters（718 个形声字）, making it an easy and effective way to build vocabulary and reading skills.
AP Chinese
What is AP Chinese?
- AP Chinese Language and Culture（AP中文语言与文化课程） is an Advanced Placement course and exam offered by the College Board in the United States.
- It is designed for non-native Chinese learners and tests listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding— equivalent to a college-level Chinese course in high school.
Why Take AP Chinese?
- Earn College Credit— A score of 3 or above (some top universities require 4–5) can earn college credits（大学学分）, saving time and tuition.
- Boost College Applications— Strong AP Chinese results（AP中文成绩） demonstrate academic abilityand language proficiency, adding value to university admissions（大学录取）.
- Official Language Certification — Globally recognized as proof of Chinese proficiency, supporting future study, scholarship（奖学金）, or career opportunities related to China.
- Extra Advantage for Work or Study in China（来华学习） — Helps with Chinese government scholarship applications and may strengthen visa or internship eligibility.
Beginner Stage
- Target Learners— Students who are new to learning Chinese, with a vocabulary of under 1,000 words.
- Vocabulary Distribution— Around 800 words total, including HSK 1–3（HSK一级至三级） 450 words and 350 AP-specific vocabulary.
- Course Content — Study HSK Levels 1–3 courses to build essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Daily Goal — Learn 20–30 new words per day while practicing pronunciation, tones, and sentence patterns.
- Learning Focus— Build a strong foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing（听说读写） skills.
- Learning Outcome — Understand simple expressions, ask and answer basic questions, and hold short daily conversations with confidence.
Intermediate Stage
- Target Learners— Students who are new to learning Chinese, with a vocabulary of under 1,000 words.
- Vocabulary Distribution — Around 800 words total, including HSK 1–3（HSK一级至三级） 450 words and 350 AP-specific vocabulary.
- Course Content — Study HSK Levels 1–3 courses to build essential listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Daily Goal— Learn 20–30 new words per day while practicing pronunciation, tones, and sentence patterns.
- Learning Focus — Build a strong foundation in listening, speaking, reading, and writing（听说读写） skills.
- Learning Outcome — Understand simple expressions, ask and answer basic questions, and hold short daily conversations with confidence.
Advanced Stage
- Target Learners — Students with a vocabulary of over 3,000 words who can understand and use Chinese in most everyday and academic situations.
- Vocabulary Distribution — Around 3,000 words, including HSK 5–6（HSK五至六级） (1,300 words) and 1,700 AP-specific vocabulary.
- Course Content — Study with advanced materials, authentic readings such as newspapers, magazines, and modern Chinese literature.
- Learning Method — Engage with real-life materials, watch Chinese films and TV shows, and practice expressing complex ideas in writing and speech.
- Learning Focus — Deepen understanding of grammar, idioms, and cultural context while enhancing fluency and accuracy.
- Learning Outcome — Be able to communicate naturally and effectively on social, academic, and professional topics, with clear cultural awareness and confident self-expression.
Exam Preparation Stage
- Target Learners— Students preparing for the AP Chinese Language and Culture Exam or other advanced proficiency tests such as HSK 5–6.
- Course Content — Focus on vocabulary and grammar from past AP exams, mock tests, and topic-based writing and speaking practice.
- Learning Method — Use online testing platforms for simulated exams, strengthen listening and reading comprehension, and review key cultural themes from the AP curriculum.
- Learning Focus — Improve test-taking strategies, time management, and cultural understanding to perform confidently in both language and culture sections.
- Learning Outcome — Achieve a high AP Chinese score, demonstrate advanced communication and cultural skills, and gain an advantage for college credit or study in China（来华留学）.
Main Study Topics in AP Chinese
Families in Different Societies– Explore family life, values, and modern challenges across cultures.
The Influence of Language and Culture on Identity– Understand how language and culture shape personal and social identity.
Influences of Beauty and Art – Learn how art and aesthetics reflect and influence cultural values.
How Science and Technology Affect Our Lives– Study how innovation and digital change impact everyday life and society.
Factors That Impact the Quality of Life – Discuss how social, economic, and cultural factors affect well-being and lifestyle.
Environmental, Political, and Societal Challenges– Examine how global issues influence Chinese communities and the wider world.
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