Mandarin Chinese Course
Learn the world's most spoken language with our structured program focusing on practical Mandarin for business and travel in China and beyond.
Course Overview
Our HSK-aligned curriculum teaches simplified characters with pinyin support. Special modules for business Chinese, cultural understanding, and technical vocabulary.
Course Options
Choose the program that matches your goals:
- Standard Mandarin: 12-week comprehensive program
- HSK Preparation: Exam-focused training
- Business Chinese: Corporate communication
- Technical Chinese: STEM field terminology
- Private Tutoring: Customized learning
- Online Program: Flexible virtual classes
Course Details
Duration: 12 weeks per level
Class Size: 5-8 students
Price: View Fees Guide
Materials: HSK Standard Course + writing practice
Certification: HSK exam preparation
Hostel: Available for this course
What Our Students Say
"The character memorization techniques helped me learn 2x faster than self-study."
"After 6 months, I negotiated my first contract in Shanghai without interpreters!"
"The cultural context lessons prevented many embarrassing mistakes during my China trip."
"My HSK5 certification helped me secure a scholarship to Beijing University."
Mandarin Chinese Course | Frequently Asked Questions
How does the programme start?
Two routes.
• Total beginners join HSK 1 Launchpad—no placement needed.
• Learners with prior Mandarin sit a FREE 20‑min oral & written check so we place you into the right HSK tier without repeating basics.
• Total beginners join HSK 1 Launchpad—no placement needed.
• Learners with prior Mandarin sit a FREE 20‑min oral & written check so we place you into the right HSK tier without repeating basics.
What’s the timeline per level?
HSK 1 (Foundation): 12 weeks ≈ 144 hrs → survival phrases & pinyin.
HSK 2 (Build‑Up): 14 weeks ≈ 168 hrs → daily‑life dialogues.
HSK 3 (Bridge): 16 weeks ≈ 192 hrs → workplace & travel topics.
HSK 4 (Professional): 20 weeks ≈ 240 hrs → full business interaction.
HSK 5 (Advanced): 24 weeks ≈ 288 hrs → near‑native reading & writing.
HSK 2 (Build‑Up): 14 weeks ≈ 168 hrs → daily‑life dialogues.
HSK 3 (Bridge): 16 weeks ≈ 192 hrs → workplace & travel topics.
HSK 4 (Professional): 20 weeks ≈ 240 hrs → full business interaction.
HSK 5 (Advanced): 24 weeks ≈ 288 hrs → near‑native reading & writing.
Which Mandarin exams do you cover?
Core focus on HSK 1‑6 plus HSKK oral and BCT (Business Chinese Test).
What teaching approach do you use?
Communicative task‑based learning with HSK‑aligned spiral review of tones, pinyin, Hanzi, and culture every week.
How are classes scheduled?
Sunrise 06 00–08 30 • Day 10 00–13 00 • Twilight 17 30–20 00 • Weekend Intensives • Live‑Online. Switch streams every cycle—FREE.
Who are the instructors?
Native‑speaker Mandarin lecturers teamed with bilingual Kenyan tutors; many are certified HSK examiners.
How big are the classes?
Max 15 learners—ensures tone correction and stroke‑order attention for everyone.
What tech & resources do I get?
FREE 24/7 e‑library (graded readers, flashcards, stroke‑order GIFs), AI tone‑recognition app, digital Hanzi pads in the lab.
How am I assessed?
HSK‑style mocks each cycle—listening 35 %, reading 35 %, writing/speaking 30 %. Score sheet + personal study path.
Any immersion practice?
Weekly Chinese‑Only Conversation Corner, monthly Mandarin Movie Night, and Cuisine Labs drilling vocab in context.
What certificates do I earn?
Teslak proficiency letters + official HSK/HSKK/BCT certificates (FREE registration & payment facilitation).
How soon—and for what roles—can I use Mandarin for work?
HSK 2‑3 (26‑42 weeks): tour guiding, hospitality.
HSK 3‑4 (42‑78 weeks): English‑teaching in China, interpreter in Kenyan Chinese‑owned firms, sourcing or freight liaison.
HSK 5 (102+ weeks): conference interpreter, TV translator, scholarship eligibility.
HSK 3‑4 (42‑78 weeks): English‑teaching in China, interpreter in Kenyan Chinese‑owned firms, sourcing or freight liaison.
HSK 5 (102+ weeks): conference interpreter, TV translator, scholarship eligibility.
Do you help with placement for those roles?
China‑Africa Career Desk: job lists, FREE Chinese CV edits, mock WeChat interviews; Z‑visa help for teachers; business‑traveller clinics.
Proof graduates succeed?
2023‑25: 80 % of HSK 4+ alumni placed within 5 months; 120+ grads teaching in Jiangsu, Guangdong, Zhejiang.
Extra life skills?
FREE micro‑courses: Chinese Business Etiquette, Digital Literacy, Personal Finance, Public Speaking.
Fast‑track option?
Weekday + weekend streams finish HSK 4 in 40 weeks (vs 62).
Post‑grad CPD?
Lifetime FREE refresher webinars, reading club, discounted CATTI interpreting prep.
Scholarships or study‑in‑China help?
Study‑Abroad Office guides UNI picks, CSC docs, medicals, blocked account, flights—FREE.
Campus access & fun?
Wheelchair ramps, karaoke tone‑booth, Chinese chess, Dragon‑Boat fitness, CSR tree‑planting in Mandarin.
Employer partnerships?
MoUs with Chinese‑owned factories, freight forwarders, tour firms—internships often convert to jobs.
Accommodation?
Modern Wi‑Fi hostels 2 min from class, calligraphy lounge, quiet pods, FREE 24 h language‑lab access.
Support if I struggle?
Tone clinics, essay drop‑ins, peer buddies, FREE confidential counselling. Mentor pings you on WeChat after 2 missed classes.
Payment plans?
Flexible monthly or term instalments at zero interest. Merit scholarships & bursaries for single parents. Textbooks & exam fees included.
Teslak’s secret sauce?
Depth (native immersion + AI tone tech) • Breadth (HSK, HSKK, BCT + career tracks) • Reach (career desk, scholarships, clinics).
Where are you & how do I contact you?
Location: Pamki House, Kimathi Street, Nyeri Town, Kenya 📍
Call: +254 724 400 092 📞
WhatsApp (24/7): +254 748 744 988 💬
Call: +254 724 400 092 📞
WhatsApp (24/7): +254 748 744 988 💬
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