Located in Manhattan, Hills Learning offers Chinese language lessons in the NY area for all skill levels and ages. Individual and group courses are available.

Our group classes are for adults, and take place at the Chanin Building which is part of Grand Central station (122 East 42nd Street, at the corner of Lexington Avenue).

We provide standard and intensive Chinese, business Chinese, online Chinese classes, Chinese for vacation as well as corporate training. Our private lessons are generally for adults, but we also have programs that cater to children.

For our individual lessons, we specialize in finding the right teacher and creating the correct curriculum. We cover all of NYC, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, and Staten Island. New Jersey and Connecticut can also be covered. We also offer courses in Japanese and English and are currently expanding to include other languages.

Whether your reasons to learn the language are academic, professional, cultural or personal, we'll find the right match for you. We have no hidden registration fees, no excess fees, and no long term contracts. Our main motto is "all New Yorkers should be able to afford learning about other languages and cultures." Compared to our competitors, we try to offer the most reasonably priced and interactive lessons in the NY Area.

Student Testimonial:
"The teacher has been great! She's really knowledgeable and encourages us to use what we learn in class. I've already enrolled in the next class." - Joe

- Mandarin Chinese Programs for all levels beginner to advanced
- Interactive Chinese for Beginners
- Intensive Chinese Courses
- Business Chinese
- Corporate Training
- Survival Chinese for Vacation
- Advanced / Academic Chinese
- Private Chinese Lessons
- Group Chinese Courses
- Children's Chinese Programs
- Online Chinese Classes for Adults & Children
- Also Fujianese, Cantonese, Taiwanese, and other dialects depending on the teacher.

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2. CIFLTE - Online Foreign Language Learning of Chinese - COF Chinese

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CIFLTE Online Foreign Language Learning of Chinese (COF Chinese) offers state-of-the-art, online Chinese language lessons taught by instructors who are trained in cutting-edge, foreign language teaching methodology, at the Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education (CIFLTE) at Teachers College, Columbia University.

Our distinguished faculty put our instructors through an academically rigorous training program, designed using state-of-the-art educational research that provides a quality of training that is simply unmatched.

Certificate of Completion will be issued for students with perfect attendance or who have missed no more than 2 sessions.

Online Chinese Language Learning Programs:

- Personal, one-on-one language lessons with well-trained, Chinese language instructors.
- Level-appropriate instruction for everyone - from complete beginners to intermediate and advanced learners.
- Lessons tailored to specific needs.
- Flexibility in negotiating a schedule that works for you.
- For learners located anywhere with a high-speed Internet connection.
- 32 hours of live language lessons.

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3. ABC Languages, San Francisco CA & Online Chinese Classes in USA

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• Ni hao! Chinese is the top up-and-coming world language. If you are interested in learning Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese or any other dialect from China, ABC Languages in downtown San Francisco is an excellent choice.

• Conveniently situated in the Financial District, we provide group lessons in Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese for students at beginner through advanced levels, including heritage learners (American Born Chinese).

• Our small group classes focus on practical, spoken Chinese you may use socially, for work or for travel.

• Private Chinese lessons are also available for adults & children, and can take place in our language school or at your home, office, or other suitable location in San Francisco. No matter what you request, we will do our best to provide effective and fun lessons.

• Lessons focus on using language in an authentic way so you may use your skills in the real world. Our experienced instructors are native speakers who know how to keep teaching learner-centered and effective.

• We also teach Chinese at our school in Menlo Park (serving Silicon Valley & Peninsula region of San Francisco Bay Area, including Palo Alto, San Mateo, Mountain View, San Jose & Sunnyvale).

Student Review:
“I highly recommend this school. If you put in the effort and are really keen to learn, this is the school that will help you enjoy a foreign language, meet other people who also have similar goals to you and learn useful skills to use the language abroad.”
- Maria C

Cantonese / Mandarin Chinese Classes:
For beginners to advanced

• Group Chinese classes (Evening classes)
• Weekend Chinese classes (Intensive classes)
• Private Chinese lessons at our school or your home/office
• Chinese conversation classes
• Chinese for heritage learners (American Born Chinese)
• Corporate Chinese training onsite for business professionals & organizations
• Chinese classes for kids & teens
• Skype / Online Chinese lessons

Other Languages:
Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Russian, Farsi, Arabic..

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4. Department of Modern Languages, College of Marin, North Bay

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Learn Chinese in the North Bay at the Department of Modern Languages in College of Marin! Conveniently situated in Kentfield, just 3 miles south-west of San Rafael, we provide quality instruction Mandarin Chinese. Join us and open the doors to important fields such as Chinese politics, economy, or history.

One in every 5 people in the world speaks Chinese, making it the most widely-spoken first language in the world. At over 5,000 years old, China is one of the world’s oldest and richest continuous cultures. Learning the Chinese language will make travel in this fascinating country more rewarding and will allow you to communicate with people all over the world in their native tongue. For example, Chinese is also spoken widely in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Indonesia, Macau, Malaysia and Tibet.

Being able to speak Chinese is also a valuable asset in the business environment. China is one of the United States’ largest trading partners and the second largest economy in the world. Many U.S. companies do business in China.

In addtion to our Mandarin Chineses classes, we provide instruction in Japanese, Spanish, French, Italian and American Sign Language.

- Basic Chinese lessons
- Elementary Chinese classes
- Conversational Mandarin classes

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5. Cloudberry Language School, Colorado Springs

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Conveniently situated in Colorado Springs, Cloudberry Language School provides quality foreign language classes for adults and kids. We focus on teaching Mandarin Chinese, Arabic and Russian - languages that are spoken in countries of key importance for business and diplomacy, but which are not as commonly taught in the United States. Our mission is to create cross-cultural understanding and foster bilingualism. In addition to our highly-customized face-to-face classes, we offer online language training.

Russian, Mandarin Chinese and Arabic were recently announced as critical need languages by the U.S. Government. They are spoken in countries representing 20% of the world’s GDP. Our teachers, all native speakers, are eager to share their cultures and help uncover opportunities that are inaccessible to professionals who don't speak a foreign language. We also have a school in Chicago, IL.

In addition to language classes, we also provide cross-cultural training. International business requires proficiency in cultural nuances. We train teams to conduct negotiations, build long-term relationships, and understand a different mindset. We also offer interpretation & translation services to provide a one-stop language company for corporate and government clients.

Foreign Language Training:

- Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture Classes
- Russian Language & Culture Classes
- Arabic Language & Culture Classes
- Corporate Language & Cross-Cultural Training
- Language Immersion Programs
- Language Classes for Kids & Teens
- Online Language Lessons

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6. Chinese Institute of Language and Arts, Boston

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Chinese Institute of Language and Arts (CILA) in Boston, MA, is a Chinese Language School offering affordable, quality Mandarin and Cantonese classes and cultural training to students of all ages and levels in a warm, motivating environment.

You may have heard that Chinese is difficult to learn, but our school's Q&A Rapid Response Method will have you speaking Chinese on the first day of class. Our time-tested approach is built on short-term memory to establish long-term memory. We focus on four features of Chinese (Romanization, Characters, Grammar and Vocabulary) that will make learning easier than you think.

- Small Group Mandarin or Cantonese Classes
- Private Chinese Lessons
- Experienced native instructors
- Limited class size of 4-8 students
- Mandarin for Beginners
- Intermediate Mandarin
- Advanced Mandarin Chinese

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7. ABC Languages, Westchester County & Southern Connecticut

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• Private Chinese lessons from ABC Languages is the fastest way to immerse yourself in the language!

• Our private / semi-private language tutoring is available to adults, teenagers and kids throughout Westchester County NY, including in Yonkers, Greenburgh, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Peekskill, White Plains, Rye (close to the Bronx), and in Southern Connecticut, including in Norwalk, Stamford, New Canaan, Darien, and surrounding areas.

• Our experienced Mandarin tutors are available 7 days a week and can come to your home, office, or other location of your choice.

• Whether you are a complete beginner or at a more advanced level, our professional Chinese language teachers will design a personalized learning plan which takes your specific interests and style of learning into account.

• We carefully hand-select all of our Chinese teachers who are native or near-native speakers with a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience.

Mandarin Chinese Programs for Adults & Juniors:

• Private / Semi-Private Mandarin Chinese lessons for adults at beginner, intermediate & advanced level

• Private / Semi-Private Mandarin Chinese tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school students

• Corporate Mandarin Chinese language training offered onsite for business professionals & organizations

ABC also offers quality private language instruction in: Japanese, Arabic, Spanish, French, German, Italian, English, Portuguese and Russian.

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8. ABC Languages, Manhattan NY

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• Are you searching for top-quality Mandarin Chinese language classes in Manhattan?

• Conveniently situated in Midtown Manhattan, ABC Languages is a premier language institute offering group classes and private lessons in a wide range of languages, including Chinese.

• Established in 1997, ABC provides top-quality Chinese language training to adults, business professionals, college students, kids and teens. In addition, we offer corporate language training for companies and organizations.

• Suitable for beginner through advanced levels, our group Mandarin classes are designed to be interactive and fun, and are taught by experienced teachers who are native Chinese speakers. We focus on practical, spoken Chinese that you can use socially, for work or for travel.

• Private Chinese lessons can take place at our school or our professional tutors can come to your home or office.

Student Review / Testimonial:
"I heard about ABC in NY Mag and took Chinese classes there. This super-difficult language was taught with fun and experience!! I learned so much!

My teacher was the best language teacher I ever had! I moved out of NYC, but will make sure to resume my classes at ABC the minute I return. Classes are also cheap cheap cheap - I would pay double for the experience I had!"

Mandarin Chinese Classes:
Year-round & summer. For beginners to advanced.

• Group Chinese classes (Evening classes)
• Weekend Chinese classes (Intensive classes)
• Private Chinese lessons at our school or your home/office
• Chinese conversation classes
• Chinese for heritage learners (American Born Chinese)
• Corporate Chinese training onsite for business professionals & organizations
• Chinese classes for kids & teens
• Skype / Online Chinese lessons

Other Languages:
Japanese, Korean, English, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Russian, Farsi, Arabic..

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9. Le Tutor Language School, Phoenix AZ area

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Conveniently situated in Mesa and serving students throughout the Phoenix metro area, Le Tutor Language School provides quality private Mandarin Chinese lessons and academic tutoring to students of all ages - adults & kids.

Private Chinese lessons offer flexible class schedules, customized lessons and one on one practice with an experienced and fluent teacher. This is a great way for students to make accelerated progress and work around complicated schedules.

In addition to Mandarin Chinese classes, Le Tutor offers language training and private tutoring in Japanese, Arabic, Farsi, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Czech, Polish, Russian, English as a Second Language (ESL) and Sign Language.

As well as Mesa and Phoenix, we also teach in the following city regions of Arizona: Scottsdale, Tempe, Apache Junction, Chandler, Ahwatukee, Avondale, Gilbert, Paradise Valley and Glendale AZ.

- Private Mandarin Chinese lessons / academic tutoring for adults, teenagers & kids of all ages & levels (from total beginner to advanced)

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10. ABC Languages NJ - Private Chinese Lessons & Online

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• ABC Languages offers private Mandarin Chinese language lessons to adults & children in north-eastern New Jersey.

• Our private, one-on-one Mandarin Chinese lessons focus on speaking and learning through authentic interaction. Adults, teens and kids (ages 5+) can take private Chinese lessons in the comfort of their own home, office or library.

• We want you to be able speak Chinese effectively whether it is socially, for work or for travel. Our relaxed atmosphere also means you can have fun while learning.

Class Locations include:
Hudson County - Jersey City, Hoboken, Weehawken, Hudson Waterfront, Secaucus, Harrison, Kearny, The Heights, Journal Square and other areas.

Bergen County - Hackensack, Teaneck, Glen Rock, Ho-Ho-Kus, Englewood, Haworth, Fair Lawn, Bergenfield, Garfield, Allendale, Tenafly, Demarest, Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Woodcliff Lake, Rockleigh, Rivervale, Ridgewood, Saddle River, Upper Saddle River, Edgewater, Guttenberg, Haworth, Old Tappan, Mahwah, Montvale, Westwood, Paramus, Ramsey, Fort Lee, River Vale, North Bergen and other areas.

Newark, Montclair (Essex County)
Clifton, Paterson (Passaic County)
Edison (Middlesex County)
Elizabeth (Union County)

Contact us regarding classes in your town or city in northeastern NJ or Online Chinese classes via Zoom / Skype for students across NJ, NY, USA, overseas.

Student Review:
"The class was thorough and challenging, and the instructor was incredibly nice and knowledgeable! Would 100% recommend!"
- Stephanie

One-on-One Private Mandarin Chinese Lessons for Adults & Children:

• Private Chinese lessons for adults at basic beginner, intermediate & advanced level

• Private Chinese tutoring for kids ages 5+, elementary, middle & high school students

• Corporate Spanish language training offered onsite for business professionals & organizations

• Also, online Chinese / language classes via Zoom / Skype.

• Private tutoring in Korean, Japanese, Spanish French, Italian, English, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Hindi & more.

• Minimum lesson duration = 1.5 hour.