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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2. Le Tutor Language School

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Le Tutor Language School provides dedicated private Mandarin Chinese Language classes to students in the Phoenix Metro area (including Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe, Apache Junction, Chandler, Ahwatukee, Avondale, Gilbert, Paradise Valley and Glendale AZ).

Our flexible Chinese classes are offered daily at our school, your place of business, home, daycare or after school program. Le Tutor teaches well-rounded language classes that specialize in developing conversational fluency.

We believe that everyone can learn a foreign language and we have developed a straight forward approach coupled with providing students essential real life speaking practice with fluent instructors needed to successfully achieve fluency.

Mandarin Chinese is spoken by 885 million people throughout Asia and the United States. Learn Chinese and make 1 billion new friends!

Student Testimonial:
"I have been given the opportunity through popular music, newspapers, books, and individualized lessons to learn a language in a unique approach that I find interesting!"
- Susan

Private Mandarin Chinese Lessons:
- Beginner to advanced levels, all ages

- Private classes mean flexible class schedules, customized lessons, and one on one practice with an experienced and fluent teacher.

- Private Chinese lessons are a great way for students to make accelerated progress and work around complicated schedules.

Further Language Classes:
- Arabic, ESL, Farsi, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish...

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Chinese Classes in Scottsdale

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3. International Language Institute, Washington DC

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• Situated in the heart of Washington DC, International Language Institute (ILI) is a quality language school which offers a wide range of foreign language courses to students from around the world.

• We offer beginner to advanced level general courses in Mandarin Chinese, as well as a specialized Chinese for Travelers program.

• On successful completion of the group language program with the required attendance and 'Passing grade' achieved, students can receive a Certificate of Completion.

• Regular group classes meet once weekly (or twice for the accelerated class) in the evening or on Saturday mornings for 10 weeks.

• Each session is 2.5 hours. Traveler classes meet once weekly for 2.5 hours for five weeks. ILI also offers foreign language courses in Spanish and French as well as a wide range of English (ESL) programs.

• Our teachers are all native-speaking and experienced. All of our Chinese language programs integrate speaking, listening, reading and writing. We maintain small class sizes to enable adequate time for conversation in every class.

Beginner to Advanced Level Mandarin Chinese Language Courses:

General Mandarin Chinese course features include:
• Four 10-week terms per year
• Classes meet once per week for 2.5 hours
• Small class size (max. 9 students)
• Experienced, native-speaking teachers
• Certificate of Completion

Also taught:
• Mandarin Chinese for Travelers
• Further languages including English, Spanish, and French

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4. Byron Wu's Chinese Studio

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Since 1999, Byron Wu's Chinese Studio has provided Mandarin Chinese language classes in New York City. The studio is centrally located in Manhattan, just five minutes' walk from Union Square and 14th Street – Union Square Subway Station (Shared by the IRT Lexington Avenue Line, the BMT Broadway Line, and the BMT Canarsie Line). The Mandarin Chinese lessons offered will give you the training you need to communicate with skill and confidence.

At Byron Wu's Chinese Studio, students start building essential skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing from the very first lesson. Each of these skills reinforces the others. Classes for beginner students combine instruction in grammar and usage with a lot of oral practice. For intermediate and advanced learners, we work with each student to design a program of study, including texts and other materials, to suit their own interests and abilities. At all levels, authentic materials are used to increase students' exposure to the language as it is spoken and used in everyday situations.

Byron Wu has has 10 years of Chinese language teaching experience, and holds a B.A. in classical Chinese literature and music performance.

Mandarin Chinese language lessons for individuals / groups for all levels from beginners to advanced:

- One-to-one private Mandarin Chinese language lessons

- Small group Mandarin Chinese language lessons

- Corporate / Business Mandarin Chinese language instruction: Courses are geared to the specific requirements of your profession

- Mandarin Chinese specific topics for all levels: Tailored to the needs and requirements of students

* Short-term intensive classes and long-term programs offered

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5. Washington Academy of Languages, Seattle

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At Washington Academy of Languages situated in downtown Seattle, we offer Mandarin Chinese programs. The basic approach of our programs is to emphasize the use of practical spoken Chinese. The program prepares the student with the skills needed to function in China. By focusing on practical language usage, students are able to actively participate in situations which they can expect to encounter in their travels. Throughout the course, listening and speaking are stressed and the student has ample opportunity to take part in classroom discussions.

The small class size also promotes this opportunity and allows the instructor to give individual attention to each student. Each class session is divided into two distinct parts: communicative and explanatory. The communicative segment is the substance of the course. It consists of conversations about common situations among individuals, problem-solving activities, and spontaneous discussions. The explanatory segment consists of grammar explanation, pronunciation practice and exercises.

Intensive Mandarin Chinese programs. The basic approach of our program is to emphasize the use of practical spoken Chinese.

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6. 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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7. Multilingual Connections, Chicago

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Learn Mandarin Chinese in Chicago with Multilingual Connections! Conveniently located in West Bucktown on the northwest side of the city, we provide quality Chinese language classes for adults, business professionals, children, teenagers and college students.

Flexible private or semiprivate Mandarin Chinese tutoring is also available at our language center or a location of your choice throughout the Chicagoland area. Our Bilingual Boot Camp for beginners is a unique crash course that entails one 6-hour Sunday session. In addition, we offer Cantonese classes.

All of our Chinese classes focus on building conversation skills through role plays, interaction activities, and cultural discussions. Whether you need to improve your Chinese language skills to connect with your family heritage, to improve workplace communication, or just for fun, we have a class that suits you!

Student Testimonial:
"I would highly recommend Multilingual Connections because of their ability to find dedicated teachers, fair pricing, and easy scheduling."

- Weekly group Chinese classes for adults - beginners, intermediate & advanced
- 1-day intensive Bilingual Boot Camp for beginners
- Private / Semiprivate Chinese lessons at our center or a location of your choice in the Chicagoland area
- Chinese classes for kids ages 1-12
- Private Chinese tutoring for elementary, middle & high school students
- Corporate Mandarin training

Further Foreign Languages:
Cantonese; Japanese; Korean; Spanish; French; German; Italian; Brazilian Portuguese; Russian; Arabic; Hebrew; Hindi; Polish; Hungarian; Turkish...

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8. 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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9. 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.

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10. ABC Languages NJ

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• ABC Languages provides private Mandarin Chinese language tutoring in a wide range of counties in north and central New Jersey as well as NYC.

• Serving students in Middlesex County, Hudson County, Essex County, Bergen County, Passaic County, and more, we offer private / one-on-one Chinese lessons to adults, teenagers, and children (ages 5+).

• Students can avail of Chinese classes at home or at a convenient location of their choosing. Private lessons mean that you can learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule.

• From weekly Chinese lessons to daily total immersion courses, ABC Languages can help you reach your language learning goals.

• Our staff and instructors are here to help you every step of the way as our you discover your path to proficiency and success.

Student Testimonial:
"I will definitely consider your school in the future as well as recommend it to anyone seeking to embark on language learning opportunity.”
- Natalia

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

• Weekend / Evening Chinese classes

• Chinese Conversation classes

• We also provide private courses in most languages including Spanish, French, English, Italian, Portuguese, German, Russian, Japanese, Hindi, Arabic, Farsi, and Korean.