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. 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.

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3. Chinese Learning Center of Miami

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Situated in the heart of Downtown Miami, Chinese Learning Center of Miami offers Chinese laguage immersion programs to adults and children.

Our classes are taught by native-speaking tutors at basic beginner to advanced levels.

Chinese Learning Center of Miami's curriculum is designed to help students understand, speak, read and write Chinese as used in daily life.

Chinese Language Classes:

- For beginner to advanced learners

• Immersion Chinese program
• Preschool Chinese program
• Primary Chinese Program
• Adult Chinese Program
• Adult Business Chinese program

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4. Chinese Language Service, Chicago

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Professor Jie Wang teaches in the Department of Managerial Studies and the MBA Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. A native of Beijing, Dr. Wang has also taught Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Chinese as well as independent study courses in Chinese language and culture at the University of North Dakota and the University of Illinois at Chicago. In addition to teaching, he manages Chinese Language Service, whose Chinese-learning and translation clients range from multinational corporations to individuals. Professor Hong Chen, also from Beijing, teaches Chinese language, film, and literature at Loyola University Chicago and previously taught Chinese at the University of North Dakota. Besides teaching regular university courses, Dr. Wang and Prof. Chen offer corporate training as well as group and private lessons in Mandarin. We also provide professional Chinese/English translation service.

Please contact us today. You'll be glad you did!

Beginning Chinese (Mandarin), Intermediate Chinese, Advanced Chinese, Conversational Chinese, Business Chinese, Chinese for Travel, corporate training (group lessons at client site), and private Chinese lessons.

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5. Confucius Institute, The University of Texas at San Antonio

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The Confucius Institute is located on the grounds of The University of Texas at San Antonio. It was established to meet the growing demand for learning the Chinese language and understanding the Chinese culture.

We provide high-quality Chinese language lessons for adults, kids, and teens which are available year-round. In addition, we offer Chinese culture classes including Folk Dancing, Taichi, and Chess.

Students at UTSA can also complete Chinese language and culture classes for college credit, which are taught by highly-qualified and experienced Chinese language professors.

Our mission is to promote learning of the Chinese language, to help people to understand and appreciate Chinese culture, society, and history, and creating educational & cultural exchange opportunities for people in San Antonio and throughout the south Texas region.

Chinese Classes for Adults:
- Beginner Chinese
- Intermediate Chinese
- HSK Exam Preparation

Chinese Classes for Kids & Teens:
- Better Chinese – 6 and under
- Better Chinese Elementary I - IV
- Better Chinese Level 5 & 6 - for Middle School & High School students
- Chinese for Heritage Students

Chinese Cultural Classes:
- Art
- Folk Dance I (ages 6‐8)
- Folk Dance II (ages 9+)
- Chinese Musical Instrument – Di Zi
- Chess
- Chen Style Taichi Class

College Courses for Credit
- Chinese Language & Culture Classes

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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. Hills Learning, New York City

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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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8. Marvelous Mandarin, Chinese Language & Culture Academy, Austin

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Marvelous Mandarin, Chinese Language & Culture Academy in Austin in Travis County, Central TX, specializes in teaching Mandarin Chinese language to both adults and children. At Marvelous Mandarin, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between East & West and it has been our passion to share our language and culture with students from many different backgrounds. We hope you can be a part of this great experience. Our adult Mandarin Chinese language programs are well designed and exciting and cater to each learner's specific learning requirements.

At Marvelous Mandarin, our teachers are native Chinese and are highly qualified professionals with degrees in education and many years experience teaching adults and children. With our teachers, you will learn fast and effectively. We offer unbeatable prices to our students. It is important for us to give the opportunity to anyone who wants to be a part of the wonderful experience we offer and learn Mandarin Chinese language. We provide free demo classes to students.

Mandarin Chinese Language Programs:
- Integrated Mandarin Chinese language program: This is for adults who are seeking an in-depth comprehensive Chinese language program
- 1 on 1 Mandarin Chinese language program
- Conversational Chinese: This is for students who just want to learn to communicate effectively in Chinese
- Business Mandarin Chinese language program
- Pronounce Mandarin Chinese language program
- Write Mandarin Chinese language program
- Mandarin Chinese language program for travellers

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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. China Institute, New York

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At China Institute in Manhattan, New York, we believe that a deeper understanding between the U.S. and China is critical to strengthening our global community in the 21st Century, and that proficiency in the Chinese language will facilitate a more nuanced dialogue between and among our citizens and leaders.

This belief is the foundation for our language programs, directed both at language learning and also at ensuring that Mandarin language teachers have high quality training available to them so that they can inspire, engage, and educate their students with maximum effectiveness.

China Institute is chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York as a school of continuing education.

Because of our position as a global leader in evaluating and understanding best practices in the teaching of Mandarin language, China Institute is in a unique position to employ in our classrooms what we are learning through research and teacher training.

We design our classes in such a way that they embody the best practices in methodology and curriculum to enrich our professional development offerings for teachers in the hands-on practical setting of our classrooms.

- Adult Mandarin Chinese Programs
- Corporate Mandarin Language Program
- China Institute offers a variety of Summer Programs for people of all ages.