Private in-person Mandarin classes

A level check may be recommended, especially if you have studied Mandarin before.

For complete beginners, a formal assessment may not be necessary. For learners with previous experience, the Berlitz team may help confirm your current level so you can start at the right point and avoid repeating content you already know.

After you purchase your Mandarin course online, the Berlitz Hong Kong team will contact you to confirm your:

• Mandarin level
• learning goals
• preferred schedule
• selected lesson format
• course location, if applicable
• next steps before lessons begin

This helps us prepare a suitable learning experience for you and ensure the course matches your needs.

Berlitz offers Mandarin lessons in several flexible formats, including 1-to-1 online Mandarin lessons, 1-to-1 in-person Mandarin lessons, semi-private online Mandarin lessons, semi-private in-person Mandarin lessons and Mandarin group lessons.

If you are unsure which format is right for you, our team can help recommend the most suitable option based on your level, goals, and preferred learning style.

Yes. This is available only for private learning and may be arranged for private in-person or private hybrid Mandarin lessons.

The lesson location can be decided by the student, but it must be a suitable public or professional space, such as an office, café, business lounge, or other agreed public location. Lessons cannot be held in private residential spaces.

Availability depends on instructor schedule, travel feasibility, and local arrangement. Please contact the Berlitz team to confirm whether your preferred location can be supported.

A private hybrid Mandarin lesson combines different delivery formats, usually a mix of in-person lessons and online lessons, depending on your schedule and learning needs.

This option is suitable for learners who want the flexibility of online learning but also value occasional face-to-face instruction. Hybrid learning is generally available for private Mandarin courses and depends on instructor availability and local arrangements.

Yes. Berlitz Mandarin lessons are suitable for beginners, including learners with no previous Mandarin experience.

Beginner learners can start with essential communication skills such as greetings, introductions, numbers, time, ordering food and drinks, asking for directions, shopping, talking about daily activities, and simple conversations.

Before your course begins, the Berlitz team can help confirm your level and recommend the most suitable learning path.

What you learn depends on your level and goals. Berlitz Mandarin lessons may cover daily conversation, travel Mandarin, business Mandarin, workplace communication, HSK preparation, or customized industry-specific topics.

For Berlitz Mandarin Levels 1 to 4, learners build practical skills from basic communication to professional and workplace Mandarin. Topics may include greetings, numbers, directions, shopping, dining, daily routines, travel, hotels, meetings, business dining, project updates, banking, recruitment, negotiations, product introductions, and customer service.

The content can also be adjusted based on your personal, academic, or professional needs.

Each Berlitz Mandarin level takes 40 units to complete.

1 unit equals 45 minutes.

The total time needed to complete a level depends on your lesson frequency, schedule, learning format, and progress. For example, learners who take lessons more frequently may complete a level faster than learners who study once a week.

Our team can help estimate a realistic learning timeline based on your preferred schedule.

Yes. Berlitz Hong Kong can support learners preparing for HSK Levels 1 to 6, depending on their current Mandarin level and exam goals.

HSK preparation can focus on:

• vocabulary
• grammar
• listening
• reading
• exam-style practice
• test confidence
• learning strategies
• speaking support where relevant

If your main goal is HSK preparation, please let our team know before your course begins so we can recommend the most suitable learning plan.

Yes. Berlitz can customize Mandarin lessons based on your industry, role, and communication needs.

Customized Mandarin training may include topics such as:

• hospitality Mandarin
• banking Mandarin
• finance Mandarin
• construction Mandarin
• customer service Mandarin
• business meetings
• sales conversations
• product introductions
• negotiations
• workplace communication
• relocation Mandarin
• travel Mandarin

This is especially useful for professionals who need Mandarin for real work situations rather than general conversation only.

Yes. Berlitz Mandarin lessons can be adapted for business and professional communication.

Depending on your level, lessons may cover:

• introducing yourself and your company
• exchanging business cards
• talking about your job and responsibilities
• arranging meetings
• visiting clients
• business dining
• discussing projects and budgets
• presenting products
• handling customer service situations
• negotiating
• discussing finance, banking, or recruitment topics

Business Mandarin is suitable for professionals, executives, client-facing teams, and companies with Mandarin communication needs.

This depends on local course availability and the learner’s age, level, and learning needs.

Berlitz Mandarin lessons can often be adapted for younger learners, but the available format, materials, and scheduling may vary by location. Parents are encouraged to contact the Berlitz team to confirm the most suitable Mandarin learning option for their child or teenager.

Scheduling options depend on the course format, instructor availability, and local center arrangements.

Private Mandarin lessons usually offer more flexibility than semi-private lessons because the schedule can be arranged around one learner’s availability. Semi-private lessons require coordination between multiple learners and the instructor.

After purchase or enquiry, the Berlitz team will contact you to confirm your preferred schedule and available lesson times.

Yes. Berlitz can support companies with Mandarin training for employees, teams, and business communication needs.

Corporate Mandarin training can be adapted for different departments, industries, and business goals, such as client communication, customer service, hospitality, banking, finance, construction, relocation support, or cross-cultural communication.

For company training, we recommend contacting Berlitz directly so we can understand the number of learners, goals, level range, schedule, and preferred delivery format.