**Only for new student in the first time**
All the courses can be tailored to your level and individual needs.Please let me know your Chinese level and expectations, so that we could have a nice leaning journey together.

Regular Chinese lessons are designed to give learners systematic training in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Regular Chinese lessons are divided into 9 levels, ranging from Beginner level to Advanced level.(1)Levle1--You will study Chinese pronunciation and how to conduct basic conversations such as greetings, self-introduction, shopping (simple bargaining), food ordering, etc.(2)Level2--You will study topics such as asking directions and time, exchanging money, booking tickets and introducing family members and friends. You may learn basic structures of Chinese characters, if needed.(3)Level3--You will study topics such as hobbies, likes or dislikes, sports, travel plans, etc. You will practice to read some short essays. You may learn more structures of Chinese characters, if needed.(4)Level4--You will study intermediate level topics including lifestyle, work routines, etc. Important vocabulary-building methods will also be taught.(5)Level5--You will continue to learn intermediate level topics and will learn to read articles on a wide range of subjects related to routine and non-routine topics.(6)Level6--You will learn upper-intermediate level topics and learn to narrate a story, describe events and ambitions, give detailed accounts of experiences, and describe feelings and reactions accurately.(7)Level7--You will continue to study upper-intermediate level topics and learn to understand implicit meanings when interacting with native speakers.(8)Level8--You will learn advanced topics. And articles selected from newspaper, literary work, and Internet will also be read and discussed. (9)Level9--You will continue to learn advanced topics that appear in public media and writings. Your goal is to differentiate finer shades of meaning in extremely complex situations. And you will learn to write long theses to present your research findings.

Regular Chinese lessons

HSK 1 & HSK 2
‑ Estimated lessons per level: ~30 sessions
‑ Recommended frequency: 2‑3 classes per week
‑ Course concludes with full mock exam
HSK 3 & HSK 4
‑ Estimated lessons per level: ~40 sessions
‑ Recommended frequency: 2‑3 classes per week
‑ Course concludes with full mock exam
HSK 5
‑ Estimated lessons: ~60 sessions
‑ Recommended frequency: 2‑3 classes per week
‑ Course concludes with full mock exam
HSK 6
‑ Estimated lessons: 80‑90 sessions
‑ Recommended frequency: 2‑3 classes per week
‑ Course concludes with full mock exam
HSK 7‑9 (Advanced Proficiency)
‑ Estimated lessons: 100‑120 sessions
‑ Recommended frequency: 2‑3 classes per week
‑ Focus on academic reading, argumentative writing & complex listening comprehension
‑ Course concludes with comprehensive mock examination
📌 Important note: All lesson counts are approximate. Your personalised study plan will be adjusted according to your current proficiency, learning pace and goals.
🏆 Proven results: Over 90 % of my students successfully pass their target HSK level.
For students planning to study in China:
HSK is an essential certificate for university admission. Higher HSK scores greatly improve your chances of obtaining scholarships.
Join my HSK courses with me, Shirley. I can also share practical guidance for studying in China.

HSK 1-9 Test Preparation

【Summer Reading group lessons/ Hanyu PinYin group lesson for kid】
🎈Suitable for the lesson：5-12 years old
🎈Content：Through reading stories, and idioms, etc ,they can cultivate children's reading habits and independent thinking ability. 
The course feature：
-Fixed class time per week
-Meet new friend online


【🧒Shirley's Chinese course features for kids】
📌Learn Chinese in interesting way (kahoot, quizlet...)
📌Offer class materials after lessons. 
📌Build up confidence and interest in speaking Chinese
📌Variety topics enhance children's interest in learning

🔥Enrolling Chinese for child

CSCA Science & Engineering Academic Chinese is a core compulsory exam course for international students applying for science, engineering, medicine and technical undergraduate programs in Chinese universities. Distinct from general daily Chinese courses, it prioritizes the cultivation of practical academic Chinese competencies tailored to university STEM majors, supporting students’ Chinese-medium learning in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, medicine and other technical disciplines. The course systematically covers essential STEM academic language elements, including discipline-specific vocabulary, fundamental scientific terminology, standard technical sentence structures, experimental report writing, data analysis and interpretation, as well as the reading and writing of professional technical documents. It provides targeted skill training in scientific text comprehension, professional sentence analysis and logical academic writing for various STEM scenarios. With authentic exam questions, university-level academic essays and standard technical teaching materials as core learning resources, the course helps students grasp the unique grammatical rules and logical expression characteristics of STEM academic Chinese. It effectively assists learners in overcoming common learning and exam challenges, such as understanding complex technical sentences and professional reading passages, and mastering standardized academic writing norms. After completing systematic training, students can proficiently comprehend Chinese STEM textbooks, lecture notes, scientific articles and experimental guidelines. They will possess solid language capabilities to attend professional Chinese lectures, finish academic assignments and compose basic academic papers, fully satisfying the official Chinese language admission requirements for undergraduate STEM programs in Chinese universities.

Science & Engineering Academic Chinese（CSCA）

Tailored for professionals who need to use Chinese for work‑related scenarios in China and cross‑border business. High‑impact real‑world materials plus personalised coaching help you get fully ready for Chinese‑market business tasks.
We start at your exact current level — no wasted time on content you already know.
✅ Level 1 | Business Foundations
Master core pronunciation and build the most essential conversational skills for simple business interactions.
✅ Level 2 | Basic Workplace Communication
Practice practical scenarios: scheduling meetings, company site visits and product introductions. Get first‑hand insights into local Chinese business etiquette.
✅ Level 3 | Introductory Negotiation & Cooperation
Cover entry‑level business negotiation and sales promotion. Learn to read concise project briefs and partnership proposals.
✅ Level 4 | Intermediate Business Skills
Tackle intermediate real‑life business scenarios. Optional targeted training for practical Chinese business writing upon your needs.
✅ Level 5 | Upper‑Intermediate Document Proficiency
Learn to process lengthy, complex business content including formal emails and full‑length proposals.
✅ Level 6 | Confident Professional Communication
Advance your upper‑intermediate skills. Carry out most day‑to‑day professional communication accurately and confidently within your industry.
✅ Level 7 | Advanced Business Comprehension
Work through high‑level business themes. Interpret subtle, implied meanings within sophisticated Chinese‑market business contexts.
✅ Level 8 | China Market & Business Culture Insight
Deep dive into advanced business topics. Build solid knowledge of China’s growing market, investment landscape and core local business culture.
✅ Level 9 | High‑End Specialised Business Chinese
Study sophisticated subject‑specific content for your industry.Grasp nuanced meanings in highly complex business discussions. Learn to compose extended papers to present your business research and analysis.

Business Chinese Lessons--Business Chinese Lessons Level 1-9

Thank you for continuing studying with me after 30 lessons! Your support is greatly appreciated . I am committed to continuously updating our teaching resources to ensure that our classes remain engaging and enjoyable . To ensure that I am fully prepared for each session , I will incorporate a 5-minute break into our class schedule . This will allow us to stay focused and make the most of our time together .
 Looking forward to our continued learning journey together !

Course for the students who studied with me more than 50 lessons

CSCA Academic Chinese for Humanities and Social Sciences is a specialized academic Chinese curriculum tailor-made for international students applying for undergraduate programs in humanities and social sciences at Chinese universities. It also serves as a mandatory core subject for the humanities track of the CSCA Examination.The core curriculum covers discipline-specific academic vocabulary for liberal arts, interpretation of canonical literary and historical texts, reading of theoretical social science literature, argumentative essay writing, articulation of academic viewpoints, textual appreciation and logical argumentation. It focuses on training students’ comprehensive ability to interpret narrative, argumentative and critical academic Chinese texts, while cultivating rigorous and standard academic writing proficiency for liberal arts disciplines.Drawing on canonical humanities works, short social science articles on current affairs, academic reviews and general liberal arts readings, the curriculum helps students accumulate discipline-specific expressive conventions for humanities studies and strengthen core academic and exam-oriented capabilities including text summarization, viewpoint extraction, logical analysis and thematic writing. Systematic learning enables students to fully adapt to Chinese-medium instruction in liberal arts majors and meet the Chinese proficiency admission requirements for undergraduate humanities and social science programs at Chinese universities.

Academic Chinese for Humanities and Social Sciences （CSCA）

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A 3-month intensive training program aimed at enhancing the International Chinese Language Teaching is mandatory for the certificate. This training program incorporated advancements in both theoretical and practical teaching methodologies, specifically designed for teaching Regular Chinese courses and Exam Preperation courses for overseas youth and adults. It also included teaching methods and techniques for specialized Chinese language courses such as, Business Chinese, Scientific Chinese ect..

A 3-month intensive training program aimed at enhancing the International Chinese Language Teaching is mandatory for the certificate. This training program incorporated advancements in both theoretical and practical teaching methodologies, specifically designed for Regular Chinese courses and Exam Preperation courses for overseas youth and adults. It  also included teaching methods and techniques for specialized Chinese language courses such as, Business Chinese, Scientific Chinese ect..

A 3-month intensive training program aimed at enhancing the International Chinese Language Teaching is mandatory for the certificate. This training program incorporated advancements in both theoretical and practical teaching methodologies, specifically designed for teaching overseas youth and adults. This training program also included teaching methods and techniques for specialized Chinese language courses such as, Business Chinese, Engineering Chinese, and Scientific Chinese ect..