Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China

Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China

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Immerse yourself in Chinese culture while improving your Mandarin skills through personalized lessons with a private teacher in China. This program offers a unique opportunity to live with a host family, gain firsthand cultural experiences, and receive one-on-one Mandarin lessons tailored to your learning goals. Staying with a Private Teacher is a perfect way if you are a beginner or already experienced speaker who wants to take their Mandarin to the next level. 




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  • study abroad Nanjing & Shanghai China
  • age from 18 to 99 years old
  • Language English
  • dates All year round
  • length from 1 week
Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China : Description

Live and Study Mandarin at Your Own Private Teacher's Home!

Have you ever dreamed of learning to speak Mandarin? Now you can! Live with your teacher and improve your Mandarin by being immersed in the Chinese language and culture. It is the perfect way to learn! We are excited to offer private language lessons in the teacher's home in Nanjing and Shanghai. This one-of-a-kind home tuition program is the most effective way to learn a language in a short period. These individual, tailor-made Mandarin language lessons will have you speaking like a native in no time! As an added bonus, you will get to discover the fascinating culture of China.

You will stay with your teacher and share meals and social interactions.  This way, you will make rapid progress even when you are not following lessons. It is a very intensive way to learn a language. Our intensive language immersion programs in China are the absolute key to your success.

What should I expect from my one-to-one Mandarin lessons?

Each student is hosted by a private teacher with native language skills. Thus, the home tuition program offers a full Chinese language and cultural immersion. Wherever the student chooses to stay, there will be a vast array of wonderful things to discover and take in. Total immersion guaranteed! The Mandarin lessons will cover the four skills of the language learning process: listening to  Mandarin, reading Mandarin, writing, and speaking Mandarin. 

We also offer special programs to help improve school or university levels and prepare for exams.

The teacher is also the host for the accommodation, giving the student a unique opportunity for full integration into the local environment. When you book your private language course at your teacher's house you can choose between 15, 20, or 25 hours of Mandarin lessons.

Where will I study Mandarin in China?

You have the opportunity to choose between two incredible cities: Nanjing and Shanghai. Each offers a unique cultural and linguistic environment, so you can explore and learn in a way that is tailored to your interests. 

Nanjing is a city with a long history and culture. Nanjing is known for its historical landmarks, including the Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum, Sun Yat-sen's Mausoleum, and the Nanjing City Wall. The city has ancient temples, museums, and other historical sites with stories of China's past. Nanjing offers a unique mix of traditional Chinese culture and modern urban development, making it an ideal place to learn Mandarin. The city is also known for its natural beauty. The Qinhuai River and Purple Mountain are great places to study and relax.

Shanghai is China's largest city and a major global financial hub. It is famous for its modern skyline, vibrant arts scene, and busy shopping districts, which also provide a great environment for learning Mandarin. In Shanghai, you can experience one of the world's most dynamic cities. The city's cultural heritage can be explored through its museums, historic neighborhoods, and traditional Chinese gardens. Shanghai also offers an exciting urban experience with a fast-paced lifestyle, world-class restaurants, entertainment options, and shopping districts.

Why choose China?

China is a country with a rich history, diverse cultures, and rapid modernization. Learning Mandarin in China allows you to:

  • Practice Mandarin in real-life situations.
  • Explore Shanghai or Nanjing
  • Gain insights into Chinese traditions, festivals, and everyday life.​
  • Experience delicious and diverse Chinese cuisine
  • Gain valuable international experience and cultural understanding.

When is the private language course at the teacher’s home offered?

This program is very flexible: available all year round. The program is tailor-made: you choose when you start and how long you stay in China with Nacel!

Who is the language home tuition immersion suitable for?

We suggest this language teacher’s home program in China for example:

  • University students who need to prepare an official language test
  • Professionals who want to boost their career
  • Adults with special needs or skills
  • Retirees seeking Culture. Older adults interested in exploring new cultures and learning Mandarin in retirement.
  • Everyone who would like to have a Chinese language and a cultural immersion, meet Chinese people, and experience China from the inside!
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Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China : Activities

What activities do you offer?

General Activities

Practice your Mandarin during activities such as:

  • sightseeing
  • traditional Chinese cooking,
  • mini golf
  • conversation practice & debates,
  • board games,
  • nature walk,
  • visit a local festival or event,

The price starts at 305 USD for 5 hours.

Cultural visits

What better way to get to know the town you are staying in, than with your teacher as your private guide! Mix & Match your perfect cultural experience:

Nanjing
Nanjing Museum & the central business district of Nanjing, Purple Mountain & Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Mausoleum, The Confucius Temple, Wanda Mall (amusement park), Xianlin Lake, Traditional Chinese Village visit, Brocade Museum & Nanjing Massacre Museum, Presidential Palace

Shanghai
Tianzifang Area, Bund seafront (best view on Shanghai towers), Jing’An Temple, Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai Museum, Natural History Museum, People’s Square & Nanjing Road (shopping street of Shanghai), Old Town, China Art Museum, Contemporary Art Centre, History Museum of Shanghai

The price starts at 335 USD for 3 visits.

Leisure Options's Prices include: accompanied visits, transport & entrance fees where applicable

Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China : Accommodation

Where will I stay and what is included?

All our language immersion programs in China include a private bedroom in a host family's home. All meals will be included. This is atotal linguistic, cultural, and social immersion with Chinese native speakers. You eat, sleep, and learn at your teacher's home.

Courses are available weekly, with arrivals on Sundays and departures on Saturdays. You can book these courses year-round to fit your schedule. For stays of two weeks or more, the extra night between weeks is free.

We will do our best to find you the perfect match and present you with the best options. The more you share about yourself, the better the match. 

The regional managers interviewed the host teachers and thoroughly inspected their accommodation. Each host has a recognized teaching qualification and/or university degree and at least two years of teaching experience. They are chosen not only for their dedication and professionalism but also for their passion for teaching. These hosts are committed to providing a comfortable and hospitable home and are warm, friendly people who enjoy sharing their daily lives and culture with others.

Hosts in China can vary from traditional families with two adults and one or more children, to single parents with children, or even individuals living alone. Some of our hosts are school teachers who take the opportunity to host and teach language students during their holidays. Others are retired professionals who enjoy teaching occasionally, and some prefer to teach in a more personal and flexible environment from home.​

Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China : Fees

​Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China

Price includes

  • Administration fees
  • Accommodation in the teacher’s home on a full board basis in Japan
  • Japanese Language courses in Home Lessons (private one-to-one lessons)
  • Support, assistance, and 24/7 Hotline during the whole program

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Price includes

The price does not include

  • Round-trip international airfare
  • International Travel Insurance
  • Visa, passport, and medical exam fees
  • Airport pick-up and transfer
  • Extra activities
  • Personal expenses and spending money
  • Medical and Emergency Repatriation Insurance
  • Application fees (65 Euros)
Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China : Deadline
8 weeks before departure
Private Mandarin lessons at a teacher's home in China : Eligibility

From Beginner to Advanced. The private language course is tailor-made to your level. This program is suitable for all ages from 18 to 99. 

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