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Chinese Classes for Adults & Kids in NYC / Manhattan

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ABC Languages, Manhattan NY:
Learn Chinese in Manhattan with ABC Languages - one of NYC's leading foreign language schools! We provide group Mandarin classes and private lessons to adults, business professionals, college students, kids and teens of all levels - from basic beginner to advanced. We also offer corporate language training for companies and organizations, as well as online Chinese lessons taught via Zoom / Skype. Conveniently located in Chelsea, Lower Manhattan West Side (between 6th and 7th Avenues) at 146 West 29th Street near Penn Station, NoMad and Midtown Manhattan, and is easily accessible by public transport.

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Mandarin Chinese Language Classes:
Year-round & in summer. For beginner to advanced students.

• Private Mandarin Chinese Lessons:

Photo of Chinese Classes for Adults & Kids in NYC / ManhattanOne-on-one Mandarin lessons are also the most intensive way to immerse yourself in the Chinese language.

Learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule. You may set up any day or time for your classes, including weekends and evening hours. 

Students meet with their private teacher from once a week to every day. The lessons may be held at your Manhattan office, home or at our language institute.

• Total Beginner Mandarin Chinese Group Classes:

Meet once a week for 1.5 hours. Enrol for 6, 8, or 12 weeks. Day, evening and weekend classes available.

Total Beginner classes are designed for people with no previous exposure to the language. Acquire basic grammar and vocabulary to develop basic conversational and practical skills.

In the first 6 weeks, you will be introduced to the tones, pin-yin (the romanized version of Chinese), and basic conversation. If you choose to study for 8-12 weeks, you can build on your vocabulary, speaking, and reading skills including an introduction to Chinese characters.

• Above Beginner Mandarin Chinese Classes:
If you are not a total beginner, you are welcome to join one of our on-going Mandarin Chinese classes at any time.

• Mandarin Introductory Workshop:
Image of Chinese Classes for Adults & Kids in NYC / ManhattanIf you are considering learning Mandarin Chinese, this workshop is a great place to start!  You will learn a bit of the Chinese script and introductions, and our professional instructors will walk you through some of the key challenge points, as well as some cultural topics.

• Skype / Online Mandarin Chinese Lessons:

All you need to learn Chinese from the comfort of your own home or office is an internet connection, webcam and audio headset. Just log in to Skype and meet your teacher virtually at a time convenient for you.


Other Mandarin Chinese Classes:
• Mandarin Chinese conversation classes
• Mandarin Chinese classes for kids & teens (ages 4-16 years old)
• Corporate Chinese training onsite for business professionals & organizations

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Hills Learning
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Hills Learning is a leading NYC language school providing group Mandarin Chinese classes and private tutoring for adults, kids, and teenagers of all levels - from total beginner to advanced.

Our group Mandarin Chinese classes are held at the Hills Learning center in Manhattan NYC (right beside Grand Central Station).

Private Chinese lessons can be held throughout the five boroughs of New York City (Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx and Staten Island) as well as in parts of Connecticut and New Jersey.

We also offer online Chinese classes.

For our individual Chinese lessons, we specialize in finding the right teacher and creating the correct curriculum.

Whether your reasons to learn the Chinese 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.

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.
ABC Languages NYC - Online Chinese classes via Zoom / Skype
Courses / Programs
Learn Mandarin Chinese with ABC Languages - a leading provider of foreign language classes in NYC, NY & NJ. We offer quality group Mandarin classes and private tutoring at our language school in Chelsea near Midtown Manhattan / Penn Station, as well as Online Mandarin lessons for students across NY, Long Island and nationwide.

Our private online Chinese lessons via Zoom / Skype enable you to learn Mandarin in your own home or work office.

Founded in 1997, we teach students at all levels - from total beginner to advanced - adults, college & high school students and kids ages 4+.

Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available.

In addition, we provide corporate Chinese language training to companies and organizations in NYC.

Additional Languages Taught:
Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Farsi, and ESL (English as a Foreign Language) among others.

Student Testimonial:
"ABC Languages was great, and I was able to really refine and expand my vocabulary, grammar skills, and knowledge of the language. If you are interested in learning a language, I highly recommend giving these guys a chance to help. Needless to say it requires a lot of self study and practice, but they laid out a good foundation."
Online Mandarin Chinese Lessons for adults & kids / high school students
Beginner to advanced level

- Group Chinese classes for adults. Daytime, evening and weekend classes are available.
- Private / Semi-private Chinese lessons
- Chinese intro/ travel crash course
- Conversational Chinese
- Survival Chinese
- Chinese Grammar
- Chinese tutoring for kids & teens
- After-school Chinese programs for elementary, middle & high school students
- Family Chinese classes
- Corporate Chinese language training onsite
- Cross-cultural Chinese programs
ABC Languages - Bronx, Westchester County NY & Southern CT
Courses / Programs
• Are you searching for private or small group Chinese lessons in the Bronx and surrounding areas including Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Riverdale, Kingsbridge, Fordham, Schuylerville, Woodlawn, Pelham Bay, Concourse, and others?

• ABC Languages is a leading provider of private and semi-private language tutoring for adults, kids and teens. We provide private Chinese lessons where our experienced tutors can come to your home, office or local library in the Bronx area.

• Whether you are a total beginner or at a more advanced level, our professional teacher will design a program to suit your interests & learning style.

• All of our Chinese teachers are native or near-native speakers who are carefully selected and have a minimum of 2 years of teaching experience. We also offer corporate Chinese training to companies.

Student Review:
"I took a 6 week course in Mandarin Chinese with ABC Languages. ABC Languages was great, and I was able to really refine and expand my vocabulary, grammar skills, and knowledge of the language. "
- ABC Languages student
Private / Semi-Private Chinese Tutoring for Adults & Kids:

• Private & Semi-Private Chinese lessons for adults at beginner to advanced levels

• Private & Semi-Private Chinese tutoring for kindergarten, elementary, middle & high school students

• All-year after-school program / Chinese immersion classes for kids & teens

• Corporate Chinese training for business professionals & organizations

• Online Chinese classes via Zoom / Skype.

Further Second / Foreign Language Classes:
• Spanish, French, Italian, German, Portuguese, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Arabic, Korean, Japanese, and English (ESL)
Kaplan International New York - SoHo, Lower Manhattan
Courses / Programs
• Join Kaplan International's English school located just a block north of New York's hip SoHo district in Lower Manhattan, and study English while experiencing life in a New York neighbourhood famous for its art, music and fashion.

• Our wide range of courses includes intensive language courses, semester options, TOEFL English, exam preparation, and more.

• Gain the English language skills and academic approach needed to succeed while making friends from around the world with Kaplan International, world leaders in English language education.

• Each of our English courses in New York has a special focus, allowing you to direct your studies to suit your particular language needs. Short term to long term, vacation to intensive English, you will find a range of English courses in New York with Kaplan International.

• Ideal for students of all levels, you will improve your English quickly and effectively with our English courses.

• Enrol with Kaplan International in the friendly and vibrant atmosphere of SoHo and begin your journey to personal, academic and career success.

• Citizens of 83 countries attended our SoHo NYC ESL school last year.

Student Review:
“Kaplan teachers are very good and they make the lessons interactive. The classes are very interesting so you always want to be a part of it. I like that the school is very modern and you feel like at home, everybody knows each other here."
- Geisha, Venezuela
Quality English Language Courses:
• General English classes
• General English Academic Year/Semester options
• Intensive English courses
• Intensive English Academic Year/Semester options
• Business English
• Intensive Business English
• TOEFL and Academic English
• Vacation English lessons

Exam Preparation Programs:
• Cambridge Exam prep (CAE, FCE)
• GRE Test preparation
• GMAT Exam preparation
China Institute, New York
Courses / Programs
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.
ABC Languages, Manhattan - Chinese Classes in NYC & Online via Zoom / Skype
Courses / Programs
• Are you searching for quality Chinese classes in NYC, NJ, Westchester County NY or Fairfield County CT?

• Conveniently situated in Manhattan, ABC Languages is a premier language institute offering group classes and private lessons in a wide range of languages, including Chinese.

• Established in 1997, ABC provides top-quality Chinese language training to adults, business professionals, college students, kids and teens. In addition, we offer corporate language training for companies and organizations.

• Our popular school is located in Chelsea, Manhattan West Side at 146 West 29th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues, near Penn Station, NoMad, Flatiron, Koreatown and Midtown).

• Suitable for beginner through advanced levels, our group Mandarin classes are designed to be interactive and fun, and are taught by experienced teachers who are native Chinese speakers. We focus on practical, spoken Chinese that you can use socially, for work or for travel.
 
• Private Chinese lessons can take place at our school or our professional tutors can come to your home or office.

• Other Languages taught include Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Italian, French, German, Greek, Turkish, Farsi, Arabic, and more.

Student Review / Testimonial:
"I heard about ABC in NY Mag and took Chinese classes there. This super-difficult language was taught with fun and experience!! I learned so much!"
Mandarin Chinese Classes:
Day, evening & weekend lessons

• Group Mandarin Chinese classes for adults at Total Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced level.
• Mandarin workshop: A Gentle Intro to Challenging Languages
• Private Chinese lessons in your home or office
• Private / Semi-private Chinese tutoring for kids & teens (ages 4 to 16)
• School Group classes - After-school Chinese programs for elementary, middle & high school students (All grades)
• Corporate Chinese language training for organizations via onsite programs for 1-1000+ students
• Skype / Online Chinese classes
• Summer Chinese classes