Live online · Real Mandarin conversations

You’ve learned Mandarin.
Now use it with real people.

Join a 60-minute small-group discussion with 2–4 intermediate Mandarin learners and a native Mandarin host who genuinely takes part in the conversation.

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A native host who joins in

Hear how a native Mandarin speaker naturally expresses real opinions.

Genuinely small groups

Just 2–4 learners, so everyone has time to speak.

One group for the full 60 minutes

No random matching or reshuffling halfway through the conversation.

Upcoming Mandarin Conversations

Choose a topic that makes you want to speak. New conversations are published four weeks in advance.

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This is not another Mandarin class

There is no fixed curriculum, grammar lecture or constant interruption for corrections. Sessions are held in Mandarin—no slipping back into English when things get hard. Each conversation is built around one meaningful topic, so you can use the Mandarin you already know.

Your host is not a silent moderator

Your native Mandarin host joins the discussion, shares genuine opinions and models natural expression—while making sure learners still do most of the speaking.

How it works

1

Choose a topic

Pick a conversation that genuinely interests you.

2

Prepare lightly

Get the topic guide a few days ahead—no homework.

3

Join the 60-minute discussion

Talk with the same small group from start to finish.

See exactly how a conversation works →

Is this right for you?

This is for you if…

You’re an intermediate learner who can describe experiences and express simple opinions—even with pauses and mistakes—and you want to use Mandarin with real people.

This is not for you if…

You’re a complete beginner, or you’re looking for a systematic grammar course with structured lessons and homework.

A conversation you come back to

Many members keep their one-to-one lessons—and make this their weekly hour of real Mandarin. Private lessons help you learn. This is where you use it.

Over time, familiar faces become part of the reason to return: the same hosts, learners from different countries you start to recognise, and a Sunday habit you don’t want to skip.

One hour a week. Real Mandarin, real people, no app.

Pricing

First conversation

Free

Try a full 60-minute discussion before you pay anything.

Try Free

Single conversation

$7.99

One 60-minute hosted small-group discussion.

Book a Seat

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Conversation Guides

Before each session you’ll receive a short topic guide with key vocabulary and question prompts—enough to feel ready, never so much that it feels like class.

See How Guides Work