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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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Hear how a native Mandarin speaker naturally expresses real opinions.
Just 2–4 learners, so everyone has time to speak.
No random matching or reshuffling halfway through the conversation.
Choose a topic that makes you want to speak. New conversations are published four weeks in advance.
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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 native Mandarin host joins the discussion, shares genuine opinions and models natural expression—while making sure learners still do most of the speaking.
Pick a conversation that genuinely interests you.
Get the topic guide a few days ahead—no homework.
Talk with the same small group from start to finish.
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.
You’re a complete beginner, or you’re looking for a systematic grammar course with structured lessons and homework.
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.
$26.99
$6.75 per conversation · Valid for 60 days · No automatic renewal
Get the PassBefore 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.
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