GoEast Mandarin is a Shanghai-based Chinese language school, teaching online and in Shanghai. Since 2012, we’ve taught Chinese to thousands of students who rate us 4.9 out 5. Our teachers and language consultants work together to provide the best learning experience to every student - whether it's for daily or business Chinese. Over 90% of our students renew their lesson package with us.We teach on our campuses in Yangpu, the French Concession and online at all language levels. Not sure yet? Try out our open class or come to one of our many cultural events.
I have been taking 1:1 classes for about 1.5 years now and I’ve advanced from a complete beginner to HSK3 level. The in-person teaching is great, and my progress speed really depends on how much independent studying I do to reinforce the lessons. I’d recommend Go-East to anyone, and especially if you can attend in-person and not rely fully on the online materials. They are improving the online materials all the time, but the platform can be a bit clunky and difficult to use. My instructor, Sun Bei Bei, is wonderful and always patient with me while also holding me to a high standard. The scheduling is also flexible and accommodating to those who are frequently out of town. Highly recommended!
The teaching method is excellent. I have experienced material aimed at preparing for the HSK exams and now to practise conversation for several years. Also had the opportunity to go to Shanghai and meet the teachers at the school and experience the teaching and events in person. I highly recommend GoEast.
Everybody knows how is challenging learn Chinese, I mean , is a subject who needs a lot of practice and dedication; But the Goeast teachers are entitled and motivated to do this task.
Teachers like Maria , Winona, Lynn and Kathy, make the learning journey even more fun and enjoyable; they always bring some nice activities into and out of the classroom, like: day-a-day routine dialogues , watching movies, little tour around the neighborhood to learn the culture,KTV sessions etc.
In conclusion, I would like to say , the learning process depends on you and the teachers will do their best to motivate you and make feel confident to try your best .
I took the Goeast one on one classes summer before starting my masters in the fall. After not having been in China for almost 5 years my Chinese language abilities had gone down significantly, but Goeast help get me back into shape.
The one on one classes helped me focus on the parts of my Chinese that really needed attention and getting me prepared for life in China as a masters student. I could go at my own pace and whenever I needed extra attention on a subject I had more than I could ask for. Having this time with Goeast when I focused almost entirely on improving my Chinese helped me to form and develop invaluable Chinese studying habits and methods that I’ve carried with me to this day, many of which wouldn’t have been possible without their help. It was a perfect sprint before the marathon that is having a long-term life in China.
Especially for those who place studying Chinese as a high priority, the Goeast classes are second to none. Wouldn’t be where I am today without them.
My wife and I completed the HSK 1 & 2 courses at GoEast. We learned a lot and had lots of fun. Our teacher, Bei Bei, was great. She made the classes very enjoyable. Everybody at GoEast are very sweet and helpful and they make you feel welcomed to Shanghai and China!
Great online Chinese courses with amazing teachers
I have been learning Chinese with GoEast for about 2.5 years now. I started with an online HSK 4 course when I was in Shanghai and continued on with intermediate speaking courses once I am back to Europe. My last course was a 1:1 due to my tight schedule. All 3 courses were amazing in my opinion, the teachers are great and they encourage us to speak more and to slowly learn to use what we have just learned in the class. The teachers are all very understanding and accommodating.
I only issue is because there is not enough material that you can download, that you can quickly go through when you are offline or when you just want to quickly check upon something. The only material you can download is the listening text script.
There are more online read only materials of course, although some of them are outdated and therefore differ to the one actually used in the class by the teacher. This makes it also difficult to prepare a class beforehand.
Overall, I highly recommend GoEast for learning Chinese remotely.
I have been studying Mandarin with GoEast for over 1 1/2 years and have enjoyed my experience with everyone. The sessions have been fun and helped me to read, speak and write in Mandarin. Cherry is the best teacher in the whole world and I look forward to learning in her weekly classes.
Arrived in Shanghai at HSK3 level, I passed HSK4 within 7 months thanks to Go East! Teachers are knowledgeable and friendly, plus the school is very conveniently located. They also have great online learning resources.
I have been taking classes at Go East for about half a year. The classes are primarily speaking-focused, though they offer Hanzi-specific classes. I find that speaking in a group is very helpful. The teachers are all very outgoing, enthusiastic and encouraging. Additionally, the teachers are very accepting of people with different backgrounds.
I have been with GoEast for about six months and can highly recommend this school. The administration is professional, the teaching is superb, and the overall vibe amongst the staff is so positive and fun that it makes just being there very enjoyable.
10/10 school in every regard. Teachers, support staff, social events. I feel very welcome every time I show up to class and everyone goes above and beyond.
Professional and personal is the GoEast slogan:TRU‼️
Professional and personal is GoEast TRU‼️
Mandarin is not easy to learn but GoEast makes it fun.the lessons are well structured and the teachers very good and friendly and patient.I did reading 汉字 as well as speaking , both really interesting and worthwhile.The free workshop fan decoration was great fun and bonding the teachers and their students.
A Wonderful Learning Experience with GoEast and Teacher Cherry
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to GoEast for their exceptional communication and patience in working with my family. Special thanks to Teacher Cherry for being such a wonderful and dedicated teacher. She has connected incredibly well with my daughter, who truly enjoys her lessons. We even considered looking for more affordable classes, but my daughter insisted she wanted to stay with Teacher Cherry, and I completely understand why.
Teacher Cherry makes a genuine effort to understand my daughter and goes above and beyond by remembering the names of my daughter’s dolls, subtly incorporating them into conversations to teach Chinese vocabulary in a fun and engaging way. This thoughtful approach allows my daughter to absorb the language naturally and without boredom. It’s clear that Teacher Cherry has mastered both the art and the science of teaching young children.
I truly appreciate how Teacher Cherry has been able to foster a warm and encouraging learning environment for my daughter. It’s a rare skill, and we’re fortunate to have found someone so skilled and caring.
I’m very grateful for GoEast and Teacher Cherry for their patience and dedication. My daughter is learning and growing, and I’m deeply appreciative of how GoEast and Teacher Cherry have supported her on this journey.
I’ve been attending classes in GoEast for about a year now. I started at HSK 1 level and now I’m attending an HSK 3 course, through it all the material and teaching methods remained on a high-level allowing me to understand everything. Without the school’s help my Chinese level definitely wouldn’t be at the level that it’s at right now. I can definitely recommend it
I've been a student at GoEast for over a year now, and my experience has been nothing short of great.
The classes are well-structured, the difficulty is progressing at perfect pace. The teachers are all very kind, patient, and most of all incredibly competent. I recommend GoEast to anyone looking to improve their Chinese, no matter what your starting level is. I have followed the HSK 3 course, now following the HSK 4.
I have been learning Chinese with GoEast for a year and a half. What I like most is the personalised learning they offer; working through the HSK syllabus with lessons covering pronunciation and tones practise, vocabulary, grammar, reading of characters and dialogue, but also making it applicable to your situation. My teacher, Jessica, got to know that I am also a dancer and helped me focus on dancing vocabulary so that I can attend dance classes in Chinese here in Shanghai. Lastly, I value the friendship I have gained with her along my Chinese learning journey. I still have a long way to go but I am enjoying this road with GoEast!
I found the classes both constructive and illuminating. The staff were welcoming and the frequent events hosted by GoEast was also a great way to make new friends!
GoEast mandarin school is a great space for learning. The courses are relevant, engaging and lots of fun. There is a good balance between learning new things and practicing your chinese speaking. The teachers are very skilled, friendly and very helpful along your learning journey. GoEast also organizes many fun and interactive events throughout the year.
I’ve been learning Chinese with GoEast for about a year now and it has only been positive! I’ve seen consistent improvement in my ability to read, listen and speak Chinese, thanks to the excellent teachers and course designers at GoEast. If you are wanting to see consistent improvement, look no further!
I love studying Mandarin at GoEast! Studying Mandarin at GoEast is FUN!! GoEast’s small class sizes, engaging lessons, and highly responsive teachers have really accelerated my language learning. What do I mean by “highly responsive teachers”? Well, for example, several of my classmates and I were beginning our summer travels a few lessons before the end of our in-person course last spring, so our teacher postponed the final two lessons until the fall course, which we’ll use for review to get ready for the next level. Another example: whenever a student has to miss class, our teacher brings a webcam into the classroom and sets up a zoom call so you don’t have to miss out due to travel or illness. And the most important example of responsive teaching: our teacher is very skilled at deftly answering students’ questions (some *ahem* MANY of which may be lesson-adjacent or even unrelated to the lesson *sorry*) while still managing to complete the lesson of the day. But what do I really love about GoEast? Why do I endure an hour on the metro going to and coming from class twice a week? Because GoEast is a welcoming community. The classes are fun! There is a lot of laughter at GoEast - you hear it as soon as you walk in the door; the teachers are chatting and laughing with one another while getting ready for lessons. You hear laughter coming from the classrooms while you’re waiting for your lesson to begin. And you hear A LOT of laughter during your lesson as you and your classmates practice the lesson’s vocabulary and grammar in your class conversations. Studying Mandarin at GoEast is FUN (did I already say that??)!! Even the videos on the GoEast online learning platform are fun - the dialogue for Wang Xiao Mai and Liu Ai Li in the GoEast video lessons is always amusing and sometimes hilarious. I’m a teacher myself, so I know that when students are having fun studying, they are learning effectively. I highly recommend GoEast for your Mandarin studies!
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