Living in Washington DC, Learning in Shanghai.
My Learning: Online group and one-on-one classes. Learning Material: GoEast and its staff creates the best Chinese learning material that I've personally used. Staff: I have always had excellent service with GoEast staff, including both administrators and teachers. They are very flexible and provide exceptional service. Service: The service is always great. Having a 12 to 13 hour time difference between me and Shanghai business hours, I have never had any issues connecting with the staff. Technology: GoEast uses Zoom to make stable video sharing connections for online classes. Internet service appears to be strong and rarely do I encounter any issues. It is also very helpful for the student to use the WeChat app to stay connected in near-real time. Price: GoEast Mandarin lessons are competitive with many other major cities around the world, including the United States. I find quality and value in studying with this organization. Overall: I would highly recommend starting your learning with GoEast. The structured course material and flexible teaching style that you get here will help expedite your learning experience.