LEARN MANDARIN CHINESE

We offer private tutoring, group classes, online courses and other resources to help Australians learn Chinese.

Whether you’re just getting started or already experienced in Mandarin, we can help you go further in your journey. Our mission is to help Aussies learn Chinese with ease!

Journey Chinese is YOUR #1 destination to learn Mandarin

Larita Nicolson
Founder & Coach

Larita Nicolson - Highly rated Mandarin tutor and coach

Ways to learn:

Learn Mandarin Private Tutoring

PRIVATE 1:1 Tutoring

Mandarin Courses & Video Lessons

ONLINE SCHOOL & LESSONs

Mandarin Group Classes Online

GROUP CLASSES

COMING FEB 2025

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BEST APPS

HSK learning free resources

HSK RESOURCES

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LANGUAGE EXCHANGE BNE

+ We’re launching a Podcast in 2025! Watch this space

Why learn with JC?

tailored learning

COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING

We create different resources to help you explore Chinese language and culture in a rich and experiential way.

tutoring choose your pace

GO TO YOUR PACE

Uni classes don't wait up, but with tutoring you can progress at your own speed and schedule with lessons tailored to you.

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LEARN FROM ANYWHERE

Meet your tutor online or in Brisbane. We have Australians learning from all kinds of places, and at all ages!

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We’re one of the highest rated private Tutors in Brisbane!

FAQs

  • Yes — we offer limited in-person tutoring sessions in the inner South Brisbane area.

    Enquire online to see if we can offer in-person tutoring for your location.

  • Group classes are small cohorts of people learning Chinese together online.

    Each school term, we run a beginners and advanced Mandarin cohort for 8-10 weeks, with a minimum commitment of 6 weeks.

    We run cohorts for adults and kids separately.

    Enquire online to get into the queue for our next group class!

  • Welcome! We’re so glad you’re interested in learning Mandarin Chinese!

    Here are 3 things you can do to start:

    1. Join our Facebook Group ‘China Travel & Language for Aussies’

    2. Purchase our Mandarin for Beginners lesson pack

    3. Book a free call with Larita to discuss how private or group tutoring can help you advance your learning journey

  • HSK, ‘Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi’ translates to The Chinese Proficiency Test. This is the standardised test for proficiency in Mandarin.

    You can take a HSK test at most universities, and your HSK level will be recognised globally.

  • We tutor kids ages 8+. Enquire online to arrange a free assessment and discuss the best options to teach your kids Mandarin Chinese.