We are happy to offer a free consultation to understand your goals and help you start with confidence. 

Learn in person or online from anywhere. Custom, or open group, on your schedule.

We customize private lessons to your individual goals and pace, while pacing group classes to support everyone’s progress.

Siblings and families share private packages. Groups get discounts, whether self-formed or open public classes.

No hidden fees for materials. Use our recommended resources or bring your own (small fee may apply). Free basic materials for youth learners.

Experienced instructors with MA or PhDs create a patient, supportive space for learners of all ages and styles.

Learners new to Chinese will develop understanding and speaking skills through playful, real-world scenarios, like school, home, the zoo, and restaurants. Interact naturally with teachers, friends, family, and waiters, all while building strong pronunciation and confidence.

Age-appropriate adaptations that begin with everyday topics and gradually progress to more sophisticated content, tailored to your learning goals, or be placed at the level that fits you best. 

Check out all levels below.

Start with everyday topics and gradually progress to more sophisticated and specialized domains, tailored to your learning goals, or be placed at the level that fits you best. 

Check out all levels below.

Take an accelerated track of Listen & Speak!, and build strong skills in Read & Write!. Continue with advanced courses and deepen your cultural understanding through modules on Chinese American people, history, identity, and values.

Strengthen your current language skills and prepare with confidence for the AP Chinese exam. Prepare to meet the Chinese language requirements of your target colleges. We also offer recommendation letters and guidance on scholarship opportunities.

I couldn’t recommend Chai Laoshi enough as a Mandarin language teacher. She is knowledgeable, attentive, and a pleasure to learn from. I can’t believe how far she has brought me in my language learning experience. I’ve worked with Chai Laoshi for over 3 years now and will continue to do so for many, many more years to come. I’m visiting China next year and feel very confident with the language skills Chai Laoshi has taught me.

Donglin Chai’s class is a great way to learn Chinese. She is very good at realizing what you need and working with your schedule. She makes learning Chinese very enjoyable and explains things so that you can understand. The classes also moves at a good pace. I would definitely recommend her!

I have been learning Chinese in Chai’s class for five years starting from nearly zero Chinese knowledge to being able to have fluent conversations, read and write. Donglin Chai is an amazing teacher who makes every concept easy to understand. Her lessons are very well prepared to suit your needs and easy to follow. In my opinion, Chai’s classes are the best way to learn Chinese and I highly recommend it!