Our in-person programs bring Mandarin to life for every learner - from lively sing-and-dance sessions for children to small-group conversation classes, and after-school tutoring.
Whether you’re starting fresh or refining your skills, each session helps you build confidence, connect with others, and opens the door to a new world of language and culture.
Chinese Classes For Kids - August 2026
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Monday 4-5pm (5 classes)
All classes are customized for each child. Max - 3 children. Beginners welcome.
Kids Mandarin Club - Kids 4-10.
Location: Jackson Heights Library, 81st Street, Jackson Heights
Dates: Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 (5 weeks)
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Tuesday 4-5pm (4 classes)
All classes are customized for each child. Max - 3 children. Beginners welcome.
Chinese Immersion Class (4-10)
Location: Jackson Heights Library, 81st Street, Jackson Heights
Dates: Aug 4, 11, 18, 25, (4 weeks)
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Thursday 4-5pm (4 classes)
Read, Write, Speak Mandarin For Kids
All classes are customized for each child. Max - 3 children. Beginners welcome.
Location: Jackson Heights Library, 81st Street, Jackson Heights
Dates: Aug 6, 13, 20, 27, (4 weeks)
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Saturday 10-11am (5 classes)
Read, Write, Speak Mandarin For Kids
All classes are customized for each child. Max - 3 children. Beginners welcome.
Location: Jackson Heights Library, 81st Street, Jackson Heights
Dates: Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (5 weeks)
☕️ Coffee and Mandarin Classes For Adults
If you are serious about learning Mandarin and want to be able to have basic conversations in just 3 weeks, register your interest for our Adult Coffee & Mandarin program in Jackson Heights, NYC.
DATES: Tuesday, July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
DATES: Wednesday, July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
TIME: 6:30-7:30pm
LOCATION: Cafe Bene, 80-25 37th Ave, Jackson Heights, NY
Mandarin for Adults: Practical, Supportive, and Immersive
At Mandarin Teachers Institute, our adult programs are thoughtfully designed to meet learners where they are — whether you're preparing for international travel, building language skills for work, or simply looking to connect more deeply with Mandarin language and culture.
We offer small-group conversation classes (including our popular Coffee + Mandarin series), specialized Chinese for Business Travelers sessions, and one-on-one comprehensible input lessons that help you build fluency through clear, engaging language exposure.
Our adult classes are kept intentionally small — typically 3 to 6 participants — to ensure more speaking time, personalized feedback, and a supportive learning environment. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to sharpen your skills, our goal is to help you feel confident using Mandarin in real-world situations.
Explore our current offerings below — we look forward to welcoming you.
🌎 Mandarin for the Global Workplace
Navigate cross-border work with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're scaling internationally, prepping for investor meetings, or syncing with teams across time zones, this course equips you with the Mandarin you need to operate seamlessly in global environments.
We focus on real-world communication — think key phrases, business etiquette, and cultural insights — all tailored for high-impact, time-sensitive contexts.
Available on demand. Contact us to customize a package that fits your workflow.