Once you accept a teaching position with us, you can start enjoying our free, comprehensive Chinese Mandarin language classes! As part of our program, you'll gain access to our online learning platform, Chinesetown, where you can book your first class and continue learning throughout your stay with English 1. Chinesetown offers classes from Survival to Advanced.
Check the steps below to get started!
The difficulty of the lessons is increased by level in the following order: Survival – Beginner – Elementary – Intermediate – Advanced
If you are interested in learning Mandarin Chinese and have no experience, we would suggest starting now with Survival Level. Taking classes is a great way to understand the basics of Mandarin Chinese, and to meet other English 1 teachers before you arrive in China.
Click here to find lessons in each level.
Please note Chinesetown lessons follow China Standard Time, (GMT+8).
Remember to sign up at least 24 hours before the lesson starts.
You will be notified by email and get a calendar invite once you successfully signed up.
An email notification with a link to the online classroom will be sent before the lesson starts.
Sign up for your next lesson here.
If you cannot show up, please let us know 24 hours before the class.
Please make every effort to be on time, late students will be removed from class.
Make sure you enter the classroom with Chrome Browser and have a working mic and headset with a stable (preferably non-wireless) internet connection.
Good luck with your lessons and have fun learning Chinese!