Learn Chinese that works in real life
Personalized online Chinese lessons with Duke & Stasya.
How hard is Chinese, really?
It's not as hard as you think. And with us, you get there a whole lot faster.
Six levels. One climb.
Reach HSK 4, enough to work and travel in Chinese, in about 3 months.
HSK 4 ·
1,200 words ·
296 grammar points
Where can Chinese take you?
Pick the reason that's yours. We build the plan around it.
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Exams
The paper that opens the door.
- Pass HSK 1 to 5 with a real plan
- University grants and student visas
We also have some free tools for you!
Free tools we built for our own students.
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Check my level →
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Open the tool →
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Start a deck →
Level test
Find your HSK level, free
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Answer questions for 10 to 15 minutes and get your HSK level.
NihaoCharacter
Pinyin, meanings & stroke order
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Paste any Chinese text for pinyin and meanings.
NihaoCard
Flashcards that actually stick
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Spaced repetition on the same engine as Anki.
So, who will you be talking to?
Two teachers, and a lesson that is mostly you talking.
Native Teacher
Duke
So, does it actually work?
Three students, in their own words.
Student stories
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★★★★★
Chinese isn't a subject. It's the version of you that hasn't spoken yet.
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Level testThe things people ask most
From the first lesson.
Spaced repetition.
Stasya's specialty.
Depends on your goal.
Around your timezone.