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Why China?

Breathtaking antiquity, amazing scenery. China is one of the world's oldest continuous civilisations, rich in diversity, culture and adventure.

Over 1.5 billion people use Mandarin Chinese to communicate, making it the most widely spoken first language in the word. So after english, it’s the most useful language to know.

As China assumes a more leading role in the world, the ability to speak Mandarin is more important than ever before.

Learning Mandarin has great benefits both personally and professionally. This language is both mentally stimulating, interesting, and fun. With the right support, you can master the challenge of reading, writing and speaking Chinese.

Ready to start your journey?

Larita Nicolson 天金

Founder & Language Coachlarita@journeychinese.com.au

CHINA FAST FACTS

1.4 Billion people

The world's second largest economy

President: Xi Jinping 习近平

Currency: The Renminbi (also known as Yuan) 元 / ¥

Tea is the national beverage of choice

1 billion people are active on social app WeChat

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The Learning Journey

Most people struggle to learn Mandarin on their own. They find it complex, time-consuming, unsure where to even begin.

But it doesn’t have to be this complex. That’s where Journey Chinese can help you. We can help you learn Chinese with ease!

Our Tutoring and Coaching programs guide you each step of the way to ensure greater success.

We tailor each session to your learning style and goals. We’ve developed a proven process, along with tools and resources to help you learn new concepts quickly and keep your moving forward.

BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED

HSK 1 HSK 2 & 3 HSK 4 & 5

3 MONTHS 9 MONTHS 6 MONTHS

On average, it can take 18 months to become fluent in Mandarin.

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Our Framework

Our brains are efficient machines, so they rapidly discard information that doesn’t seem useful. In other words, they work on a ‘use it or lose it’ policy, which applies to everything we learn. Therefore, we need a way to capture new information in order to recall it later.

Our unique language framework helps you learn effectively:

Q: WHAT TOOLS DO WE USE?

A: We use a weekly study planner, review sessions, apps, flashcards, and resources to immerse yourself in chinese language and culture.

1. READFirst we need to learn to recognise characters and word as to their unique meaning.

2. REVISEUsing spaced repetition and other techniques, we can help our brains recall words and phrases. This is where memory is formed.

3. RELATETo realise something (be fully aware of), we need to see how it connects to reality in such a way that we can understand it clearly. This strengthens our memory.

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Lesson Pricing

When you schedule a lesson, we’ll send you an invoice to pre-pay for your session. So that when you arrive at your lesson, you’re ready to focus on learning.

We accept all major credit cards with no extra charge.

Q: WHAT IF I CANCEL A LESSON?

A: If you cancel your lesson with less than 24 hours notice, you will still be charged for the individual lesson. If you cancel with proper notice, we’ll simply arrange a new lesson time as a credit.

Lesson Type 1 Hour 1.5 Hour Includes

Tutoring 1 person $35 $45 Lesson, Resources, Reviews

Tutoring 2 people* $55 $75 Lesson, Resources, Reviews

Advanced Coaching $40 /pp $55 /pp Lesson, Resources, Exam Prep

*Saver rates apply for online-study and/or groups. All prices are in AUD.

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Frequently Asked Q’s

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Q: What’s the difference between tutoring and coaching?A: Tutoring is for anyone learning mandarin between HSK levels 1 and 3. Levels 4 to 5 requires Advanced Coaching to assist you in self-study. We also offer Business Coaching for specific industries which can involve translating material.

Q: What does ‘HSK’ mean?A: ‘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.

Q: What is the minimum age for learning Chinese?A: We recommend engaging a tutor from ages 6 or above.

Q: How do I get started with tutoring?A: Simply book in a free initial meeting with Larita. In your initial meeting, we’ll discover your learning goals and style. Then you can schedule your first lesson.

Q: Where, and when can I learn?A: Most students book 1 to 1.5 hours a week of tutoring. Lesson times are limited and subject to availability. You can meet your tutor in Brisbane City, South Bank, Yeronga, or study online using Zoom/Google Hangouts.

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