How to speak fluent Chinese with 1-to-1 speaking sessions based on media!

Our programmes are entirely media-based designed for learners who are bored of textbooks and want to learn in an interactive and engaging way, that actually gets them closer to fluency!

So, you've been studying Chinese for a few years with a textbook but still freeze up when you speak to natives?

A lot of people assume that they just suck at Chinese, and that they have no talent for language learning.

But this is far from the truth, it's just that your learning resources are boring and your approach to learning Chinese is wrong!

Textbooks are great for reading and writing, but they do NOT help you develop speaking and listening skills. These are skills that can only be trained outside of a textbook.

So what do we use instead of textbooks?

At Sinosphere our whole approach blends media and structured immersion.

We don't force students to memorise long texts and vocabulary lists, instead we get them interacting with native Chinese resources like: vlogs, street interviews, films, songs and even Chinese commercials.

This gets them familiar with real-life Chinese that's used in China, not in a stuffy classroom.

Our teachers are there to teach you to think intuitively in Chinese and to undo your habit of translating in your head.

Ready to finally see an investment on years you've put into textbooks?

How does the 1-to-1 programme work?

3. Revise and review

1. Book in for your free consultation

2.Receive access to our media platform

Upon completion of your consultation and payment of the tuition fees, you will receive your first e-workbook and access to the platform to start preparing for your first speaking session. Each week you will receive a new workbook which contains 1 short piece of media in Chinese, accompanied by a breakdown of the vocabulary and most importantly the colloquial sentence patterns that you will learn to use for that week. The point of the workbook is to help you develop micro-fluency in the subject, so that you can speak confidently and fluently during your live session.

You book in for a free 20 minute consultation where you can vent about all your struggles with speaking Chinese, we want to hear it all! We will then assess your spoken Chinese level and will generate your own study roadmap that you will follow with Laoshi. This study roadmap is designed to suit your learning style and help you achieve micro fluency in your chosen area of interests within 2, 4 or 6 months long, depending on the package you sign up for.

Between each session, you will be set fun challenges to ensure you continue to use your Chinese, even in your daily life! Here is an example of our beginner student's homework. She has been spotting radicals and characters in her home as well as around China as she travels. This intuitive approach has rapidly accelerated her character recognition as she builds mental maps in her brain!

Screenshot of an online video call showing students collaborating on a shared Google Doc discussing coffee consumption in

A screenshot of a chat message detailing Chinese homework assignments about traditional painting, mythology, and character

A wooden sign pointing to an old banyan tree with Chinese characters and English text, surrounded by lush green foliage.

3. Attend your speaking sessions

All our sessions are student-centred. What that means is that you will be speaking more than the teacher. Our teachers are not there to lecture or preach at you, they are there to guide your conversation and encourage you to ask questions and try out new structures and patterns. It's all part of developing your intuition for the Chinese language which will be so helpful to you as you continue to study Chinese independently.

Who else is taking our courses?

Serious and ambitious professionals developing their careers in China who saw the innate value in learning with our media-based approach!

I absolutely loved the courses, I needed that immersion in real-life media to communicate with my Chinese staff better! I never quite find a way to focus in traditional classroom settings, but having the curriculum based on media that we actually see and hear in China was delightful.

Ian Hylton (founder of Ms Min, Xiamen based fashion brand)

I had never heard of learning with media before, most of the resources we were provided with for our placement in China were textbooks and formal classes. I found it so effective for training my listening and speaking skills which were exactly what I needed to brush up on to be able to communicate with locals!

Laura Bicker (Senior China correspondent for BBC News)

★★★★★

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Screenshots of positive student testimonials praising Sinosphere Mandarin speaking course.

This approach is for you if...

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You crave dedicated 1-to-1 support from bilingual teachers who can correct your tones, vocabulary and pronunciation once and for all

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You have textbook fatigue and want to engage with real-life material that native Chinese people actually consume themselves

You want to stop translating in your head and instead learn to think in Chinese patterns

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You want to get comfortable speaking Chinese on the spot without hesitating for long periods of time

"unlocked the fear of speaking spontaneously"

Choose a package that suits you

Consistency is the cornerstone of fluency in Chinese. Anyone who tells you fluency is possible within 1 months is selling you a false promise. Even the most advanced speakers continue to use Chinese on a daily basis, purely to maintain their level. That's why the shortest package we offer is 2 months long, ranging all the way to 6 months for serious and committed learners who are working towards an important goal. Our primary goal is to equip you with the skillset and the tools to use Chinese media and speak fluently.

2 months (8 sessions in total)

8 x 60 minute sessions spread across 2 months.
6 months access to our media platform
12 new colloquial speaking patterns mastered
320 pieces of vocabulary mastered
Micro fluency developed in 4 key areas

4 months (16 sessions in total)

32 x 60 minute sessions spread across 6 months.
8 months access to our media platform
36 new colloquial speaking patterns mastered
1000 pieces of vocabulary mastered
Micro fluency developed in 12 key areas

6 months (32 sessions in total)

£400

£800

16 x 60 minute sessions spread across 4 months.

6 months access to our media platform

24 new colloquial speaking patterns mastered
640 pieces of vocabulary mastered
Micro fluency developed in 8 key areas

Save £200 by booking in for 4 months!

Save £400 by booking in for 6 months!

actual value: £1200

£600

*We also accept RMB payments on Alipay and WeChat, please contact us if you would like to set this up

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actual value: £800

Our most popular package

£500

£800

£1200

Still unsure? 🤔

We get it, if media is a totally new approach to you, it's natural to want to understand exactly what our media platform offers, before you invest for the long-run. That's why we offer free consultations to test your Chinese, talk about your struggles and decide whether our course is right for you.

Set up a free demo

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FAQs

How do I know if my level is suitable for private lessons?

We cater to beginners, intermediate and even advanced learners. But before we enrol anyone, we always assess students' level in a free consultation. If we feel your level is not high enough yet, we would not enrol you to save both your time and money. As a general rule of thumb, the minimum requirement to take part in media-based 1-to-1s is HSK2 and above. However HSK is not always a reliable indicator, which is why we offer the free consultations to be double sure.

Why are the lessons media-based?

After 20 years of teaching experience and observing thousands of students, we are 150% convinced that media is a far more effective learning resource, than textbooks. Students are more engaged, their brains pick up on patterns quickly and they get exposure to up-to-date cultural references coming out of China now, not 15 years ago.

What is the refund policy?

If you give 1 week notice before your first class that you are no longer able to take part, we will fully refund you the total amount you have paid. If you have already start classes, but are no longer able to attend the rest of them, we will only be able to refund 20% of the total fee.

How can I continue studying beyond 6 months?

For those who just like us are obsessed with Chinese, we do offer the option to extend beyond 6 months. This would be at a discounted rate. Please reach out to us by email if you would like to arrange this once your 6 month package has elapsed

I need to pass HSK, is this for me?

It depends on which component of HSK you're trying to work on. If you lack speaking practice, this course could certainly be of benefit to you. Sinosphere's main focus is on speaking and listening skills, taught through media-based resources. We do not base any of our curriculum on HSK textbooks, as the majority of our students come to us looking to get away from HSK and instead immerse in practical resources that suit everyday life in China. If your main concern is exams we'd recommend focussing on taking a course which has an HSK-based curriculum.

Do you accept foreign currency payments?

We use Stripe for all our transactions. All major currencies are available on our store page. If you live in China and would like to pay in RMB, we are able to accept payment via Alipay or WeChat. Please indicate this during the consultation so that we can help you set this up.

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