Hi there 👋
Welcome to Elementary Chinese. I’m Kwadwo! I’ve lived in China for 11 years. I help expats living in China learn the everyday Chinese they need, so they can communicate what they want!
More importantly, I’ve been where you are at now. Chinese isn’t easy, and working here in China 40 *ahem* 55 hours a week, there’s not enough time in the day to get to a class!
But, stop. You don’t need a class to get good at Mandarin. You need Elementary Chinese.
How to learn Chinese with Elementary Chinese
Step one
Head over to my book reviews page. Whether you’re a super beginner, taking
Step two
Head over to speakeverydaychinese.com to learn the basics and finally improve your tones. I’ve curated live content from within China to help you speak the everyday Chinese you need.
Step three
Connect with other like-minded students in China by joining our Premium WeChat groups. We rotate through five themes – one per week. We learn what we use. You’ll save time and get straight to learning the useful phrases for the day-to-day situations you experience the most.
This WeChat group is only for Expats currently working in China who are beginners. The WeChat groups require participation which is only available if you are based in China. If you do not fall into this category, please visit speakeverydaychinese.com
That’s the best option for you. It’s a growing library of useful videos for day-to-day life with audio practice. And, dare I say it, it’s more affordable than my WeChat groups.
And finally, connect with me on Social Media
“Champions are brilliant at the basics.” — John Wooden
Affiliate link disclaimer: If you purchase any of these books through the links found on this page a teeny bit of the cost helps me pay my bills and continue to provide you with valuable content. Hope that’s cool.
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