Try a FREE Class First
Try a FREE Class First
Online or in-person at Bugis, Tanjong Pagar & Chinatown.
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18+ Years
Established in Singapore
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3-5 Pax
Maximum class size
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3 Centers
Bugis • Tanjong Pagar • Chinatown
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Native Trainers
Certified & English-speaking
Living in Singapore But Can’t Follow the Conversation Around You?
Mandarin and Mandarin-laced Singlish are everywhere — at hawker centres, in social gatherings, among friends. If you’re nodding along without actually understanding, you’re missing a real part of Singapore life.
Elite Linguistic Academy’s Conversational Chinese is designed to get you speaking and understanding Mandarin in everyday Singapore settings — flexible scheduling, small groups, and trainers who know exactly how locals speak.
What Happens in Your FREE 1-Hour Trial?
Learn real conversational phrases — not textbook sentences
Meet your trainer before committing
Try Online (Zoom) or Face-to-Face
Zero pressure, zero payment required
Get a personalised recommendation for your level
What Happens in Your FREE 1-Hour Trial?
Learn real conversational phrases — not textbook sentences
Meet your trainer before committing
Try Online (Zoom) or Face-to-Face
Zero pressure, zero payment required
Get a personalised recommendation for your level
After Your Trial:
Online Class
- 12 Sessions x 2 hours
- 24 Hours in total
- Once per week
- Includes: Registration fee, softcopy textbook & handouts, supplementary materials
- Certificate of Completion
Face-to-Face Class
- 12 Session x 2 hours
- 24 Hours in total
- Once per week
- Includes: Registration fee, textbook & handouts, supplementary materials
- Certificate of Completion
You’ll be able to:
You’ll be able to:
Order food, shop & bargain in Chinese
Introduce yourself and discuss your work
Understand Chinese colleagues
- Chinese Phonetics (Hanyu Pinyin)
- Say hello, name, age & nationality
- Numbers, time & dates
- Shop, bargain & describe products
- Order food & pay bills
- Introduce family members, occupations & hobbies
- and many more….
Why Professionals Choose Elite:
CBD Locations
5 min from MRT (Bugis, Tanjong Pagar, Chinatown)
Native Trainers, English-Speaking
No language barrier in class
Catered for Busy Working Adults
Flexible Make-Up Classes
3–5* Students
More talking time per person
*Average Student in Class
Affordable, Transparent
Nett Cost, No Hidden Fees
18 Years Track Record
Trusted by MAS, STB, Grab, MNCs
Curriculum Details
What you’ll learn:
- Pronunciation & Tones of Chinese (Hanyu Pinyin)
- Greetings & self-introduction, nationality and occupation
- Numbers, time, years, months and dates
- Shopping, bargaining, buy & sell, colours and describing items
- Ordering food and paying bills
- Talking about family members & occupation
- Making and answering phone calls
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $550 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $450^ Nett (as low as $18.8/hr)
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What happen after Term 1?
After the completion of Term 1, if you feel good about our course, you can proceed further by pursuing Beginner Term 2/3/4, Intermediate & Advanced.
What you’ll learn:
- Asking for directions, mode of transport
- Describing locations of things and your living environment
- Describing health and parts of human body, and doctor visit
- Describing hobbies/abilities and leisure activities
- Describing the weather and climate
- Knowing useful words for housework and giving instructions
- Asking questions to understand buyer’s preference
- Simple advice/recommendations on e-commerce products
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $550 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $450^ Nett (as low as $18.8/hr)
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to talk about your experiences & describe what has happened in the past
- Learn to express your wishes & give reasons
- Learn to describe changes in someone
- Learn to describe someone’s appearance and character
- Learn to offer your congratulations
- Learn to describe the surrounding environment
- Learn to make requests & promises
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $550 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $450^ Nett (as low as $18.8/hr)
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to demand a refund or to change an item
- Learn to urge people to do things faster
- Learn to express suggestion
- Learn to talk about topics on exercise and health
- Learn to list examples & offer help
- Learn to describe how something has gone on
- Learn to show regret & talk about how a decision has been made
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $550 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $450^ Nett (as low as $18.8/hr)
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to book an air ticket and to book a room
- Learn to remind others
- Learn to complain
- Learn to describe your journey
- Learn to show your regret
- Learn to say how thankful you are
- Learn how to act as a host or a guest
- Learn to decline indirectly
- Learn to express good wishes
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $600 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $500^ Nett
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to talk about work and study
- Learn to praise and to show modesty
- Learn to make suggestions
- Learn to talk about repairing something
- Learn to express speculations
- Learn to express anxiety
- Learn some expressions commonly used when saying goodbye
- Learn to express resolution
- Learn to express gratitude
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $600 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $500^ Nett
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to introduce yourself and others
- Learn to ask how someone has been
- Learn how to greet in different situations
- Learn how to simply introduce places to shop
- Learn how to talk about different shopping habits
- Learn how to talk about your shopping experiences
- Learn how to talk about the flavour of food and how it is cooked
- Learn how to talk about a restaurant
- Learn how to talk about different dietary habits
- Learn to talk about the characteristics of transportation
- Learn to talk about a city’s traffic situation
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $600 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $500^ Nett
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn the problems met when making a request or having a discussion
- Learn how to give advice
- Learn how to simply state a course of events
- Learn methods of giving and receiving contact information
- Learn how to talk about communication devices
- Learn to talk about dressing-up
- Learn how to explain different dressing habits
- Learn how to talk about changes in season
- Learn how to introduce briefly the seasons in certain area
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $600 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $500^ Nett
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn how to talk about sports
- Learn how to simply discuss a sport match
- Learn how to talk about a healthy lifestyle
- Learn how to talk about the connection between diet and health
- Learn how to talk about travel and related activities
- Learn how to introduce a tourist spot
- Learn how to introduce your travel experience
- Learn how to talk about the standard of beauty
- Learn how to talk about falling in love and marriage
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $600 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $500^ Nett
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
What you’ll learn:
- Learn to talk about problems encountered during study
- Learn to talk about the methodology of study
- Learn how to introduce different professions
- Learn how to state job requirement
- Learn how to talk about the customs of festivals
- Learn how to talk about gift-giving customs
- Learn how to talk about education problems
- Learn how to express opinions on education methods
Class Duration:
- 12 sessions x 2 hours
- 24 hours in total
- Once a week (for approximately 3-4 months)
Course Fee:
- Face-to-face: $600 Nett
- Online via ZOOM: $500^ Nett
* Course fee includes Registration Fee/ Textbook / Handouts & all Supplementary Audio, Video, Flashcards & Test Resources)
^ for all online courses, only softcopy materials will be given. An additional fee of $25 applicable if you require hardcopy course materials.
For Advanced Level courses, please contact our Course Manager to find out more about available courses.
What our students say about Elite
Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The course has been very useful and interesting. The Teacher is very helpful and communicating the lessons clearlyPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I just started learning Chinese, and I’m really impressed with the class. The curriculum is well-organized, and the teacher always comes well-prepared. The lessons focus on speaking and practical situations, which makes it very helpful for real-life communication. I’m enjoying it a lot!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve had an amazing experience learning Mandarin at Elite Linguistic Academy. The teachers are patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about helping students improve. The lessons are well-structured, interactive, and tailored to each student’s level — whether you’re a complete beginner or brushing up for HSK exams. What really stands out is how practical and fun the classes are. We don’t just memorize words — we actually learn to use Mandarin in real conversations. The small class size also means you get a lot of personal attention and feedback. The staff are friendly and professional, and the environment is super welcoming — perfect for both adults and kids. I’ve made huge progress since joining, and I actually look forward to every lesson (which says a lot for a language class!). Highly recommend Elite Linguistic Academy to anyone serious about learning Mandarin the right way.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really good teacher and friendly and accommodating. I passed the basic conversational and the method of focusing at practical conversations is something I am looking for. Will take next class and recommended my family to join too.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Have been studying with them for almost 3 years from absolute zero base of Chinese. The teachers are patient and helpful. I am getting better and more confident to do simple conversation in Chinese. Really help to build better relationship with colleagues from China.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Friendly and patient teachers 👍🏼Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been learning Chinese in Elite for 2 years now with Laoshi Hendri and it has been a great experience! He is very knowledgeable in Chinese and could expand from what's written in the textbook and dive into the origins of the words, relations to the Chinese culture, and also modern usages of the words in different countries. To accommodate with my schedule, I opted for the online course instead of the physical ones, however, Laoshi Hendri is still able to make the lessons engaging and fruitful!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’d say my experience at ELN was truly fruitful and enriching. Through the programme, I developed a much deeper appreciation and understanding of the Chinese language and culture. It also helped me improve my communication skills and gain valuable insights into cultural nuances.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am enjoying the classes - thank you. The teacher is very responsive and the curriculum is just right - achievable. My classmates are also very nice.
FAQs
Yes. The free trial is designed specifically for complete beginners, no prior knowledge needed.
If you already have some Mandarin background, we’ll arrange a short assessment with one of our teachers to place you in the right level before you begin.
No worries. Online students will receive a recording of the missed session to review at any time.
For offline students, you can either join another class covering the same content, or schedule a complimentary 1-on-1 make-up session with your teacher the following week.
Yes. Our teachers are trained to deliver interactive, engaging sessions online, supported by multimedia materials to reinforce learning. Every lesson is also recorded, so you can revisit the content anytime for review.
We’ll arrange a short conversation with one of our teachers to assess your current level. Based on that, we’ll recommend the most suitable class for you, no test or prior preparation needed.
You will focus on speaking and listening.
No, unfortunately, this course is not eligible for SkillsFuture funding.
Yes, there are no hidden fees.
We also have private 1-to-1 classes for Conversational Chinese. Contact us for a consultation.
NO REGISTRATION FEE, NO HIDDEN FEES.
Your First Mandarin Lesson is FREE. What Are You Waiting For?
Elite Linguistic Academy’s Conversational Chinese is designed to get you speaking and understanding Mandarin in everyday Singapore settings — flexible scheduling, small groups, and trainers who know exactly how locals speak.
