Crash Course

Love spicy food, but not animal intestines? Then this module is for you. China has a wonderfully varied cuisine. But this variety can be intimidating as you are presented with untold choices. Not every menu has pictures, and the little English that you can find on some menus is often machine translated, badly! The Monday Module will help you navigate the wonderful world of Chinese cuisine and save you from bad experiences.

Haggle, bargain and save money by speaking Mandarin. There are bargains to be had at the many markets, stalls, and shops dotted across Shanghai. But how to get the best price if you don't speak Chinese? How can you even know what the best price is? Our Shopping module will teach you not only the language you'll need, but also techniques for getting the best deal! Haggling is way more fun than shopping online!

Hotels, trains, planes and how to find and book them. It's one thing getting around Shanghai and Beijing, but what about all the amazing sights across the rest of the country? This module will not only help you navigate buying and booking tickets, but also offer you advice on where to go and what to see. As amazing as Beijing and Shanghai are, the rest of the country also has much to offer - from the Himalayan mountains in the West to Qingdao's famous beaches and beer in the East.

How to chat and talk with Chinese locals. Travelling is of course more than just looking at famous buildings. To truly get the feeling for a place you should interact with the locals and partake in their culture and customs. Not only will you learn the most important expressions and words, but we will also teach you about culture and customs, and how not to offend the people you meet. After all, Chinese language is inseparable from Chinese culture. Come to China and we'll help you make friends for life.

Drinks, romance and fun in Mandarin. Each Friday night Shanghai's night life starts bustling for the weekend as people seek to unwind after a long working week. You will get to know where to go, how to order drinks, how to flirt and how to have a great time!

You can find us in the old French Concession right near South Shaanxi Road station which is right in the heart of Shanghai, perfect!