Adult Mandarin & Cantonese
If you are an adult learner, embark on a journey to learn Mandarin or Cantonese, two of the most widely spoken Chinese languages. Learning Chinese opens the door to a rich tapestry of culture, history, and global communication. Mandarin, with over a billion native speakers, serves as the official language of China and is gaining increasing importance on the global stage. Cantonese, spoken in regions such as Hong Kong and parts of Southern China, possesses its own unique charm and cultural significance.
Whether driven by academic, professional, or personal aspirations, the pursuit of Mandarin and Cantonese can offer a rewarding and stimulating journey with two of the most widely spoken heritage languages in Canada!
Who should enrol?
Mandarin Voyagers is grouped by age (6-8 years old and 9+ years old) and skill level (beginner to advanced). It is designed with a clear progression between levels and outcomes, but without the repetition and tediousness of traditional academic language classes. We still keep to our teaching philosophy of ensuring children enjoy learning and want to come back to class. With the Mandarin Voyagers program, your child will become confident and proud of being able to speak Mandarin!
Not sure which level to try? Fill in one of these assessment surveys and we'll email you back a recommendation for you.
Winter 2024 Schedule & Pricing
Come try a class for free or register now! Pricing is pro-rated based on when you join.
Midtown Toronto
(3217 Yonge St.)
Under 6 Years - Beginner/Novice
Saturdays - 9:00-9:45am - $265+HST
Sundays - 12:30-1:15pm - $265+HST
Under 6 Years - Advanced
Saturdays - 10:00-10:45am - $265+HST
6+ Years - Beginner/Novice
Saturdays - 12:15-1:15pm - $285+HST
Sundays - 1:30-2:30pm - $285+HST
Etobicoke
(68 Daisy Ave.)
Under 6 Years - Beginner/Novice
Saturdays - 11:30-12:15pm - $265+HST
6+ Years - Beginner/Novice
Saturdays - 12:30-1:30pm - $285+HST
Markham
(105 Gibson Dr.)
Under 6 Years - Beginner/Novice
Sundays - 2:15-3:00pm - $265+HST
6+ Years - Beginner/Novice
Sundays - 3:15-4:00pm - $285+HST
What to expect
The Mandarin Voyagers class will bring a fun, yet effective focus in speaking, listening, reading, and pinyin to children 6 and older. Although students meet once a week for 60 minutes, there will be review activities and practice work assigned that will help students build up their proficiency each week.
Sessions are run in-person or hybrid/virtual and are based on age/skill. Our experienced teachers will augment the YCT curriculum with Panda Mandarin's flavour of fun and interactive activities to ensure your child is excited to come to class!
Mandarin Voyagers & YCT Level Structure
While each student is different, each level will take approximately one school year to complete (ie, Fall --> Winter --> Spring), following one YCT book from beginning to end. The table below shows approximately the amount of vocabulary a student will know at the end of each level, cumulatively.
