We offer total flexibility in time, location, and learning mode. We have a well structured, sequenced, customizable curriculum. Yes, you can, if your goal is to learn basic conversation only. But if you intend to acquire higher level Mandarin communication skills, learning the whole language is much more beneficial. Learning Chinese characters helps you master spoken Mandarin in the long term and increases your retention rate.
Many Western people find it is hard to master the tones.
But overstress on tones can be detrimental to develop your fluency. We suggest you start with communication rather than over drill on tones. Your success is our success. Each individual learn differently. New Concept Mandarin's teaching approach is developed to make your learning easy, effective and enjoyable.