Online Mandarin Language Classes for Filipinos and Fil-Chi

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We have been homeschooling for more than 10 years now. While my husband has Chinese ancestry, our kids do not take Chinese language lessons because I cannot really tutor them. We could have hired a tutor, but the problem was that neither of them wanted to learn. When she was younger, our eldest, Dindin, once said, “Hihi, I sound funny.” She was only 5 years old then. In our home, we encourage but don’t really force anything because we feel it’s going to be useless anyway.

Now that they’re 16 and 12, both of them seem to have developed an interest in learning Mandarin. Dindin has even downloaded an app and practices words from time to time. But they would still need a Chinese tutor who can guide them on proper pronunciation, as a wrong accent on a certain syllable could already mean an entirely different thing.

Online Mandarin Language Classes: Hans Language Center

We discovered the Hans Language Center. The physical school is based in Manila, where they hold face-to-face classes and one-on-one tutorials. But since we live in the province, we were happy to learn that they can handle online classes.

Achi Dindin and Shane after their first trial lesson of Online Mandarin language class with Teacher Lily (on the app). — *Achi Dindin and Shane after their first trial lesson with Teacher Lily (on the app).*

And so we took advantage of their FREE TRIAL. The setup was two students to one teacher, who is a Chinese national named Teacher Lily, but who is already fluent in English.

The kids like her! They truly enjoyed the class, participating and engaging with the teacher. Also, Teacher Lily is very encouraging, and the girls were totally into the 1-hour lessons. Online is the best way for those who do not reside near their school, and also it means that classes are available throughout the country where there is stable internet connection.

*The girls shared a laptop because two gadgets in a room will have a feedback. This way, they could converse with the teacher more effortlessly.* *They are in the same level anyway.*

About the Hans Language Center

Aside from Mandarin, the school also offers Singapore Math, which our youngest Shane, also tried. I shadowed their group class and it was very engaging. Despite her age and level, the school assessed that Shane should go through with the lower-level class just to expose her to the Singapore Math system.

It was a very engaging class. The teacher would explain, the kids answered verbally, and they also had activities where they could answer through their gadgets. I love how Singapore Math works! It helps children understand difficult Math concepts by explaining them in a systematic and easy way. It sorts of “rewires” how children view Mathematical equations.

Shane with her online Singapore Math lessons at Hans Language Center. — *Shane with her Singapore Math lessons.*

What Hans Language Center Offers

The school offers the following courses:

Online Singapore Math (Small group classes: 4-8 students/class
Online Mandarin Courses (1-on-1 and 1-on-2 sessions)

For online courses, students have to download an app that they access for their classes. It is also where they can monitor their attendance and leave a rating for their teachers.

About Their Students

Many of Mega Mind’s students take both Singapore Math and Mandarin classes. They are a diverse set, too. Get to know more about them.

Singapore Math Program

Majority of their Singapore Math students are currently enrolled in Grades 1 to 6 and are based in the Philippines. They often face challenges in calculation, Geometry, and Algebra, so their parents felt that they needed an after-school program that can help them navigate Math and give them efficient tools to solve problems on their own. The school also teaches kids to develop effective learning habits.

Many of the students aim to study at IB/AP levels or pursue education abroad and their parents are highly supportive and willing to invest in their children’s academic growth.

Online Mandarin Language Course

More and more people are recognizing the value of speaking another language apart from English. And it seems the next choice for Filipinos and even other nationalities is Mandarin Chinese. Even Filipino-Chinese who predominantly speak Hokkien are now getting out of their comfort zone to master Mandarin.

That is the reason why students at Hans Mega Mind Language Center range widely in age. They are aged 5 to 30 years old. Not only are they interested in learning the Chinese language, but they want to understand and appreciate the traditional culture.

Others have more specific goals, such as preparing for standardized exams like HSK or YCT. Some are working toward scholarships, study-abroad programs, or planning to study in China. Meanwhile, the graduating students or young professionals are seeking to enhance career opportunities with Chinese companies in the Philippines or even abroad. Yes, being able to converse in Chinese is definitely a plus on an applicant’s resume when job hunting.

New User Benefits – Full Learning Support Included

Hans Language Center provides all new students with a comprehensive learning package, which includes:

A professional academic assessment test
Complimentary digital learning materials
A free trial lesson
A customized long-term study plan at no extra cost

Core Advantages

What makes the Hans Language Center different from other language schools?

All their teachers are from China and Singapore, all with at least 10 years of teaching experience. Every instructor also holds international teaching certifications in Math or Mandarin.

The school uses AI-powered adaptive learning tools to track student progress in real-time. Students can also review key moments after class with just one click.

Two-Teacher Support System. Each student is assigned both a main teacher and an after-class tutor, reducing the need for parental supervision.