Chinese Classes

Thank you for coming to our website and expressing an interest in our Chinese classes. We have an array of teachers and classes to match your individual learning needs and help you learn Chinese effectively.


Chinese Classes (January)

Location – Next to Grand Central Station, 380 Lexington Avenue – 17th floor, New York, NY.

Cost *  – $325 with no mandatory registration or material fees

Schedule  – 8 week classes, starting and ending from the dates indicated

* The Beginner Chinese 2x a week, intermediate and conversation classes have different pricing

Do you not see your level here? Please contact us for a consultation and information on classes currently in session.

Interactive Chinese for Beginners

MON 6:00 to 7:30; 01/23 to 03/12; 2x a week THURS 6:00 to 7:30; 01/26 to 03/15

Interactive Chinese for Beginners

SAT 11:00 to 12:30; 02/04 to 03/24

Advanced Beginner Chinese

MON 7:40 to 9:10; 01/23 to 03/12

Chinese III

THURS 7:40 to 9:10; 01/26 to 03/15

Intermediate Chinese

WED 7:15 to 8:15; 01/25 to 03/14

Advanced Conversation Class

WED 8:15 to 9:15pm; 01/25 to 03/14


Private Lessons in Chinese

Private Lessons in Chinese

Chinese is without a doubt the “buzz language” of the 21st century. Schools are scrambling to offer it, businessmen are trying to learn it, and China politically is becoming an ignorable face on the world stage. Whether your reasons to learn Chinese are professional or personal, you should consider Hills Learning an option to address your Chinese language learning needs. Hills Learning is unique in that we offer a free trial lesson.

Hills Learning’s curriculum for Chinese comprises both language and cultural instruction. For each class, we follow our SWIRL method, developing at least three of the five language skills per class. Our main goal for Chinese private lessons is to develop conversational skills, but we also specialize in test prep, cultural etiquette, or just general language acquisition. And of course, we can meet student’s individual goals and requirements.

With this basic framework, each teacher creates and develops her own teaching materials based on student needs and goals. All teachers undergo a thorough review and testing process, and also must follow guidelines and best practices from Hills Learning when creating teaching materials for Chinese class.


Language Resources for Chinese

Are you interested in learning Chinese, but not sure of where to start? Before deciding on any basic Chinese classes or Chinese language schools in New York City, take a look at our article titled Learn Chinese NYC, the basics and where to begin.

For every eager beginner for Chinese, we’ve written an article that mentions the most necessary phrases for learning Chinese. Before deciding on any Chinese Classes in NYC, you might want to take a look at the basic phrases that are spoken by all Chinese.

As most learners of Chinese know, getting the tones and pronunciation correct when speaking is essential. Please take a look at our article that mentions the basics of learning chinese in nyc, getting the Chinese tones and pinyin correct.


What students are saying about Hills Learning:

“After trawling through Craigslist and various online sites, I was lucky enough to find Hills Learning. Tuition rates are much more affordable than with comparable organizations in the city and my teacher has been superb.”

- Financial Analyst

“The classes are very helpful, and I feel like I’m learning a lot.”

- Business Owner

“I definitely feel more confident with my speaking ability, which makes me feel great; and I am much more comfortable with some grammar concepts that have stymied me before.”

- Marketing Professional