Our Courses
Tailored to your level and goals,
Choose a textbook course or free talk.
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Please purchase the designated textbooks. You can get them at NetChai Bookstore.
*The NetChai Shop ships within Japan only. If you live outside Japan, please purchase from an online bookstore or similar retailer in your country.
Many of our textbooks have editions in English and other languages. If you buy them outside Japan, please choose the edition in your language (or the English edition if there is none).
Introductory & Basic Course
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Introductory & Basic Course | 汉语会话301句 (Vol. 1 & 2) | HSK 3 |
Beginner
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | 说汉语 (Speak Chinese) Vols. 1–2 | HSK 4 |
This course reorganizes what you learned in the Introductory & Basic Course using a different textbook, solidifying your foundation for moving on to the Intermediate course. If, after completing the Introductory & Basic Course, you can understand 90% or more of the 301 sentences' audio as is, you may skip this course and go straight to the Intermediate course.
Intermediate
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate 1 | Intermediate Spoken Chinese 1 | HSK Level 5 / Chuken Level 3 |
| Intermediate 2 | Intermediate Spoken Chinese 2 | HSK Level 5 / Chuken Level 3 |
| Intermediate 3 | Intermediate Spoken Chinese: Improvement | HSK Level 5 / Chuken Level 3 (Level 2 also within reach) |
Advanced
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced 1 | Advanced Spoken Chinese 1 | HSK Levels 5–6 / Chuken Level 2 |
| Advanced 2 | Advanced Spoken Chinese 2 | HSK Levels 5–6 / Chuken Level 2 |
| Advanced 3 | Advanced Spoken Chinese: Improvement | HSK Levels 5–6 / Chuken Level 2 |
| Advanced Course ④ | A Course in Chinese Colloquial Idioms | HSK Levels 5–6 / Chuken Level 2 |
Business Chinese
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner Business | 经贸初级汉语口语 (Elementary Business Spoken Chinese) Vols. 1–2 | HSK Levels 3–4 (for those who have completed the introductory and basic level) |
| Intermediate Business | 经贸中级汉语口语 (Intermediate Business Spoken Chinese) Vols. 1–2 | HSK Levels 4–5 |
| Business Conversation | Intermediate Practical Business Chinese Conversation | Basic conversations for business negotiations and trade operations (for those with a foundation in Chinese) |
| Advanced Business | 经贸高级汉语口语 (Advanced Business Spoken Chinese) Vols. 1–2 | HSK Levels 5–6 |
HSK Prep
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| HSK Level 1 | HSK Standard Course Level 1 | Pass HSK Level 1 |
| HSK Level 2 | HSK Standard Course Level 2 | Pass HSK Level 2 |
| HSK Level 3 | HSK Standard Course Level 3 | Pass HSK Level 3 |
| HSK Level 4 | HSK标准教程 Level 4 (Vol. 1 & 2) | Pass HSK Level 4 |
| HSK Level 5 | HSK标准教程 Level 5 (Vol. 1 & 2) | Pass HSK Level 5 |
| HSK Level 6 | HSK标准教程 Level 6 (Vol. 1 & 2) | Pass HSK Level 6 |
Chinese "Yuwen" Textbook Course
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| "Yuwen" Course | "Yuwen," China's elementary-to-high-school language textbook | Gain the language knowledge of a Chinese grade-schooler |
NetChai provides free materials — no purchase required, so you can start right away.
Daily Conversation
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Conversation | NetChai Daily Conversation Materials (85 Lessons, Introductory to Intermediate) | Build everyday conversation skills |
Kids' Chinese
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Kids' Chinese | NetChai original kids' materials (100 lessons) | YCT 1-4 |
Chinese Idioms
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Idioms | NetChai original idiom materials | Master common idioms |
HSK Vocabulary Course
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| HSK Vocabulary Course | HSK 1-6 vocabulary lists | Master each level's core vocabulary |
Chinese for Tourism & Hospitality
Learn more| Course | Material | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese for Tourism & Hospitality | NetChai Tourism & Hospitality Chinese Materials (101 lessons in total) | Acquire practical Chinese for serving and guiding Chinese-speaking visitors to Japan |
Textbook course notes
- Pick your course and materials with your tutor.
- This is the standard path, but you needn't cover every textbook: skip materials based on your level and needs.
- Treat goals as a guide: results vary with study habits and mastery, even after the same textbook.
- Our levels follow the study-abroad curriculum in China, so they run harder than most schools'. We aim for Chinese you can really use.
- The learning materials can be downloaded and used for Chinese Textbook Purchase Page buy them here.
- *The NetChai Shop ships within Japan only. If you live outside Japan, please purchase from an online bookstore or similar retailer in your country.
Many of our textbooks have editions in English and other languages. If you buy them outside Japan, please choose the edition in your language (or the English edition if there is none).
About Free Talk
Free talk is open to all levels: just chat freely with your tutor in Chinese. Pick a topic from our free-talk theme list each time, or Shape each lesson your way: writing corrections, pronunciation drills, dictation practice, and more.
Free Talk Course
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