eChineseLearning

Before switching careers from teaching to international trade, I decided to take a year to do some odd jobs and clear my head. During this time, I realized that learning Mandarin Chinese could make a huge difference for my future.
Since I don't live anywhere near a school with Chinese classes, I decided to learn through apps and online lessons. I went with echineselearning based on the strength of their free trial lesson.
I would still like to learn face-to-face in future lessons, as opposed to just the computer. So, I may go to China if the opportunity comes up. However, for the time being, this is the best option to begin Chinese if you're in a situation such as mine.

Another classmate and I signed up for a half-year of lessons with this company. We weren't getting enough personal speaking time with the teacher. The lessons were a pretty good help for us. Really, the speaking tones were what we needed to improve and this format with the online classroom means we can get feedback immediately and make improvements. It helped us a lot in the end, I think. I'd recommend communicating with the teachers about what issues you're having and focusing on your own needs. That's the nice thing about the personal online lessons!

I've been struggling to improve my Mandarin for business relations for years. Just have been so busy juggling everything that I never put in regular hours. Since hiring echineselearning, though, my comprehension and speaking level has increased dramatically--I think this is mainly due to the fact that we both hold each other accountable--I've paid, so it's in my interest to complete the Skype lessons. This is a great setup for anyone WANTING to learn but just never getting around to it.

I came to China for working half a year ago. At that time, I could speak some simple Chinese sentences and it made me feel confident that I could live in China. However, after entering the workplace, problems arose since couldn't communicate with clients during business meetings, which made me feel down. Then I found eChineseLearning on YouTube and it helped me a lot.
Lustiness communication in China is totally different from my country so only knowing conversational Chinese is not enough. My teacher introduced me to lots of terminology used in a Chinese business environment as well as customs in Chinese business culture, which helped me adapt to my new working environment.
I plan to continue taking classes about Chinese culture in the future with eChineseLearning.

If, like me, you can't just up and move to China, eChineseLearning is a pretty good language-learning substitute. Their one-on-one tutoring over Skype gave me better control over what I was learning (and the speed i was learning) than any classroom ever could. Plus it was great since I worked because I could schedule my hours whenever was most convenient for me--i could structure my lessons around my life instead of having to fit my life around them! The only reason this is 4 instead of 5 stars is the pricing is a little on the high side, but for the experience of the teachers and how easy it is to start learning immediately from it, I'd say it's more than worth the cost.

I've been using ecl for 2 years now. The best part about the program is my being able to schedule my lessons for any time that's convenient for me, regardless what time it is in China. The teachers are all native Chinese speakers, so I trust everything they're teaching me whether it's vocab, slang, or whatever. That's why having it over Skype is so great because I can get my pronunciation (which is like THE MOST IMPORTANT PART of Chinese) corrected immediately as I'm saying it. There's a little struggle in communication because the teachers' english is not perfect, but the better your Chinese gets the less you have to use English anyway, so really it's like motivation to improve faster!

I had a great experience with eChineseLearning.com! I got a job teaching English in China, but when I arrived, I didn't speak any Chinese. Everything was difficult - I couldn't order food, sign up for a bank account or phone plan, or do anything on my own. I didn't want to be a burden to my Chinese friends any longer, so I decided to start learning Mandarin twice a week with eChineseLearning. I've only been taking classes for three months, but already I can buy food, have simple conversations with my neighbors, and talk with my students in Mandarin! I am still definitely not fluent and will have to put in a lot more hours of class and practice before I am, but I feel way more like a functioning adult than I did before. It feels like I got my independence back! Thanks a lot to my amazing teachers Jennifer Laoshi and Becky laoshi <3

This is exactly what I was missing in my studies! I am one of those people that like to learn on my own and preferably for free. I am good at self-study and a motivated person. I just came to a point where online materials are not enough to advance me and you can only get so far with just a textbook. My problem-not having anyone to practice Chinese with. I don't live around many Chinese people or have Chinese friends. I also have yet to go to China (I am planning a trip soon). So, I finally decided to bite the bullet and get an online tutor. The classes are great as they are completely customized to what I want to work on and super convenient as I can continue to do the classes from my couch. Its not a super cheap service, but its way cheaper than joining a program or university. So far I am pretty satisfied and feel like I am once again moving up a level.

The free trial surprised me--by how much time the team took to assess my level of mandarin and create a learning path that would fit where i'm at. I'm through my first month and really look forward to it in my weekly schedule. It's great to be able to schedule language classes at exact times that suit me. If you're on the fence, do the free trial.

I tried out echineselearning's free trial lesson, it was very good. The teacher was friendly, professional and encouraging. She made it feel like learning Chinese was doable, and she told me why it would be beneficial for me to learn the language. It was really fun. The sales person was also friendly, polite and professional. She followed up with me based on my schedule, it's very comfortable.

Really cool thing! You can learn a lot more one-on-one than you can in the classroom, so I dropped my community college Chinese class and went with online courses. After some free trials with other groups, I went with ECL, as they're the most-established of the online Chinese language schools. So far, it's been great. I'm saving a lot of time by not driving to school and just staying in. I get immediate feedback with each lesson... that never happened in college!

I have taken classes with eChineseLearning for 2 weeks and had a good experience so far. I think its a much cheaper option than paying for a Chinese course or going to China to learn. I have 2 classes a week for one hour with my teacher online. All the learning is live so I can interact with my teacher Jenny and ask a lot of questions. My teacher is very sweet and helpful and helps me learn what I think is most important. I plan on traveling to China often and am taking the Essential Chinese course. I've learned a ton so far!

I've always had trouble staying focused in the classroom. I signed up for a Chinese class at my local community college but was having trouble focusing, since I wasn't the center of attention and I could drift off.
A classmate recommended taking classes online and set me up with a Free Trial class with his referral code. The class went really well but I was apprehensive to speak even MORE time on Chinese than I already was. Anyway, after some thought I signed up for six months of class. Wow, it really changed things. In the online classroom it's just you and the teacher, so you're constantly speaking. No time to drift off or stare at the clock!
The lessons were actually fun, too. Lots of useful but playful things and a good introduction to Chinese culture. Make sure you have good Wifi before you begin, since you'll be streaming live lessons. You don't want a bunch of dropped classes you're paying for. 10/2 Internet speed should be fine, but higher is better.
Overall, can vouch for them. My classmate was right!

I took a speaking class because I want to be able to make Chinese friends and talk to locals during a trip China. I ran across eChineseLearning on YouTube, and have learned a lot from their videos!

When I finally booked a class, I was so frustrated because the tones were just going right over my head. Thank God my teacher was patient - she corrected me again and again and showed me the right way to say them, even when I kept making mistakes and saying them wrong over and over. To be honest, these tones just about drove me over the edge! But after practicing about a million times and getting feedback from my teacher, I can finally say all the tones - ā á ǎ à - perfectly!

Chinese tones are pretty interesting - and very, very different from English. But these days, being able to speak Chinese is considered "cool"! I think I made the right decision - first, to learn Chinese in the first place, and second, to learn it with eChineseLearning.

I still think studying a language in the country of its origin is the best choice. However, if you need to prepare to go to Asia or if there aren't so many native speakers in your hometown, online learning is a great option available. EChineseLearning seems to be the most highly-regarded company out there, so I went with them and didn't regret it. The teachers offered great advice and the customer service was prompt and attentive with scheduling.

I'm so glad I went with this program vs. taking or spending more time and money on language courses in school. I have learned so much more than I did at my first semester of college Chinese course. It's the custom nature of the lessons and speaking with a native teacher. Definitely recommend.

In Los Angeles it's easy to find someone to speak Spanish with, but it's a bit difficult to find a Chinese language partner, since most Chinese are busy with business and school. I decided to avoid traffic and just study from the computer at home. I took a few free trial lessons with various companies and then decided to go with ECL. No regrets! It's the next best thing to going over to Asia.

Good service. From signing up for the free trial and getting almost instant feedback to set up a meeting, to starting classes, the echineselearning team is always on call. They try to ensure you are getting their full attention and help. I really enjoyed this aspect as taking classes online can seem like a scam (less likely nowadays but still possible) or like you would not be able to get the full range of the product as you might if you are discussing it in person. The classes are quick, clean and efficient. You get what you pay for and honestly its ridiculously convenient.

I am an Asian Studies major with a minor in Japanese. When it came time to learn Chinese, I started from the beginning. Although Japanese was reasonable to learn amongst my classmates, I decided to focus on learning 1 on 1 with a native speaker for Chinese. Echineselearning seemed to be at the top of the pile for online Chinese programs, so I gave it a shot after my trial lesson. It worked out great, as my speaking progressed and I gained in confidence. If you're taking Chinese classes back home, this is a great supplement for speaking.

I lived in Japan for 5 years in high school and speak Japanese fluently. Nine months ago I started taking Chinese lessons with eChineseLearning, and take 3 lessons a week. Why did I choose eChineseLearning? From learning Japanese, I know that taking 1-on-1 lessons is the best way to learn a language (at least for me). Taking private lessons shortens the time it takes to learn a language by years. It goes at my pace and I get the chance to speak much more often than if I was taking group lessons. All the teachers are professional and put a lot of effort into improving each class.The online portal is simple to use and only takes a few clicks to book a lesson. I can see when my primary teacher is free, and if she isn't at a time I like, then I can book with another teacher. I can change and cancel lessons with a few mouse clicks. Taking lessons over Skype is like being with the teacher, but even better because I can take the class from home.

English is not my native language, and its always an experience to learn a new language use a second language. The staff at echineselearning really go out of their way to make me feel supported. My primary teacher and other teachers are lovely and very helpful. Chinese is my 5th language and I enjoy learning languages online. I did a 6-month intensive course before signing up for classes and find it is a good way to keep improving month by month. If you are short on time and really want to get a good grasp of the language this is the route to go.

I have been working with a teacher from eChineseLearning for 6 months, and think that this way of learning, 1-on-1 with a teacher is the best way to learn. Sometimes I do find technical difficulties with Skype somewhat frustrating, as it can effect video quality, but I think the value I get from classes outways that. I love my teacher, she works at the pace I need and is very sweet. Despite some techincal problems, it is really great to be meeting face to face with a teacher who is all the way in China. It makes me feel like my learning is more relevant and in tune with what is happening in China and I get more insight into Chinese culture. Each class is fun with interesting content, and I get a lot of practice on the worst part of learning Chinese--tones! Ah, they are my bane, but I am sure with my teacher I will get there!

My family is Chinese, but my Chinese is not good. Growing up my parents spoke it at home, but they weren't very strict about me doing the same. They emphasized me learning English. I also didn't want to speak Chinese because I wanted to fit in better. Fast-forward 22 years and I wish I'd learned more when I was a kid.

I visited my family in China one year ago and the experience really opened my eyes. I realized how much about myself I still had to learn, and how much that meant I should learn Chinese. I chose to take classes with eChineseLearning because I can do it virtually anywhere. My classes are professional and I can definitely see progress. So can my family. I recommend this program!