Struggling To Speak As A Mandarin Learner?
Here’s How The “Flipped Classroom” Method Transform You From A Frustrated Student To A Confident Chinese Conversationalist In Less Than 8 Weeks.
Without Moving To China, Studying For 6+ Hours A Day, Or Wrestling With Figuring Out Where To Start…
Let’s Get Something Straight… Learning Chinese Is Hard.
It’s not as simple as just picking up a new language. Unlike with an alphabet, there are characters that represent sounds and meaning. You also have to read and write something totally different than most other languages.
It’s hard to learn all of this because these new things feel unnatural – not to mention the tones, pronunciation, strange grammar, and word order too… Talk about overwhelming.
And when you combine all of these things with starting from scratch, you run into a host of other problems:
Anxiety or embarrassment that you’re going to say the wrong thing.
Being tongue-tied – like you know what to say in your head but the words just won’t come out.
Wrapping your mind around the sheer amount of new vocabulary – and a lot of them sound exactly the same…
Being able to read and write but not being able to say much.
Trying to keep your speaking skills on par with your listening.
Dealing with native speakers giving you “WTF” looks – like you’re not even speaking Chinese at all…
Putting so much time and effort into learning and feeling like all your hard work was for nothing…
This is a lot… and it may have you questioning your motivations for tackling Chinese in the first place – which can make you want to throw all your books and notes out the window. But how do you bypass these problems and learn Mandarin as quickly as possible? I’ll get to that in a minute, but…
What Would Happen If You Kept Learning Chinese By Yourself?
Well, you might become more and more anxious about talking in front of others due to your lack of feedback from someone who knows Mandarin – leading you to avoid speaking Mandarin altogether… even when it could be beneficial or necessary.
You might miss out on opportunities at work, or feel isolated in social situations because you either can’t understand what people are saying… or you can’t say more than where you’re from or what your name is.
If you’re living or traveling in China, you might struggle with basic conversations or communicating easily with locals. Some of the simplest things like ordering food, asking for directions, or handling simple transactions could feel impossible.
Worst of all, you might even start to question your ability to ever learn the language at all…
But I don’t want that for you. You deserve better. You don’t need to feel like Chinese is this “Great Wall” to climb…
You can learn Mandarin quickly and effectively if you have a step-by-step system that can hand guide you through the labyrinth that is the Chinese language. And I‘ve created a system for you that can do everything I just mentioned and more. And I call it…
Chat Like A Chinese Native - An 8-week Bootcamp Designed To Help You Easily Comprehend And Produce Most Chinese Sentences In Any Situation
It uses the “Flipped Classroom” method, which allows for active and personalized learning. Meaning you’ll be able to learn at your own pace and participate in hands-on activities that will quickly strengthen your Mandarin speaking skills.
You’ll get daily content tailored to your skill level that consists of everything you need to speak Mandarin as naturally as possible.
Each week of the bootcamp is divided into 5 days of material, ranging from grammatical patterns and sentence structures to detailed demonstration clips breaking down how to use the content of the day.
You’ll be able to progress steadily and see tangible progress with your Chinese – your speaking confidence will go through the roof. You won’t have to waste time figuring out what to study, and everything will be laid out in an order that actually makes sense to you.
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"The organization of the course was excellent. The immediate, detailed, expert instructor feedback on daily missions + on the discord channel were so valuable and a special feature of the program. I would definitely recommend the CLCN boot camp to other beginner/intermediate Chinese students!"
Lily
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"I can now do things I couldn't do eight weeks ago, like: Describe pictures in a very personalized way. Understand the description of basic scenarios. Respond with detail about desires. Give "negative" advice. Give reasons as to why I rejected a request, etc. Speak faster and more accurately. And more! "
Lewis , VP of Engineering
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"I gained more vocabulary about various topics and learnt a lot of advanced grammar structure. I've never recognized my tone issue till the course and with the teachers' suggestion, I think I can make an improvement plan after the bootcamp."
Ceci Nguyen
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"The program helped me overcome my lack of confidence in speaking and the absence of a language environment and guidance to practice. The variety of materials kept the learning process engaging, and the regular speaking tasks helped me grow more comfortable expressing myself in Chinese. I felt encouraged by my progress and motivated to continue to the next level."
Indah Oei, Homemaker
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"I had never tried to speak Chinese in a setting like this (or any other setting, for that matter). It was extremely helpful to get a realistic assessment of my speaking ability and the lessons helped me gain a lot more confidence."
Alex, Writer and Teacher
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"I really appreciated the "warm-up" with the authentic video and Quizlet before the actual lesson video. And the same sentences from the lesson having the videos where I could see actual things AND play them over and over. Just top notch! Time duration was always kinda tricky for me. I feel like I get it now. And I feel much more confident speaking to strangers in Chinese."
Calypso, Teacher
Meet Your Instructor
Rita
A.K.A. Fàn Lǎoshī 范老师
Designed and launched Rita's Chinese Academy, 2021
Started "Rita Mandarin Chinese" social media channels ~ 100k subscribers on YouTube & Instagram, 2025
Chinese Teacher @ Johns Hopkins University, Georgetown University, Harvard Beijing Academy, Tsinghua IUP, American University, 2012 - 2023
Actor accent coach & Chinese instructor since 2018
June 8 - August 2, 2026
Here’s What You’ll Get Inside:
Daily Professional Feedback - A $497 Value
After sending in your daily mission to the discord server, our team of grandmaster instructors will tell you exactly what parts of your speech you need to work on – this takes all the guesswork out of which mistakes you’re making (if any).
Instructor Videos - A $397 Value
This is where Native Speaker coaches who have studied the language for years and have been teaching Mandarin for over a decade at the top US universities will break down grammar, sentence structures, and word order to get you speaking fluid Mandarin ASAP. These videos will make sure you never second-guess yourself (or freeze up) when speaking Chinese.
Weekly Live Streams – A $297 Value
The instructors will hold a live Zoom class every weekend where you can get any question you may have about Chinese answered. You’ll also get a chance to have 1-on-1 coaching during the class and see if you’ve mastered that week’s content.
Demonstration Videos - A $147 Value
Here’s where your Mandarin coaches will demonstrate the content you’ve learned in real-life scenarios. Whether they’re in a library, coffee shop, or on the street, you’ll hear how everything you’ve learned is used in context. You’ll be able to shadow their speech to enhance your own – these videos will also crank your listening skills up a notch 😉
Authentic Native Speaker Video Clips – A $197 Value
Each lesson contains snippets of Chinese dramas, reality shows, and interviews. These clips show you how the core content of that day is used in Mandarin natives’ conversations – You’ll actually learn what people use every day.
Daily Missions - A $247 Value
Every day you’ll get a speaking mission to complete that includes the content you learned for that day. You’ll submit it as a voice note in our private discord where your Mandarin coaches will give you professional feedback – This holds adult learners accountable and gets you the best learning and practice results possible within 56 days.
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"The program helped me develop a more well rounded understanding of different grammatical concepts. It also helped create consistency with daily practice and being held accountable to the missions for feedback. Also, the test at the end of the week during the livestream was another motivator to thoroughly understand the concepts from the week."
Jared Odegard, Director of Product Design
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"The instructors daily feedback is the main highlight of the program since it’s easier to understand what we need corrections with in our sentences. A close second would be the discord community since my classmates were able to help each other throughout the course and reaching out to teachers has never been easier if you need clarification with a certain grammar/sentence structure point."
Eloisa 曾玉清 Assistant Restaurant Manager
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"I am becoming more confident about speaking up and trying sentences out even if they are wrong. I did not understand the 把 structure before but now I have a much clearer understanding. I also did not understand a lot of the "why" we use certain structures or phrases and each item was carefully explained."
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Take A Look Inside The Program For Yourself 👀
You’ll Also Get These 3 FREE Bonuses!
Lifetime Access To The Private Chat Like A Chinese Native Discord Server - A $167 Value
This is where you’ll submit and get your feedback. You’ll have access to an entire community of native Chinese teachers and other students – There’s also a Mandarin Practice Corner Chat where you can speak as much as you want with other students – Talk your heart out kid 👏
Daily Quizzes - A $97 Value
Here you’ll be able to practice what you learned and ensure you understand the core content of the day. Hope you’re ready to test your metal 🥋
Tons of Practice Drills - A $397 Value
You’ll get more exercises than you can shake a stick at – You’ll get texts to read out loud, accompanying demonstration videos to mimic and shadow, and AI-generated pictures to describe using Mandarin. All the drill questions are carefully designed to help you use the content you learn each day – This is how speaking Mandarin becomes second nature.
Total Value: $2499
Price: One time Payment of $897
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Total Value: $2499
Price: 2 Interest-free monthly payments of $467
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“It transformed my understanding of Mandarin and filled major foundational learning gaps I have not addressed in the decades since middle school. It's as if I've rebooted my second language ‘operating system’ with updated ‘system settings’ for tones, initials, finals, and intonation. The feedback from teachers and engaging student discussions on Discord were invaluable. The teachers provided frank and specific feedback, a refreshing departure from the vague praise and generalized encouragement I've received in the past.”
David 郝大维
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“The time that Rita and her teaching assistants spend with students is phenomenal and unparalleled. There’s literally endless hours of individualized and group instruction that could easily cost thousands of dollars elsewhere. The level of instruction and expertise is PhD quality. Students simply cannot find this quality, depth, attention, and expertise with any other instructor or course. Comprehensive, focused, professional Chinese instruction that provides foundational building blocks that will follow you the rest of your life. ”
Daniel Bradford, CIO, engineer and senior executive
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“I need this kind of pressure to perform well. And the bootcamp exceeded my expectations. The daily missions, along with the clear feedback, were challenging and sometimes frustrating, but definitely helpful. I started learning Chinese 13 years ago, and I'm quite fluent. I even teach Chinese myself. Yet, I found the bootcamp extremely useful and interesting.”
Renata Mirková, Freelance Chinese Teacher & Interpreter
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"All of my Chinese speaking partners have noticed the difference from before and I have met so many new clients and Chinese members of the community to talk with. Everyone is so surprised I have only been studying for less than a year and that I have never been to China. I’m very confident, with this course, my Chinese will be fluent in no time. Thank you Fàn Lǎoshī. I am so lucky to have found you at the beginning of my Chinese learning journey.”
T.K. Butler, Real Estate Broker
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"I appreciate the help and encouragement of the other students in this group. There is a great feeling of camaraderie and no judgment, which a newbie like me really welcomes and cherishes. And it goes without saying that the tolerant, but always direct and helpful feedback from the teachers on the Daily Missions is worth its weight in gold! If it wasn’t for that, I might have given up near the start!”
Patricia, English and Music Teacher
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“From detailed actionable feedback, straight forward exercises, and a consistent time structure, I could find myself making meaningful progress each day of the boot camp. Though I still make some mistakes, I regularly shock native Chinese speakers."
Ben Williams, Undergrad Student in Finance
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“If you implement the feedback and commit to the daily exercises and submissions, you will find that your skill will grow and develop. The more effort you invest, the better the results. As I continue on my journey with this language, my experience with this course has been invaluable. I will gladly invest in more of her courses in the future. Thanks Fan Laoshi.”
Stewart
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"I loved the teachers and the material. But I am disappointed with myself, due to my own screw ups, because I wasn't able to take advantage of the fantastic, excellent, and super helpful teachers of Rita's quality level and the fabulous content."
Victor Amezcua, Mathematician and (serious amateur) applied linguist
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"I really loved the weekly sessions with the teachers. They’re fabulous. I was able to work more on connecting words more fluidly and now I'm able to express myself better."
SR, Physician
“I can 100% guarantee that this will help you improve your Mandarin a lot.” - Eloisa -
“I cannot recommend these courses enough. They are definitely the brightest piece of material that I have been able to use along my Mandarin journey. - Leo -
What If You Could Think In Mandarin Instead Of Translate?
With Chat Like A Chinese Native, it’s extremely possible. No more throwing things at a wall and hoping that they’ll stick when studying. No more nervousness or anxiety when speaking. And no more “WTF” looks from native speakers…
You’ll develop a natural understanding of sentence structures, grammar patterns, and word order – you won’t have to second guess any of this anymore. Not only will your speaking skills get better, but your listening will improve significantly, which will allow you to understand locals and engage in more meaningful conversations.
This is the type of language learning that could open up doors of opportunity for you – either through work or personal relationships with significant others or family members. Your newfound language abilities will allow you to fully immerse yourself in Chinese culture – which will create lifelong memories and experiences.
Chat Like A Chinese Native will transform you from a frustrated and anxious learner to a proficient speaker in less than 60 days. Are you ready?
Total Value: $2499
Price: One time Payment of $897
Or
Total Value: $2499
Price: 2 Interest-free monthly payments of $467
Frequently Asked Questions
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While the price of the program may seem expensive, it’s important to consider the long-term value it provides. By improving your speaking skills, you open up new opportunities for personal and professional growth, which can lead to increased earning potential and a higher quality of life later on.
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The lessons are structured in bite-sized modules that you can complete at your own pace, and the pro ram includes practical exercises and activities that you can integrate into your daily life. By dedicating just a small amount of time each day to consistent practice, you can make significant progress in your Mandarin speaking skills.
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Yes, you can try the bootcamp out for a full 7 days. And if you don’t like the instructions, the way the bootcamp is taught, or the color of your name in our discord server… You can still get all your money back, no matter what. So there’s no risk when you enroll today.
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Our program is specifically designed to address the unique challenges faced by Mandarin Chinese learners. It focuses on proven techniques and strategies to improve speaking skills. We have a track record of success, with numerous testimonials from students who have overcome their struggles and achieved fluency. Our program offers personalized feedback and support from experienced instructors to ensure that you stay on track and make steady progress – You won’t get this anywhere else
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We break down the language learning process into manageable steps and provide you with the tools and resources you need to succeed. Our instructors are dedicated to helping you overcome your fears and build confidence in your Mandarin speaking abilities. Remember, making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process, and our program is here to guide you every step of the way.
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It’s possible, but you would have to spend a lot of time sifting through all the tutors out there to find the right fit for you. That would take much longer than 8 weeks. Even if you find one, you’ll end up spending thousands to get similar results. With our program, you can rest easy knowing that our coaches are the cream of the crop and will get you results faster than anyone else out there.
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While self-study can be a valuable component of language learning, it often lacks the structure, accountability, and targeted feedback that this program provides. Our program offers a clear roadmap for success, with expertly crafted lessons and exercises that build upon each other to ensure steady progress. You'll also have access to a community of learners and instructors who can offer support, motivation, and opportunities for practice, which can be difficult to find when studying alone.
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We’ll hold placement tests at the beginning of the bootcamp to test your current level. After the test, you will be placed in groups of other students close to your learning level. We’ll provide content that is relevant to your speaking knowledge and skill. This way you’re challenged just enough to make progress, but not challenged too much to where you get frustrated and want to give up.
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Building confidence in speaking is one of the primary goals of the program. We create a safe and supportive environment where you can practice speaking without fear of judgment. Our instructors provide gentle guidance and encouragement, helping you overcome your anxieties and build self-assurance. You'll gradually develop the confidence you need to communicate effectively in Mandarin.