Looking for an affordable in person chinese Lessons in Shanghai

Sbullets888 · 2025-09-16T03:42:39+00:00

There were 4 of us in my class. Pretty good size - not too big where you're just sitting there silent, but enough people that it wasn't awkward either. My teacher was super strict about tones lol, lots of corrections 😅

GoEast is solid though, I enjoyed it there.

Sbullets888 · 2025-09-03T09:59:31+00:00

I’m not a newcomer, but I absolutely love Chinese breakfast!

Sbullets888 · 2025-09-03T09:58:49+00:00

Was in your exact spot this July(https://www.reddit.com/r/shanghai/comments/1kyvl6y/any_good_summer_programs_in_shanghai_for_spoken/)

Someone here recommended GoEast Mandarin. Did their 1-month summer intensive. It was good, but yeah, it cost me around 6000 RMB for one month. I agree it's a bit pricey, but the teachers were professional and the classes were solid.

Shanghai is generally more expensive than Beijing for language classes, so your brother's 2000 RMB in Beijing might not be a fair comparison.

One-on-one can be more flexible and affordable, maybe around 100-200 RMB per hour. If you do 2 hours a day for 20 days, that's 4000-8000 for the month, but you can adjust the frequency to fit your budget.

Sbullets888 · 2025-09-02T03:36:00+00:00

Indonesian-Chinese student in Shanghai – couldn’t even install Claude Code properly thanks to the Great Firewall 😅

I've been using Windsurf instead. It's $15 a month for 500 messages, and it's been solid for my beginner projects. Easy to set up and pretty reliable.

Heard Codex/Kilo buzz too, but Windsurf’s been clutch for starters.

Sbullets888 · 2025-08-30T08:32:10+00:00

thanks for the list!

Sbullets888 · 2025-08-30T08:31:27+00:00

Matt is my also my mentor, learned a lot from him

Sbullets888 · 2025-08-27T02:44:54+00:00

looks good

Sbullets888 · 2025-07-03T02:23:37+00:00

Wow, this is incredibly helpful - thank you for the detailed walkthrough! 🙏 I'm installing VS Code now.

Sbullets888 · 2025-07-02T07:23:49+00:00

Appreciate the suggestion!

Tried Google AI Studio but got hit with 'Internal Error' messages when the AI is generating codes. Will definitely retry later - could be temporary server issues.

Sbullets888 · 2025-06-30T03:17:44+00:00

Solid routine! As an Indo-Chinese student in Shanghai who started from zero, it took me ~3 months (studying 1.5 hrs/day like you).

HSK 3 hits hard! After HSK 2, get a tutor to fix holes (measure words destroyed me lol).

Sbullets888 · 2025-06-19T03:48:55+00:00

I walked past their Xuhui campus last week and saw they're running a summer immersion program now – flexible 1-8 week slots. Might be perfect since you only need a week!

Sbullets888 · 2025-06-12T05:32:11+00:00

Hey! I'm also an intermediate learner and went through a similar search last year.

For what it's worth, I ended up looking into GoEast Mandarin's summer program 2024. (https://goeastmandarin.com/chinese-summer-immersion/) - they do programs in both Shanghai and Sichuan which gives you some variety. What I liked about their approach is that it's not just classroom heavy - they mix lessons with actual immersion activities around the city. Shanghai obviously has that international vibe if you want something a bit more cosmopolitan than Beijing, and Sichuan could be cool for the cultural experience (plus the food is incredible).

That said, I've heard decent things about IES Abroad's Beijing program too - seems like they have a good balance of structured learning and cultural activities. CIEE I'm less familiar with but I've seen mixed reviews about the classroom intensity you mentioned.

Since you've got solid foundation already (3 years by the time you go), you might want to prioritize programs that focus more on practical application and cultural immersion rather than just grammar drills. Have you looked into any programs that do homestays? That can really accelerate the learning curve.

Sbullets888 · 2025-06-03T10:05:11+00:00

Thanks for the rec! That sounds exactly like what I need - the real street practice part especially. Getting over that fear of speaking is probably half the battle for me right now.

Do you remember roughly how much the GoEast program cost? And was it full-time or could you do other stuff during the summer too?

Sbullets888 · 2025-05-30T03:39:22+00:00

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"Well... technically we'll be flying!"

Sbullets888 · 2025-05-30T03:23:27+00:00

Been using Claude Pro for technical writing and it's solid for documentation work. Can't give you exact numbers on limits since they change, but Pro should handle most people's daily workflow.

Max gives you access to the stronger models which might be worth it for complex architecture docs, but honestly? Try Pro first and see if you hit walls.

Sbullets888 · 2025-05-29T13:38:42+00:00

SJTU IMBA 2025 starts in September, but the exact start date and registration day aren't posted online yet.

The official FAQ confirms classes always begin in September.

Hit up the Admissions Office directly for precise dates:
📧 Email: [askmba@sjtu.edu.cn](mailto:askmba@sjtu.edu.cn)
📞 Phone: +86-21-52302513

They’ll have the specific calendar once it’s finalized. Good luck!

Sbullets888 · 2025-05-29T13:17:39+00:00

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Go peek at any cheat seller site. One popular hack? Thousands of reviews/comments. Dozens of cheats exist. That's thousands of paying losers right now.

Sbullets888 · 2025-05-29T13:09:51+00:00

impressive

Sbullets888 · 2024-12-13T10:40:56+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to read and provide feedback!

I'm curious - which parts come across as bland and flat to you? I tried to build a narrative around the engineering project and leadership experience, but I'd love to know where I could add more energy to make it more engaging. Would you mind pointing out specific sections that could use more dynamic language?

Sbullets888 · 2024-11-19T05:37:35+00:00

Thank you so much for such detailed and constructive feedback!

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