Open Group - Chinese Reading & Writing

Focus Mandarin Communications Limited

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Course description

Knowledge of Chinese characters is critical for navigating through a Chinese-speaking environment and will improve your verbal communication and overall understanding of the language. The course is designed to introduce the Chinese writing system and help develop vocabulary and improve reading comprehension.
Students will learn the basic components and features of Chinese characters, focusing on the formation and development of characters including stroke order and radicals. The course will also focus on strategies for improving character recognition and memorization.

Course topics

Reading, Writing and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

All levels, beginner to advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 4 students
Maximum 8 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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"Excellent junior Mandarin classes!"

April Cooper

The school is excellent! My 9-year-old daughter is a student and always looks forward to classes. She adapted very well to the methodology, the classes are dynamic, balancing conversation and grammar. There is flexibility as to schedules, support materials are objective. Highly recommend the experience!

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3 weeks
Date of study
4 Aug 2025 - 29 Aug 2025
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Yes

"I will definitely come back!"

Elliot Anderson

I am very happy with my Mandarin lessons with my teacher at Focus Mandarin. She is professional and knows exactly how to convey the material that we are using in the lesson. She makes each lesson interesting and engaging. What I particularly like about her is her friendly and dynamic personality and her strong wish to teach and advance, step by step, my level of Mandarin in each lesson.

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4 weeks
Date of study
18 Aug 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
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"Recommended!"

Vincent Van

I had a great experience at Focus Mandarin - My teacher was great and very flexibly adjusted to my needs. I already have a somewhat substantial level, so being able to work on communication was great. The School has a very familiar feel and the teachers are willing to help out with anything they can.

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1 week
Date of study
8 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
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Yes

"Great Mandarin school in Hong Kong"

Vivian Yeung

The best learning experience I had in my life!!
Great option if you need a one-to-one, fast and personalized learning process. The teacher is very patient and skilled. Definitely recommending Focus Mandarin.

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1 week
Date of study
4 Aug 2025 - 15 Aug 2025
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Yes

"A very good experience of learning Mandarin!"

Evelyn Wong

I recently completed my online Mandarin course at Focus Mandarin. The online classes were well-structured, engaging, and incredibly effective. My teacher was outstanding — patient, clear, and always ready to help. Despite learning remotely, the lessons felt personal and interactive, which made the online learning experience much more enjoyable.

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1 week
Date of study
3 Nov 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
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Yes

"Excellent Mandarin School in Hong Kong"

Vivian Tsang

This was my first time in Hong Kong, and I entrusted my initial Chinese learning experience to Focus Mandarin. I had a great experience. My tutor was excellent. I did not feel pressured and found learning a new language much easier than when I was with other language schools. Thank you!

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1 week
Date of study
8 Sep 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
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Yes

"Excellent learning experience"

Henry Atkinson

I chose Focus Mandarin because I heard good things about it. People said it’s a great place to learn Mandarin, and I wanted to improve my Mandarin skills. When I first started, I was in the beginner class, and it was just right.

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2 weeks
Date of study
8 Sep 2025 - 22 Sep 2025
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Yes

"I enjoyed my lessons so much!"

Sean Scott

I enjoy taking lessons with Focus Mandarin very much. Teachers there are very enthusiastic about languages. My teacher is able to explain grammar very well and make a lot of connections and comparisons with other languages. She is very diligent, punctual, compassionate and a great person! I will definitely continue to learn Chinese!

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2 weeks
Date of study
5 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
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"Highly Recommended!"

Jackson Days

A great learning experience - I would definitely recommend Focus Mandarin to those who want to start learning Chinese.
My teacher was friendly, thorough and also encouraging, and very responsive when organizing lesson times and requirements. Would recommend the school to anyone wanting to fit flexible, remote lessons around a busy work schedule!

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1 week
Date of study
7 Sep 2025 - 20 Sep 2025
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"I actually learned MORE than what I expected"

Henry Schratz

I participated in the one-on-one course of Focus Mandarin. This course has brought me much more than just learning Chinese. The teachers here are very professional, especially for beginners. They are very patient and humorous, and the classroom is never dull. I have learned a lot about Chinese culture here, and now I can comfortably start chatting with Chinese people.

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3 weeks
Date of study
5 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025
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Yes

"Great experience in Hong Kong"

Matthew Stephens

I spent 4 weeks in Hong Kong and it was a very positive and enriching experience. I had private classes with great teachers, with their own distinct teaching methods which made the classes challenging and stimulating. Overall I feel I improved tremendously and it motivated me a lot.
Thanks again Focus Mandarin for this great experience!

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Housing
Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
2 Sep 2019 - 27 Sep 2019
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Yes

"Best HSK preparation course"

Andrew Johnson

I studied with the Focus Mandarin with Ms Yu, she is an amazing teacher. I completed my exam for HSK1 and successfully passed. Thank you to Ms Yu!
Now, I can hold conversations and find my way around China/Hong Kong with no problem - I learnt so much more than I expected to and can only put this down to the school. If anyone is looking for a school in Hong Kong to learn Mandarin I would definitely recommend Focus!

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Housing
Duration of study
15 weeks
Date of study
5 Aug 2019 - 18 Nov 2019
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Yes

"Highly professional team"

Linda Mueller

I attended a three-week program in Hong Kong at Focus Mandarin and I highly recommend it. The classrooms are pretty and teachers are really nice. Teachers are all Chinese but they are fluent in English as well, in case you need some help especially at the beginning. My classmates were from all over the world (Europe, Asia and US). In addition, Focus Mandarin staff is very friendly and they help the students in the daily life in Hong Kong. Personally, I recommend Focus Mandarin because this school provides the right environment to learn Chinese.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Oct 2019 - 21 Oct 2019
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Yes

"An excellent academy!"

Zack Wilson

This is an excellent academy with excellent teachers, classrooms, small groups of students, warm atmosphere and super friendly and helpful staff.
I will definitely do it again!

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
4 Nov 2019 - 18 Nov 2019
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"Should you take Focus Mandarin courses? The answer is YES!!"

Belinda Anderson

It was one of the best experiences I have had in my life. It offers you a mix between studying Mandarin, where in my personal experience I learned a lot, getting to know people from around the world and getting to know different parts of Hong Kong. It was such an enriching experience, this is why I would repeat it and recommend my family and friends to take it, as I will never forget these past few weeks and the people that i met.
I would suggest you to take part in the course, I am sure that will be a enjoyable and memorable experience.

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Duration of study
2 weeks
Date of study
7 Apr 2019 - 27 Apr 2019
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Yes

"Great Mandarin courses"

Kevin Foster

For the purpose of practicing my Mandarin speaking and writing, I went to Hong Kong this summer vacation. It is really my pleasure to come to Focus Mandarin to take part in the summer program. In the program, it provides us with great Mandarin courses. I assure that when I tell this wonderful experience to my friends, I, absolutely feel like I am introducing my friends to someone else. If I have some rest time in the future, I am desperate to go back to Hong Kong again and meet you guys one more time.

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Duration of study
3 weeks
Date of study
7 Jul 2019 - 28 Jul 2019
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"Will do it again with Focus Mandarin!"

Nicola Hayes

Amazing! One of the best experiences of my life!

I attended the summer course in the summer of 2018 for 6 weeks.
It was a blast! The best part of the summer course was the people I got to meet there. I made this amazing circle of friends and extended friends which is still going strong even now!

Another advantage is the Focus Mandarin campus situated in the heart of Hong Kong - provides you with easy access to everywhere in the city and Hong Kong itself is the perfect gateway to the rest of Asia.

Their summer course also provided a lot of cultural exposure, from music to the best food one can have.

I would definitely recommend everyone to go for Focus Mandarin summer course and have the time of life.

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Duration of study
6 weeks
Date of study
8 Jul 2018 - 21 Aug 2018
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"Best choice of learning Mandarin in Hong Kong"

Andrew Evans

I joined their adult course last month, it was a 30 hours course.
I got to know Hong Kong this wonderful place and learn Mandarin foundation. Focus Mandarin is a professional Mandarin course provider and I had a great time with them.
My next stop is Beijing and I think Hoing Kong is a great place to start with.

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4 weeks
Date of study
2 May 2019 - 31 May 2019
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"It was amazing!!"

Saki Hakura

If you want to pass the HSK exam, Focus Mandarin is the right place to come - studying here is full of fun!

I felt I made good progress, the teachers are great and I really enjoyed my time in Hong Kong!

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Housing
Duration of study
8 weeks
Date of study
4 Feb 2019 - 5 Apr 2019
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"Excellent learning experience with Focus Mandarin"

Alexander Aitken

They have professional teachers who are well trained. Their practical learning material was tailor-made for all my needs and their teaching was beyond the textbook. Classes are fun! I learnt a lot from them!
Fantastic location and convenient, subway station downstairs. More than nice school environment and accommodation!

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Duration of study
7 weeks
Date of study
7 Jan 2019 - 28 Feb 2019
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
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We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. The school is also not authorized to issue documents to support your visa application. If you need a visa, you have to apply for a visitor or tourist visa on your own.

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