"Putting the ease in Chinese"
Whereas most of the Chinese learning resources online are kinda boring, we put the "fun" in Chinese! Wait--that joke doesn't work, does it? We put the "ease" in Chinese! We combine general goofiness, pop culture references, and "dad jokes" with top-notch explanations to teach people REAL Chinese in an engaging and fun way.
8th Avenue Chinese is created by Chinese learners for Chinese learners. We've been in your shoes and know what it takes to learn Chinese well. Study with us and experience a world of Chinese learning you won't find anywhere else.
Explore our Courses
Beginner's Chinese
Level 1
This course will keep you engaged and speaking Chinese like a native as you learn to master Chinese pronunciation and begin putting it to use right away in everyday conversation.
This educational course contains:
- 11.5 hours of entertaining, on-demand video
- 31 downloadable resources
- 16 Quizzes
- Electronic flashcards for easy learning
Level 2
In this course, you will continue your journey to fluency as you learn the grammar and vocabulary skills you need to speak Chinese with absolute confidence, all while improving upon your cultural understanding of China. (2 Units Currently Released)
This educational course contains:
- 3 hours of entertaining, on-demand video
- 4 downloadable resources
- 4 Quizzes
- Electronic flashcards for easy learning
Chinese Characters
Level 1
In this course, you'll splash into the world of Chinese characters, learning their make-up and pronunciation for a reading and writing experience unlike any other. Learning Chinese characters has never been so much fun!
This educational course contains:
- 1.8 hours of entertaining, on-demand video
- 150+ Chinese characters introduced
- Learn stroke order, individual radicals, character context, pronunciation, and associated vocabulary
- Electronic flashcards for easy learning
- Quiz Reviews
Level 2
In this course, you'll take a deep dive into Chinese characters, continuing your exploration of one of the most advanced and complex writing systems in the world. Learn to read and write Chinese characters and have fun doing it!
This educational course contains:
- 2.1 hours of entertaining, on-demand video
- 150+ Chinese characters introduced
- Learn stroke order, individual radicals, character context, pronunciation, and associated vocabulary
- Electronic flashcards for easy learning
- Quiz Reviews
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Chris Simpson
(孙智谦)
Instructor
Chris has been learning Chinese since 2004 and spent 8 years living in the Mainland Chinese cities of Qingdao and Guangzhou. If you didn't see his face, you wouldn't know he isn't Chinese when he speaks Mandarin. Chris' wife, Julie, is from the Yunnan province of China and one of the driving forces of 8th Avenue Chinese.
Mark Schold
(宋德明)
Instructor
Mark spent a total of 10 years living in the Chinese cities of Guangzhou and Foshan. His love for Chinese culture started in his hometown of Queens, New York, where you'll find one of the largest Chinese populations in the USA. He was born in the USA and made in China.
