“I had class with Co-Chinese for 7 months and I would recommend Co-Chinese to anyone.I met the best Chinese teacher I have ever had in years. My Teacher Serena is so kind and patient with her students, she will always adapt herself to what the student wants but still it is very effective. The classroom is in a very quiet and professional place, which is a huge advantage too. I made so much progress thanks to Co-Chinese and I also learned a lot about Chinese culture in general.”

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Barberine from Belgium, HSK6 student, 1 on 1 Immersion Course

“I cannot recommend Serena as a teacher enough. I started Chinese lessons with her as an absolute beginner. She was very patient with me throughout the whole process, encouraging me when I did not feel confident and helping me with my pronunciation and grammar. She taught me standardized lessons not only based on the HSK grading system (so I would be prepared for the tests should I wish to take them) but I also learned about local words and phrases as well as interesting facts about Chinese culture. My Chinese improved drastically throughout the three months I spent learning with her and I really enjoyed the whole process, which as someone who has struggled a lot with learning languages in the past made such a huge difference. If you want to improve your Chinese I would 100% recommend Serena from Co-Chinese, she is dedicated, kind and a highly talented teacher. ”

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Sian, HSK 3 student, 1 on 1 Immersion Course

“Serena is an absolutely incredible teacher! I was in Singapore for four weeks and had zero Chinese experience so I didn't expect to be able to learn very much, but after daily one on one lessons with Serena I made far more progress than I could have believed and felt confident to be able to go into stores and restaurants and try some sentences. She is the most caring and dedicated teacher and customises her lessons completely based upon how you best learn and what you are trying to achieve.

Not to mention that she is one of the nicest people I've ever met! Serena was a major reason that I enjoyed my stay in Singapore as much as I did and she helped to introduce me to many areas of Chinese food and culture outside of the classroom. Our classes were extremely light and fun but I always came away having learned a lot. I fully recommend to anyone that you go with her language school!”

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Adi from Australia, HSK 2 student, 1 on 1 Immersion Course

“I highly recommend Serena (Yang Laoshi) as a Mandarin teacher. She was my child’s Mandarin teacher in Singapore during August 2023. Her enthusiasm, expertise, and dedication to teaching excellence exceeded our expectations.
I appreciated Serena’s caring, professional, and patient approach while building a connection with my child to accurately assess her language level and learning style. She was spot-on with her assessment of my child’s language abilities and areas of focus.
Serena has a wonderful rapport with people of all ages. She demonstrated flexibility when she adapted the curriculum to our schedule and language learning goals. She brought joy to the subject and kept the class interesting and interactive throughout.
We consider ourselves lucky to have had Serena as our child’s Mandarin language teacher. I recommend her without hesitation. Our experience with her was fantastic and exceeded our expectations.”

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Mary, 1 on 1 student's parent, from USA

“I had private classes with Co-Chinese for 6 weeks during my stay in Singapore & I would recommend her to anyone wishing to improve their Mandarin. Super energetic and fun, Serena is very adaptable to any person’s level and I felt she has a passion for teaching. She is also very patient & will support you with extra materials outside of normal class hours.”

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Yannis, HSK1 student from Greece

“Great school! The main teacher, Serena, is very hard working, making a special curriculum to accommodate me and my 2 kids (13 and 10 years old). We all have different interests and different levels of Chinese. Serena is very easy to communicate with and a true professional. We did an online interview so she could judge our levels before we arrived and she could tailor a curriculum for us. And then we studied a range of vocabulary and grammar structures each day.”

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Fiona from UK, Parent-Kids Chinese Immersion Course

“Absolute right decision! I had a wonderful time studying with Serena (the head teacher).
Serena and I already exchanged many questions on what I want to focus on per WhatsApp long before I arrived. We also had a casual 30 min talk on ZOOM to assess my Chinese level before class. Already then, she sent me a whole page of vocabulary and grammar of things I intended to say in the meeting but which came out wrong.
I was just staying long enough in Singapore for 6 studying days taking private lessons. I really wished, I could have stayed longer. However, even that short time boosted my rusted Chinese tremendously. I now feel very confident taking my next HSK exam, which before - I had huge doubts about - now I even enroll in one higher HSK level!
Serena is an exceptionally motivated teacher, who tries everything to make her student(s) understand Chinese, but also Singaporean/Northern Chinese/Southern Chinese/Hongkong/Taiwanese culture better. On all my study stays we went out to have lunch together (practicing casual talk but also) enjoying each other's company. She is a very impressive woman and even took me with her (in her free time) to a contemporary Chinese art exhibition, as well as to her Thaiboxing class. xD”
Thank you very much Serena!

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Jennifer From Germany，HSK3 student，1 on 1 Immersion Course

“We are delighted to have found Serena Laoshi at Co-Chinese Mandarin Centre to guide us in our HSK exam preparation.
Serena is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient and engaging. She brings our lessons to life by blending language learning with fascinating cultural insights, making each class both enjoyable and inspiring.
Her personalized approach, tailoring lessons to our individual pace and learning style, has been instrumental in our progress. Serena’s passion for teaching shines through in her storytelling and ability to explain the historical context of the language, enriching our learning experience.
We are also glad to enjoy Chinese tea and lunch together, which gives us a deeper appreciation of local Chinese traditions and culture.
Co-Chinese Mandarin Centre is conveniently located, well-equipped, and provides everything you need for a comfortable learning environment.
We highly recommend Serena and the Co-Chinese Mandarin Centre to anyone interested to learn or improve their Mandarin skills!”

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Philippa From Germany，HSK3 student，1 on 1 Immersion Course