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Mandarin for preschoolers
The best age to start a new language. Children learn tones through songs, recognize characters with flashcards and pictures, and tell their first short stories in Chinese.
Weekends, or 4–7 pm on weekdays
Book a trial class Opening January 2027 · Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, Thanh Xuân
An international-standard Mandarin center for kids and the whole family at Royal City
Turtle Learn Premium Center teaches Mandarin Chinese to children aged 3–13 along the YCT pathway. We also run YCT, HSK and HSKK exam prep, conversation classes for working adults and tailored training for companies.
Free trial class and level check for every learner.
- Kids
- Ages 3–13, YCT pathway
- Adults
- Conversation, work, HSK
- Companies
- Tailored programs
- Class size
- 6–8 learners per class
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Hi, I’m Little Turtle! Like the tortoise in The Tortoise and the Hare, I believe learning a language isn’t about being the fastest. It’s about a little every day, all the way to the finish.
- ESSA Level 4 Certified research-based learning method (USA)
- Top 150 EdTech companies in East Asia, ranked by HolonIQ
- EdUHK Learning materials co-developed with the Education University of Hong Kong
- 150+ schools and organizations in Hong Kong use Turtle Learn
Programs at Royal City
6 Mandarin programs for every age and goal
Every learner starts with a level check. Teachers use the result to place each student, so complete beginners and those with some Chinese both learn at the right pace.
Mandarin for children
Mandarin for primary students
Pinyin, reading, paragraph writing and topic-based presentations in Chinese. The pathway aims for YCT4+ and readiness for HSK3.
4–9 pm on weekdays, all day on weekends
Book a trial classYCT, HSK and HSKK exam prep
Revision follows each level’s exam format, with test-taking practice and regular mock exams. YCT is for students under 15; HSK and HSKK (the speaking test) suit older students and adults.
Classes grouped by target level
Free level checkMandarin for adults and companies
Conversational Mandarin and short courses
Build listening and speaking reflexes for work and daily life. Alongside the conversation pathway, we run short courses such as Chinese for travel and singing in Chinese.
Weekday office hours
Get a learning planCorporate Mandarin training
Programs designed around job roles and industry, in 3-, 6- or 12-month packages. Staff take entry and exit assessments, and the company receives regular progress reports.
Scheduled around your team
Book a callC-Level Chinese Club
A Mandarin club for business leaders: learn in a small group, explore Chinese business culture and connect with peers in similar roles.
Membership by invitation
Request an invitation Mandarin pathway for ages 3–13
From first words to the YCT4+ certificate
YCT (Youth Chinese Test) is the international Chinese proficiency test for primary and lower-secondary students, and a stepping stone to HSK. The Turtle Learn pathway has 10 levels in 5 stages. Each level takes about 10 months and ends with a clear goal parents can track.
- Levels 1–2 · ages 3–5
Getting started
- Learn tones through songs
- Recognize 100–120 characters
- Tell a 3–4 sentence story
- Levels 3–5 · ages 5–8
Building foundations
- Pinyin, basic reading and writing
- Read short stories, write simple sentences
- Ask for directions, talk on the phone
- Levels 6–7 · ages 8–10
Expanding conversation
- Give a 2–3 minute talk in class
- Write a 50–80 character paragraph
- Share personal opinions
- Level 8 · ages 10–11
Developing
- Discuss sports, technology and the environment
- Debate and give reasons
- Read simple children’s books
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Levels 9–10 · ages 11–13 Advanced
- Write 100–150 character essays
- Present with slides, take notes, summarize
- Use Chinese to learn about the world
YCT4+ is equivalent to HSK3 CEFR A2 about 2,245 words
试试看！ Shìshi kàn!
Not sure where your child should start?
Book a free level check. The teacher will recommend the right starting level.
The Turtle Learn method
Where do Vietnamese children usually get stuck with Mandarin?
Chinese and Vietnamese both have tones and share many Sino-Vietnamese words, but they differ in pronunciation, word order and script. For each of these difficulties, teachers in class and Turtle Learn’s technology work together to help your child.
Pronunciation
Mixing up zh/ch/sh, j/q/x, and the 2nd and 3rd tones.
Teacher in class
Models mouth shapes, gives each tone a hand sign and uses rhyming chants for practice.
Turtle Learn technology
Speech recognition gives stars and tips, so children can practice as many times as they like.
Vocabulary
Memorizing single words without knowing how to use them in a sentence.
Teacher in class
Teaches each word within a sentence and a real situation, using movement (Total Physical Response).
Turtle Learn technology
Exclusive chip cards placed on the iPad let children hear and see each word; every child has their own word bank.
Grammar
Word order differs from Vietnamese, and grammar rules feel dry.
Teacher in class
No lectures on rules: children repeat sentence patterns in real situations (the natural approach).
Turtle Learn technology
Sentence-building games on the iPad, with AI praise and hints instead of stressful scores.
Speaking confidence
Afraid of making mistakes, and translating in their head before they speak.
Teacher in class
Quick-fire Q&A, team games and role-play: the teacher models, the class follows, then each child tries alone.
Turtle Learn technology
Role-play chats with Little Turtle, so children speak freely without fear of being laughed at.
Characters
Many strokes, easy to lose heart, and wrong stroke order.
Teacher in class
Teaches characters through stories, building with radicals and a 5-step writing routine.
Turtle Learn technology
AI checks every stroke: a wrong stroke doesn’t appear, so children rewrite it and mistakes never become habits.
Four skills, four signature activities
Listen
Shadow and summarize
Children listen to native-speaker dialogues and shadow them. AI analyzes pronunciation, tones and pace, then children summarize what they heard.
Speak
Repeat and respond
Children repeat after Little Turtle for instant tone feedback, then hold conversations in situations like shopping, asking directions and ordering food.
Read
Read for the main idea
Interactive comics help children grasp the main idea without translating word by word, then retell it with a mind map, out loud or in 2–3 sentences.
Write
Write and share
Children practice writing with stroke-by-stroke AI correction. Their work is displayed, read aloud in class and turned into cards for the family.
来上课吧！ Lái shàngkè ba!
Want your child to try learning this way?
One trial class is enough to see how much your child enjoys Chinese.
The Premium experience
Small classes, sensible schedules, measurable progress
快来预约吧！Kuài lái yùyuē ba!Only 6–8 children per class. Book a trial early to save your child’s spot!Book now
Small classes
6–8 learners per class, so the teacher can listen to and correct everyone.
Learning with technology
iPads, smart chip cards and an interactive board make every lesson part learning, part play.
Easy drop-off and pick-up
Inside Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, with parking. Kids’ classes start at 4 pm, right after school.
Clear progress tracking
Entry and regular assessments, progress reports in the app and teacher feedback after every stage.
Weekly timetable
Each class’s exact schedule is sent via Zalo after the level check.
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Kids Ages 3–13
Adults Conversation, HSK
Companies and C-Level Club
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Four steps to your first class
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Message us on Zalo
Tell us who’s learning, their goals and the times that suit you.
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Pick a time
An advisor sends you the trial classes or consultation slots that are still open.
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Trial class and level check
The learner joins a real class and takes a short assessment.
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Get a learning plan
The teacher shares feedback on the learner’s level and recommends the right class.
About Turtle Learn
What is Turtle Learn?
Turtle Learn is an interactive Mandarin learning program that combines classroom teaching with AI, iPads and smart chip cards. It was built by teachers, technologists and parents around one idea, "Making Learning Chinese Come Alive": learners understand and use Chinese instead of memorizing it and forgetting.
- 150+ schools and organizations in Hong Kong use Turtle Learn
- Top 4 in Asia for education (QS): EdUHK, the co-developer of our learning materials
- 4 markets: Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia
- 6 international awards and certifications in education, technology and design
Language
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin (Putonghua) with Pinyin, following the YCT and HSK exam standards.
Assessment
YCT, HSK and CCSK
Mapped to the ACTFL proficiency framework to measure progress at every stage.
Technology
AI, iPads and chip cards
AI scores pronunciation and strokes; smart chip cards work with the iPad.
Awards and certifications
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ESSA Level 4 (USA) -
Top 150 East Asia EdTech 2025 -
Hong Kong Smart Design Awards – Gold -
Hong Kong ICT Awards – Bronze -
Asia Smart App Awards -
Hong Kong Print Awards – Silver
In partnership with 
Turtle Learn students in Vietnam
Watch our students take their end-of-term speaking tests
Each video is a student’s speaking test after 20 lessons, at the end of term 1. Listen for yourself to their pronunciation, tones and confidence.
你也可以！ Nǐ yě kěyǐ!
Want your child to speak with this much confidence?
Start with a trial class and level check at Royal City.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about learning Mandarin at Turtle Learn
At what age should children start learning Mandarin?
Children can start at 3. This is when they hear and imitate sounds most naturally, which makes it a great time to get used to Chinese tones. At Turtle Learn, 3–5-year-olds learn through songs, games and flashcards, with no pressure on reading and writing yet.
Should my child take YCT or HSK?
For students under 15, YCT is usually the better fit because it is designed for primary and lower-secondary students. After YCT4, children can move on to HSK3 and above, the certificate used for study abroad and scholarship applications.
How long does it take to reach YCT4 or HSK3?
The Turtle Learn pathway has 10 levels of about 10 months each. Children who start at 3–5 and follow the pathway steadily can reach YCT4+, equivalent to HSK3, by age 11–13. Children who start later are placed according to their level check.
Do you teach Mandarin or Cantonese?
Turtle Learn teaches Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua) with Pinyin, following the YCT and HSK exam standards. This is the Chinese used in study, work and international communication.
My child doesn’t know any Chinese characters. Can they keep up?
Yes. Most children start from zero. After the level check, your child joins a class that matches their level, so they can learn comfortably.
What happens in a trial class?
The learner joins a class to experience how we teach, then takes a short assessment. The trial class is free. Afterwards, the teacher shares feedback and recommends a suitable class.
Can adults start from scratch?
Yes. Adult classes start from the basics and focus on listening and speaking first, so you can use Chinese early at work and in daily life. If you want a certificate, you can continue with the HSK and HSKK exam prep classes.
Can a company run private Mandarin classes for its staff?
Yes. Programs are designed around job roles in 3-, 6- or 12-month packages, with entry and exit assessments and regular progress reports for the company.
How do I join the C-Level Chinese Club?
The club is by invitation. Leave your details on Zalo and the club team will contact you when new members are invited.
Where is the center, and where can I park?
Turtle Learn Premium Center is inside Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hanoi. You can park in the mall’s parking garage.
问我吧！ Wèn wǒ ba!
Have another question?
Message us on Zalo and an advisor will answer based on the learner’s age and goals.
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Book a trial class or get a learning plan
The fastest way is to message us on Zalo. If you’d prefer a callback, just leave your name and phone number.
Hotline: 0862 899 905 Vincom Mega Mall Royal City, 72A Nguyễn Trãi, Thanh Xuân, Hanoi
你好！一起学吧！Nǐ hǎo! Yìqǐ xué ba!Hello! Let’s learn together!
