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Mandarin Pathways

Theme packs

Real-world vocabulary beyond the textbook — pick a scenario and learn what people actually say in China today.

Business

Meetings, contracts, WeChat etiquette — survive the Chinese office.

20 words & phrases

Travel & Tour Guide

Airports, hotels, bargaining at attractions — travel China with confidence.

20 words & phrases

Study in China

Dorms, canteens, registration day — campus life vocabulary.

20 words & phrases

Real China Daily Life

QR codes, food delivery, renting a flat — modern China essentials no textbook teaches.

20 words & phrases

Real Talk

The phrases you'll hear every day that textbooks never teach.

20 words & phrases

Food & Ordering

Menus, hotpot, allergies, and getting the bill — eat well in China.

20 words & phrases

Medical & Emergency

Hospitals, symptoms, and calling for help — the words you hope you never need.

20 words & phrases

Job Interview

Resumes, salary talk, and probation — land a job in Chinese.

20 words & phrases

Shopping & Bargaining

Discounts, sizes, returns, and the art of haggling — online and off.

20 words & phrases

Internet & Chat Slang

Livestreams, memes, and the slang Chinese social media runs on.

20 words & phrases

Signs & Notices

Storefronts, restrooms, elevators — decode the signs you'll actually see on the street.

21 words & phrases

Service Phrases

What staff actually say at the counter — and how to answer them like a local.

22 words & phrases

Payments & Banking

Cards, transfers, exchange rates, and mobile pay — handle your money in China.

22 words & phrases

Scholarships & University

Applications, admission letters, and the paperwork behind studying in China.

22 words & phrases