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Mandarinfor adults

In the autumn semester 2026, start and end dates differ by course.

Five levels: Beginner 1, 2 and 3, Beginner Conversation and Advanced Conversation. Groups of 3 to 10 students, teachers from Taiwan, traditional Chinese characters. Online, or in person in Prague: Sněmovní 174/7 or a classroom in the city centre.

We also offer advanced courses, a private course, small groups, business Mandarin, company and online courses. Not sure where you belong? Write to Devika at tcml@taiwanese.cz and we will place you in the right level.

Online and in Prague3–10 students36 hours per semesterTextbooks included

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Beginner 1

For complete beginners: tones, Bopomofo (zhuyin), Pinyin and your first characters.

Two evenings a week, online. A group of 3 to 10 students, a teacher from Taiwan, traditional characters from the start. The course is free; you pay only a refundable deposit of 1,500 CZK.

When
Tuesday and Thursday 18:00–19:30
Dates
1 Sep – 1 Dec 2026
Length
24 lessons / 36 hours (including one cultural event)
Where
online
Textbook
“Let’s Learn Mandarin” 1, lessons 1–5
Price
free / 1,500 CZK refundable deposit
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Beginner 2

Follows on from the first semester. Everyday situations, reading short texts, your first longer conversations.

Two evenings a week online. We add reading, writing characters and life in Taiwan: food, festivals, transport, work.

When
Monday and Wednesday 18:00–19:30
Dates
2 Sep – 2 Dec 2026
Length
24 lessons / 36 hours (including one cultural event)
Where
online
Textbook
“Let’s Learn Mandarin” 2, lessons 6–10
Price
8,600 CZK
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Beginner 2

The same level, once a week on Friday, in person at Sněmovní 174/7.

Three hours on Friday evening. Lessons 1–5 of textbook 2; the online Beginner 2 group covers lessons 6–10.

When
Friday 17:30–20:30
Dates
18 Sep – 4 Dec 2026
Length
12 lessons / 36 hours (including one cultural event)
Where
Sněmovní 174/7, Prague 1
Textbook
“Let’s Learn Mandarin” 2, lessons 1–5
Price
8,600 CZK
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Beginner 3

The third semester. Longer texts, writing, storytelling and opinions.

Twice a week in Prague. We read short articles, write short texts and talk about Taiwan (roughly A2).

When
Monday and Wednesday 18:00–19:30
Dates
16 Sep – 16 Dec 2026
Length
24 lessons / 36 hours (including one cultural event)
Where
Sněmovní 174/7, Prague 1
Textbook
“Let’s Learn Mandarin” 3, lessons 1–5
Price
8,600 CZK
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Beginner Conversation

For those who know the basics and above all want to talk.

Twice a week, 90 minutes of speaking about life, work, travel and culture, with textbook 4. One cultural event is included.

When
Tuesday and Thursday 18:00–19:30
Dates
1 Sep – 1 Dec 2026
Length
24 lessons / 36 hours (including one cultural event)
Where
Sněmovní 174/7, Prague 1
Textbook
“Let’s Learn Mandarin” 4, lessons 2–5
Price
8,600 CZK
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Advanced Conversation

For advanced learners who mainly want to talk.

Once a week, two hours in Prague, from August to December. Discussion of current topics and Taiwan. One cultural event is included.

When
Tuesday 18:00–20:00
Dates
11 Aug – 15 Dec 2026
Length
18 lessons / 36 hours (including one cultural event)
Where
Sněmovní 174/7, Prague 1
Textbook
no textbook
Price
8,600 CZK
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Prices

Tuition for autumn 2026

Tuition for one course, 36 hours of teaching. We issue an invoice on request.

  • Semester students are invited to the centre’s cultural events at a discount. The centre’s library is free for everyone.
  • 10 % off for students and people over 50, 10 % off for two people in one course. Discounts cannot be combined. The centre may change or end these offers at any time.
  • A group opens with 3 students, with a maximum of 10. Textbooks are included in the course fee.
8,600 CZKFull tuition
CZK per semester, 36 hours of tuition, textbooks included
720–800 CZK/hPrivate course
CZK per hour: 720 CZK beginner and intermediate level, 800 CZK conversational level. Dates by arrangement, tcml@taiwanese.cz.
Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning (TCML)

About the centre

We founded it with the support of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (Taiwan). Courses are for anyone over 18.

What the centre is for

It gives Czechs and overseas Taiwanese a chance to learn Mandarin and provides a base for Mandarin teachers. It promotes Taiwanese culture and cooperation between Taiwan and the Czech Republic in culture and education.

Library

The centre has its own library of books and audio-visual material in Mandarin. Anyone can use it free of charge.

In our own words

The centre aims to teach Mandarin with special attention to Taiwanese culture, for everyone interested who is over 18.Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning, about the centre
All of the centre’s teachers are Taiwanese who have lived in the Czech Republic for many years and have extensive experience teaching Mandarin in traditional characters.Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning, about the teachers
Whether you come to our events, follow us on Facebook, bring friends and family to the centre to learn, or volunteer with us, it gives our work meaning.Mia Litvin Hsu, President, looking back on 2024
Taiwan Center for Mandarin Learning, about the centre
Prague Taiwan School

Prague Taiwan School: Year 1, 4 and 5, Bopomofo (zhuyin), traditional characters and Taiwanese textbooks, in person and online.

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Frequently asked questions

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Registrationfor autumn

Fill in the form and pay by bank transfer to 2401658929/2010. Your registration is complete once the deposit or the full tuition is paid. We confirm by e‑mail within 3 working days of receiving the payment.

Or write to Devika at tcml@taiwanese.cz.

Account number
2401658929 / 2010
Account name
Česko-Tchaj-wanská společnost, z. s.
IBAN
CZ89 2010 0000 0024 0165 8929
BIC
FIOBCZPPXXX
Bank
Fio banka, a.s., V Celnici 1028/10, 117 21 Praha 1