一起学中文 Let’s learn Chinese together

Live 1-on-1 Mandarin lessons for kids

A friendly, patient teacher by video call — short, playful lessons sized for your child’s age and scheduled in your US time zone.

  • $9 trial, credited toward any package
  • Kids lessons from $14
  • No sales calls
Cartoon of Noah’s family of eight on a wooden ark with pairs of animals — lions, giraffes, elephants, red pandas, sheep and two doves — under a sunny sky.
三步开始· 3 easy steps

How it works

Everything is arranged by email. No sales calls — ever.

  1. Book a $9 trial

    Email us your child’s age, Chinese level, time zone and a few times that suit you. We reply within 1 business day.

  2. Meet the teacher

    In the 30-minute trial we check your child’s level and suggest the right lesson length and plan.

  3. Choose a package

    Pay securely by card through Stripe — your $9 is credited toward any package. Then learn live by Zoom or Google Meet.

少儿中文· Lessons

Lessons sized for your child

Complete beginners and heritage speakers welcome. One-on-one, live, in your local time.

Two red pandas, Doudou in a blue knitted scarf and Mimi with a pink bow, reading a picture book together.
小朋友

Kids 25–30 min lessons

  • Short, lively lessons for younger children
  • Songs, picture cards and simple games
  • Sounds, tones and first words — speaking from day one
  • For children under 7, an adult at home is recommended
$16 / lessonPackages
Two giraffes, Gaogao in a blue knitted scarf holding a map and Changchang with a pink bow, next to a suitcase.
7–12岁

Kids ages 7–12, 50 min lessons

  • Conversation, pinyin, reading and writing characters
  • Saturday Chinese school support and homework help
  • YCT (Youth Chinese Test) practice on request
  • Short email note for parents after lessons
$27 / lessonPackages
The doves Ping Ping in a blue knitted scarf and An An with a pink bow, each carrying an olive branch.
试听课

$9 trial lesson

  • 30 minutes, live and one-on-one
  • Meet the teacher and check your child’s level
  • We suggest a lesson length and plan
  • Your $9 is credited toward any package
$9 / 30 minBook a $9 trial
给家长· For parents

Mandarin your child will actually enjoy

Positive, pressure-free lessons with a patient teacher — so Chinese becomes something your child is proud of, not a fight at home.

Your child understands Chinese but won’t speak or read it?

  • Start speaking, not just understanding — most of the lesson is your child talking.
  • Read with confidence — step-by-step pinyin and characters at their level.
  • Keep up between Saturday classes — weekday practice and homework help.

Your family doesn’t speak Chinese? That’s fine.

  • Taught from zero — sounds, tones and words through songs, games and pictures.
  • English support when needed, moving into more Mandarin as your child grows.
  • Clear updates for parents — new words and a small practice idea after lessons.
课程价格· Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

All prices in USD. Start with a $9 trial lesson (30 min) — the $9 is credited toward any package.

Trial lesson

试听课 · 30 min

$9/ 30 min
Credited toward any package
  • Meet the teacher
  • Level check & lesson plan
Book a $9 trial

Kids 25–30 min

Younger kids · one-on-one

$16/ lesson
  • 10 lessons$150
  • 20 lessons$280
Book a $9 trial

Kids 7–12 · 50 min

Ages 7–12 · one-on-one

$27/ lesson
  • 10 lessons$250
  • 20 lessons$480
Book a $9 trial

How paying works

No subscription · no auto-renewal

  • Pay once by card through Stripe
  • Email receipt for every payment
  • Unused lessons refundable within 14 days
Refund policy

See full pricing details →

Your teacher
Portrait of Li Chunlin, Noah’s Ark Chinese teacher.

Li Chunlin

Teacher

Teaches kids live and one-on-one in standard Mandarin, with songs, picture cards and simple games, so even shy children start speaking from the first lesson.

认识老师· Meet your teacher

Meet your teacher

Every lesson is live and one-on-one with a real teacher — no recordings, no apps instead of people. Meet your teacher in the $9 trial lesson.

  • Standard Mandarin (Putonghua) with simplified characters and pinyin
  • A plan built around your child after the trial
  • Short notes for parents after lessons
Noah’s ark with the family and animal pairs sailing on a calm blue sea.
Free on YouTube

Watch our songs and stories on YouTube

Mandarin songs and gentle Bible-story episodes for little ones, with Doudou & Mimi (豆豆和米米), the doves Ping Ping & An An (平平和安安) and their friends on the ark — every animal in pairs.

Watch on YouTube youtube.com/@NoahsArkChinese
常见问题· FAQ

Questions parents ask

How does the $9 trial work?

The trial is a 30-minute live lesson for $9. The teacher meets your child, checks their level and suggests a plan. If you then buy any package, the $9 is credited toward it.

Do we need any Chinese to start?

No. We teach complete beginners — including kids from families who don’t speak Chinese at all — as well as heritage speakers.

How long are lessons?

25–30 minutes for younger kids, and 50 minutes for kids ages 7–12. Not sure which fits? We’ll suggest one after the trial.

Is this a subscription?

No. You pay once for a single lesson or a 10- or 20-lesson package. Nothing renews automatically.

Does a parent need to be there?

For children under 7, we recommend that an adult is at home during the lesson.

Can we reschedule a lesson?

Yes, free of charge with at least 24 hours’ notice. See our Terms of Service.

Can I get a refund?

Unused lessons are fully refundable within 14 days of purchase. See our Refund & Cancellation Policy.

Which time zones do you teach in?

Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska and Hawaii — after-school, evening and weekend slots.

Will someone call me to sell a package?

No. We arrange everything by email. There are no sales calls.

Book a $9 trial lesson

Email us your child’s age, Chinese level, your time zone and a few times that suit you. We reply within 1 business day. The $9 is credited toward any package.

Book a $9 trial

Or write to hello@noahsarkchinese.com