Living and Working in Shanghai

You’re planning a move to Shanghai – one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the world. With its diverse expat and migrant populations, you’ll be presented with a constant flow of new cultures, ideas, and languages. Living in Shanghai offers you the perfect opportunity to learn Mandarin Chinese, the language that unifies people both in the workplace and in the city’s international neighborhoods.

Living in Shanghai.
While Beijing is China’s capital city, Shanghai is the country’s vibrant hub for commerce, the arts, finance, and international trade. Attracting expats from around the world to work in its multinational companies – and employing Chinese migrants from around the country in a huge variety of jobs – Shanghai is a city that is constantly evolving, growing, and defining to the world what it means to be a successful metropolis. Shanghai is also hugely popular with students looking for opportunities to study Mandarin Chinese, teach English, and work in competitive internships.

One key to successfully living in Shanghai is studying Mandarin Chinese. While English is prevalent, you’ll find that daily life on the streets and in the shops of Shanghai is conducted in Mandarin and Shanghainese. Mandarin Chinese is required in local schools and it’s the predominant language in business and culture. While native residents of Shanghai speak Shanghainese, they also speak and understand Mandarin. The joy of living in Shanghai is being able to speak to taxi drivers, shopkeepers, restaurant staff, and local neighbors. At Mandarin House, we have the right program for you to smooth daily life and help you integrate quickly and confidently.

Learn more about Mandarin House.
Effective communication not only involves speaking, reading and writing, but also includes understanding cultural norms and traditions. At Mandarin House, our professional teaching staff understands what you need to succeed while living in Shanghai.

Our Mandarin Chinese teachers use effective and proven teaching methods to help you begin speaking Mandarin immediately and confidently. Learn more about Mandarin House Shanghai and our comprehensive course offerings, including Chinese conversation, business Chinese, cultural classes, and HSK testing. We offer various schedules to suit your needs, such as private Chiense tutoring, group Chinese classes, and online Chinese programs.