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Native Beijing Mandarin · HSK 1–6 Learn Mandarin
Learn Mandarin
with a real teacher.
Study online with 孔维桢 (Kǒng Wéizhēn), a certified native teacher from Beijing. Build tones, characters, listening, and real conversation through a clear HSK 1–6 path designed for international learners.
420+ students guided worldwide
30+ countries taught by FMG
4.97 ★ average learner rating · HSK 1–6 tones, characters, and speaking practice
Course preview Lesson 03
三
three
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Guides, worksheets & character drills
Replace with real headshotMeet your teacher · 你的老师
孔维桢
Kǒng Wéizhēn
孔维桢 is a certified native Mandarin teacher from Beijing who helps learners hear tones clearly, understand characters patiently, and speak with confidence from the first lesson.
His classes feel warm, structured, and human: gentle correction, real Beijing pronunciation, practical conversations, and a clear HSK 1–6 pathway for beginners, travellers, professionals, and exam-focused students.
4.97 ★ average student rating
420+ students guided
30+ countries taught
HSK 1–6 levels covered
Live 1-on-1 · 私教课
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Add a private Zoom or Google Meet session when you want pronunciation feedback, HSK speaking practice, travel Mandarin, interview prep, or a calm placement check before choosing a course path.
25 / 50 min trial checks and full lessons
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Zoom / Meet video link arrives after booking
Play before you study
Meet Lǎoshī.
Warm up with a game.
Practise tones, meanings, and pinyin in quick 10-round sessions before unlocking the full FMG lesson path.
How it works
Start small.
Feel progress.
Keep going.
Mandarin becomes easier when the path is clear. Choose your pace, learn with visual tools, practise in small moments, and watch your confidence grow.
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Build memory
Understand characters
Learn radicals, strokes, and tones together. Characters stop looking random and start becoming visual stories.
爱 love
13 strokes 4th tone ↘
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No cramming
Practice as you go
Short quizzes follow each idea, so every lesson becomes a small win instead of a stressful test.
Micro quiz What does 五 mean?
wǔ · tap to answer
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Stay consistent
Watch progress grow
A visual skill map shows where you are, what you have mastered, and what to learn next.
Your skills Skill map
Tones 72%
Reading 45%
Vocabulary 58%
Listening 30%
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Your China
study journey
starts here.
Explore study routes in China, prepare your Mandarin, and let FMG guide you toward the right next conversation.
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Learner stories
Mandarin felt
possible
for them.
Specific learning stories from students using FMG lessons to prepare for HSK, travel, business, and everyday Mandarin conversations.
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Passed HSK 2 in 3 months
“I started with zero tones and passed HSK 2 after three months of evening practice. 孔老师 made pronunciation feel calm instead of embarrassing, and the short drills helped me stay consistent.”
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First real conversations
“The tone coaching changed everything. After six weeks I could introduce myself, order food, and hold simple calls with suppliers without freezing.”
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Travel confidence in Beijing
“Before my Beijing trip, I used the travel lessons and audio every morning. I read metro signs, asked for directions, and ordered in restaurants without switching to English first.”
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HSK 3 study path
“I needed structure for HSK 3, not another random app. The weekly plan, review quizzes, and character writing practice helped me move from guessing to understanding.”
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Business Mandarin confidence
“The business Mandarin modules gave me phrases I could use immediately in meetings. I still make mistakes, but now I know how to open a conversation respectfully.”
Choose your path
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when ready.
Begin with a true preview, then upgrade when you want the full FMG learning system: 120 lessons, HSK 1–6, native audio, character writing, quizzes, and family profiles.
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A focused preview of the FMG method before you create a serious study routine.
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- 4 tone drills with visual pitch curves
- 20-character starter library
- 1 guided writing worksheet
- Progress and streak demo only
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- 300+ character library with stroke order
- 600+ words and phrases grouped by topic
- 14+ hours of native Beijing audio drills
- HSK quizzes, review sets and progress map
- Downloadable worksheets and practice books
- Offline review mode
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Start 7-day trial- Everything in Pro for up to 5 learners
- Separate profiles, streaks and skill maps
- Parent dashboard for weekly progress
- Kid-friendly lesson mode
- Family challenges and shared milestones
- Priority setup support for families