Academically Certified,
Experienced Chinese Language Teacher
CoSong is led by a highly experienced educator with 15 years of teaching expertise, including 10 years of international Chinese education in the Netherlands.
The lead instructor holds a Master’s degree in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, with a specialization in Teaching Chinese as an International Language. This academic background ensures the curriculum is both well-structured and effective for learners of all levels.
Helping everyone master Chinese and the culture behind it in a more natural way.
人法地，
地法天，
天法道，
道法自然。
——《道德经》老子
Is Chinese really that difficult? For native-speaking children, this question never even arises. So let’s embark on this journey with the same curiosity and fearlessness as a child, exploring the unknown world of the Chinese language.
We will adopt methods that align with Second Language Acquisition (SLA) principles, leveraging the natural patterns of human language learning. As Laozi once said: “Humans follow the Earth, the Earth follows the Heavens, the Heavens follow the Dao, and the Dao follows nature.”
Following this philosophy, we will accompany you in mastering Chinese and its rich culture—naturally, engagingly, and in ways closely connected to daily life.
Elementary Courses
Lower Intermediate Courses
Intermediate Courses
Private Courses
Just starting your Chinese learning journey? Then our Elementary courses is perfect for you!
In this course, we will focus on simple conversations covering the most common topics: family, travel, work, hobbies, and personal preferences. You will learn how to communicate using the present tense and one of the past tenses.
Through various situational exercises, you will engage in dialogues and simulated interviews, gradually mastering typical daily conversations. In addition, we will spend a significant amount of time practicing Chinese Pinyin pronunciation and phonetic techniques—while it may be challenging, it is the key to mastering Chinese!
This course corresponds to HSK Level 1, the internationally recognized Chinese Proficiency Test, and is ideal for beginners.
Upcoming classes:
| Starting Date | 07/04/2025 |
| End Date | 09/06/2025 |
| Description | Every Monday (10 weeks, 20 hours) |
| Time | 18:30-20:30 (GMT) |
| Location | Beethovenplein 2, 1077 WM Amsterdam |
| Costs | €400 euro all-inclusive: intake + online practice modules |
In this beginner to intermediate Chinese course, you will further improve your ability to engage in simple conversations on common topics, while also learning more complex sentence structures and mastering the use of different tenses. Most importantly, you will gain confidence and communicate more fluently in Chinese.
All learning content is designed around your personal life, with conversations focusing on topics such as your hometown, job, and family, making the learning experience more practical and relevant to your daily life.
This course corresponds to HSK Level 2, the internationally recognized Chinese Proficiency Test, and is ideal for beginners.
Upcoming classes:
| Starting Date | 01/04/2025 |
| End Date | 03/06/2025 |
| Description | Every Tuesday (10 weeks, 20 hours) |
| Time | 18:30-20:30 (GMT) |
| Location | Beethovenplein 2, 1077 WM Amsterdam |
| Costs | €400 euro all-inclusive: intake + online practice modules |
In this intermediate Chinese course, you will further enhance your ability to engage in simple conversations on common topics, while also learning more complex sentence structures and mastering the use of different tenses.
Most importantly, you will gain confidence and communicate more fluently in Chinese. All learning content is designed around your personal life, with conversation topics covering daily life, hobbies, travel plans, and more, making the learning experience practical and closely connected to your everyday life.
This course corresponds to HSK Level 3, the internationally recognized Chinese Proficiency Test, and is ideal for beginners.
Upcoming classes:
| Starting Date | 05/04/2025 |
| End Date | 07/06/2025 |
| Description | Every Saturday (10 weeks, 20 hours) |
| Time | 10:00-12:00 (GMT) |
| Location | Beethovenplein 2, 1077 WM Amsterdam |
| Costs | €400 euro all-inclusive: intake + online practice modules |
In our private lessons, CoSong taps into our decades of expertise to help you reach your individual Chinese goals. We’ll customize each lesson to you, whether you’re looking to learn the basics or conduct more advanced discussions. Our private lessons are also perfect for individuals or groups who are looking to learn Dutch outside of our typical class times. We’re happy to meet you wherever and (almost) whenever you want in order to make your Chinese language journey as easy and seamless as possible.
If your company is looking for a Business Chinese course, then CoSong is undoubtedly an excellent choice.
Welcome to Consult:
cosongmadarin@gmail.com
Address: Beethovenplein 2, 1077 WM Amsterdam. It’s very close to Amsterdam Zuid Station, offers easy parking.
If you would like to join online Chinese classes, feel free to contact us by email: cosongmadarin@gmail.com
Contact us:
cosongmadarin@gmail.com
We’re happy to hear from Cosong learners of all levels who are looking to level up in their language skills. Whether you’re an individual looking to impress your friends and family, or a company looking to offer the ultimate perk to new employees, send us a email today!