Programs
Every way to learn Chinese with Teacher Penny
One certified, district-experienced teacher — five ways to learn, from kindergarten co-op classes to adult conversation. Every program starts with a free trial lesson.
Mandarin for Homeschoolers
- Co-op classes, pods & daytime 1:1
- Sequenced curriculum with transcript-credit path
- The daytime availability nobody else offers
Kids’ Private Lessons, K-8
- After school: weekday afternoons & evenings
- 1:1 or sibling/friend pods (pods cost less per child)
- Levels & parent progress reports
AP Chinese & HSK Test Prep
- Diagnostic-first, targeted prep plans
- All four skills + past-paper practice
- Evenings, weekends & online options
Adult Mandarin Lessons
- Evening 1:1, conversation-first method
- For work, travel, family & heritage learners
- Cantonese also available — rare in Columbus
For Schools & Preschools
- Contracted weekly enrichment blocks
- Certified teacher, state background-checked
- Preschool through grade 8
At a glance
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| Program | Who it’s for | Format | When it meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeschoolers | Homeschool families & co-ops, K-8+ | Co-op group class, pod, or 1:1 | Weekdays, daytime |
| Kids K-8 | School-enrolled kids | 1:1 or sibling/friend pod | After school & early evenings |
| AP & HSK Prep | Teens targeting AP Chinese or HSK/YCT | 1:1, in person or online | Evenings & weekends |
| Adults | Professionals, travelers, heritage learners | 1:1, in person or online | Evenings |
| Schools & Preschools | Preschools, Montessori, private schools | Contracted weekly classes | School day or afterschool |
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