That's Mandarin April : Graduations, Hiking, Mahjong & Culture

April recap at That's Mandarin (Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu): graduations, Ba Duan Jin, paper cutting happy hour, hiking, mahjong, and Dai culture exhibition.

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Time flies - another month is almost over!

And what a month it has been ✨


Before we embark on a short and warm May holiday break, let's take a look at all the wonderful events that took place at That’s Mandarin this month.


Graduations



It all started with bittersweet graduation ceremonies for Intensive Group students.


A big congratulations to all our graduates for completing this remarkable journey, staying consistent, and creating shared memories.


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And remember - every graduation is a new beginning 💛


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New

Beginnings 🌱



As some students completed their learning journey, others have just began theirs.


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A warm welcome to all our new Intensive Group students - and happy Chinese learning to you 💛


Flowing

Together 🫸💨



On one sunny morning in Shanghai,

our students started their day with

八段锦 (Bāduànjǐn) - a gentle traditional Chinese exercise.








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With steady breath,

they stepped outside -

to embrace a moment of focus, ease, and connection ☀️



Happy-happy

Shanghai Hour



Another remarkable event at our Shanghai campus this month was a team happy hour.


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We thought: how about trying paper cutting together?


Enjoying some desserts,

playing some games,

having some fun?


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And just like that - from a simple idea to a joyful reality - new shared memories were created 



Hiking Weekend

in Shanghai 🌱



To further celebrate spring,

our Shanghai school reunited

and embarked on a hiking trip - 

to enjoy some green and blue together.


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A moment for everyone to slow down,

breathe in fresh air,

and get in some healthy steps 👣


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Mahjong 2.0



Meanwhile in Beijing, our teachers

introduced mahjong to a new - a younger  -

audience 🀄️


Students from a tailor-made program

embraced the art, strategy, and culture

of this fascinating game. 


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Now we know it brings together

not only different cultures,

but different generations too!



Mahjong 

in Chengdu



Then Chengdu campus followed suit,

gathering once again

to 吃 (chī), 碰 (pèng) and 胡 (hú) together 🀄️


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Discovering

Dai Culture



And that's not all 🎐


This month, our Chengdu campus also hosted a unique and beautiful Dai Culture exhibition, introducing students to its many elements — from the intricate patterns of traditional Dai attire to the collective joy of Dai minority dance.


傣族 (Dài zú) • Dai minority


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What an elegant way to step into the next season!


What's Next?



At That's Mandarin, we believe language learning goes far beyond the classroom. From real-world experiences to cultural immersion, our Intensive Course helps students connect with Chinese on a deeper, more personal level.


👉 Learn more about the 2026 Intensive Program here:


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We can't wait to organize more exciting cultural and language activities.

See you in the new year!




We can’t wait to organize more exciting activities and cultural adventures — see you at the next one! 🇨🇳


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