This is the first ever Mandarin immersion course run out of a Chinatown speakeasy. Eight weeks. Ten seats. One expertly mixed cocktail per session and a storytelling-based method that makes language acquisition feel less like studying and more like a really good night out.10 Seats8 Weeks8 Expertly mixed cocktailsChinatown's favorite speakeasy Nine BarThe lessons are built around TPRS: a storytelling-based immersion method that uses compelling stories in Mandarin shared slowly enough that your brain starts connecting the linguistic dots in the most naturally human way possible. You will focus on the top 10 most used words and be speaking from day one.It's $489 for the full eight sessions (eight Nine Bar hand-crafted drinks and an INT'L CAFÉ learning kit included).The booth only holds ten people so you have an intimate group to enjoy the journey with. Language learning works best when it's social, live, and slightly unpredictable.This program is uniquely designed for those who are:Heritage learners who may or may not have heard Chinese growing up and need some guided support to get on a path to fluency.Family/friends of Mandarin speakers who want to connect more deeply with those they care about.Travelers and culturally curious people who want to be able to communicate effectively in social situations in their own city and abroad.This is not for you if:You want to be fluent in 8 weeks. You will walk away with real world conversational skills, but language fluency is a lifelong practice.You want a passive experience. TPRS requires you to be present and engaged.You're not able to commit to all 8 sessions. The cohort builds on itself and on the everyone's involvement.We cannot wait to kick off this experience with you by our side.谢谢 // Xièxiè!<3 Nine Bar & INT'L CAFÉPs. Tickets are non-refundable so please make sure you are committed! Can't wait to see you there!!