LEARN · ONE TO ONE
Chinese you can use in your next conversation.
A personal lesson built around a practical goal, from ordering noodles to introducing yourself at work.
Explore this scenarioYOUR CHINESE FRIEND · SHARED EXPERIENCES
One connection. So much to discover.
Talk face to face, practise Chinese, follow a walk through a local neighbourhood or share a festival from far away. Discover six ways to spend time with your ChinaMate.
EXPLORE · A LIVE VIDEO WALK
Come for a walk in China, from your sofa.
Follow your host through a local street, see the small details and ask questions along the way.
Explore this scenarioCONNECT · REAL VIDEO CONVERSATIONS
A familiar face, on the other side of the call.
Talk about your week, compare everyday life and get comfortable speaking with a real person.
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TASTE · A CHINESE HOME KITCHEN
A little flour. A few dumplings. A shared evening.
Watch a Chinese home-cooking demonstration live, ask questions or cook along in your own kitchen.
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CELEBRATE · MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Share the same moon, from different places.
Meet mooncakes, tea and the stories behind a Chinese festival of reunion.
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CELEBRATE · CHINESE NEW YEAR
A warm hello for a Chinese New Year.
Discover red decorations, festive food and the small rituals that make the season feel special.
Explore this scenarioExperience examples with AI-generated illustrations, not completed customer sessions. Hosts, languages, dates, call length and frequency are confirmed before booking. Outings, ingredients or special events may have an extra agreed fee. Structured Chinese lessons are quoted separately.
SOME CONNECTIONS START WITH A SIMPLE…
你好nǐ hǎo
A cup of tea.
A world to talk about.
A world to talk about.
02YOUR CHINESE FRIEND MEMBERSHIP
Less distance.
More connection.
Have someone in China to talk to, ask questions and share the little things with. Real people, familiar conversations and a window into everyday Chinese life.
Messages & voice notes
Exchange stories, ask everyday questions and keep the conversation going.
Time to actually talk
Arrange voice or video conversations around a schedule that works for both of us.
Culture, beyond the guidebook
Food, family, local life — and a chance to practise Chinese in a natural conversation.
CHINESE FRIEND · MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP
A familiar face, month after month.
YEAR-END OFFER · SAVE 50%
Regular priceUS$50US$25/ month
Launch offer through 31 December 2026. We agree conversation frequency, call length and available languages before you join.
Friend membership covers conversation and cultural exchange, with a schedule agreed together. Tailored Chinese lessons and local tasks are quoted separately. Renewal price and arrangements are confirmed before payment.
MAKE CHINESE PART OF YOUR LIFE
Your own one-to-one Chinese plan.
Want structured lessons as well as a friend? Build a personal plan around your level, goals and schedule: everyday conversation, pronunciation, travel or business Chinese. Lesson hours and fees are agreed separately.
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