Diego Nocetti
2023 bei Google
"The Chinese lessons focus on vocabulary and conversation in real-life daily situations, while gradually building up my knowledge of Chinese characters at the same time. The method developed by Yan ensures that every new lesson is thoroughly understood, and we can use the new vocabulary and grammar we learn to build our own similar dialogues. I feel a lot more confident when meeting my work colleagues from Shanghai, and they are quite impressed with what I have been able to achieve in such a short time! ..."
Ho-Seung Lee
2022 bei Google
"Having basic Chinese competence in addition to languages like English can add such value when interacting with Chinese native speakers. Chinese competence, even at a minimal level, earns so much respect and appreciation from Chinese people.
The Chinese language training at the China Language Institute was very hands on and person to person in small groups, covering daily life circumstances and practical topics in working environments. The training was personalized and catered to the learning level of each individual. I found the training to be very useful,...."
HSK Language Level Exam
Due to the course content adapted to the HSK language level exam and our efficient learning method, our language course enables you to learn Mandarin, the standard form of Chinese, easily, logically and quickly.
We also offer all Chinese language courses online. You only need a computer and an email address to join our language course.
Our offer:
- Chinese for beginners
- Advanced Chinese
- Business Chinese and Intercultural Training China
- Business Chinese Intensive Courses and Job Application Training
- Chinese Online Language Courses
- HSK Certificate / Preparatory courses for the HSK exam
- Chinese for children and teenagers
- Conversation courses, writing training and calligraphy
- Interpreting or translating in German/English/Chinese
We enjoy teaching the Chinese language and culture - check out the feedback from our satisfied customers!
Your advantages with us:
- Learn when you have time - we flexibly adjust to your availability
- You benefit from pedagogically trained teachers with many years of teaching experience
- You will learn the perfect pronunciation of Mandarin - by native speakers from Beijing, the cultural center of the Chinese language.
- You will learn the cultural differences between China and Austria - through teachers who are at home in both cultures.
- You will have plenty of opportunities to practice your pronunciation, fluency and writing skills - because we teach in small group classes or one-on-one.
- We offer fast learning results - through proven summaries, intensive feedback, ongoing repetition of learned vocabulary, idioms and grammar rules.
- We make learning fun through practical topics and a focus on speaking to each other.
- You will learn the differences between business in China and Austria - because your teachers know Chinese and Austrian companies from their own work experience,
- You will find the right course for your language level as well as your learning goal and you can also advance continuously.
- Our language institute is easily accessible by public transport. We also offer our services on-site at your company or at your home.
Our team
Ms. MMag. Yan Xu-Preissl: Institute Director and Course Director
- born 1974 in Beijing (the cultural center of the Chinese language)
- German Studies at the Beijing University of Education
- Business Administration and Commerce & Sinology at the Vienna University of Economics and Business Administration
- Several years of experience in teaching the Chinese language
- Head of the former Shanghai Institute/ Laozi Institute
- Extensive business experience in China and Austria both at international trade fairs and conferences and with renowned companies such as Hewlett Packard, Siemens and Ernst & Young
Ms. MSc. Zhang – Course Instructor, Translator
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering & international project management at Harbin Institute of Technology, China
- Master’s degree in sustainable resource management at the Technical University of Munich
- Completed graduate studies in psychology at American College of Greece
- Doctoral studies in psychotherapy science at Sigmund Freud University in Vienna
- Intercultural communication, Chinese–English translation
Frau Mag. Shen: Course instructor
- Bachelor's degree in musicology and music education at Hangzhou College of Education, China
- Master's degree in musicology at the University of Vienna, Austria
- Many years of experience in music and language teaching
- Classical calligraphy lessons in Chinese
Courses
Chinese for Beginners Group Course (Instruction in German and Chinese; also available as an online course)
Wednesdays, 16:45–18:15
12 sessions (45 minutes each)
Course starts: Sept. 16, 2026
Registration deadline: Sept. 10, 2026
Dates: Sept. 16, 2026 to Oct. 21, 2026
Extension possible starting in November
Business Chinese for Beginners (Instruction in German and Chinese; also available as an online course)
Thursdays, 16:30 – 18:00 10 sessions (45 minutes each)
Course starts: September 24, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
Dates: September 24, 2026 to October 22, 2026
Extension possible from November onwards.
Online Preparation Course for HSK 1 Certificate (with Characters) – Level A (Instruction in German, English, and Chinese)
Saturdays, 9:45 AM – 11:00 AM 18 sessions (45 minutes each)
Course starts: September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
Dates: September 19, 2026 – December 12, 2026 (no class on October 24)
Chinese Conversation for Travelers (English and Chinese as languages of instruction)
Fridays, 10:00–11:15
Online, starting September 18, 2026
12 sessions (45 minutes each)
Course start date: September 18, 2026
Registration deadline: September 10, 2026
Dates: September 18, 2026 to October 21, 2026
Extension possible starting in November
Chinese for Advanced Students
- tailored to your level
- on request
Preparation course for HSK (Chinese language level exams)
- HSK vocabulary, phrases and sentences, listening and reading comprehension for HSK levels 1, 2, 3, 4 on request, on request
BCT (Business Chinese Test) Level A, Level B
Upon request, depending on your language proficiency level
Business Chinese for Beginners (Intensive)
5-week intensive course
10–20 hours per week
Course start date: September 24, 2026
Registration deadline: September 14, 2026
Intensive Business Chinese courses conducted for AMS or WAFF
Business Chinese for Advanced Learners (Intensive)
5-week intensive course
10–20 hours per week
Course start date: September 24, 2026
Registration deadline: September 14, 2026
Intensive Business Chinese courses conducted for AMS or WAFF
Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners
Create your own calligraphy as a gift – a name or a phrase in beautiful Chinese characters
5 teaching sessions (45 minutes each) across two Fridays, 4:00 PM – 5:55 PM
Friday, November 20, 2026, and Friday, December 11, 2026
Registration deadline: November 13, 2026 Instructional materials provided
Chinese Chess (Instruction in German and Chinese)
Fridays, 17:00 – 18:30
12 lessons (45 minutes each)
Course starts: 11 Sept. 2026
Registration deadline: 5 Sept. 2026
Dates: 11 Sept. 2026 to 23 Oct. 2026
Extension possible from November onwards.
Chinese for Children (Ages 8–11)
- Wednesdays 15:30 – 16:45
- 12 lessons (45 minutes each)
- Course starts: September 16, 2026
- Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
- Dates: September 16, 2026 to November 4, 2026
- Extension possible from November onwards
Chinese for Teenagers (Ages 12–17)
Fridays 15:45 – 17:00
12 lessons (45 minutes each) Course
starts: Sept. 18, 2026 Registration
deadline: Sept. 12, 2026
Dates: Sept. 18, 2026 – Nov. 6, 2026
Extension possible.
