Chinese Youth Club

Your teenage kid understands more Mandarin Chinese than they'll ever say out loud, especially in front of family who speak it fluently.
This free class is where that changes, with kids their age who get exactly why it's hard. Real conversation and games from day one, not another worksheet.
Chinese Youth Club

Program Information

Eligibility

Only available for children aged 9 to 18 years old

Open to native and non-native Mandarin speakers

Cost

Classes are free!

All class materials are provided by ReDefiners

Schedule

Class meets once per week for eight weeks

Each class meets for one hour

Check the calendar below for more class information

Program Information

check_circleEligibility

Only available for children aged 9 to 18 years old

All students are required to register with the Children’s board of Hillsborough County in order to attend classes

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Classes are free!!

All class materials are provided by ReDefiners

Schedulev2Schedule

Class meets once per week for eight weeks

Each class meets for one hour

Check the calendar below for more class information

Why Families Choose Mandarin Chinese in Tampa, Florida

Most kids here already have Mandarin Chinese around them, from grandparents, family visits, or plain curiosity. What actually gets them talking is doing it with friends, through real conversation and games, not flashcards. They leave with better Mandarin and a group of kids who get exactly why that was hard.

 

 

Meet our Mandarin team!

Yinghan Jin Yinghan Jin Teaching Team

Yinghan Jin

Lead Mandarin Teacher

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Technology in Education & Second Language Acquisition at USF, I bring experience from teaching Mandarin at the Council on International Educational Exchange and English to Chinese K-5 students in China. My mission is to make Chinese culture accessible to children of all backgrounds.
Sun Mengmeng Sun Mengmeng Teaching Team

Sun Mengmeng

Mandarin Teacher

As a dedicated Chinese language instructor, I prioritize cultural education and incorporate traditional Chinese arts into my teaching. I have a wide-ranging experience, from kindergarteners in immersion programs to college students and adult learners. I utilize innovative methods and multimedia resources to actively engage students and nurture a holistic understanding of Chinese language and culture.

Class Schedules

Use the schedule to view class hours, availability, and locations

 

Find a center near you

ReDefiner’s offers in-person classes at 8 locations throughout the Hillsborough County. Check the map below to find a language center near you. Students may enroll at any location.

How to use the map

Green pins LVP Icons 5 mark the location of centers in Tampa. Click on the pin for the address of the center. Get directions by clicking on the red arrow Red Arrow icon.

Frequently Asked Questions

An exposure class is a short cycle learning experience. The objective of this program is to expose participants to new cultures, introduce them to basic communication skills in a foreign language and prepare participants to be global citizens.

Classes are FREE! Students must live in Hillsborough County and verify residency within the County on the first day of class.
 
Students are also required to register with the Children’s board of Hillsborough County in order to attend classes. This is done in person, the first day of class.

 

This is a comprehensive in-person education course aimed at developing skills critical to today's workforce and enhancing opportunities to foster and develop social skills within respective communities throughout Tampa, FL.

No, unfortunately students can only participate once in every course. You can enroll in any of the other free courses available if you qualify to the requirements. 

If you want to keep studying the same language, we now offer customizable online courses. These classes are usually offered by the same teachers, so you can keep enjoying your language journey. 
 
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Funding for services generously provided by the Children's Board of Hillsborough County
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