Understand Mandarin… but struggle to speak confidently?
After this bootcamp, you will:
• Stop freezing in Mandarin conversations
• Stop translating English → Mandarin in your head
• Form sentences more naturally
• Use practical everyday phrases
• Speak confidently in real-life situations
Small group (max 8 students).
Personal speaking feedback included.
Current Intake: June 2026
20 Jun, 21 Jun (Sat, Sun) 8pm-10pm
27 Jun, 28 Jun (Sat, Sun) 8pm-10pm
Early Bird RM499 (Save RM100)
☐ You understand Mandarin but reply in English
☐ You translate in your head before talking
☐ You know words… but can’t form sentences
☐ You feel paiseh speaking Mandarin to elders or colleagues
☐ You want to sound natural , not textbook
If you tick 3 or more, this bootcamp is for you.
Most Malaysian “bananas” grew up:
• Hearing Mandarin & different Chinese dialects at home
• Understanding conversations
• Learning some grammar in school
But speaking was never systematically trained.
Listening is passive.
Speaking is active.
And they require different skills.
Buy time naturally
Build simple, usable sentence structures
Speak in short, natural chunks
Extend your speech without overthinking
Recover smoothly when you forget a word
In other words, we train your speaking muscle.
Banana Speaks Mandarin is a 2-week speaking bootcamp specially designed for Malaysian “bananas” — English-educated Chinese who understand Mandarin but struggle to speak confidently.
In just 4 focused sessions, you will learn the vocabulary and conversation skills that adults actually use in daily life — at work, in social situations, and when ordering food or chatting with others.
This bootcamp focuses on real-life communication, not textbook Mandarin.
You will practice speaking, expand your vocabulary, and gain confidence using Mandarin in everyday situations.
By the end of the bootcamp, you will be able to express yourself more clearly and naturally in Mandarin.
Day 1: 20 June 2026, Saturday 9am- 11am
Day 2: 21 June 2026, Sunday 9am- 11am
Day 3: 27 June 2026, Saturday 8pm-10pm
Day 4: 28 June 2026, Sunday 8pm-10pm
4 sessions (8 hours) in total
Online class on ZOOM
Kindly check the class availability & timezone before making a reservation
For ages 13 and above
Minimum 4 students to commence the class.
Recordings of each class are provided
You will need to register and make a payment of the course fee to reserve your spots
For those who are not sure if this course suits you, you may whatapps us for a level check.
Course Fee for 8 hours Mandarin speaking training
▶️ RM599 (early bird at RM499)
*This promotion price is valid until the class becomes full (minimum 4 students, maximum 8 students per class). First-come first-serve basis.
*Currently Banana Speaking Bootcamp only accept Malaysian Chinese students or Mandarin learners with similar language and cultural background.
You've got questions. We've got answers!
This bootcamp is designed for Malaysian “bananas” who already understand some Mandarin but feel paiseh to speak.
If you know basic words or can understand simple Mandarin, this course will help you start speaking more confidently.
That’s okay. Many participants can only say a few simple sentences. The bootcamp focuses on practical vocabulary and real-life conversations, so you will gradually build your speaking confidence.
However, if you really feel your Mandarin is very limited, feel free to WhatsApp us for a quick level check before registering.
This bootcamp focuses mainly on speaking and real-life communication.
You will learn useful vocabulary and practice conversations that adults commonly use in daily life.
Classes are highly interactive. You will practice speaking through guided conversations, real-life scenarios, and receive 1-on-1 speaking feedback from the instructor.
Recordings of sessions will be available for students after each class in case you miss 1 of the sessions! These recordings will be available for up to 2 months.
You will need to commit to 2 hours on the bootcamp days for live sessions, plus short weekly tasks that take around 10-15 minutes to complete. These tasks are designed to keep you accountable and reinforce your tone practice.