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Online Marathi Classes for NRI Families in China
Conversational Marathi for Maharashtrian families and professionals in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and across China.
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Finding Our Home Away from Home: The Marathi Community in China
Moving to China for work - whether you've settled in Shanghai, Beijing, or Guangzhou - comes with a unique kind of excitement, along with its own set of challenges. Between navigating daily life in a vibrant new culture and raising children in an international environment, finding a piece of home matters more than ever.
Though the Maharashtrian community in China may be smaller than in places like the UK or Australia, it is remarkably close-knit. Through shared celebrations, local WeChat and Facebook groups, and weekend gatherings, Marathi families across China create their own warm circle of support - keeping our traditions, warmth, and shared roots alive no matter how far from Maharashtra we are.
Balancing English, Mandarin, and Marathi at Home
Between international school classes in English, Mandarin homework, and navigating daily life in China, our kids' minds are already working in overdrive. Balancing three languages, three distinct scripts, and completely different cultures is a lot for any young learner to hold onto.
Naturally, in the fast-paced flow of school routines and local life, Marathi can easily slip into the background. Without steady practice, kids often understand what we say at home but hesitate to speak back.
That’s why our approach is built around easy, pressure free conversations rather than heavy grammar drills. No reading or writing required - just interactive, fun weekly sessions with a native teacher that give your child the confidence to speak Marathi naturally with family and grandparents.
Preparing Your Child for a Smooth Return to Maharashtra
For many Indian families living in China, life abroad is a special chapter with a set timeline. While you're building wonderful memories in Shanghai or Beijing, thinking about the eventual move back home is often in the back of your mind - especially when it comes to how your children will adjust.
Starting conversational Marathi now makes that future transition so much gentler on your child. When kids feel comfortable speaking their native language, settling back into daily life, bonding with extended family, and fitting into school environments in Maharashtra feels natural rather than overwhelming.
We’ve guided many NRI families through this exact journey. Taking small, consistent steps with their Marathi today ensures they feel right at home tomorrow.
Flexible Class Times Built Around Your Family’s Routine
We know how full family schedules get between school, work, and extra activities. Fortunately, China Standard Time (CST) makes scheduling easy - being just 2.5 hours ahead of India means our classes fit naturally into your day(9:30 AM CST and 10:30 PM CST).
Book a free demo today. We’ll work directly with you to pick a time slot that seamlessly fits your family’s routine.
Learning Marathi for Love, Family, and Belonging
Language is one of the most meaningful ways we connect with the people we love. Across China - from Shanghai to Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen - many adults come to Marathi through cross-cultural relationships, marriage into Maharashtrian families, or a personal choice to reconnect with their roots.
Whether you're learning to join in on family conversations, bond with your partner’s parents, or embrace your heritage, our 1-on-1 classes offer a warm, encouraging, and judgment-free space. We focus on real-life speaking for everyday family moments - with flexible schedule options tailored to your China Standard Time (CST) routine and a free demo session to help you get started.
Simple to Start, Designed to Last
Three easy steps from your first demo to your first Marathi sentence.
Finalise your enrolment
Choose from either a 5 or 20 class plan and plan your class schedule with your tutor.
Start your Marathi Journey
Sessions run 45 - 60 minutes, once or twice a week, at times that work in your time zone. Start forming sentences from the first class and experience real time progress.
Questions Parents and Professionals in China Ask Us
Honest answers about how our classes work, who they are for, and what to expect.
Yes. Speak Marathi offers online one-on-one Marathi classes for NRI children and families in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and across China. Classes are scheduled around China Standard Time (CST), 9:30 AM CST and 10:30 PM CST.
Yes. There is an active Shanghai Marathi community with a Facebook group that connects Maharashtrian families across China. While smaller than in some other countries, the community is close-knit and engaged in maintaining Maharashtrian culture and traditions.
Absolutely. Children at international schools in China are immersed in English and Mandarin with little daily exposure to Marathi. Our classes are specially designed to take into consideration the starting proficiency of every child. Our highly skilled and trained tutors customise every class to ensure that pace of the class is modified to match your child's pace. Our free demo session is designed to give you an insight into our teaching methodology and also allows our tutors the opportunity to understand your child's strting proficiency and learning goals.
Yes. Families planning a return to India are one of our most common audiences across Asia. We work specifically on the conversational Marathi that helps children reconnect with family and school life in Maharashtra. Starting 6 to 12 months before the move gives the best results.
Speak Marathi classes are flexible and can be scheduled as per your schedule on both weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9:30 AM CST and 10:30 PM CST.
Yes. Many Indian professionals working in manufacturing, IT, or trade across Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing have busy travel and work routines. Since our classes are 1-on-1, you can coordinate directly with your tutor to reschedule sessions whenever your work calendar changes.(Weekdays and weekends between the hours of 9:30 AM CST and 10:30 PM CST)
We are very familiar with online connectivity in China. We use stable, universally accessible video platforms that operate smoothly without requiring a VPN. Our team works with you during the free demo to test your setup and ensure a uninterrupted connection.
Absolutely. Most adult learners living in China want practical, daily conversational skills rather than academic grammar or script writing. We use English/Roman script phonetics so you can start speaking fluently with extended family, in-laws, and colleagues right away.
Yes. We regularly teach non-Marathi spouses and adult beginners who have zero background in the language. Tutors speak fluent English and guide learners step-by-step through real-life scenarios, social etiquette, and conversational phrases at a comfortable pace.
Definitely. If you are already comfortable in English or Hindi, our tutors leverage those similarities to help you build sentences much faster. We focus on bridging the specific differences in vocabulary and verbs so you gain natural fluency in a short amount of time.