General Chinese Programs (GCP)
Everyday, practical Mandarin for real life — speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A step-by-step, CEFR-aligned course built on the “Easy Steps to Chinese” series, for learners of all ages, from complete beginner to advanced.
Credible. Effective. Accessible.
The three things every BFL course is built to be — and how General Chinese Programs delivers on each.
Credible
Built on the internationally used “Easy Steps to Chinese” series and aligned to the Common European Framework (CEFR), so your progress is measured against a recognised global standard.
Effective
A clear, communicative method builds speaking, listening, reading, and writing together — real Chinese you can use from the very first lessons.
Accessible
For all ages and every starting point, with one flat semester fee, small classes, and a free trial. No per-lesson billing and no surprises.
Everyday Chinese, step by step
General Chinese Programs (GCP) is BFL School’s core Mandarin course in Phnom Penh, following the popular “Easy Steps to Chinese” series — a clear, communicative path to using Chinese in everyday life.
Whatever your age or starting point, a short placement chat puts you in the right level. From there you build the four skills together — speaking, listening, reading, and writing — progressing along the CEFR ladder from A1 all the way to C2.
Your climb to fluency
General Chinese Programs moves you up the CEFR ladder, one level at a time, from your first words to confident mastery.
All four skills, for real life
General Chinese Programs builds every skill together, so you can actually use Mandarin — not just study it.
Listening 听力
Understand everyday Mandarin — conversations, media, and real speech.
Speaking 口语
Speak with correct tones and pronunciation for real, everyday conversations.
Reading 阅读
Read characters, signs, messages, and texts with growing ease.
Writing 写作
Write characters, messages, and short texts, step by step.
Made for every learner
Children & teenagers
A friendly, structured start in Mandarin that grows with them, level by level.
Students & adults
Practical everyday Chinese for travel, study, culture, and connecting with people.
Future HSK candidates
Build a strong general foundation you can later channel into HSK exam preparation.
One flat fee per semester
General Chinese Programs is charged as a single, flat semester fee — no per-lesson billing and nothing hidden. Start at the level that fits you, and try a class for free before you decide.
Tuition can be paid securely through the payment methods you already use in Cambodia.
- Full semester of regular classes (Mon–Fri)
- “Easy Steps to Chinese” textbook
- CEFR-aligned level progression
- All four skills: speaking, listening, reading, writing
- Completion certificate + next-level guidance
Taught by people who love the language
Experienced local and native Mandarin instructors who teach learners of every age and level.
Lead Chinese Instructor
Guides your day-to-day learning and your progress through each CEFR level.
Native Mandarin Teacher
Builds correct tones, natural pronunciation, and confident conversation.
Young Learners Teacher
Makes those first steps in Chinese fun, clear, and encouraging for younger students.
What General Chinese Programs students say
I joined with no Chinese at all. The Easy Steps books make every lesson simple, and now I can hold real conversations in Mandarin when I travel.
My daughter actually looks forward to class. She’s already reading and writing characters I can’t even recognise — and she’s proud of it.
Frequently asked questions
No. You can start at A1 with no experience at all. A short placement chat makes sure you join the level that’s right for you.
The “Easy Steps to Chinese” series — a clear, communicative course used worldwide and very well suited to learners of all ages.
Your level maps to the Common European Framework of Reference (A1 to C2), the international standard for language ability — so you always know where you stand and what comes next.
Both. General Chinese Programs suits children, teenagers, students, and adults. Classes are grouped by level, and by age where helpful, so everyone learns at the right pace.
General Chinese Programs builds practical, everyday Mandarin for life, while the HSK Standard Course focuses on the official HSK exam. Many students do General Chinese Programs first, then move on to HSK preparation.
Yes. You can book one free trial class to experience the teaching style and meet your teacher before you commit to a semester.
One level runs about one semester (4–5 months), with classes Monday to Friday for around 1.5 hours per day. Contact us for the current timetable.
Tuition is a single flat fee per semester. You can pay by ABA Bank transfer, ABA PayWay, or KHQR — whatever is easiest for you.
Ready to start speaking Chinese?
Book a free trial class and find your level — no experience needed, no commitment.