Shine teachers prioritize building a good relationship with students. We customize our classes, care deeply about our students, and have qualified, professional teachers. We guarantee that your teacher will provide effective and personal English instruction. At Shine, you are treated like family!

• Several of our teachers are bilingual.
• All teachers are native-English speakers

We primarily use National Geographic curriculum. Your teacher will determine the best National Geographic textbook
and correct Level to optimize your learning. If you prefer to have a literature or conversation class, your teacher will
plan accordingly. Shine teachers are versatile and will custom design the best course according to the students’ learning goals.

Pricing varies depending on the class type, teacher, length, and size. There is usually a curriculum fee to access the National
Geographic curriculum, which typically costs between $40.00 - $50.00 per level. Contact us for a free trial class and personalized quote. 

You can pay through WeChat Pay, Alipay, Wise, a domestic or international bank transfer, Zelle, Venmo, or check payment. There is a 3% fee for any international payment sent to Shine outside of the U.S.A.

We use whichever video platform works best for the student and teacher. This can change based on availability. Currently, most teachers are using Zoom or VooV (Tencent meeting), but we are open to learning what works best for you.

College and high school advisors - For students who want to study in the U.S.A.

Shine advisors provide application assistance to American high schools and universities, including interview preparation and essay writing guidance. Shine advisors have proven experience of helping high school graduates get into their preferred U.S. school.

Travel the U.S.A. with an English teacher - For groups who want to learn English through traveling, exploring, and having fun. Come with Shine on a trip of a lifetime. Shine Travel advisors will custom design an educational and beautiful trip to your favorite places in the U.S.A. Traveling with a Shine teacher is one of the best ways to learn English and American culture and see some of the most famous places in the U.S.A. including university tours and National Parks.

Translation Services - For companies or individuals that want translation or transcription done from Chinese to English or English to Chinese. Our Shine translators have been doing professional translation since 2010 and have native proficiency in both Chinese and English. Past translation projects include legal documents, business contracts, business manuals, quality control documents, medical surveys, interviews, electrical engineering documents, food production documents, and educational curriculum. Get More Information

Free English Conversation Group - For individuals who want an informal way to practice English. Conversation groups are taught by native English speakers. Get More Information

Editing Services - For companies or individuals who want professional written communication. English is important for your business, and using English well will make a good impression on your customers and peers alike. Whether sending an email, writing a brochure for marketing, putting together a newsletter, or creating a manual for your company, using correct English matters. Shine's goal is to help you communicate in a professional and accurate way, whether you are connecting with English-speaking colleagues or reaching out to customers.