Beginner to Mahjong?

Mahjong is a timeless tile-based game that has been played across Asia for over 300 years and is now gaining global popularity. Unlike poker, where you recognise the cards instantly, Mahjong requires learning the tiles and rules before you can play—and that’s where many beginners struggle.

We’ve often heard how friends and family don’t always have the patience to teach every detail, and after hours of trying, beginners still feel confused about the game.

That’s why Dear Asia Mahjong Workshops are here to help!

Why Learn With Us?

✔ We’re Professional Teachers – As expert educators, we know how people learn best. Our two-step workshop is thoughtfully designed to make Mahjong simple, structured, and fun—even for complete beginners.

✔ Affordable Group Learning, Guaranteed – Just £36 for a two-hour workshop—the same as our language classes. We’re confident in our method, and we guarantee learning success by the end of the session.

✔ More Than Just a Game – Mahjong is a living tradition deeply woven into Asian social life. As a language and culture school—now also a Mahjong school—Dear Asia London is passionate about helping you experience these meaningful cultural connections.

Ready to Play Guaranteed!

In this Newbie workshop, you’ll start playing right away! We’ll introduce you to the tiles, sets, and winning hands while guiding you through the basic rules and game rhythm. By the end of this session, we can guarantee that everyone who comes will learn how to play, and feel confident and ready to play Mahjong with others.

What’s Included:

✔ Mahjong Instructor – Our experienced instructor will guide you in learning and playing.
✔ Mahjong Worksheets – Specially designed materials to help players of all levels learn and level up!
✔ Free Tea & Coffee – Enjoy a warm drink while you play. ☕🀄
✔ Occasional Festive Treats – Depending on the monthly theme, we might treat you to some special Asian delights! 🍡🎉

A Social Game in a Social Space

Mahjong isn’t just about strategy—it’s about bringing people together. Our workshop offers a fun, welcoming space where you can meet new people, have a great time and maybe even organise future game nights together! We love seeing friendships blossom over Mahjong.

🧩 Note: While Mahjong is traditionally played with four players, there may be times when table numbers don’t divide evenly. In those cases, we’ll either combine players across tables to form full games or teach you how to enjoy 2- or 3-player Mahjong variations—so you’ll always get maximum play time and fun.