I have been on italki for more than 5 years and Ella is one of the best teachers I've had on this platform. She's very encouraging, patient and helpful. Moreover, Ella is always super prepared, dilligent and always willing to switch things up with games, role-playing dialogues and fun facts about culture, history & co. I can warmly recommend her to all students and I assume that even students who are a bit shy will find a very engaging teacher in Ella.

I have been working with Ella for a few weeks now, and I have only positive things to say about her. At this point, I have had numerous Chinese teachers and tutors (on Italki and not on Italki), and she is definitely one of the best! We have a clear plan (work through the HSK 5 textbook series), and I feel our progress has been quite reasonable and focused. Ella is certainly the most encouraging tutor I have ever had, and I feel confident when speaking because I know she is not judging me for my mistakes. In terms of feedback, she is direct but not overly critical, focusing instead on the improvements/progress made. Definitely would recommend 10/10.

Great first lesson, the teacher kept the conversation going and there were no idle pauses. She sent me an article beforehand and we discussed the content as well as our own opinions. Recommended!

Another amazing lesson! Thanks Ella :)

Another great lesson with Ella! Each lesson is a great opportunity for me to practice speaking. Ella is very patient and supportive, adapting really well to the needs of the student. Highly recommended!

If you are like me and returning to language study after some time away; Ella is such a fantastic teacher to learn from. She creates an environment that allows you to feel comfortable in making mistakes and helps you to fill the gaps that you are missing. Her patience and overall approach fills you with confidence, and I would recommend to anyone who hopes to improve their Mandarin.