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Clara (Ying)
Community TutorTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Speak Natural Mandarin Through Stories & Real-Life Conversation (Intermediate)
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Speak Natural Mandarin Through Stories & Real-Life Conversation (Intermediate)
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ChinaLiving in Shanghai, China (01:28 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Nov 17, 2025InterestsTravelBusiness & FinanceTechFilms & TV SeriesSports & Fitness
I help intermediate learners speak Chinese more naturally and confidently.
My lessons are relaxed, story-based, and focused on real-life Mandarin, not textbooks.
If you understand Chinese but feel shy or slow when speaking, this class is for you.
I’m also the host of the Cozy Mandarin podcast, where I share real-life Chinese content for intermediate learners.Me as a Teacher
What sets my teaching apart is a calm, low-pressure environment where speaking feels safe and natural.
I believe language learning works best when it’s enjoyable, meaningful, and connected to real life.
In our lessons, we may use short stories, pictures, comics, lyrics, or video clips - always based on your interests.
The goal is not to “perform perfectly,” but to practice expressing real ideas in real Mandarin.
As a language learner myself, I understand the ups and downs of the process.
You don’t need to overthink or prepare heavily. We focus on steady, natural progress through relaxed and consistent practice! My lessons & teaching style
My lessons focus on helping you understand and speak natural Mandarin through relaxed, meaningful conversation.
In class, we communicate mostly in Chinese, at a level that feels understandable while still helping you grow.
You’ll hear key words and expressions repeated in different contexts and slightly different forms, which helps them become familiar and comfortable to use.
My lessons are best suited for intermediate to advanced learners who want to improve fluency, listening comprehension, and natural speaking through conversation.
If this approach sounds like a good fit, feel free to send me a message! I’m always happy to hear about your learning goals.My teaching material
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Real-Life Mandarin Conversation, Story-based / Topic-based
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Cozy Mandarin Podcast Companion Class
B1 - B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 28.00
Read & Discuss Chinese Philosophy, Think in Chinese
B2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 30.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
Trial Lesson
USD 5.00
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