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Clara (Ying)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Spanish

From China

Living in Shanghai, China

Speak Natural Mandarin Through Stories & Real-Life Conversation (Intermediate) 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. 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 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 n...
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Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
58% off
Real-Life Mandarin Conversation, Story-based / Topic-based
B1-C2
Conversation
2 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
10% off
Cozy Mandarin Podcast Companion Class
B1-B2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 28.00
Read & Discuss Chinese Philosophy, Think in Chinese
B2-C2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 30.00
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Student Killian
Killian
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Clara has been great at getting me to remember words which I thought I had forgotten, and teaching me new words. Our classes are fun and interesting, but also very relaxed.

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