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Lily Zhang
Smart Lesson
Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Specialties
Business普通话、上海话，从零开始说地道中国话。我是拥有3年教学经验的认证对外汉语老师，更懂您在中国做生意的“门道”。用语言叩开市场，用洞察解读文化，助您从生存到成功，自如驰骋江浙沪！
Teaches
Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Specialties
Business普通话、上海话，从零开始说地道中国话。我是拥有3年教学经验的认证对外汉语老师，更懂您在中国做生意的“门道”。用语言叩开市场，用洞察解读文化，助您从生存到成功，自如驰骋江浙沪！
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Shanghai, China (23:12 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 21, 2026InterestsFoodFilms & TV SeriesReadingTravelMarketing
Business Mandarin Coach – Shanghai Dialect
Ready to unlock China’s business world? With years as a Procurement Manager in a US company, I now help global professionals master Business Mandarin and Shanghai dialect for real workplace success.
I’ve worked hands-on with Chinese suppliers and know the ins and outs of local business culture. My unique edge? I blend practical business know-how with language coaching, so you gain skills you can use from day one.
Having lived and traveled across the US, UK, Australia, Japan, and Korea, I understand what it takes to bridge cultures and communicate effectively.
If you want to confidently handle meetings, emails, negotiations, or simply fit in with Shanghai locals, let’s get started! Student-focused, practical, and always tailored to your goals.
Chinese Business Culture & Etiquette
Guanxi (关系): What it really means and how to build it authentically.
Mianzi (面子): Saving face, giving face, and why it matters in negotiation.
Hierarchy & Decision-Making: Who speaks first? How to address seniority correctly.
Gift-Giving & Banquet Etiquette: What to bring, how to refuse politely, and how to propose a toast.
Communication Styles: High-context, indirect, harmony-focused – and how to read between the lines.
Digital China: Using WX professionally, emojis to avoid, moments posts and your image.
You don’t need to spend years studying Chinese before you can use it at work. With focused, practical coaching, you can see real progress in weeks.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IMCPI - International Mandarin Chinese Promotion Institute - 2022After training, I have mastered differentiated teaching methods (such as the G.A.M.E four-step teaching method, whole-brain immersive teaching method, etc.), emphasizing practical orientation. This ensures that I grasp teaching strategies tailored to learners from different cultural backgrounds, enhancing the professionalism of my teaching.
Certificate verified
SCM Leadership Academy Certification - The University of Tennessee - 2021Acquired advanced expertise in end-to-end supply chain leadership, encompassing strategic planning, procurement, production operations, logistics optimization, and risk management.
Mastered leadership methodologies to drive digital transformation, sustainable practices, and resilience within complex supply networks.
Curriculum focused on applying strategic frameworks to solve real-world business challenges and create competitive advantage.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
senior tutorAs a Mandarin instructor at both the Mandarin Go Language Learning Center and Good Morning Chinese Learning Center, I have taught students from diverse backgrounds, including South Korea, Argentina, Switzerland, Germany, the UK,USA and Russia. My courses range from beginner to intermediate levels and utilize a variety of textbooks such as HSK, Happy Chinese, Standard Chinese Conversation 360 Sentences, New Target Spoken Chinese, Travel Chinese, and Our Chinese Classroom.
Education
1995 - 1999
Bachelor’s - Food Sciences and TechnologyBachelor of Engineering
Work Experience
2022 - Current
senior tutorMy teaching style is dynamic and interactive, fostering a lively classroom atmosphere through diverse instructional methods. I specialize in cross-cultural communication and tailor each course to the unique needs and interests of my students. In addition to core language instruction, I enrich the curriculum with elements of Chinese culture, including songs, music, and poetry, which significantly enhances students' enthusiasm and engagement.
5.0
Rating
2
Students
12
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Shanghainese) Lessons
Trial Lesson
1 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Mandarin and Shanghai Dialect lesson
A1 - C1Conversation11 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
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商务汉语Business Chinese
B1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 40% off
Mandarin for Muggles，Nǐ Hǎo-There
A1 - A2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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