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Maya
Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Other
likes meaningful, comprehensible input, intrinsic motivation, relatability with fellows
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
French
German
Other
likes meaningful, comprehensible input, intrinsic motivation, relatability with fellows
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ChinaLiving in Shenzhen, China (06:01 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 13, 2015InterestsSports & FitnessMusicTech
Hi, my name is Maya. I am interested in art, music, and fitness. I grew up in China, studied in Europe and the U.S.. Now I'm living in Shenzhen, a city next to Hong Kong. "What is the value of China and the Chinese way of seeing the world?" This is something that I'm curious about.Me as a Teacher
I believe that curiosity is the best teacher. And you yourself is the most important teacher. Your reason and expectations for learning Chinese and attending the class are what's most important. Your effort will get you where you want to be. I'll be the company and support towards your goal.
language-learning people/things I like: Stephan Krashen(compelling, comprehensible input, free voluntary reading, stress-free), Language Reactor, Refold, Steve Kaufmann, LingQ, Language Lords, graded readers(Chinese Companion, DuChinese), Comprehensible Chinese(youtube), SDT & BPNS(relatedness) My lessons & teaching style
Pronunciation and characters.
Conversation and grammar.
Art and culture.
Business conversation.My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
5.0
Rating
195
Students
4,887
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
98 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Informal Tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,213 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 7% off
Speaking Mandarin
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,262 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 12% off
10-Lesson Packages: Speaking Mandarin
A1 - C2Language Essentials2,310 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 18% off
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450 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Daia
6 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I really enjoy my Mandarin lessons with Maya. She’s very organized and always makes tone practice a consistent part of every class, which has helped me a lot with pronunciation and confidence when speaking Chinese. The lessons are well-structured, with excellent materials and great cultural discussions. She’s fluent in English, which makes communication easy, and she’s always kind, patient, and attentive to my learning needs. I truly enjoy our classes! Thank you, Maya.
Oct 10, 2025
Marian
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
The lesson with Maya laoshi was enjoyable. We had a conversation with the help of a list of questions and I learned new words.
Aug 8, 2025
Max
10 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
After a three year break I just had another class with teacher Maya. She is very patient, asks questions and adjusts to my Chinese level super well. Just like in my last review three years ago I highly recommend her as a Chinese teacher :)
May 6, 2025
Francis
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
very prepared and good
Sep 1, 2025
Jean Fer
28 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Les cours de chinois avec Maya sont très bien pensés : tout est clair, progressif, et parfaitement adapté à ce que je voulais apprendre. En plus, Maya est très impliquée, toujours à l’écoute, patiente et rend chaque séance vivante et motivante !
Jul 21, 2025
George Hatsidimitris
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Maya is a very resourceful and creative teacher.
Her english is excellent and she has a pleasant and engaging presence. Highly recommended.
Dec 18, 2024
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