From ChinaLiving in Nanyang, China (11:11 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 5, 2024
InterestsMusicFilms & TV SeriesTravelPets & AnimalsFood
Hello, my name is Jia Nan or my English name Alex. I am a Chinese teacher from Zhengzhou, China.I am very good at teaching beginners. I can speak Mandarin and the Henan dialect.I can also speak a little English. I love music, especially the songs of Jay Chou, Wang Leehom, and JJ Lin. I also enjoy traveling, hiking, and playing badminton. I like making friends with people from different countries.
Me as a Teacher
I have three years of teaching experience and have taught students from various countries and backgrounds. With over 2,000 hours of teaching under my belt, I’ve learned that each student has their own unique learning style and needs. That’s why I focus on personalizing lessons to fit each individual, ensuring the curriculum is both practical and engaging. My goal is to help students improve their Chinese skills gradually, in a comfortable and relaxed environment.
My lessons & teaching style
Courses I Offer
Speaking: Practice real-life dialogues.
Listening & Pronunciation: Focus on tones and listening.
Beginner: Learn pinyin, vocabulary, and simple sentences.
My Teaching Style
I make learning interactive and adapt lessons to your pace, focusing on building a strong foundation.
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
5.0
Rating
34
Students
108
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
34
Students
108
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
12 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Oral class 口语课
A1 - C2Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 17% off
Exclusive for beginners
A1 - B1Language Essentials48 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Package with 9% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
26 Reviews
Fraser Robinson
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Teacher’s pick
Alex is wonderful! He is charming, jovial, and funny, but also well-organised and dedicated to his craft. I recommend him without the slightest reservation - he's the perfect teacher.
Jan 1, 2025
Jada 常羽
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Alex is a very friendly teacher! I feel comfortable making mistakes and enjoy our lessons 😄
Dec 21, 2025
Jada 常羽
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Thank you for a fun and informative class!
Dec 14, 2025
John-Luc G.
11 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Alex will likely be my first and last instructor with Italki. He has made such a wonderful impression. He is also very thorough and supportive in my academic pursuit of learning Mandarin Chinese. I am so privileged to have him as my tutor.