šBeginner Specialist ā Survival Chinese ā HSK1-4 ā Travel Chinese ā Speaking Breakthrough Program ā
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šBeginner Specialist ā Survival Chinese ā HSK1-4 ā Travel Chinese ā Speaking Breakthrough Program ā
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FromĀ ChinaLiving in Shanghai, ChinaĀ (23:41Ā UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 22, 2025
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesFoodBusiness & FinanceSports & FitnessTravel
I'm Hong, from Shanghai, China, ä½ å„½ NĒ hĒo. Iām a native Chinese speaker who also speaks Shanghai dialect.
I am a professional Mandarin tutor withĀ 10 years of global banking expertiseĀ andĀ 5 years of tailored teaching experience. I specialize in guiding absolute beginners to confident intermediate speakers. Having taughtĀ 1,000+ hours onlineĀ to students from 10+ countries, I blend corporate precision with mindful learning principles to help you master practical Chineseāwhether for daily life, travel adventures, or HSK success.
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Me as a Teacher
Why My Students Succeed
ā Global Expertise, Tailored Teaching
- 1,000+ Hours Teaching International Learners: Tailored methods refined through years of online instruction.
- 10 Years in Global BankingĀ withĀ 5 Years Tutor Experience: Combines corporate leadership precision with pedagogical innovation, crafting lessons that bridge textbook knowledge and real-world application.
- Cultural Navigator: Having lived and worked across multicultural environments (UK/China/global organizations), I decode Mandarin through bilingual clarity and cross-cultural analogies.
- Masterās Degree (University of Manchester, UK) | IELTS 7.0 | Putonghua Certification
My lessons & teaching style
ā Ā Zero to Hero: Structured Learning for Beginners
- Pronunciation Mastery: Diagnose and correct tones/pinyin using customized drills.
- Survival Chinese Package: Master essential grammar and vocabulary in 30-40 hours of study, and apply it to real-life scenarios (ordering food, asking questions, shopping) through role-plays and effective memorization strategy.
- HSK 1-4 Blueprint: Break down grammar, vocabulary, exam strategies, and mock tests with precision.
- Travel Chinese Package: To polish your Chinese and equip yourself with travel-ready phrases and customized vocabulary.
- Speaking Breakthrough Program: Unlock your conversational potential through Production-Oriented Approach.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2024 - 2025
Chinese TeacherPreply
Education
2011 - 2012
Master's - Master of ScienceUniversity of ManchesterInnovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Work Experience
2013 - 2024
Assistant ManagerHSBC China
5.0
Rating
3
Students
17
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
3
Students
17
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
0 lessons completed
USD 22.80+
Best Chinese lesson for beginners (HSK level1) - Survival Chinese
A1Ā -Ā A2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
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Best Chinese lesson for beginners (HSK level2-4)
A1Ā -Ā A2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
The best conversation class! Farewell to Dumb Chinese! Unlock your Chinese potential!
A1Ā -Ā B2Conversation12 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
Plan to go to China? Try my Travel Chinese lesson!
A1Ā -Ā B2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 4% off
Availability
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My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (3)
2 Reviews
Matt Marandi
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Teacherās pick
It was a great first lesson with Hong. She communicated the goals for the lesson very clearly and it was easy to follow. I look forward to future lessons and working on my pronunciation. Highly recommend. Thanks Hong!
Mar 13, 2025
Lexi
5 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Iāve been self-studying for a little while now and decided to find a teacher again. Hongās way of explaining the context behind how Chinese grammar works in different situations and I felt very relaxed. She also did awesome with correcting my tones and teaching me how to āhearā the tone levels. Looking forward to our next lesson