Clover TAO
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Clover TAO
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
French
Experienced teacher with Youtube videos and Podcasts along your learning journey
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
French
Experienced teacher with Youtube videos and Podcasts along your learning journey
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ChinaLiving in Shanghai, China (21:27 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 12, 2018InterestsFoodSports & FitnessHistoryFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Hi, my name is Clover Tao. I'm a native Mandarin speaker and a professional Chinese teacher with a master’s degree in Applied Linguistics. I’ve been teaching for nearly 10 years. Besides teaching, I can also be your personal guide in Shanghai or other parts of China. Youtube: nihaochinesenet
☼Lessons I offer: conversation practice, travel Chinese, HSK test preparation, and advanced Chinese, customized lessons, etc.
▲Have taught and studied abroad for 3 years.
♤Perfect pronunciation in Mandarin with a band A in Mandarin test.
♥ I believe in the magic of practice — it truly makes perfect.
If you're looking for a Chinese tutor, I’d be happy to help. Looking forward to meeting you soon!Me as a Teacher
Hi everyone, I'm Clover. I have been teaching Chinese and English for many years, both in China and abroad. I worked at a private high school in Australia for a year, and I graduated from the University of Queensland.
My students come from all over the world and have varying levels of proficiency. My classes cover a wide range of topics, including daily conversation, travel, education, economics, global issues, and more. You can also explore Chinese idioms and literature with me.
When booking a lesson, please let me know your current Chinese level and what you would like to focus on. Thank you!My lessons & teaching style
My classes focus on improving students’ speaking skills, as most learners aim to communicate effectively in Chinese. I use Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) and Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT) methods to guide our lessons.
Beyond language acquisition, I enjoy discussing a wide range of topics with my students, including Chinese culture, literature, history, and more. If you're looking not only to enhance your Chinese proficiency but also to gain deeper insights into China—such as social etiquette, cultural norms, societal dynamics, and the differences between Chinese and Western cultures—then I would be a great fit for you!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
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Students
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Lessons
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Attendance rate
100%
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Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
79 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Targeted Spoken Chinese & Conversation Practice
A2 - C2Conversation488 lessons completed
USD 27.80+
Package with 7% off
HSK Standard Course & HSKK Speaking Booster
A1 - C2Test Preparation65 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 8% off
Practical Chinese: General, Travel & Business
A1 - C2Language Essentials134 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 8% off
Chinese Exam Preparation: AP, HSK, IB, A-level & More
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 6% off
Be your tour guide in Shanghai
B1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 45.00
Package with 5% off
Availability
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My creations
Podcast (6)
Quiz (1)
113 Reviews
Christine
11 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson with Clover. This time we talked about food and cooking, which was a really fun topic as we were able to compare cooking styles between different countries. Clover is always patient and friendly, and corrects you gently without disrupting the flow of the conversation. Thank you as always, Clover!
Jan 6, 2024
Elena
19 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Clover is an excellent teacher. She is very well prepared with extensive professional resources that have helped me a lot with different aspects of my Chinese learning, such as conversation, reading, and teaching me more idioms. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. I highly recommend studying with her!
May 24, 2023
Elena
19 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Great as always!
Apr 30, 2025
Nathan
160 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Clover is a fantastic teacher, she's always well prepared and extremely helpful. She provides helpful guidance and structures learning content at a level of difficulty
I'm very happy with the progress I've made with my Chinese study over the last year, which has been in large part due to Clover's guidance and patience
Jul 3, 2023
古曼书
45 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Excellent 👌👌👍 she teaches well
May 18, 2025
Lexi Q
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
I enjoyed my first class with Clover! I look forward to taking another one with her soon.
Jan 21, 2025
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