Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Miao Lai

Miao Lai

Community Tutor
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
TCSL major | Systematic HSK instruction| Beginner-friendly | Speaking & Listening Focus
From ChinaLiving in Ningbo, China (01:16 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 18, 2025
InterestsTravelFilms & TV SeriesMusicFoodTech
A Little About Me Hello! I’m Miao, a certified Chinese teacher with a passion for helping learners unlock the beauty of Mandarin. I hold a degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (TCFL) from Shanghai International Studies University and am certified in Putonghua (Level II) and English (TEM-8). With two years of teaching experience, I specialize in HSK preparation for adults, focusing on practical communication to ensure students can confidently use Chinese in real-life situations.
5.0
Rating
15
Students
295
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Trial Lesson
3 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Pronunciation - Pinyin system (50 min)
A1

Language Essentials

26 lessons completed
USD 14.00
Package with 15% off
HSK1-6 and test preparation (25min/50min)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

229 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
Package with 20% off
General Chinese Tailored to Your Target (25min/50 min)
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

37 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 18% off

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14 Reviews

Student Alex K.
Alex K.
4 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Miao has been helping me grow confident in my pinyin pronunciation. She helps by focusing on areas I find difficult and providing extra guidance to improve those areas. We have made progress with each lesson and it encourages me to continue forward!
Feb 11, 2026
Student Alex K.
Alex K.
4 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Belle (Miao) has been very helpful and understanding as I haven't practiced learning new language skills in over a decade. She is very knowledgeable and points out areas to work on while still encouraging me. I would highly recommend her to someone looking to learn Chinese.
Jan 29, 2026
Student Agni Larsen
Agni Larsen
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Miao has great English and was patient with me as I tried to get back into Chinese after a long break. She prepared custom materials for me to help with asking directions on my upcoming trip to China. I learned some new things and it was very helpful. Highly recommend. 谢谢老师!
Jan 16, 2026
Student Alex K.
Alex K.
4 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
We are practicing pinyin pronunciation. We've started to get to some words, but have been working on building a solid foundation. The lesson progression makes a lot of since, and I have a clear understanding on what I should be working on.
Feb 4, 2026
Student Kevin
Kevin
45 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Instructor Miao/Miao Laoshi is very detail and hardworking, I appreciate her dedication and kindness. If you want to learn Chinese or improve your Chinese, she emphasize grammar and pronunciations.
Jan 17, 2026
Student Deutsch mit Tomasz
Deutsch mit Tomasz
20 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
The best Chinese teacher in the world. Thank you, Miao!
Jan 8, 2026
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