From ChinaLiving in Dalian, China (21:57 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 9, 2017
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Level Up Your Chinese through Culture & Conversation | 🎙️Host of "Sino-Flare" Podcast
Hello! I am a certified Chinese teacher 🎓(CTCSOL & PSC) with 9 years of experience on italki. Having taught hundreds of students who have since become my friends, I’ve seen firsthand that the most effective way to master Chinese is through meaningful connection and cultural storytelling.
Why learn with me?
🏮Beyond the Textbook: As the creator of the podcast "Sino-flare", I am constantly researching Chinese history, social trends, and cultural nuances. For HSK 3+ learners, our lessons go far beyond grammar; we will dive into current events, societal shifts, and the "why" behind the language.
💻A "Digital Nomad" Approach: I use interactive Google Spreadsheets to track your progress in real-time. This creates a personalized "living dictionary" that we use for active review and quizzes in every session.
🌏Panoramic Perspectives: Having lived and worked in Guangzhou, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Chengdu, and Dalian, I offer a unique look at China’s regional diversity—from southern business etiquette to northern coastal lifestyle and local food cultures.
🎙️ Search 'Sino-Flare: Your Go-To Guide for Making Sense of China' on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to hear my cultural stories! Listen to a few episodes to get a feel for my teaching style and insights!
⚠️Note: I specialize in adult education (HSK 3 and above) and do not offer classes for children.
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
My creations
Certificates
Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other languages (CTCSOL) - Confucius Institute Headquarters (HANBAN) - 2017The only official standardized examination held by Confucius Institute Headquarters (HANBAN). To evaluate whether the candidate is qualified for serving as an International Chinese Language Teacher.
Certificate verified
National Proficiency Test of Putonghua certificate (PSC) (90.5/100) - State Language Commission - 2017To evaluate how standard your Mandarin is.
Certificate verified
Education
2008 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Mechatronic EngineeringSouth China University of TechnologyOne of the best university of technology in China. I like high-tech things. But I enjoy my press corps experience more.
Work Experience
2013 - 2014
lab engineerChangchun Xuyang Industrial group co. LTD - Changchun, China
2015 - 2016
Woodworking Teacheriwoodclub - Shanghai, China
2017 - Current
Freelance tutoritalki - Shanghai/Changchun, China
5.0
Rating
629
Students
7,409
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
629
Students
7409
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
338 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
🎖️ Legacy Student Circle | Advanced Culture & Review
B1 - C2Language Essentials1,582 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 5% off
🎙️ Premium Cultural Immersion | HSK 3+ & Social Insights
B1 - C2Language Essentials3,004 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
🎯做Italki老师的经验分享和咨询
A1 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Availability
My creations
Podcast (2)
Quiz (2)
520 Reviews
Shadi
41 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
My journey with Stone has been a pleasure. He's willing to help correct essays and offer help both in and out of class--it's clear that he's invested in your entire learning experience, not just your in-lesson experience. He's good-natured and supportive, and will often refer back to things we've previously learned to help cement concepts. I'd recommend trying him out!
Mar 1, 2018
Shannon M 雅玲
17 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Stone is SO much fun. I always am laughing and learning at the same time. He sent me a document to keep record of simple phrases. He keeps me on track when I wander into a different topic, is very patient when I don't understand, tells me not to worry, and explains new words while telling stories. I highly recommend his class! Stone辅导教师把新词汇解释了,把东西出现了,告诉我“别担心” 和如果我逛逛到别的话题的话, 他吸引我回来。他总是给我一些例子。他说:“尽管问我吧!” 谢谢您老师!
Apr 28, 2017
cyelz
114 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I learned video game terms, really fun!
Dec 28, 2025
James
401 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Stone is an outstanding teacher. He is always on time, well-prepared, patient, engaging, and funny. The more lessons we have, the more I enjoy our conversations. He has a real talent for speaking Chinese to your level, which has really helped me build up my confidence in expressing myself.
Sep 9, 2017
cyelz
114 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I learned daily phrases about social activities, very useful!
Feb 8, 2026
cyelz
114 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I learned how to read a dessert menu, an iced coffee label, and the Luckin' Coffee app interface, so fun!