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Xiaoyou Liu
Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Thai
I'm here to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to speak.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Thai
I'm here to provide a safe and comfortable environment for you to speak.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ChinaLiving in Chiang Mai, Thailand (02:04 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Sep 25, 2017InterestsReadingSports & FitnessFoodEnvironment & Nature
🏷 Due to recent changes in exchange rates and platform commissions, the session fees will be adjusted by around 8% from March 1, 2026. Thank you for your understanding and continued commitment.
✅ I’m originally from Harbin in northeastern China, so you might notice a slight northeastern accent. I’m currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand, where I teach Chinese online.
✅ I’m passionate about exploring different cultures, and I really enjoy teaching Chinese here while building meaningful connections with my students.
✅ I'm pursuing my master's degree in counseling and psychotherapy. I'd love to support you in overcoming the challenges in your language learning journey.Me as a Teacher
❤️ I am a certified CTCSOL teacher with over 9 years of experience. Most of my teaching experience is in one-on-one lessons, with students mainly from the US, the UK, Germany, and Canada, ranging in age from 4 to 86.
❤️ I usually teach four classes a day to stay fully present for each student, and I close my schedule after those slots are taken. My lessons & teaching style
☀️ I’m also learning English and Thai, so I understand the nervousness, and the feeling of not being fully yourself when speaking a foreign language. I hope to create a safe and non-judgmental space for you to speak.
☀️ Rather than adding more vocabulary and grammar, I’d like to help you activate and express the language that is already within you. I like to slow down the conversation, so you can take your time to speak, think, and express yourself freely.
☀️ It can be a casual conversation, and if you’re not sure what to talk about, we can also follow a structured lesson. I’ll guide you in learning from the materials.5.0
Rating
318
Students
8,154
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
152 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Structured Chinese Courses
A1 - C2Conversation5,962 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 8% off
Trial Lesson – For First Time Students (45 minutes)
A1 - C2Conversation161 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
716 Reviews
Faith Granger
37 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
KK is great! I began lessons with her almost a year ago to help me with my college Chinese classes. She was able to find my workbooks online so she helps me review everything I have to learn for school, even helping me prepare for tests. She is a great teacher, very patient, calm, guiding, and supportive! She creates a very friendly atmosphere to learn in! 10/10 would recommend!!
Jul 23, 2025
Karen
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
I really enjoyed my lesson! Even though I already know a little bit of Mandarin, it was great to go over basic sentences for extra practice. The repetition helped reinforce my speaking, and I appreciated how patient and understanding the teacher was throughout the session. Looking forward to learning more!
May 13, 2025
Benoit
107 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
应为刘小友老师我想成为更好的学生.她太鼓舞人心的!
Apr 15, 2025
Benoit
107 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
怎么解释KK怎么好的老师! 我词汇量不够.世界必须生词
Jul 17, 2025
Erika Raigné
111 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Liu Xiaoyou is really encouraging and has helped me improve my Chinese speaking skills. Though I still have a lot to learn, I feel very excited to learn more every week.
May 9, 2025
Jeremy Arnold
110 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
今年的课非常好玩儿了！
Apr 8, 2025
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