From ChinaLiving in Shenyang, China (02:01 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 29, 2019
InterestsBusiness & FinanceAnimation & ComicsWritingHistoryFilms & TV Series
Hello! I’m 焱曦 (YànXī) from China. 👋
I’m not your typical language teacher — I’m a conversational Chinese coach with 10+ years of real business experience. I’ve worked with international clients, run my own company, and visited wholesale markets & trade fairs across China.
You’ll learn not just textbook Chinese, but real words & cultural insights — from daily small talk to cross-cultural business talks. ✈️
In my free time, I enjoy reading 📚, drawing comics 🧑🏻🎨, and sharing stories on my YouTube channel YMC Learn Chinese, where learners worldwide explore Chinese culture & practical wisdom.
I believe: “Make learning a way of life.” 🌱
My creations
Me as a Teacher
I started teaching on italki in early 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic when I was quarantined at home. Italki quickly became a special part of my life, connecting me with amazing students around the world. During those challenging times, teaching and communicating with my students brought great joy and comfort to me. Even after COVID, the meaningful bonds I've formed with my students continue to inspire me every day.
I strongly believe that helping others overcome their challenges is one of the best ways to empower ourselves. Or as we say in Chinese:
我坚信,帮助别人解决问题,也是我们实现自我成长的最好途径。
Therefore, I strive to support every student in reaching their full potential.
My lessons & teaching style
My lessons are designed specifically for learners who want to:
• ✅ Communicate confidently in real-life Chinese conversations without worrying about grammar rules.
• ✅ Gain deeper insights into Chinese cultural thinking, social interactions, and practical strategies—fully available in English.
• ✅ Improve cross-cultural communication skills to better interact with Chinese colleagues, customers, friends, or partners.
I'm here to help you break cultural barriers, speak Chinese more fluently and confidently, and explore Chinese wisdom in an engaging and practical way!
My teaching material
Audio files
Articles and news
Graphs and charts
Image files
Video files
PDF file
Text Documents
5.0
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263
Students
1582
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Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
72 lessons completed
USD 9.00+
🎭Conversational Chinese Practice 💬(A2–C2)
A2 - C2Conversation1,071 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 24% off
🌏Business Chinese – Work, Small Talk & Cross-cultural Skills🔓 (A2–C2)
B1 - C2Business257 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 14% off
🎯Situational Chinese – Real-life Topics & Dialogues (A2–C2)🔑
A2 - C2Conversation177 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Vocabulary (2)
Podcast (9)
Quiz (13)
106 Reviews
Tyler Calitz
5 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I’ve had three lessons so far, and I’ve already learned so much! My confidence to try speaking to other people has grown and the fact that people understand what I’m trying to say has made a big difference. Love it so far!
Aug 29, 2025
Rossana Johnson
82 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
We love laoshi yancy
Aug 2, 2022
moifefy. (芬妮)
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Amazing Chinese lesson! Thanks a lot Yancy老师 for understanding perfectly my needs and come up with a plan for our next classes together! Can’t wait to book another lesson! See you soon :D ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Dec 10, 2024
Raphael
30 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Amazing!
Jun 23, 2025
Davidmorgan369
160 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Yancy is so awesome! Her energy is infectious and I always look forward to our next lesson! Highly recommend!!!