Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Yancy Grey

Yancy Grey

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Not sure what to say in real situations? In your first lesson, we fix what you actually say.
From ChinaLiving in Shenyang, China (02:05 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 29, 2019
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I work with learners who already know some Chinese, but still feel stuck in real conversations. They may understand a lot, but when they need to speak, they hesitate. They’re not sure how to respond naturally, how to keep the conversation going, or how to say what they really mean. Some are learning for travel. Some use Chinese at work. Some have Chinese friends, family members, or clients. Some just want to sound more natural and less awkward when speaking. In class, we work on real situations and real language — so you can speak more clearly, respond more naturally, and feel more comfortable in conversation. Practical, calm, and focused on real-world use. I’ve been teaching on italki since 2020, working with learners from many different backgrounds and situations. Over time, I’ve learned that most communication problems are not about vocabulary — but about timing, tone, and understanding what’s really happening in a moment. In my lessons, I adjust to your speaking speed, your level, and how you process language — so you don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed. Instead of giving you fixed answers, I help you see what’s happening in a situation, so you can respond more clearly and naturally. The goal is not just to “say correct Chinese”, but to feel comfortable, confident, and understood when you speak. We don’t focus on memorizing grammar rules or repeating sentences. Instead, we look at how grammar and language actually work in real situations. We work through real s...
My teaching material
  • Audio files
  • Articles and news
  • Graphs and charts
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
5.0
Rating
289
Students
1671
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Trial Lesson
91 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Real-Life Conversational Chinese (A2–C2)
A2 -  C2

Conversation

1,138 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 24% off
Chinese for Trade & Sales
A2 -  C1

Business

257 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 15% off
Workplace & Relationship Communication (Chinese A2–B1)
A2 -  B1

Conversation

178 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 17% off

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Podcast (8)

109 Reviews

Anyelina Wu
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Teacher’s pick
Yancy asked me many questions to get me to talk and respond in Chinese. She was so good at making the lesson feel like a natural conversation and showed me how to talk about deeper topics such as my profession
Feb 19, 2026
Student Tyler Calitz
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
Raphael
41 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Amazing!
Jun 23, 2025
Student Valentin 白云天
Valentin 白云天
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yanxi好有精神! 厲害
Jan 18, 2026
Miguel
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
I just took her trial class, and can say she amazing! She cares and teaches well!! Thank you Yancy
May 11, 2026
Davidmorgan369
160 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Yancy is so awesome! Her energy is infectious and I always look forward to our next lesson! Highly recommend!!!
Dec 14, 2024