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Chinese (Mandarin)
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Chinese (Taiwanese)
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English
French
Japanese
Spanish
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
English
French
Japanese
Spanish
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From Taiwan, ChinaLiving in Detroit, United States (14:43 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 9, 2019InterestsBusiness & FinanceTechReading
Hello, my name is Yu Zhe, and I am a native Mandarin speaker who has been teaching Chinese for 12 years. During this time, I have also been a translator (3 years), and a tour guide (1 year).
Qualifications:
Graduate of National Taipei University (Majored in Applied Linguistics and Foreign Languages)
Certified through the Taiwan Ministry of Education
Teacher for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Fluent in English, French, and mother tongue of Mandarin
History of high-profile teaching (CEO’s, Diplomats, Foreign Officials)Me as a Teacher
I am very passionate about both learning and teaching language. I put forward a unique classroom experience to my students with a multifaceted approach that covers the very same techniques I have used to vastly expand my own language abilities. I understand what it takes to be a good teacher, and understand what students really need at their own different stages of progression. With that in mind, it is my pleasure to help you get through this language journey efficiently and with the right tools. My lessons & teaching style
My patience and experience will help guide you at whatever skill level you are, and without unnecessary pressure. My personalized teaching will help you learn more than just verbal communication, but also: literacy skills, proper phonetics, slang, grammar, conversational skills, and even some Chinese culture!
I will help you utilize proven strategies, I will encourage your passion to learn, and I will be excited to engage with you as both my student and my friend! Book your trial lesson today and see why there is so much value behind my classroom lessons!My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Test templates and examples
- Image files
Certificates
Certification of Qualification to Teach Mandarin Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language - Ministry of Education Republic of China - 2016
Certificate verified
Certificate of training program in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language - Taipei Language Institute - 2015
Certificate verified
Certificate of training program in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language - World Chinese Language Association - 2015
Certificate verified
Tour Manager Licence - Association of Tour Managers, R.O.C. - 2012English Language Tour Manager
Certificate verified
Tour Guide Licence - Tour Guide Association, R.O.C. - 2011
Certificate verified
Education
2012 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Foreign Language and Applied LinguisticsCompleted the Program of Chinese Language Teaching too.
Work Experience
2015 - 2017
Chinese Teacher
2015 - 2020
Freelance Translator
2015 - 2015
English teacher
5.0
Rating
345
Students
6,112
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
222 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
General Chinese
A1 - C2Language Essentials4,758 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 9% off
Informal Tutoring
A1 - B2Conversation232 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 8% off
Group Class for two or more people
A1 - C1Language Essentials99 lessons completed
USD 46.00+
Package with 17% off
Professional Chinese (Personal designed )
B2 - C2Language Essentials31 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 23% off
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Podcast (43)
Quiz (59)
684 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Elliot Jacob Schmitt
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I speak Chinese at an advanced level and have had many different Mandarin tutors in my life, both in the USA and Taiwan. Yu Zhe is an exceptionally skilled teacher. He wastes no time during lessons, attends to student needs always, remembers past discussions and lesson content, and is very good at balancing between having a conversation and correcting your mistakes. He is efficient and thorough. To anyone looking to take their Mandarin to the next level, I would gladly recommend Yu Zhe!
Jan 30, 2026
Nate W
87 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Been learning with Yu Zhe for 2.5 years now and it's impossible to comprehend how far I've come in my Mandarin! Going from incoherently speaking small sentences to having full conversations for an hour is an incredible feat only possible with an experienced and caring teacher. I'll be back in 2026 for more lessons (and you should, too!).
Dec 30, 2025
Michael Shepherd
18 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
This was my 18th(!) hour-long lesson with Yu Zhe, and I've already scheduled two dozen more. (I've been doing three lessons per week so I can hopefully impress my in-laws when we them visit this summer.) Conversations with Yu Zhe are great because it's like chatting with a friend (a friend who speaks at exactly the right speed, doesn't mind repeating things, and knows how to explain things really well and really clearly)!
Apr 2, 2026
Ethan Knecht
11 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yu Zhe is one of the best Chinese teachers I've had -- he's always prepared for class, is willing to tailor the class to your interests and needs, and is extremely knowledgeable about various topics (including history and culture). I strongly recommend anyone wanting to improve or maintain their Chinese level take a class with Yu Zhe
Jan 13, 2026
Łukasz Jarosz
56 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another great lesson. We covered health topics and learned useful vocabulary.
Apr 2, 2026
Justin Chen (陈志天)
40 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
This was a good class to return to after a long hiatus.
Mar 26, 2026
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