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Elaine
Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
🔥 A Chinese tutor who can't be missed ↗[GO!]
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
🔥 A Chinese tutor who can't be missed ↗[GO!]
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Beijing, China (23:50 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 13, 2020InterestsFilms & TV SeriesMusicFoodWritingReading
Hello! My name is Elaine! 😊 Nice to meet you! I'm a passionate teacher who loves helping students discover the joy and sense of achievement in learning. Outside the classroom, I enjoy listening to music 🎵, staying active through activities like yoga or walking 💪🏻, watching movies 🎬, and exploring new places 🌍. These hobbies keep me energized and make my classes more lively and engaging!Me as a Teacher
I have been teaching Chinese on italki since Feb 13,2020. I used to be a teacher for Primary school student so I am very patient and easy to talk to. No matter what level you are, I will make you feel the interesting part of Chinese.
The courses I offered are tailored to every student. Please let me know your current level, your goal and your favorite learning method. We can work together to find the most suitable way for you . My lessons & teaching style
✧For beginners:
1.Start with Pinyin（Chinese phonetic alphabet）, focus on pronunciation.
2.Gradually start reading Chinese characters, basic words and sentences
3.Start daily conversation and talk about some easy topics.
4.Use a textbook to learn New words, grammar and sentence structure systematically （Approximately half the time of each lesson）.
5.Video or sound recordings for our notes.
✧For intermediate and advanced students:
Free talk:
1.Variety of interesting topics.
2.I won't miss any of your mistakes.
3.Tell you the most natural way to make a sentence.
Systematic course learning：
Material:Textbook/PPT/Articles/Grammar exerciseMy teaching material
- Video files
- PDF file
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
Certificates
Certificate for Teachers of Chinese - CENTER FOR LANGUAGE EDUCATION AND COOPERATION - 2023
Certificate verified
Certificate for Teachers of Chinese - Center for Language Education and Cooperation - 2023
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
online
Education
2016 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Chemical engineeringI graduated from university in June this year and got my bachelor degree.
Work Experience
2023 - 2025
Beijing
5.0
Rating
588
Students
6,368
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
181 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Customized Chinese Course [For Students Who Have Completed 10 Lessons]
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,256 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 18% off
Personalized Chinese Lessons [ For Students Who Have Completed 30 Lessons] ❤️
A1 - C2Language Essentials4,294 lessons completed
USD 11.50+
Package with 14% off
Welcome to Your First 10 Chinese Lessons With Me! 🎉🎉🎉
A1 - C2Language Essentials281 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 12% off
Your First Chinese Lesson with Me – Each Student Can Book Only Once! 🌟 🎉
A1 - C2Conversation75 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
860 Reviews
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63 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Elaine has been my teacher for close to two years and after taking lessons with her, all of which are completely enjoyable, I am happy to say that I've passed my HSK6 with a good score (above 200 points). This is a huge contrast to when she first met me when I had great difficulty articulating the simplest of phrases in Chinese. I've also have been an italki regular and I can say with certainty that her teaching skills surpasses anyone I have met on italki.
1) One of her greatest strengths is that Elaine is able to understand and communicate the subtleties of the Mandarin language which is very useful when you are studying advanced Chinese. For instance, the term 懊恼 and 烦恼 both translate to "annoyed" but she is able to tell you why their usage is drastically different. Such differences are often not spelt out in dictionaries and she brings forth a sorely needed teaching experience where she situates the term in real life contexts to aid learning better.
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Feb 2, 2023
Xavier Taylor
95 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Elaine is an open minded and cosmopolitan young woman, who is a real pleasure to chat with. Tonight we talked about some differences in Australian and Chinese culture and our respective compatriots priorities in life. I really enjoy the insights she gives me into the minds of Chinese people, and I enjoy sharing aspects of my own country's culture and politics with her. She skillfully adjusts here vocab and grammar to a level suitable for me, while still challenging me and helping me expand my abilities.
Aug 20, 2020
K Well
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Amazing lesson! Very engaging
Nov 24, 2025
Steven Huntley
233 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hi Elaine! Wow, 50 lessons! I have had so much fun!!! I am surprised and delighted by how much I have learned. It is amazing to me that I can speak Mandarin. I am looking forward to the next 50 lessons! Thank you for everything! You are an amazing teacher. 😊
Nov 6, 2020
Edison Alulema
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Took an awesome lesson with Elaine and she did a great job of correcting my grammar and writing written notes for me to review after class. Very organized and friendly and already booking my next classes. Learned so much in just half an hour!
Dec 1, 2025
K Well
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Very understandable and helpful when I was searching for the correct words for each situation.
Nov 20, 2025
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