Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Jason D.

Jason D.

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Japanese
Certified trilingual Chinese teacher and PhD in international relations
From ChinaLiving in Beijing, China (17:12 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 21, 2020
InterestsFilms & TV SeriesReadingMusicFoodTravel
⭐️Top 1% of Mandarin teachers on Italki in 2022. ⭐️Certified Mandarin teacher by Confucius Institute. ⭐️Ph.D in International Politics. Also studied Diplomacy and English Literature. ⭐️Trilingual speaker: Chinese, English&Spanish. ⭐️Specializing in teaching HSK/HSKK with five-year experience. How do we learn Chinese? ✔ Goal-oriented. A clear and concise study plan is created based on your background and goals. ✔ Diverse learning forms. We can use simulations and different scenarios, analysis of articles, correction of writing&translation. ✔ Regular review and summary. This is to help you know your current progress and next tasks.
badges
5.0
Rating
230
Students
2014
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Trial Lesson
113 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Customised Classes (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

915 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
Conversational Chinese (Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced)
A2 -  C2

Conversation

282 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 9% off
International Relations in Chinese
B1 -  C2

Language Essentials

110 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Package with 12% off

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199 Reviews

Eric
6 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
This was my first Chinese lesson and I throughly enjoy it. He was patient and answered my many questions. I feel I got a lot out of the lesson and I will book more appointments.
Oct 25, 2025
Student chris24guzman
chris24guzman
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
La primera clase estuvo genial.
Sep 13, 2025
Student Clayton
Clayton
6 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Excellent conversation and very thoughtful questions. Enjoyed practicing new vocab and grammatical structures to express ideas about international relations.
Aug 6, 2025
Student Andreas Chasiotis
Andreas Chasiotis
4 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Jason D. was very encouraging during our first class and I am confident that starting Mandarin Chinese with him will be decisive for my learning and progress going forward! He is very patient and diligent and followed a structure and also presented the next steps and the process we are going to follow during our classes to come! Looking forward to learning more!
Oct 11, 2025
Student Giovanna
Giovanna
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I had another great lesson with Jason about International Relations in Chinese. He uses great material to discuss and is ready to adapt to my requests. We generally read a text or watch a video and then discuss it together. I am learning so many specific terms and would definitely recommend studying with him!
Aug 23, 2025
Student Stephen
Stephen
11 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have completed 2 full classes along with a trial class and I'm happy to recommend Depeng (Jason). Class materials we are using are from the HSK 5 Standard Textbooks and Workbooks. Classes are a blend of English and Chinese, but mostly Chinese (I try to use as much Chinese and ask in English for more minute details, or if really don't comprehend the Chinese explanations etc). Depeng sent materials in advance of the class which was helpful and efficient in that it allows me to have my questions ready in advance of the class, as opposed to looking up vocabulary during the class which would be a waste of time, money and resources. Classes are relaxed. In terms of class outcomes - I was able to discuss points such as the difference between similar words or phrases (e.g. 偷 tou and 抢 qiang), and wider comprehension issues in articles, such as assumptions or cultural understandings that weren't obvious to me as a non-native speaker. Again, happy to recommend!
Jul 19, 2025
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