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Maura
Community TutorTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
I have 5 years teaching experience online and offline. I have certification as a Chinese teacher.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
I have 5 years teaching experience online and offline. I have certification as a Chinese teacher.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Chengdu, China (17:44 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 4, 2020InterestsReadingSports & FitnessHistory
Hello! I'm Teacher Maura from Chengdu, Sichuan — home of pandas and hotpot, but more importantly, your fun and effective guide to learning Chinese through psychology-based methods!
As a certified international Chinese teacher, I offer:
Relaxed "chat-style" lessons to ease speaking anxiety
Cross-cultural insights to understand Chinese thinking
Customized courses (including playful Sichuan dialect classes!)
With 5 years of experience, I’ve seen students learn fastest when enjoying themselves. We’ll:
✓ Correct pronunciation naturally
✓ Memorize vocabulary through historical stories
✓ Practice travel-ready dialogues
Let’s learn Chinese over hotpot!Me as a Teacher
As a tutor, I will be responsible and patient. I will try my best to improve your Chinese.
My pedagogy is based on your knowledge of Chinese language, literature and culture, and I’ll try utmost to create a relaxed and interesting class atmosphere.
No matter you are a beginner, or you have some basic knowledge, there is always a course suitable for you right here. My lessons & teaching style
You can either at will communicate with me in a free manner, or simply tell me the topics you are interested in in advance, and subsequently we will discuss them in depth.
In the course of teaching, I can correct your pronunciation, elucidate the meaning of words, record the words and sentences that you don't understand and send them to you for review after class.
I’m more than willing to answer any questions, for I have a profound understanding of Chinese history and culture.
If you're interested in Sichuan dialect, of course, I will also include this part.
Pick me! I will improve your proficiency of Chinese lanugage in your peers.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
国际中文教师证书 - 中外语言交流合作中心 - 2022The certificate serves as a proof of the ability to engage in international Chinese language teaching and serves as important document for the recommendation of International Chinese Language Teachers and Volunteer Chinese Language Teachers by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation.
Education
2018 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Psychology
5.0
Rating
268
Students
1,649
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
117 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
conversation practice (日常对话练习)
A1 - C2Conversation920 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
systematic Chinese course
A1 - C2Language Essentials567 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
check the homework/modify Chinese articles/help you plan a trip to China
A1 - C2Language Essentials38 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
119 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Other)
Ofir Asher Ammar
113 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maura is very patient - she makes learning Mandarin very enjoyable and I'm much thankful for that!
Jul 12, 2024
ESL with Tristan
23 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maura is awesome! I came to Italki looking for someone knowledgeable, kind, and enthusiastic, and Maura is all of those things and more! Highly recommend!
Mar 17, 2023
Ishaan Dasgupta
6 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have had 2 very fun classes with Maura so far. She is dedicated, patient and most importantly energetic which makes the language learning process way more enjoyable. She asks pertinent questions to test my knowledge, explains the grammar very clearly, and answers my own questions comprehensively. Even though I haven't had her as a teacher for long, I can confidently recommend her.
Jan 6, 2026
Erik
27 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Maura is a great teacher who is not only friendly but also very knowledgable. When I told her what I wanted to learn at very start of class, she was able to quickly put together a last minute lesson plan that was perfect for my needs and language level! I really enjoy the classes - they are fun and engaging, and they leave me more and more motivated to keep improving. Thanks Maura!
Oct 17, 2023
Christina Mitchell
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Maura is a very clear teacher who adapts her lessons based on questions and what I need to improve on. It's helpful how she can describe the grammar and provide words so that I can expand my vocabulary in context!
Feb 9, 2026
Gerald Greenberg
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Maura was(is) great. She knew what I was hoping to learn/concentrate on, and she covered everything with clear and concise explanations. She is friendly and pleasant to work with.
Nov 12, 2025
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