Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Maura

Maura

Community Tutor
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.
From ChinaLiving in Chengdu, China (15:39 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 4, 2020
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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!
5.0
Rating
253
Students
1534
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Trial Lesson
108 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
conversation practice (日常对话练习)
A1 -  C2

Conversation

867 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 14% off
systematic Chinese course
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

514 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 8% off
check the homework/modify Chinese articles/help you plan a trip to China
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

38 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 14% off

Availability

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117 Reviews

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Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Other)
Ofir Asher Ammar
97 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
Student Tristan
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
Bill
25 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
After about 10 lessons and getting to know her, she is a fantastic teacher. She makes sure you understand that lesson before continuing to the next one. Gives me short voice texts though italki, which helps me pronounce the words correctly. EXTREMELY patient with me. Doesn’t try to rush me while I figure out the translation. Very fun and cheerful, makes the class so much more enjoyable.
Nov 10, 2025
Student Erik
Erik
26 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
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
Gerald Greenberg
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Maura was great. She provided prep materials based on my notes to her about what I was interested in. She was prompt and pleasant. She understood what I was saying and asking, and her responses were clear and on point. She was easy to understand. She also provided follow up notes on the topics we discussed. I plan to schedule another appointment at some point in the future.
Nov 7, 2025
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