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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 (15:44 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
282
Students
1,774
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
126 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
conversation practice (日常对话练习)
A1 - C2Conversation978 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 5% off
systematic Chinese course
A1 - C2Language Essentials623 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
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help you plan a trip to China
A1 - C2Language Essentials40 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 6% off
Availability
123 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Other)
Bill
58 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
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
Erik
28 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
Ulrike 何乌睿
33 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have already attended more than 30 lessons with Maura and it is always a great experience. We can talk about everything and I always learn some exciting new phrases. I'm already looking forward to the next time!
Mar 31, 2026
Ofir Asher Ammar
131 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
KennedySusan
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I highly recommend Maura, Xi Dan. Her English is the clearest and best of any non-native English speaker I know. Her lessons are well prepared, detailed and organized. She is patient, thorough and supportive. She explains things well and patiently listens and offers helpful guidance and correction where needed. She makes learning enjoyable.
Apr 1, 2026
Dave
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Maura is an exceptional teacher. She is engaging, attentive, and empathetic, perfectly understanding at which level – vocabulary and pace – to talk with me and promote learning. Her explanations are always clear.
Mar 31, 2026
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