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Ava Lu
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
CTCSOL & IPA advanced Certified｜Dual Master’s｜Patient & Effective & Fun
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
CTCSOL & IPA advanced Certified｜Dual Master’s｜Patient & Effective & Fun
From ChinaLiving in Chengdu, China (04:29 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 10, 2021InterestsMusicReadingTravelFoodFilms & TV Series
Hello! I'm Ava. Nice to meet you!
I grew up in Chengdu, China. I hold dual master’s degrees with a global educational background. I’m patient, outgoing and passionate about teaching.
I specialize in practical Mandarin and authentic Chinese culture. With cross-cultural awareness, I understand your learning needs and challenges. My classes are relaxed, engaging and well-structured, focusing on pronunciation, daily talks and real-life communication.
I offer tailored courses for all levels, from beginners to advanced. I encourage students to speak confidently and make steady progress.
Let’s learn Chinese as friends. Start your pleasant Mandarin journey with me!
My teaching strengths
🌍 International background & clear cross-cultural communication
With my international education experience, I understand the learning difficulties of students from different countries. I explain Mandarin clearly, patiently, and logically.
🎯 Patient, structured & effective teaching
I focus on pronunciation, daily conversation, practical expression, and real-life communication. My lessons are relaxed, interesting, and easy to follow.
🎓 Professional & systematic courses
I design personalized learning plans for each student, from zero beginners to advanced learners.
Courses I offer
For children:
Oral Mandarin & fun pinyin
Daily conversation
Picture book reading & speaking
YCT / HSK for kids
For adults:
Zero-based daily Mandarin
Conversational Chinese
Business Chinese & workplace communication
HSK prep...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
65
Students
783
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
27 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
📒 Personal Customized Course
A1 - C2Language Essentials97 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 30% off
📕 Practical Spoken Chinese
A1 - C2Conversation141 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 30% off
📘 HSK Series
A1 - C2Test Preparation345 lessons completed
USD 12.50+
Package with 30% off
📙 Kids Chinese
A1 - C2Kids171 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 20% off
📗 Scientific Chinese
A2 - C2Technology0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
📓 Medical Chinese
A1 - C2Medical2 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 20% off
📚 Business Chinese Crash Course for Professionals 职场商务汉语速成
A1 - C2Business0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
24 Reviews
Ingrid
8 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have really enjoyed Ava's classes. She assessed my level very quickly and had teaching materials ready to go right from the first class. Each class has a topic and a plan which I really appreciate.
May 6, 2026
安迪(Andy)
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Ava is a very patient and friendly teacher. Her lessons are very easy to follow and feel natural. I appreciate the visual presentations paired with verbal presentations and practice throughout the lesson. Will absolutely continue to work with Ava!
May 1, 2026
Niquey (Neeky)
10 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another great class with Ava! I learned a lot of useful vocabulary as usual! So grateful to know her!
Apr 25, 2026
Niquey (Neeky)
10 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
So grateful for finding such a wonderful teacher! It's been amazing! <3
May 2, 2026
Niquey (Neeky)
10 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
每上课，我很开心。Ava很棒 ^^
Apr 28, 2026
Niquey (Neeky)
10 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Ava is able to teach me so many vocabulary words without making me feel overwhelmed. I feel confident after every class. Looking forward to the next one!
Apr 21, 2026
Trial Lesson
USD 7.00
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