Chinese Teacher | PhD Linguist | 12+ Years Experience
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Chinese Teacher | PhD Linguist | 12+ Years Experience
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From FranceLiving in Paris, France (05:16 UTC+02:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 27, 2021
InterestsMusicFilms & TV SeriesReading
Hello! I'm Gao-Gao 高高, a Chinese linguist and university lecturer based in Paris.
I hold a PhD in linguistics and currently work at a university in France. Language has always been both my academic research field and my passion.
Over the past 12 years, I have taught Chinese to students from many different backgrounds — beginners, university students, and professionals. I enjoy meeting learners from around the world and seeing how each person approaches language differently.
Besides teaching, I am interested in Chinese linguistics, dialects, and how languages work across cultures.
My teaching style is clear, structured, and supportive.
Because of my background in linguistics, I focus on helping students understand how Chinese actually works, instead of only memorizing phrases. Once you see the logic behind the language, learning becomes much easier.
In my lessons, we usually work on:
🗣 speaking and conversation
📚 grammar explained clearly
✍️ useful vocabulary and expressions
Lessons are adapted to your level and goals, whether you are learning Chinese for travel, work, or personal interest.
I am patient and supportive, and I try to make my classes lively and enjoyable. At the same time, I care about real learning and progress. I encourage students to participate actively in class, and sometimes I may give a little homework so you can continue practicing after the lesson.
My teaching material
PDF file
Audio files
Test templates and examples
Text Documents
Image files
Articles and news
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Video files
Presentation slides/PPT
Graphs and charts
Certificates
certificate of employment - Lycée Claude Monet - 2021
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2025 - 2026
LecturerUniversity of Tours
Education
2020 - 2025
Doctorate - Chinese GrammarEHESS
2012 - 2015
Master's - Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other LanguagesGuangdong University of Foreign Studies
Work Experience
2015 - 2018
Chinese teacherCité Scolaire Internationale - Lyon, France
2018 - 2020
Chinese teacherLycée Claude Monet - Paris, France
5.0
Rating
36
Students
548
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
36
Students
548
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
23 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Mandarin for beginners
A1 - B2Language Essentials139 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 7% off
Conversational Mandarin
B1 - C1Conversation297 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 6% off
Mandarin for Intermediate learners
B1 - B2Language Essentials34 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 7% off
Chinese Literature for advanced learners
B2 - C2Language Essentials41 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
28 Reviews
Albert亦平
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I studied advanced Chinese 12 years ago, and much of it is now rusty as I haven't had much opportunity to speak it. Over the years, I have been less and less confident at speaking Chinese.
Yet, Gao-Gao tailored her teaching to my own specific background and goals, which quickly made me feel at ease. We had our first formal lecture, and I am confident that having Gao-Gao as my teacher will help me reach my language proficiency goals (C1-level in Chinese), fast. I also appreciate how organized Gao-Gao is.
Gao-Gao has a very unique background, which makes her very adaptable and empathetic. She has a deep understanding of the Chinese language (at the academic research level!) and lived within many cultures!
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Gao-gao est une excellente prof. Si vous voulez progresser vite et efficacement, elle vous aidera à atteindre vos objectifs sans vous faire perdre votre temps. Allez-y!
May 15, 2026
Eileen 아일린
18 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
If you wish to learn Chinese literature, I highly recommend Gao Gao laoshi! My lessons with her on Tang and Song poetry over the course of several months have been most rewarding. Not only is she very knowledgeable and good at explaining complex ideas, she plans the learning journey over the months very well and skillfully accommodates my learning needs in each session.
Jul 23, 2022
enna
19 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Great class as usual!
Feb 25, 2022
Michel Bourgeois
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Great lesson with 高高老师! Very interesting conversation topics. Highly recommend for anyone who wants to learn Chinese!
May 5, 2026
Alexe 爱莉
31 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Les cours sont toujours bien préparés et enrichi d'exemples et de sujet de société donc on apprend beaucoup de vocabulaire utile, avec un petit "compte-rendu" après chaque cours.
J'ai fait beaucoup de progrès depuis le début des cours.
May 5, 2022
YUKA ゆか
23 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
今年的第一课!新年快乐,谢谢!:)
Happy to be back to lessons with GaoGao