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Katherine Ding
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Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationCertified teacher with 5+ years of experience, known for being patient, adaptable, and practical.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationCertified teacher with 5+ years of experience, known for being patient, adaptable, and practical.
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Nanjing, China (16:32 UTC+07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021InterestsTravelArtMarketingFoodSports & Fitness
👋 Hello, everyone! I’m a native Chinese speaker from Nanjing.
📖 I hold a Mandarin Proficiency Certificate and a Teaching Qualification from China’s Ministry of Education, equipping me with professional teaching skills.
📚I have a master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh and a second degree in Chinese Language & Literature, and I am fluent in both Chinese and English.
💡 With a background in marketing, advertising, and design, I enjoy diverse discussions.
💖 I have a dog, love movies and photography, and am learning piano.
🎓 I have 5 years of experience teaching Chinese as a foreign language and 2 years of local Chinese tutoring experience, with over 1,000 hours of teaching. My students come from all over the world.
👩🎓 I can teach students of all ages, tailoring personalized learning plans based on individual needs to enhance language skills and practical application.
🎓 我拥有5年的对外汉语教学经验 和 2 年的本土中文家教经验，累计教学时长超过 1000 小时，学生来自世界各地。
👩🎓 我可以教授 各个年龄段的学生，根据不同需求量身定制个性化学习方案，帮助提升语言能力与实际应用。
🌟 I offer beginner courses, conversation practice, HSK courses, business Chinese, and specialized Chinese travel practice courses✈️ to help you improve your Chinese skills and master practical abilities.
📋 I will tailor a learning plan based on each student's needs and Chinese proficiency;
📑 I prepare teaching materials, class notes, and video resources to help students practice Chinese more effectively;
👩🏫 As a patient and responsible teacher, feel free to ask me any learning-r...My teaching material
- Image files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- PDF file
- Text Documents
Certificates
语文教师资格证 - Ministry of Education of China - 2025This official credential, issued by the Ministry of Education of China, is the nationally required qualification for certified Chinese language teachers. It confirms that the holder has successfully passed rigorous national examinations in pedagogy, psychology, Mandarin proficiency, and teaching competence, demonstrating a professional standard recognized across formal education settings.
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Primary School Teacher Certification - Ministry of Education of China - 2025The Primary School Chinese Language Teacher Certification is an official credential that qualifies the holder to teach Chinese to children and young learners.
Certificate verified
普通话水平测试等级证书 - 浙江省教育考试院 - 2023The Putonghua Proficiency Certificate is an official national credential that evaluates and certifies a person’s standard Mandarin pronunciation and speaking ability. It also helps students prepare for and succeed in Mandarin oral examinations.
Certificate verified
中国市场营销经理助理 - Chinese Association of Market Development - 2013The Assistant Marketing Manager Certificate is a nationally recognized credential that demonstrates competence in marketing strategy, consumer insights, and market analysis.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2025
Chinese language teacher
2018 - 2024
Marketing manager
Education
2021 - 2024
Bachelor’s - Chinese Language and Literature
2016 - 2017
Master's - Design and Digital media
5.0
Rating
132
Students
2,335
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
48 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
【汉语对话练习】Conversation Practice in Mandarin
A2 - C2Conversation932 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
【汉语水平考试者/商务汉语】HSK / Business Chinese
A1 - C2Language Essentials269 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
【初学者中文课程】Chinese for Beginners
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,013 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
【双人汉语学习】Mandarin Learning for 2 Students
A2 - C2Language Essentials65 lessons completed
USD 27.00+
Package with 12% off
【看电视学中文】Practice Mandarin through Drama & TV Shows
B1 - C2Conversation8 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 12% off
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96 Reviews
Maria Kravchenko
139 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great teacher! We have lessons almost a year already- going through HSK program. I feel a huge progress even considering my inconsistency in learning. Katherine makes tremendous work on my pronunciation and grammar, provides all needed materials and a lot of tips how to improve my Chinese. I even started understanding native speakers lately 😅Thanks a lot!
Jun 28, 2025
Polina
21 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Katherine always supports me, motivates me to improve my Chinese. I am in a good mood during and after our lessons. 谢谢你的课💕💕
Nov 5, 2021
Yannick Harold
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Class was not possible as timing was a mistake due to different time zone. Teacher has been informed and we solve the issue. I agreed to still approve the class
Dec 28, 2025
Maciej
352 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Katherine is a very professional teacher. She adjusts to my needs and prepares everything before our lessons. During the session she explains everything clearly and makes sure I know how to use the language.
Dec 28, 2024
Jonathan J.
19 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I’ve had 7 lessons with Katherine and I’m really happy. She always comes well prepared, adapts each lesson to my needs and put a lot of effort into helping me improve. I recently spent time in China and I could really use what I learned in our lessons in real-life situations. Highly recommended!
Jan 8, 2026
John Maleyeff
47 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Katherine has been helping me prepare for a trip to China for about 3 months. I had been taking mandarin lessons but needed help with basic conversation practice. I was very happy with my lessons! Katherine prepared interesting scenarios for us to talk about and she cared about making our lessons relevant for my trip. Highly recommended.
Dec 14, 2025
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