Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Katherine Ding

Katherine Ding

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Business
Kids
Test Preparation
Certified teacher with 5+ years of experience, known for being patient, adaptable, and practical.
From ChinaLiving in Nanjing, China (15:20 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021
InterestsTravelArtMarketingFoodSports & 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.
5.0
Rating
120
Students
1864
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Trial Lesson
45 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【汉语对话练习】Conversation Practice in Mandarin
A2 -  C2

Conversation

734 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 12% off
【汉语水平考试者/商务汉语】HSK / Business Chinese
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

221 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 12% off
【初学者中文课程】Chinese for Beginners
A1 -  A2

Language Essentials

828 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 12% off
【双人汉语学习】Mandarin Learning for 2 Students
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

35 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 12% off
【看电视学中文】Practice Mandarin through Drama & TV Shows
B1 -  C2

Conversation

0 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 12% off

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96 Reviews

Maria Kravchenko
100 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
Student Polina
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
Student Yannick Harold
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
Student Jonathan J.
Jonathan J.
7 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
35 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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