Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Chia

Chia

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
English
Spanish
🎯 No need for endless lessons. Speak Mandarin from Day 1, and Achieve Fluency in a Year.
From Taiwan, ChinaLiving in Vancouver, Canada (12:05 UTC-07:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 13, 2021
InterestsEnvironment & NatureHistoryMarketingFilms & TV SeriesTravel
Hello! ¡Hola! 你好Nǐ hǎo! I’m Chia, a native Mandarin speaker from Taipei, Taiwan. I specialize in teaching Mandarin as a second language, helping learners speak clearly and build strong foundations with structured, focused lessons. I hold a degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and completed my master’s degree in Spain in cultural studies. This background allows me to explain Chinese not only how it is used, but also why it works the way it does. I’m also familiar with the evolution of Chinese characters, both traditional and simplified, and enjoy making complex ideas practical. Cultural topics related to Chinese and Taiwanese culture can also be included, depending on your goal.
5.0
Rating
115
Students
1102
Lessons
99%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Trial Lesson
59 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Beginner Mandarin Pre-A1–A1|Start from Zero with Structure
A1

Language Essentials

330 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 2% off
Guided Mandarin Conversation A2+|Personalized & Goal-Oriented Speaking
A2 -  C2

Conversation

201 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 2% off
Intermediate Chinese A2–B1|From Accuracy to Confidence
A2 -  B1

Language Essentials

133 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 2% off
Free Talk in Mandarin B1–C2|Fluency & Expression Maintenance
B1 -  C2

Conversation

379 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 2% off

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Vocabulary (2)
Quiz (5)

52 Reviews

Adam Ruiz
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
chia is extraordinarily gifted as a teacher. she is always prepared, always patient, gives prompt and useful feedback that helps me to lock in the correct pronunciation and phrase(s).
Mar 19, 2026
Carlos Segura
61 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I’ve completed more than 50 lessons with Chia and my progress has genuinely surprised me. When I started, I couldn’t speak at all. Now I can hold A2-level conversations about everyday topics and current events. What makes her teaching stand out: She creates personalized materials tailored to my interests rather than generic textbook exercises. Since I’m like Taiwanese culture, she incorporated cultural lessons into our sessions, which made learning feel less like work and more like genuine discovery. When I forget something (which happens often), she re-explains with different examples until it clicks, never rushing or showing frustration. The lessons are well-structured but flexible. She adapts based on how I’m doing that day and what I need most. Whether it’s pronunciation, grammar, or just conversational practice, she knows how to adjust. If you’re looking for a teacher who genuinely cares about your progress and creates a comfortable learning environment, I highly recommend her.
Mar 13, 2026
Adam Ruiz
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Best teacher I've had. Incredibly knowledgeable, knows how to teach and communicate the why and how of speech patterns, intonation, accent, pronunciation etc. Wonderful teacher
Mar 12, 2026
Adam Ruiz
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
She is the best teacher, very conscientious to doing her best , being prepared for class and tailoring the sessions specifically for my work context.
Mar 18, 2026
Student Christian M
Christian M
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Very good. She was patient. Extremely approachable, made me feel comfortable in practicing.
Mar 13, 2026
Student Allan Chiang
Allan Chiang
10 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chia — 老師強力推薦! If you want a teacher who genuinely prepares for you, Chia is it. Every lesson comes loaded with custom PowerPoints, Google Docs flashcards, and native Taiwanese audio recordings — all neatly organized in one Drive folder. She taught me real-world survival Mandarin: renting an apartment, negotiating with landlords, talking to doctors, and rejecting people graciously. This is the vocabulary textbooks skip. Chia listens without interrupting — rare and valuable. The lesson flows naturally, not like a drill. She consistently runs a full 60 minutes (other teachers stop at 50–55), and she responds to messages quickly with thoughtful detail, even answering questions between lessons. She was a couple of minutes late once, but she made up the time and then some. If you're serious about practical, living Mandarin — especially for life in Taiwan — Chia delivers. 強力推薦。
Mar 5, 2026