Hello, I am Derian Chen, my Chinese name is 陈智福 (Chén Zhìfú), and I am 华人 (Huá Rén), which means Chinese ethnicity or descent, regardless of nationality. I was born in Indonesia and raised in a Chinese overseas community. My ancestors came from Fujian province, China.
I have over 5 years of teaching experience, having started my career in high school. I hold both a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree, with my Master’s focused on teaching Chinese to foreigners. I am fluent in English, so during the class, when I am explaining grammar and new words, there won’t be a language barrier.
Me as a Teacher
as a teacher, I use different techniques and teaching methods. I don't use only one book and or one internet resource, I use different books to give a comprehensive understanding of Chinese language Speaking, listening, reading and writing are essential while learning Chinese. My responsibility is to introduce the characters in visual form, let the student understand from which strokes every character consists, develop listing and writing skills, practicing tones until they start to come naturally. together we will learn Chinese from the very basic structures to advanced. So you will be able to understand and express yourself in Chinese.
My lessons & teaching style
I tailor my lessons to fit each student’s needs, adjusting my teaching style based on their age and goals. I help students with HSK exam preparations, Chinese business communication, daily conversations, travel to China, university preparations, and homework assistance. Whether you’re looking to improve your speaking skills, get ready for a trip, or need support with your studies, I aim to make the learning process engaging and effective for you.
My teaching material
Presentation slides/PPT
Text Documents
PDF file
Audio files
Flashcards
Homework Assignments
Quizzes
Video files
Image files
Articles and news
Test templates and examples
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Indonesian
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italki248480
148 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Derian is a great teacher! Both of my sons enjoy his class very much ! It's not just about he is very professional in preparing learning materials, his method of teaching making students engaged, but also his outgoing, enthusiastic personality, everything making him an extreme high-value teacher. If you want to learn Chinese effectively and efficiently do not hesitate to try him !
Oct 2, 2023
Valentino
130 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Today was my tenth lesson from Derian. I am very satisfied with the lessons and the teaching method of Derian. I am happy to take lessons with him.
Good Teacher!!
Oct 4, 2022
Sabine mauler
116 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Even in hard times always there to keep me going
Feb 10, 2026
Husam
79 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking classes with Derian for more than 5 months so far I recommend him for sure if you are looking for serious improvements and value for your money his teaching style is comprehensive which includes reading, listening, speaking and writing tips .
Derian is a professional patient teacher who loves to teach with passion.
Nov 11, 2022
David
1 Indonesian lesson
Great first experience because ask basic fundamental questions in Bahasa Indonesia. The other teachers keep talking too much in English, with typical Indonesian style: patience word by word so slower and they like to have a chat there
The Chinese style is faster (but you may ask to talk slower) , if your goal is to learn Bahasa Indonesia then to logically I recommend to book a lesson now and give it a try.
Feb 14, 2026
Hafiz Yusuf
26 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another amazing lesson , I have been taking classes with him for quite some time and he is a really patient and understanding teacher. Sometimes I forget the words we have learned, yet he consistently makes an effort to correct me and provide explanations, while still offering numerous opportunities for me to speak in class. He encourages me greatly and is willing to assist in any way I need to improve my language skills.