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Summer
Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Other
Certified Teacher with patience and passion
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Other
Certified Teacher with patience and passion
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Taiyuan, China (21:45 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 29, 2021InterestsMedical & HealthcareTravelFilms & TV Series
ABOUT ME:
👑 Certified Mandarin Teacher – 10+ years helping students speak naturally (not just "correctly"!).
👑 Your Accent Eraser – Trained with a 1B Mandarin Certificate (think TV-host-level clarity!).
👑 Real-Life Chinese – Learn through movies, news, and humor—no textbook boredom!
Born in Taiyuan (North China), I blend my high-school teaching experience with a love for cultural exchange. Whether you’re a beginner or polishing fluency, let’s make Mandarin fun—like chatting with a witty friend!Me as a Teacher
👑 Experienced, patient and passionate
I work in a high school for about 10 years. I like to interact with my students. I really love teaching. I meet many students from different cultures. It’s really a pleasure.
My oldest student is over 60. I’m really touched by his spirit of learning.
I bring a relaxing and humorous approach to my classes, creating an atmosphere where students can truly enjoy their learning experience. In classes, I often use videos I collect from tv dramas or movies when I teach grammar or language points, so my students can be exposed to many real life contexts. My lessons & teaching style
📒Teaching style
✅ students-based. I'm happy to tailor activities and lessons based on students' learning progress.
✅ interactive exercises
✅ real-life scenarios
✅ video clips from TV drama and movies
📒My lessons
✅ Mandarin for beginners, intermediate, and advanced students.
✅Chinese conversation
You can choose any topic you like, or have a free talk with me. Also, we can have a conversation about the latest news. I will help correct your pronunciation, grammar and expressions.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
普通话一级乙等 - 湖北省语言文字工作委员会办公室 - 2021省级广播员需要达到普通话一级乙等水平
Certificate verified
教师资格证 - 武汉市教育局 - 2021
Certificate verified
TEM8 - 高等学校外语专业教学指导委员会 - 2021
Certificate verified
心理咨询师三级 - 人力资源和社会保障部职业技能鉴定中心 - 2012
Certificate verified
Education
2009 - 2013
Bachelor’s - 英语
Work Experience
2013 - 2021
老师
5.0
Rating
104
Students
682
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
65 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Free talk
B1 - C2Conversation112 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 5% off
Mandarin (whole set curriculum) (for high school students & adults)
A1 - C2Language Essentials358 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 6% off
Speak fluently like native Chinese(material provided)
A1 - C2Conversation91 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Package with 4% off
Group class (2 people)
A1 - C2Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 23.00+
Travelling in China
A1 - C2Conversation7 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 3% off
Availability
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Quiz (162)
51 Reviews
John Maleyeff
137 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
As we approach our 100th lesson, I am pleased to recommend Summer to others. It has been a fun and effective learning experience for a "mature" student like me. Summer has been especially helpful assisting me prior to my three trips to China in the past two years. Thank you Summer!
Mar 15, 2025
Barbora Salovska
8 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I started learning Mandarin for an upcoming trip to China, and Summer has been very supportive, clear, and patient. She made a very difficult language feel logical and approachable. A very nice introduction to Mandarin.
Dec 8, 2025
Patrick
13 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Top teacher. Really recommended! Just completed sixth lesson with summer. The lessons are always great, we use the HSK book but she provides so much useful extra words and phrases that really help me be able to speak much better than just the book ever would. She has me reading out loud or answering questions a lot and gives good feedback. Even when my energy is really low her lessons are always so much fun that I feel better afterwards.
Oct 15, 2025
John Maleyeff
137 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have just completed three great years of mandarin lessons with Summer. She helped me prepare for several trips to China where I was able to practice what she taught me. I plan to continue my lessons next year!
Dec 13, 2025
Patrick
13 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another great lesson with summer. Reviewing what we have learned so far. Her patience and happy atmosphere on the class really helps with learning.
Oct 29, 2025
Patrick
13 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Great first trial lesson with Summer. Lots of useful extra phrases. Looking forward to next time.
Sep 8, 2025
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