Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Sherry Gu

Sherry Gu

Smart Lesson
Community Tutor
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Hakka)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Cantonese)
English
Other
Specialties
Business
Patient | Daily/Business Pro | Master Pronunciation | HSK | Customized Lessons | 29 Prov Traveler
From ChinaLiving in Shenzhen, China (10:28 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021
InterestsFoodHistoryBusiness & FinanceTravelFilms & TV Series
Hi, I’m Sherry! A certified Mandarin teacher from Southern China. I have four years of teaching experience and have delivered over 1,500 lessons to students around the world. 🌏 Why Learn with Me? My teaching combines a business background and travel experience to help you learn practical, real-life Chinese. With five years in the finance industry, I specialize in Business Chinese for professionals. As a nomadic traveler who has explored 29 of China’s 34 provinces, I also bring authentic cultural insights beyond textbooks. In addition, if you’re looking to improve your pronunciation or prepare for the HSK exam, I’d be happy to help—I have extensive experience in both areas. 📚 My Courses & Services 1. Conversational Fluency: Practical training for daily life and social scenarios. 2. Business & Professional Chinese: Tailored vocabulary and etiquette for trade, finance, and corporate environments (interviews, meetings, mails, negotiation, etc.) 3. Systematic HSK Instruction: Structured, step-by-step guidance from Level 1 to 6. 4. Pronunciation & Tone Correction: Building a solid foundation for clear communication. 5. Learn Chinese with Comics: Master natural narration and authentic expressions through visual storytelling (Perfect for HSK 2+ learners). 6. Hakka Language & Culture: Specialized guidance for this unique regional dialect. 😁 Welcome to join my class and start your Chinese learning journey!
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
102
Students
1053
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Hakka)
Trial Lesson
56 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
⭐ Conversational Fluency Practice | Free Talk & Structured Topics
A2 -  C2

Conversation

731 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 9% off
⭐ Systematic HSK Instruction | Comprehensive Lessons
A1 -  C1

Language Essentials

206 lessons completed
USD 16.50+
Package with 7% off
⭐ Business & Professional Chinese | Communication & Negotiation & Trade & Interview & Finance
A2 -  C1

Business

24 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 7% off
⭐ Pronunciation & Tone Correction | Learn Pinyin & Basic Vocabulary from Zero
A1 -  B1

Language Essentials

21 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 7% off
🌟 Learn Chinese with Comics | Fun Storytelling & Daily Expressions
A2 -  C2

Language Essentials

0 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
Package with 7% off

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My creations
Podcast (3)
Quiz (65)

97 Reviews

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Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Hakka)
Student 玉璞 (Yupu)
玉璞 (Yupu)
110 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sherry is absolutely fantastic! I've really enjoyed every single lesson, and always look forward to the next. What really sets her apart for me is how fun the lessons are: full of laughter, jokes and good vibes. I learn a lot every time, not just about Chinese but also about interesting local news and cultural nuances. I wholeheartedly recommend her.
Mar 19, 2026
Student Anna
Anna
27 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sherry is an amazing and patient teacher. She makes sure to prepare the material according to student needs and level, takes her time to explain everything until you understand and definitely creates an environment where you feel free to speak, make mistakes and practice your Chinese. I have tried multiple teachers on italki trying to find a teacher that would work for me, but after having a class with Sherry, I never looked for a different teacher again!
Jul 5, 2025
Student Camille
Camille
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
I had a lesson with Sherry to figure out what my pronunciation problems were as a self-taught learner. Within 30 minutes she found all my issues and showed me how to correct them very patiently. For anyone with pronunciation problems, you should definitely ask Sherry for help!
Oct 7, 2025
Alex
72 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Sherry is consistent and patient. Working with Sherry has really improved my speaking listening reading and writing. I am able to pick up what’s being said from context at time and starting to form my own sentences and thoughts.
Jul 11, 2025
Student Farshan
Farshan
14 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Great to learn with Sherry as always :)
Mar 9, 2026
Isaac Rivera
23 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another great lesson with Sherry. I can confidently say she has helped me feel prepared with my language skills for my trip to China. 谢谢你老师!
Sep 15, 2025