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Sherry Gu
Community TutorTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Hakka)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Cantonese)
English
Other
Specialties
BusinessBridge to China: Learn Practical Mandarin & Culture with a Certified Teacher & Travel Guide
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Hakka)
Native
Speaks
Chinese (Cantonese)
English
Other
Specialties
BusinessBridge to China: Learn Practical Mandarin & Culture with a Certified Teacher & Travel Guide
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Shenzhen, China (13:47 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 16, 2021InterestsBusiness & FinanceFoodFilms & TV SeriesSports & FitnessTravel
Hello! I’m Sherry, a passionate and certified Mandarin teacher from southern China.
With over 4 years of dedicated teaching experience and a background in business and finance, I bring both linguistic expertise and real-world professional knowledge to our lessons.
My approach goes beyond textbooks—I strive to make language learning practical, relevant, and culturally enriching.
As an avid traveler who has explored 28 of China's 34 provinces, I love sharing authentic insights into modern Chinese life and regional cultures.
Whether you're starting from 0, preparing for business, or planning a trip, I'm here to help you learn with clarity, confidence, and a personal touch.Me as a Teacher
I've taught over 1,500 online lessons to students across the globe, ranging from complete beginners to advanced speakers.
My expertise includes:
⭐Pronunciation and tone correction
⭐Systematic HSK-based instruction
⭐Conversational fluency training
⭐Practical Business Chinese tailored to professional needs
I also provide travel-focused language guidance to help learners navigate real-life situations in China.
Each lesson is designed to be clear, interactive, and student-centered—focused not only on teaching the language, but also on building your confidence to use it meaningfully in daily, professional, and cultural contexts. My lessons & teaching style
I offer structured yet flexible lessons across six key areas:
⭐Mandarin Pronunciation
⭐Conversational Mandarin
⭐Business & Professional Chinese
⭐HSK-Based Comprehensive Chinese
⭐Hakka Language & Culture
⭐China Travel Assistance
My teaching style is patient, adaptive, and culturally infused. I focus on creating a supportive environment where mistakes are part of learning.
Each course is designed to be practical: we use real-life scenarios, textbooks, and personalized materials. Whether you prefer a well-organized curriculum (like HSK) or a casual conversation format, I adjust my methods to fit your pace and goals.
Together, we’ll make your learning journey both effective and enjoyable.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
Certificates
Intermediate Accounting Certificate - Ministry of Finance and Human Resources - 2023The Intermediate Accounting Certificate is a professional qualification that recognizes an individual's advanced knowledge and skills in the field of accounting. It is designed for those who have a foundational understanding of accounting principles and are looking to deepen their expertise. This certificate is often a stepping stone for professionals seeking to advance their careers in finance, accounting, or related fields.
Teaching experience
2021 - Current
普通话 & 客家话老师 Mandarin & Hakka Teacher在2024年以前，我是兼职中文老师；自2024年开始，我成为了全职中文老师。
我主要教授拼音、HSK考试、商务中文、旅游用语和中文对话练习。
Before 2024, I was a part-time Chinese teacher; since 2024, I have become a full-time Chinese teacher.
I mainly teach Pinyin, HSK test, business Chinese, tourism terms and do Chinese conversation practice.
2024 - Current
普通话老师 Mandarin Teacher我主要教授拼音、HSK & YCT考试、商务中文和中文对话练习。
I mainly teach Pinyin, YCT & HSK test, business Chinese and do Chinese conversation practice.
Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - 国际经济与贸易 International Economics and Trade
Work Experience
2018 - 2020
税务咨询 Tax Consultant主要负责研究税收政策，为企业和个人提供纳税咨询。
My main work was researching tax policies and providing tax consulting services to businesses and individuals.
2021 - 2023
财税咨询 Finance & Tax Consultant主要负责商业项目尽职调查、理账、税务审计与申报、税务咨询。
I was mainly responsible for commercial project due diligence, audit finance records, tax audit and declaration, and tax consulting.
5.0
Rating
93
Students
938
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Hakka) Lessons
Chinese (Hakka)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Trial Lesson
50 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
⭐Hakka Conversation & Culture | For B2 or above Learners (Mandarin/Hakka)
B1 - C2Conversation12 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Podcast (3)
Quiz (64)
95 Reviews
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Chinese (Hakka)
Chinese (Mandarin)
Alex
68 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
hing tsang
53 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very nice lesson. It is great that Sherry can be spontaneous and improvise. It is great to learn about life in present-day Shenzhen.
Feb 12, 2022
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
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
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
Jeff Han
26 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I really liked how insightful Sherry's lessons were, especially regarding how radicals form each character and why it is that way through the individual meaning attached to them. This really helps with building intuition about some characters that I hadn't known before.
Aug 25, 2025
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