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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 王艾希.
5.0

3,564 Lessons

王艾希id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
+1

200% patience + Happy classroom ,mandarin practice Help students successfully pass the HSK exam. With my help, the students' oral and writing skills have been improved. Putonghua test, grade II, Grade A

USD 8.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Shuhua Liu.
5.0

274 Lessons

Shuhua Liuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
+2

Certified tutor with 4 years of experience/once teached Chinese in school/kind and patient I have four years experiences of teaching Chinese,three years in school and one year online.I have teached students from many different countries,and the level varies. So,whether you are a beginner or already have some knowledge of Chinese,I believe I can help you learn more easily and efficiently.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Manni.
5.0

1,074 Lessons

Manniid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

Individualized teaching , stimulating your learning motivation and teaching with pleasure Before I engaged in Chinese teaching, I had 10 years of experience as a personal image consultant, from which I gained and accumulated a lot of training experience. Therefore, my teaching method has been adhering to "teaching with pleasure" to create a relaxed, positive and effective learning atmosphere for students.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Vivienne Chen.
5.0

511 Lessons

Vivienne Chenid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
·English

I have many years teaching experiences in my collage life. My students gained the most practical Chinese and how to express in a native way.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 14:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Li dan.
5.0

144 Lessons

Li danid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

Professional tutor with more than 10 years of teaching experience | Kids / Adult / Beginner I have more than 10 years of teaching experience and my Mandarin pronunciation is very standard. My students come from different countries and different age groups (5-71 years old), they all enjoy the lessons with me, they say that I am very patient, well prepared, rich teaching materials, encourage them to talk and practice more, teaching methods are efficient and easy to understand, teach them a lot of interesting study skills, let them love learning Chinese, and make significant progress!

USD 7.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Tracy.
5.0

1,448 Lessons

Tracyid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
·English
+2

4,000+ hours, native Mandarin, fast-track Spoken Mandarin,Beginner&adults, HSK prep tailored lessons 1、我有丰富的教学经验,我的学生来自世界各地,如美国、德国、俄罗斯、泰国、土耳其、澳大利亚……我不会拘泥于课本,会把最鲜活的中文知识与你分享。I have rich experiences in teaching Chinese . My students come from all over the world, such as the US、Germany、Russia、Thailand、Turkey、Australia… I don't stick precisely to what it says in the book. I‘d like to share the latest Chinese Knowledge with you. 2、我教授HSK,商务中文,日常口语,儿童绘本阅读,帮助很多学生实现了学习目标。I can teach HSK,Business Chinese,Daily Spoken Chinese,kids picture book reading,help many students achieve their goals easily. 3、很多初学者和孩子都愿意与我长期学习,他们感受到了学习中文的快乐和大幅的进步。 More beginners and kids love learning Chinese with me for a long term.They feel how happy learning Chinese is and how incredibly rapid they made great progress!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 武老师 Wu(kids 4+).
5.0

3,997 Lessons

武老师 Wu(kids 4+)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Russian
+4

Graduated with the major in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and with 12 years experience. My name is Wu HongChen, I'm a professional Mandarin teacher from Beijing and I speak standard Mandarin. I have been engaging in Chinese teaching for over 12 years. After graduating with the major in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, I became a Mandarin teacher Ogarev Mordovia State University. After 3 years, I continued working as a Mandarin teacher in a Chinese Language Institute in Warsaw for 2 years. I have taught more than hundred groups of students and conducted over thousand individual lessons. I'm a very patient, responsible, passionate and qualified teacher. I know speaking is always the hardest part, so I will let you talk as much as possible during our lesson, you will be able to speak from our first lesson! After studying Chinese with me, you can not only speak mandarin, read texts and articles, understand daily conversation, but you will also be able to write Chinese characters. (PS: I noticed that the students who study Chinese with me from scratch speaks better and make less grammar mistakes.) I can help you with HSK exam preparation as well. We will mainly use HSK Standard Course/Developing Chinese/BoYa as teaching material,We will practice not only pronunciation, listening, texts, words, but also Chinese Characters. After 30 lessons, you will be able to write, recognize and read at least 100 words. We will practice reading, listening and especially speaking.

USD 14.00/trial
Available 10:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Mia Xu.
4.9

133 Lessons

Mia Xuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

Mandarin certificate(level2-A), 4-year experience of teaching English, IELTS 7 1.I majored in English at university. I have four-year working experience in teaching English, and my students are of all ages. 2.I'm glad to share with you some experiences in language learning. I believe my class will be helpful to improve your language skills and master Chinese more efficiently.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Teddy.
4.9

894 Lessons

Teddyid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
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Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
·Indonesian
Native
·English
·Esperanto
·Toki Pona
·Bislama
·Portuguese
·Spanish
·French
·Italian
·Dutch
+1

They call me a Polyglot but I just call myself a multilingual. I have taught students from various countries, and I know that everyone learns languages differently. Thus, my linguistics knowledge and experience help me understand what students like you need and how you can learn better.

USD 12.00/trial
Available 10:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Cristina.
5.0

1,726 Lessons

Cristinaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
·German

Certified & Native Speaker - More than 8 years of teaching experience Hi, I’m Cristina, a native Chinese teacher from Chengdu🐼🌶️, now based in Berlin. With over 8 years of experience teaching students worldwide, I cover all levels, from absolute beginners to advanced learners. I focus on clear pronunciation and real-life communication to help you speak naturally and confidently. ✅ Certified with a "Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages" ✅ Standard and clear Mandarin pronunciation ✅ Over 8 years of teaching experience ✅ Can teach students of all levels ✅ Fluent in English, able to explain difficult language points clearly ✅ Provides detailed feedback ✅ Patient and humorous ✅ Creates a relaxed and enjoyable class atmosphere ✅ Possesses good knowledge of marketing and social media in China due to previous work 🗣 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 Practical spoken conversations. Vocabulary expansion and grammar learning. Provide structured notes. 📙 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐑 I offer three beginner courses tailored for those starting from scratch. Based on your needs and goals, I'll recommend the most suitable one for you. 👨‍🎓 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐃 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒 Read industry articles that interest you, expand your vocabulary, correct pronunciation and practice speaking during class. 📝 𝐂𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐒 Travel Chinese, Business Chinese, Job Interview Preparation, Pronunciation Correction, Essay Correction, Chinese History and Culture, and more.

Test Preparation
USD 15.00/trial
Available 11:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Leo Yang.
5.0

3,244 Lessons

Leo Yangid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

I help Mandarin learners speak confidently in 90 days without endless grammar drills. Beginner, conversation, HSK, news, politics. Live feedback in Google Docs, recorded lesson videos. My 1-on-1 lessons follow a structured yet flexible approach designed to elevate your Mandarin skills at any level. Here’s what you’ll get: ✅ A clear learning path – covering HSK 1-6 with free, structured PDF materials ✅ Engaging conversations – on topics like daily life, news, and politics ✅ Lessons tailored to YOU – focusing on your personal goals & interests ✅ Real-time feedback in Google Docs – track and refine your progress instantly ✅ Recorded lesson videos – revisit and reinforce each lesson on your own time

Test Preparation
USD 60.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher chinalily.
5.0

2,315 Lessons

chinalilyid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

Certified Chinese Mandarin teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience I was a school teacher and beganto teach Chinese Mandarin online 2007.Online lessons or face -to -face both available.More than happy to help everyone with Chinese learning.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Sharon Shan.
5.0

28 Lessons

Sharon Shanid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

University teacher✔Master's degree✔TEM8/IELTS7/TESOL/CTCSOL大学老师✔硕士✔专八/雅思7/TESOL/CTCSOL中英文教学资格 🌍 Bilingual Education Expert | Pioneer in Cross-Cultural Teaching ✌ Experience a "Second Life" in Multiple Countries – No Limits! 👩 A beloved "big sister" to children and a "good friend" to adult students. A native of Beijing, currently resides in Europe. Bachelor's degree in English from China's No.1 Finance and Economics University, followed by a Master's degree ✌For multi-platform teaching, please leave a message to discuss whether the time is convenient before booking the course. Thank you very much! 本科上海财经大学英语专业,后又考取国际经济学硕士学位。 曾就职于国内TOP1大学,有多年中英文教学经验,曾就职贝乐学科英语 ✌多平台教学,请先留言沟通时间是否合适,再预约课程,非常感谢! 一、Chinese for Adults: • HSK • HSKK • Intermediate and advanced audio-visual course (news, culture, literature, TV dramas/movies/songs and other popular culture) • Business Chinese 二、Chinese for Children or Teenagers: • YCT • HSKK I don’t want to follow a textbook, I want to teach authentic, practical and interesting Chinese! 1. I will recommend suitable Chinese Textbooks(HSK HSKK YCT...)for you to study Chinese systematically, based on your learning goals and my teaching experience. 2. I have many Teaching Expansion (news and articles, pop culture, economics, modern and traditional stories...) for you to Learn Chinese for fun. • 英语教学: • 成人剑桥英语《Interchange》 • 中考英语 • 高考英语 1. 对于孩子,创造生动有趣的课程体验。 课程结合分级绘本、章节书、闪卡、玩偶、歌曲、视频、白板互动等元素,提升对孩子的吸引力,沉浸式用英文丈量世界。 2. 对于青少年,选择他们感兴趣的话题:社交媒体、电子游戏、音乐、偶像歌星、电影电视剧,二次元、梦想... 3. 课程集合了新闻资讯(二十一世纪报、BBC)、丰富的互动资料(国家地理、油管科普频道)和游戏化学习(例如 Kahoot!、Quizlet)

USD 5.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Victoria Yu.
5.0

90 Lessons

Victoria Yuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

Standard mandarin, with translation experience of more than 20 years 拥有二十多年翻译经验,普通话标准 Hi, this is Victoria from China. I'd like to teach you Chinese mandarin, my native language. I live in Changchun, a city in the north-east of China, where people speak standard mandarin very well. If you are looking for a native speaker in Chinese, you are welcomed to come and learn with me together. Conversation practice of Chinese mandarin From reading to recognize Chinese character Pinyin Hi, this is Victoria from China. I'd like to teach you Chinese mandarin, my native language. I live in Changchun, a city in the north-east of China, where people speak standard mandarin very well. If you are looking for a native speaker in Chinese, you are welcomed to come and learn with me together.

USD 15.00/Hour
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Dan.
5.0

11.3k Lessons

Danid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

Beginner - Advanced, Conversation, HSK, Business Chinese, The Writer of www.thechairmansbao.com Thechairmansbao HSK materials writer here — if you're looking for an HSK exam expert or want to confidently discuss business, travel, or the NBA in Chinese, I'm a great fit! I specialize in clear, effective methods to help you overcome exam challenges. I lived in the U.S. for six months in 2017, exploring places like Yellowstone National Park and Las Vegas, which deepened my passion for discussing cross-cultural topics in Chinese — from NBA stars and holiday foods to financial history. Many of my students have successfully passed HSK6. I look forward to helping you turn Chinese into a true advantage with expertise and enthusiasm! I have been working as a Chinese mandarin teacher for more than 10 years . I like this job very much because it broadened my horizons . I have got the chance to listen to interesting stories of different countries and share my stories with my students . That is really an amazing thing. The more classes I have , the more I love my job . Even though Chinese is a very hard language , most of my students did really well with my help. I have helped many students pass HSK tests and some of them have passed HSK6 test. I have been working as an HSK material writer in Thechairmansbao since 2020. I am very familar with the HSK tests. 1. For beginner students , we use textbooks. We will learn the new words and the texts . 2. For intermediate and advanced students , we can either use textbooks or just practice different topics.

BusinessTest Preparation
USD 8.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jenny Han.
5.0

248 Lessons

Jenny Hanid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

Mandarin Teacher🌟For Kids & Beginners🌟Patient & Experienced🌟Focus on speaking, Tones&Fun learning With my teaching experience, I can quickly "listen and locate problems", accurately identifying students' issues in pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. I teach in a targeted way, customizing learning plans to help you master Chinese in a relaxed and effective way.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 14:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Amelie.
4.9

647 Lessons

Amelieid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

Over 10 years teaching experience, Love teaching. As an experient chinese teacher,I am very patient and easygoing, and I feel this is the most important thing,because we need to do a lot of practicing in our class, it is not easy to learn a very ancient language(especially for chinese characters), you will be very relaxed and happy to learn chinese with me. This is a evaluation from my online student Felix,He said:when teacher Amelie came into my class,everything around me became bright, clear,nice-looking,wide and beautifully decorated. this is not only due to the topic of the session,she is really beautiful and interesting in her teaching way.She analysed the text very thoroughly trying to reach maximum understanding of the new words.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher viicky.
5.0

770 Lessons

viickyid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
·English

·National Putonghua Test grade 2 certificate ·Junior high school teacher certificate 👩🏻‍🎨 ·College major in art 🎨 ·Very willing to share and teach everything I know about Chinese culture. 国家普通话测试二甲等级证书👩‍🏫初中教师资格证👩🏻‍🎨大学主修艺术学专业🎨

USD 7.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Melissa.
5.0

1,263 Lessons

Melissaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·French
+1

Melissa | BLCU grad | 10+ yrs (6 online) | Easy & fun methods | Free review | Book trial! From 2004 to 2007, I was send by the ministry of education to Mauritius to teach Chinese there in the public schools. During the 3 years, I have accumulated many teaching methods.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lisa.
5.0

373 Lessons

Lisaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

🥇 Certified💫Daily Life Coach🌟Business Chinese Specialist💫4 Years Experience🌟Bilingual (En&Cn) Hi, I’m Lisa! I’m a native Chinese speaker from China. I completed a Business English program at the University of Queensland in Australia and passed the Chinese Teacher Certification exam administered by the Confucius Institute. 📚 With experience in international projects—including project introductions and large-scale equipment imports-I have developed strong bilingual communication skills in both Chinese and English for business settings. 🎓 Driven by my passion for language and education, I’ve transitioned into teaching. Now, I bring real-world expertise to my students at a leading language institute in Shanghai and also teach on online platforms like Preply and LiveXp. 🔥Christmas Deal: Speak Chinese Sooner! 🔥 留学澳洲/美国TESOL证书/中小学英语教师资格证书/ 4年中英双语教学/国际中文教师资格证 🌍 My Students: From kids to adults, and from all walks of life—university students, lawyers, accountants, models, and musicians etc. 🎻 I helped a Juilliard violinist learn Chinese for classical music—now he works for a Chinese symphony orchestra. ❤️ Customized courses❤️ Environmental Science/Medical/Music/Economic fields etc. 🎉 I’ll share practical tips to make your learning vibrant and relevant. ✔️ Communication Focus I prioritize real-life conversation practice to boost your confidence and fluency in Chinese. ✔️ Personalized Lessons Your interests and goals shape our class! Whether it’s travel, business, or hobbies, I tailor lessons to keep you motivated and progressing.

KidsBusiness
USD 9.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow

What our Chinese (Mandarin) students say

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  • Christina Giles

    Christina Giles

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    今天我们复习了语法和(词(?))。Today, we reviewed grammar and vocabulary. Yasmine was very patient with me when I had forgotten the pronunciation of some characters. First, she would give me a hint; if I still couldn't remember it, she would tell me the word again and and the meaning. I appreciate her calm and patient way of teaching me, because helps me gain the confidence/motivation to practice, instead of avoiding it due to fear of making mistakes. 谢谢老师。

  • Michka

    Michka

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    What a lovely lesson with Tinn. I really enjoyed my lesson with her. We had a chat about my goals for learning Chinese and how best to go forward. Tinn is so caring and attentive to your needs as a student. I highly recommend taking lessons with Tinn! Tinn先生とのレッスンは本当に楽しかったです!谢谢你Tinn老师!^^

  • Alani

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    I’ve been learning Mandarin with Nene for the past five months, and I’ve seen a huge improvement in my speaking skills. She always encourages me to think and express myself in Mandarin. Every class is fun, engaging, and filled with interesting topics and activities. I also appreciate that each lesson is tailored to my current level, with a great balance of speaking practice and vocabulary building. I highly recommend Nene 老师 to anyone who wants to improve their Mandarin in a supportive and enjoyable learning environment! 谢谢老师🤍

  • Nikos Kouthouri

    Nikos Kouthouri

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    Another fantastic lesson with Pei Laoshi. Pei packed a surprising amount of learnable content into a one hour beginner lesson, meaning I came out with the ability to potentially say quite a lot! Super well-paced lesson with the right amount of challenge! 10/10!

  • Camille

    Camille

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    I've taken a few reading and writing enhancement lessons with Jing, and I am amazed at the time and effort she puts into preparing each lesson. I already feel I've made some progress as she can pinpoint the exact issues I have with my Chinese so I can improve.

  • Yuni

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    I highly recommend Teacher Qingxi! I'm studying Chinese at a language academy in Korea, and he's an outstanding teacher. He knows exactly how to help complete beginners build confidence in speaking Chinese. Every lesson feels like a high-quality private tutoring session. My Chinese has improved tremendously since I started learning with him. He's incredibly patient, encouraging, and truly cares about his students. I can't recommend him enough!

  • L H

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    Yue Yue is a consummate professional. From role playing exercises to homework feedback is constant and very useful. Great teacher. Great human. My Chinese has improved leaps and bounds and I'm so grateful. Definitely give her a try if you want to start speaking Chinese better.

  • Ron Taylor

    Ron Taylor

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    I have been with Zoe Z. for 10 months and love her classes. I am an older student (~60) learning my first tonal language for a big change in my occupation to include a relocation to China so my stress level is quite high. Zoe is patient and kind. She always comes to class well prepared and remains fully engaged and focused. At the risk of sounding trite, she makes learning fun. She tailors the class to my specific needs and goals which I appreciate as I know that means extra work for her. I am So thankful to the person who recommended her to me and I wholeheartedly recommend her to you.

  • Mélia LAMOURETTE

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    Our son really enjoyed his first Mandarin lesson with this teacher. She is patient, encouraging, and explains everything very clearly. Being able to speak Mandarin, English, and French is a huge advantage, as she can easily adapt her explanations when needed. The lesson was well structured, engaging, and enjoyable. Our son felt comfortable from the beginning and is already looking forward to his next class. We highly recommend her to anyone looking for a professional, kind, and motivating Mandarin teacher!

  • Zoran Nikolic

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    I have had my third lesson with Ida. As in the first two lessons, she was very dedicated and focused throughout the entire lesson. She prepares exactly the right materials for someone like me, that is a beginner who wants to focus on pronunciation and learn Chinese in a systematic manner. I particularly like that she does not let me get away with incorrect pronunciation, but always corrects me. Furthermore, she is very kind and easy-going in her communication.

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Frequently asked questions

What level of Chinese do I need to have before taking conversational Chinese classes?

Before taking conversational Chinese classes, it’s recommended that you have at least a basic understanding of the language, ideally at a beginner (A1) or lower-intermediate (A2) level. This would include being familiar with basic vocabulary, simple sentence structures, and common phrases. While it’s possible to start conversational lessons as a complete beginner, having some foundation in pronunciation (like tones) and basic characters will make the process smoother and more effective.

Conversational Chinese classes are designed to help you improve speaking and listening skills, so knowing some basic grammar and vocabulary will allow you to participate in conversations more easily. If you’re a beginner, your tutor will likely focus on building your confidence and helping you practice simple conversations. If you’re at a more intermediate level, the focus can shift to more complex sentence structures and deeper discussions.

Can I take online conversational Chinese classes?

Yes, you can definitely take online conversational Chinese classes, and italki is a great platform for this! It offers one-on-one lessons with native Chinese-speaking tutors who can help you practice speaking, improve your listening skills, and build your confidence in real-life conversations. Whether you’re a beginner or more advanced, you can find a tutor who tailors lessons to your specific needs, helping you focus on topics that interest you, like daily life, travel, or business Chinese. Online conversational Chinese classes are highly flexible, allowing you to schedule lessons at times that suit you, and you can learn from the comfort of your own home.

How many classes do I need to take to become fluent in Chinese?

The number of classes needed to become fluent in Chinese depends on several factors, including your starting level, learning goals, and how much time you can dedicate to studying. For beginners, fluency can take several years to achieve, with consistent study and practice. On average, it might take around 600 to 1,200 hours of study to reach conversational fluency, which can equate to about 1-2 years of regular lessons.

However, becoming fluent also involves immersion, practice outside of lessons, and exposure to the language in different contexts. The key is consistency – taking lessons regularly, engaging in conversations, and practicing vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar. Additionally, actively using the language in real-world situations will significantly speed up your progress.

Setting specific milestones and working closely with a tutor on conversational practice can help accelerate your learning and give you a clearer idea of how many lessons you might need to become fluent.

Who are the tutors that will be teaching the conversational Chinese classes?

The tutors teaching conversational Chinese classes on italki are native speakers or highly proficient speakers of Chinese, with a variety of teaching backgrounds and expertise. Some tutors are professional language instructors with formal teaching qualifications, while others are informal teachers with extensive experience in helping learners improve their conversational skills. These tutors come from diverse regions where Chinese is spoken, offering a range of accents and dialects (Mandarin, Cantonese, etc.).

Many tutors also specialize in different areas, such as business Chinese, travel vocabulary, or preparing for Chinese language exams. You can choose a tutor based on your personal learning goals, preferences, and their teaching style. Tutor profiles on italki include information about their qualifications, experience, teaching methods, and reviews from other students, helping you select the right match for your conversational practice.

How do I sign up for conversational Chinese classes?

To sign up for conversational Chinese classes on italki, follow these steps:

Create an Account: If you don’t already have an account, visit italki.com and sign up by entering your email or connecting through a social media account.

Browse Tutors: Once logged in, go to the “Teachers” section and search for conversational Chinese tutors. You can filter your search based on criteria like availability, teaching style, experience, and reviews from other students.

Check Tutor Profiles: Review the profiles of different tutors, which include their qualifications, lesson offerings, teaching approach, and availability. Many tutors also offer trial lessons, allowing you to get a feel for their teaching style before committing to a regular class.

Book a Lesson: Once you find a tutor you like, click on their profile and choose a time slot that fits your schedule. You’ll be able to select the lesson type (such as conversational practice or specific skills) and pay for the lesson directly through the platform.

Start Learning: After booking, you’ll be able to join your lesson through italki’s video call feature. You can communicate directly with your tutor to focus on improving your conversational skills.

Ready to start learning Chinese today? Sign up now to find the perfect Chinese teacher for you and take your language skills to the next level!