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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jennie Lv.
5.0

464 Lessons

Jennie Lvid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
+3

8年经验的中文教师A Chinese teacher with 8 years of experience I have a lot of experience to teach foreigners who starts from Zero, finally to advance level. I also won a lot prize about language teaching.I have a lot of teaching experience,I often comunicate with my foreign students and my friends comes from different countries.Otherwise, I have learnt a lot kinds of Chinese troditional talents ,such as paper-cutting ,porcelain carving,folk dance and some troditional instrument .So,if you like,I will combine Chinese language teaching with Chinese culture . 我有丰富的汉语教学经验,经常帮助我的外国朋友们学习汉语。我还获得过一些汉语教学方面的国家级奖项,以及汉语普通话证书等一系列资格证明,这些都使我积累了丰富的教学经验。除了语言教学之外,我还精通中国文化,学过很多很多中华传统才艺,比如剪纸,刻瓷,民族舞,还有一些中国乐器。所以,如果你对中国的文化感兴趣,我可以把语言融入到中华文化中进行教学。Wish we could meet on Italki!

USD 11.00/trial
Available 06:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher YUAN Zhenyue.
YUAN Zhenyueid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

Adult Only🌟HSK5-6+ Specified|Australia Bachelor|Financial Consultant Background Hello everyone, I'm Zhenyue!大家好,我是Zhenyue! My diverse life experiences have given me a broad perspective on the world. I hope to help you learn Chinese and better understand China in a simple and interesting way! 丰富的人生经历带给了我广阔的视角去看待这个世界。希望可以用简单、精炼的方式帮助你学习中文、了解中国~ Chinese is a language that conveys "meaning," unlike alphabetic languages such as English, which are based on "phonetics". 中文是表示“意义”的语言,与英文等字母文字表示“语音”的语言不同,我会带你把直观的Scenario与汉字相结合起来学习,印象会更深刻。 --Pinyin: You can start by learning simple conversational dialogues -拼音:可以先学习简单的口语对话,在这些小对话中理解拼音的规则+多多练习。这样比单纯枯燥地学习拼音更高效! --Chinese Characters: The only shortcut is to memorize them through physical practice rather than just mental effort—practice copying or tracing Characters repeatedly -汉字:唯一的捷径:用身体而不是头脑去记忆——多练习抄写/描红汉字。 --Grammar&Culture: A wealth of real-life scenarios and exercises will help you build connections between the Chinese language and visual imagery -语法&文化:大量的生活场景实例与练习带你建构中文语言与图像之间的链接~ Teaching style: productive+process approach 教学风格:应用实践派、互动式课堂 I have been teaching students at HSK Level 5 and above now. 我教授过HSK5级及以上的学生。 -For advanced students, courses are tailored based on your specific needs; 高级学生:根据您的需求量身定制课程。 例如: HSK5 第四课“子路背米”。虽然课文材料比较陈旧,但是生词、语法点和文化知识这一课非常丰富。 -决心VS决定;满意VS满足;惭愧VS羞愧;勤奋VS勤快等近义词辨析; -中国古代朝代“春秋战国”涉及的相关背景知识; -关于Leader中文不同名词的用法等等。

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Angela(安晓宁).
5.0

17 Lessons

Angela(安晓宁)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+3

✅CTCSOL认证普通话教师&💪17年跨行业IT&项目实战经验:助你在场景中轻松学中文💼商务中文🧒儿童汉语🎤会话中文📖HSK备考🚄旅游中文 你好,我是Angela,来自南京,拥有17年IT与项目管理经验,曾在医疗、教育、互联网等行业担任软件工程师和项目经理,具备系统化解决问题和跨文化沟通能力。自2025年获得CTCSOL国际中文教师证书以来,我在多个平台教授商务中文、科技中文、HSK备考及青少年启蒙课程。曾为同事提供商务汉语培训,帮助提升实际工作沟通效率;为青少年和儿童设计趣味启蒙与YCT备考课程,激发兴趣并系统准备考试。针对成人学者,尤其是HSK备考者,我以项目管理思维规划学习路径,确保高效提升语言能力。职场人士可在技术讨论、项目汇报、商务谈判等场景下掌握地道中文表达,提升竞争力。热爱中国文化的学员可与我深入探讨历史、哲学、美食、武侠等话题,获得独特视角。我的教学注重真实场景与跨文化视角,欢迎职场人士、备考学者、文化爱好者及家长与我一起开启中文成长之旅!

TechnologyBusiness
USD 5.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Victor Li CTCSOL.
5.0

1,323 Lessons

Victor Li CTCSOLid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

CTCSOL Certified Mandarin Teacher|Personalized Daytime Chinese Classes for All Levels | Fixed Daily Struggling to find reliable Chinese lessons that fit your schedule? I provide fixed, stable daytime Chinese classes from 8:30 to 16:30 (UTC+8) all week long, perfect for learners who cannot study at night and want a steady learning routine for consistent progress. My year-round consistent daytime schedule is my biggest advantage. You can easily plan single trial classes for oral practice or long-term regular courses for systematic improvement, with no unexpected schedule disruptions to affect your learning rhythm. These lessons are ideal for two main groups: college students busy with evening studies and freelancers or remote workers with flexible daytime hours. You can make full use of your free daytime time to learn efficiently and keep your evenings free for rest and personal affairs. I deliver personalized, scenario-based teaching for learners of all levels. I tailor lessons for beginners, intermediate learners, and students preparing for exams, overseas study or workplace communication. I avoid rigid rote memorization and use real-life cases to make lessons practical and engaging. With targeted guidance and stable class arrangements, you will gain steady progress in Chinese. Book my daytime lessons to build a regular study routine and improve your Chinese step by step!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 14:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Fanqi.
5.0

1,085 Lessons

Fanqiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Certificated mandarin teacher with over 10 years experiences As a teacher , the most important is that I REALLY love my job. I always have passion on teaching and love to meet students from different countries. Every student is different, as a teacher I must teaching in the way that they feel comfortable, motivated and efficient. Every year I always try to find some courses to get self improved. It's very good for teachers to talking with other teachers so that we will learn form each other.

KidsTest Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Available 23:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Grace Yu (Adult/kid).
5.0

6,309 Lessons

Grace Yu (Adult/kid)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
·English
+1

✨Certified teacher with 10000+ lessons teaching experience🌈Beginner to Advanced ✨Fun and Relaxed 你好!I’m Grace, your fun-loving Chinese teacher! 🌸 ✨ Specialist in Kids & Adults 🎯 ✨ 6+ years full-time teaching (10,000+ classes!) ✨ Tailored lessons – From travel phrases to boardroom Chinese 💼 I geek out over comics, movies, and making learning *feel like play* 🎨. Whether you’re a shy beginner or polishing advanced skills, let’s turn mistakes into laughter and goals into wins! Ready for joyful progress? 咱们开始吧! 😊 🌸🌸Courses can be customized according to your needs ✅Chinese conversation ✅Free talk ✅ HSK ✅Children's Chinese (3-12) ✅Chinese Correction Course ✅Daily Chinese ✅Travel Chinese ✅Business Chinese 🎀Working experience : 🌞1. I have been an online Chinese teacher for over 6 years . Finished Online teaching 10000+ online classes. 🌈2. Work in offline institution more than 5+ years . 🧡3.Understand most of the pain points and confusion of each person in the process of learning a language. I have already helped students with all kinds of learning purposes. The age of my student is from 7-70 years old. Successfully passed the HSK exam. 🎀In my opinion, students have different learning purposes. After knowing their language levels, learning objectives and personality traits, I tailored your lesson plans and selected teaching materials that were suitable for you.

KidsTest Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Available 06:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher KAI.
5.0

3,081 Lessons

KAIid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
·Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
·Japanese

✨ Mandarin丨Taiwanese Hokkien for All Levels ✨ 🔥 Boost your skills丨confidence 🔥 🎈Experiences 2016 - 2017 十全國小 Kaohsiung Municipal ShihChuan Elememtary School Teacher 2017 國際扶輪社青少年交換計畫文藻華語專班 The Rotary Youth Exchange Program Teacher 2017 - 2018 家教 Chinese Tutor 2018 文藻外語大學 Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages Chinese Center Teacher 2019 日本山口縣宇部高專 National Institute of Technology, Ube College Mandarin Teacher 2020 - 2022 Online Mandarin Tutor 2022 永齡希望小學 YongLin Hope School 2022-2025 僑務委員會海外青年語文研習班 Overseas Compatriot Affairs Council Language Study Program for Compatriot Youth 2026- มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลล้านนา Rajamangala University of Technology Lanna (RMUTL) 💡 台湾の中国語センター数校、日本の高校での指導経験あり。 💡 展覧会で台湾語の通訳をしたことがあり

Kids
USD 18.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Sherry /kids/adults.
5.0

3,899 Lessons

Sherry /kids/adultsid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

AP Chinese、kids、aldults、more than 5,000+ hours of experience Hi, I'm Teacher Sherry, it's so nice to meet you. I am a Mandarin teacher from Nanjing, China. I am a full-time online Mandarin teacher for children and adults on major online platforms. I have more than 5,000 hours of online teaching experience. My students come from all over the world, ranging from 5 years old to 75 years old, students of all ages and different learning abilities. Most of my students are children, and I really enjoy teaching them. I am also a parent myself. For children: I mainly teach Chinese Pinyin, storytelling, picture conversations, idiom stories, historical stories, nursery rhymes and Chinese character writing. For teenagers: I teach reading comprehension, idioms, Tang and Song poetry, Chinese exam preparation, and AP Chinese correction and practice. For adults: I mainly teach HSK courses, daily oral Chinese, pronunciation correction, listening, speaking, and reading exercises. I make lesson plans based on each student's personal needs. I communicate with students or parents in a timely manner after every class, assign targeted homework, and carefully follow up on learning progress. If you have any learning goals or needs, feel free to book my trial lesson. I am always here to help you.

Business
USD 13.00/trial
Available 10:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Erica.
5.0

13 Lessons

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

CTCSOL Certified | Tailored Prep for HSK/BCT/YCT | Business💼 | Travel✈️ | Cultural Guidance Here's what you'll get from my classes: 👇 📚 Core Strengths: ✓ Pinyin Made Easy: Our unique "mnemonic pun method" helps you remember - like ”xièxie“ (thank you) sounds like 'she-she' (but no, it means thank you!) ✓ Character Deconstruction: We break down characters like 好 (hǎo) into 女+子 (woman+child) to show why Chinese people say "你好棒!" (You're awesome!) ✓ Tone First-Aid Kit: Learn the 4 tones through musical melodies 🎵 - no more mixing up "mā má mǎ mà" (mom/hemp/horse/scold)!

USD 5.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Angela Liu.
5.0

1,300 Lessons

Angela Liuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Spanish
·English
+2

I’m a certified teacher of “Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages” and also, I have the Mandarin Proficiency certificate. I started teaching Chinese 8 years ago, and I have had students of all ages and ability levels. Empecé a enseñar chino hace 8 años. Ahora soy profesora certificada de " Enseñar Chino como Lengua Extranjera" y también tengo el certificado de dominio del mandarín de nivel A. He tenido estudiantes de todas las edades y diferentes niveles de habilidad, principalmente clases individuales.

Test Preparation
USD 8.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher YangYang(kid&adult).
5.0

327 Lessons

YangYang(kid&adult)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hakka)
Native
·English
+1

🌈Master's degree🏆Former school teacher📚Certified🌟5 yrs experiences📌kids/adults/HSK/IB/AP 👨🏼‍💼经验丰富Experience ✅ LingoAce对外汉语教师Chinese Teacher at LingoAce ✅ 6年中学语文教师6 years as a middle school Chinese teacher ✅ 5年线上、线下对外汉语辅导、儿童辅导5 years of online/offline Chinese tutoring (kids & adults) 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈

TechnologyTest PreparationKidsBusiness
USD 12.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Dee.
5.0

6,376 Lessons

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

Senior Mandarin Teacher | 10+ Years | 6000+ Lessons | Personalized Learning Profile for Every Studen Returning to Full-Time Teaching This October | 10+ Years of Experience Your Exclusive Personal Learning Profile, Built For You AI-Enhanced Practice for Faster Speaking Progress Hi, I'm Dee. I've been teaching Mandarin for over 10 years, mostly to adults around the world. I'm returning to full-time teaching this October, with more availability for new and returning students. My lessons focus on real speaking and active listening, because that's what you can't train alone with an app. What makes my classes different is your Exclusive Personal Learning Profile. It's not a test or a worksheet. We build it together from your first lesson and update it as you improve. It tracks your goals, the words you actually need, and the topics that keep you engaged. So your Chinese follows your life, not a generic path. I'm also adding AI-enhanced tools to make review between lessons smarter and lighter. Not to replace me, but to help you remember more without burning out. If you've studied before but still freeze in real conversations, or you're tired of memorising textbook lines you'll never say, this is for you. I'll help you speak naturally, fix pronunciation without killing your confidence, and learn the kind of Mandarin people actually use today. Book a trial now and we'll start your Personal Learning Profile from day one. More full-time slots open in October.

USD 9.90/trial
Available 00:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Charlotte (CTCSOL).
5.0

17 Lessons

Charlotte (CTCSOL)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
+1

🏆 CTCSOL-Certified Chinese Teacher | All Ages | HSK | Speaking | Business Chinese Hi, I’m Charlotte. I’m a CTCSOL-certified Chinese teacher with a Level 1 Mandarin Proficiency Certificate, more than 3,000 online teaching hours, and over 10 years of experience in corporate management. I teach learners of different ages, from children aged 5+ to university students, working professionals, and older adults. My lessons are adapted to each learner’s age, level, goals, and interests. I can help with: * School Chinese support * HSK / HSKK preparation * Speaking and listening * Business Chinese and workplace communication * Travel and everyday Chinese * Interviews and presentations * Customized lessons My lessons focus not only on vocabulary and grammar, but also on helping you use Chinese naturally and confidently in real situations. Depending on your needs, we may use practical dialogues, role-plays, listening activities, games, visual materials, and real-life topics. With my corporate background, I can also help professionals improve their Chinese for meetings, clients, workplace communication, and cross-cultural situations. In the trial lesson, we can assess your current level, discuss your goals, and find a learning approach that works best for you. I look forward to meeting you and helping you make steady progress in Chinese.

Business
USD 10.00/trial
Available 16:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Juan.
5.0

209 Lessons

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

With many years of experience in teaching Chinese, HSK |Pronunciation correction|Daily conversations | Business Chinese | Travel Dialogues | and customized courses tailored to your individual learning goals. 拥有多年汉语教学经验 ✅ HSK1-9 ✅发音纠正✅日常对话 ✅商务汉语 ✅旅游对话 ✅ 定制课堂 Hi, I'm Jane—a passionate Chinese teacher with seven years of prior experience in business and tourism management. Whether you're a complete beginner for the first time or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, I create personalized lesson plans based on your specific goals. And you can learn confidently and enjoyably. 你好!我是 Jane,一位充满热忱的汉语教师,曾经有七年从事商务和旅游管理工作的经历。无论你你初次接触汉语,还是希望精进高阶汉语能力,我会根据你的目标量身定制课程计划,并且让课堂轻松充满乐趣! •Easy entry: In patient guidance and interesting interactions. Say practical phrases in the first class. • Personalized learning plan: Customize the content based on your level and goals (exam preparation, daily communication, business/travel Chinese), only learning what you need. •Immersive cultural experience: Language learning is not just about memorizing words. Fun knowledge such as festivals, cuisine, etiquette will be integrated into the class, allowing you to better understand China. •Thoughtful support: The one-on-one class focuses entirely on your needs throughout the session. After class, you will also receive learning materials. Looking forward to meeting you here! • 轻松入门• 个性化学习计划• 沉浸式文化体验• 贴心的支持 期待在这里相遇!

MedicalBusiness
USD 6.00/trial
Available 21:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Mary (Kids -Adults).
5.0

18.9k Lessons

Mary (Kids -Adults)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·Japanese
·English

Certified TCSOL teacher with over 10 years of teaching experience. 大家好! My name is Mary. I was born and raised in Taipei and I have lived in Shanghai and Tokyo. I am able to teach students of all levels. (Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters) I love to eat and travel. Welcome to try my lesson. ✅Camera-off lessons available upon request. ✅My classes can only be booked starting every 30 minutes, for example, at 12:00 or 12:30. ✅Japanese lesson only for beginner to A2 level (N5~N4 level) ✅All lesson include (5 /10/15 minute break) so each lesson lasts 25 / 50 /75 minutes. ✅Please Check italki Lessons Cancelation and Reschedule Policy before you book the lesson. ---- 💙I teach Pinyin and Bopomofo 💙Learn Chinese for Kids 💙TCSOL Certificated Teacher/Native Chinese Speaker 💙Business Chinese 💙Chinese exam (TOCFL / HSK/ YCT/中国語検定) 💙I will prepare textbook

Test PreparationKidsBusiness
USD 15.00/trial
Available 06:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Connie Ou.
4.9

113 Lessons

Connie Ouid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English

IPA Certified Senior Chinese Language Teacher,good at teaching 6-15 year old kids. I have more than 6 years online Chinese tutoring, and 10 years working experience in training. I am gentle, patient, lively, and good at guidance. I can teach students according to their characteristics and also good at teaching 6-15 year old students.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lucy Guo.
5.0

320 Lessons

Lucy Guoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

#I am a patient teacher with a smile. I put my student’s needs before my own. i like have conversations practice with my students since my exercises are easy and joyful to go discussion! 我是一个耐心的老师,微笑待人。我以学生的需求为首,我喜欢跟学生对话,我的对话会以轻松愉悦的方式开展。 #I can share Chinese business environment and current news with you 我可以跟你分享中国的商业环境以及时事新闻

USD 5.00/trial
Available 10:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Sei.
5.0

5,699 Lessons

Seiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Japanese
Native
·English
·German
+1

Certified language teacher with 7 years of teaching experience. Fluent in Japanese&English&Chinese! I like working one-on-one with students because each lesson is different and dynamic. My lessons are always adapted to the students’ needs, such as building up the foundation for a new language, practicing daily, business conversation, or preparing for job interviews or presentations. After teaching more than a thousand lessons, I feel comfortable and confident to teach all levels, different learning styles and purposes. I’m native in Chinese and Japanese. I also speak English fluently, so I can use each language to teach. 大家好!我叫史茜玉。我在中国出生、在日本长大。我的母语是中文和日语、我也会说英语。所以我可以用这三种语言来上课。我的课会特别轻松愉快(^^)很期待在网上和大家见面!

USD 35.00/trial
Available 16:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Alicia.
5.0

7,081 Lessons

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

💁‍♀️ More than 8 years, 6000 hours of teaching experience in schools and here! 👩‍🏫 Teaching is my career, I've been teaching for 8 years with many students from all over the world. I love to give a better understanding of what to expect from Taiwan through my own experiences. I have been teaching at Italki for more then 5 years. Before teaching here, I was a full-time Chinese teacher in a language school in Taiwan. I taught both group classes and individual students.

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Patricia Chan.
5.0

1,909 Lessons

Patricia Chanid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
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Portuguese
Native
·Chinese (Cantonese)
·English
·Spanish
+1

EN: I love teaching and meeting new people. I have 7 years experience working as a private tutor (portuguese - chinese). I also work as a translator (portuguese - chinese) in a technology company, translating texts, audios, videos and comunication content for marketing. ES: Yo amo enseñar y conocer nuevas personas. Yo tuve 7 años de experiencia trabajando como tutora particular portugues-chino. Yo también trabajo como traductora (portugues-chino) en una empresa de tecnologia, realizando traducción de textos, audios, videos y comunicación de marketing, CH: 我热爱教课和认识新的人。我有7年的家教学习(葡萄牙语 - 中文)经验。我也在一家电子公司做翻译(葡萄牙语 - 中文),翻译文字,语音,视频和营销传播。

USD 13.00/trial
Available 01:00 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.

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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!