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Our conversational Chinese classes are tailored to your needs and skill level, whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner.

Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ying Liu.
5.0

1,431 Lessons

Ying Liuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·French
+1

Knowing your demands and level, I will tailor our studying plans. I believe I am patient. I'll be a good listener, help you and enjoy our class!

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lánxī.
5.0

1,328 Lessons

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

CTCSOL Mandarin Teacher | Business & Cross-Culture Background I’m a CTCSOL-certified Chinese teacher with over four years of experience teaching one-on-one online. I mainly work with adult learners, including professionals and long-term learners who want to truly understand how Mandarin works.

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 22.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Katherine Ding.
5.0

2,681 Lessons

Katherine Dingid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

Certified teacher with 5+ years of experience, known for being patient, adaptable, and practical. 🎓 I have 5 years of experience teaching Chinese as a foreign language and 2 years of local Chinese tutoring experience, with over 1,000 hours of teaching. My students come from all over the world. 👩‍🎓 I can teach students of all ages, tailoring personalized learning plans based on individual needs to enhance language skills and practical application. 🎓 我拥有5年的对外汉语教学经验 和 2 年的本土中文家教经验,累计教学时长超过 1000 小时,学生来自世界各地。 👩‍🎓 我可以教授 各个年龄段的学生,根据不同需求量身定制个性化学习方案,帮助提升语言能力与实际应用。

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USD 9.90/trial
Available 09:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Laura C.
5.0

9,641 Lessons

Laura Cid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

10+ Years Experience | Speak Chinese with Ease | Loved by Adults & Kids With over 10 years of Chinese teaching experience, I help learners aged 3–80 speak Mandarin with confidence—from beginners to advanced levels. My approach focuses on practical spoken Chinese in a relaxed environment, making it easy to master new content while reinforcing prior knowledge. Even shy students gain the courage to speak. I am highly skilled with young learners, using games, songs, and interactive activities to make lessons engaging and effective. Whether you aim to improve fluency, master grammar, or find a teacher for your child, I offer customized lessons to suit your needs. Book a trial today and experience the difference.

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USD 5.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xin Pei.
5.0

887 Lessons

Xin Peiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hokkien)
·English
·Malay
+3

Native Chinese Tutor | 5+ Years Teaching | Journalism & International Chinese Education 【2018–2020】 I joined work-exchange programs in Vietnam, India, and Cambodia, teaching languages in return for accommodation and practicing cultural exchange. I welcome students who enjoy traveling to connect and share experiences. 【2020–Present】 I have been teaching Chinese online. As my native language, Chinese is both my passion and one of the most beautiful languages in the world. I love being a language partner for students worldwide, exchanging cultures while sharing the essence of Mandarin. My lessons are never just ordinary classes—they are rich, adventurous journeys into the world of Mandarin.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 09:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xinyi Chloe.
5.0

215 Lessons

Xinyi Chloeid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·French

Hi, I’m Xinyi from China 😊 I worked as an HR professional at a tech company for three years before returning to campus and becoming a student in Paris. Mandarin is my native language, and I have an international background from studying and living in different countries. If you’re looking for a friendly native Chinese speaker to practice with and improve your confidence, you’re very welcome to learn Chinese with me. Let’s enjoy the learning process together! I have plenty of experience as a language learner, and I'd love to share these experiences. I’m currently learning French on my own, so I truly understand what it feels like to learn a new language. Making mistakes and hesitating is all part of the process. Feel free to book a lesson: no pressure, no judgment - just a supportive space :) I offer conversational Chinese lessons for adults (NO CHILDREN, sorry). The main goal of these lessons is to create a comfortable space where you can speak Chinese freely and build confidence while achieving your personal goals. I aim to create a relaxed and effective learning environment, helping you make steady progress at your own pace. I always try my best to attend all scheduled lessons. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please let me know at least 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your understanding.

USD 7.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lucy Guo.
5.0

320 Lessons

Lucy Guoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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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 23:15 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Haley.
5.0

437 Lessons

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

I have been taught English in primary school for years and mandrain online , so I understand the difficulties for beginners in language learning.

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xiaoyun.
5.0

2 Lessons

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

A Chinese teacher with 9 years of experience, specializing in HSK courses and children's classes 你好,我是小云。我是一位有活力、有耐心的中文老师,我爱好读书,旅游,过去几年里,我帮助很多学生提高了中文水平。在我的课堂上,中文总是变得轻松又有趣。 Hi I'm Xiaoyun. I'm an energetic and patient Chinese teacher who loves reading and traveling. Over the past few years, I’ve helped lots of students improve their Chinese. In my classes, learning Chinese is always relaxed and fun! 我有9年的对外汉语教学经验,拥有国际汉语教师资格证,小学语文教师资格证,我的专业就是汉语国际教育。 教学经历👇 1.在印度尼西亚汉语国际学院工作了一年,让我更好地了解了文化差异,能够以跨文化的方式更好地与你交流沟通。 2.在语言文化交流中心工作了三年,帮助很多学生通过了HSk5级和HSK6级的考试,辅导学生进行大学面试,帮助他们顺利进入清华大学和北京大学。 3.有五年的线上汉语教学经验,能够通过独特且有效的方法帮助学习者快速提升听力和口语技能。 I’m a certified Chinese teacher—yep, I hold both the International Chinese Language Teaching Certificate and a Primary Chinese Teaching Certificate—and my major was in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language. All that training, plus years of hands-on experience, means I’ve got a solid foundation to guide you on your learning journey. 我擅长教授: 🌟 HSK 🌟 日常口语 🌟 旅游/商务中文 🌟 少儿汉语 🌟 中国文化 我的教学理念是寓教于乐因材施教,我希望把有活力和有乐趣的课堂带给学生,也会根据每个学生的不同特点采取合适的教学方案,找到适合你的学习方法。 I specialize in: 🌟 HSK Test 🌟 Daily Conversation 🌟 Travel & Business Chinese 🌟 Chinese for Kids 🌟 Chinese Culture I customize every lesson to fit your needs and learning style.​ So... ready to learn Chinese the fun way? Let’s begin this adventure together—can’t wait to see you in class! 🎉

Kids
USD 10.00/trial
Available 09:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher LIN.
5.0

3,093 Lessons

LINid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
·Chinese (Cantonese)
+2

你好! I'm Bella from Guangdong, China. My native languages are Mandarin and Chaoshan dialect (a branch of Minnan), and I also understand Cantonese. I have more than five years of teaching experience and earned my Chinese teacher certificate and Putonghua certificate during university. I have taught in schools and educational institutions, and now I work as an online Chinese teacher. I love movies, reading, history, travel, and delicious food. In my class, learning Chinese is not difficult. I’m talkative and will guide you through my rhythm. I focus on Mandarin teaching and will customize courses according to your needs. ✨ Courses: beginners, HSK,daily dialogue, business dialogue (including international trade, tourism, and hotel industry), tourism language, and more. ✨ Teaching materials: I provide free electronic materials and course notes, such as e-books or after-class notes. I customize textbooks and vocabulary sets based on each student’s level. ✨ Teaching style: I use videos from social media, TV series, and songs as teaching content so students can learn and imitate naturally. Study easily — don’t let it become your burden. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience with Chinese, you are welcome to my class to experience the charm of the language. Interest is the best teacher, and I hope you can learn Chinese easily with me. If you're interested in learning Mandarin, please feel free to contact me! 😊

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USD 12.00/trial
Available 11:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jennifer Chen.
5.0

1,290 Lessons

Jennifer Chenid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

Super Welcoming for Chinese Beginners 😊 Over the past years, I've taught Chinese and English to thousands of students. Teaching Chinese to an American CEO was my most memorable teaching experiences. He was a beginner to Chinese when we started, but now he can communicate effectively with Chinese companies without needing a translator. I also taught English to middle school students. They were very engaged and excited in my class because they always paid a lot attention to either win a game or complete a task. I really enjoy teaching because I can see my students improvements with my help. As a languege learner myself, I believe that having fun in the learning process is very important to keep the motivation up and up.

USD 24.99/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Nana.
5.0

701 Lessons

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

Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels I hold China’s most authoritative CTCSOL certification and bring 10 years of real-world business experience. That means my Business Chinese lessons teach you exactly how to negotiate prices in Guangzhou and sign contracts in Yiwu. My HSK preparation guidance has also helped many students achieve high scores. Whether you want to do business confidently with Chinese partners, systematically prepare for the HSK and pass it on your first try, or are simply tired of dull textbooks and want to learn Chinese naturally through fun interactions — I can help you make it happen.

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 12.00/trial
Available 03:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Sunny党老师/kids/adults.
5.0

3,041 Lessons

Sunny党老师/kids/adultsid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

😃😃开开心心,快快乐乐学中文 Easy & Fun Chinese for Kids and Everyone! 2008年至今 世界各大知名语言教学网站在线汉语老师。 2008 to present, online Chinese teacher for the world top Language tutoring websites. 2013年至今教3岁以上教儿童汉语,曾任美国,英国,新加坡公立,私立及网校在线汉语老师 2013 to present, online Chinese teacher for US, UK, Singapore public/private/online schools. 2011年开始到2018年为世界各大公司培训员工。 2011 to 2018, provide Chinese training to companies. 曾教过: 快乐汉语,轻松学汉语,轻松学中文,美洲华语, 跟我学汉语,奇妙中文,HSK标准教程,中文天地,中文听说读写,新实用汉语课本,体验汉语,新编汉语教程,HSK快乐汉语阅读,商务汉语, Books we have used--Happy Chinese, Chinese Made Easy for kids, Easy Steps to Chinese, Meizhou Chinese, Learn Chinese with me, Discovering Chinese, HSK standard Course, Chinese Link, Integrated Chinese, New practical Chinese , Experiencing Chinese, A New Chinese Course

MedicalTest PreparationBusinessKids
USD 8.00/trial
Available 09:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher June佳佳⭐️Adults.
5.0

8,482 Lessons

June佳佳⭐️Adultsid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
·Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·English
·Chinese (Cantonese)
+2

✅8000+ lessons✅Daily topics✅Beginner✅HSK✅Conversational✅Writer (HSK graded articles) 😊 Hey, I'm June –a Fun & Professional Chinese Teacher! 🎯 Why Students Love My Classes—and what you'll get if U join: ✨ Learn practical Chinese for real-life situations ✨ Build confidence to speak naturally from Day 1 ✨ Understand cultural nuances through stories and humor ✨ Remember tricky grammar with memory hacks and visual tips 🏆 Teaching Style ✅ Professional, structured lessons and HSK & HSKK courses ✅ Relaxed, friendly atmosphere with games and conversation ✅ Bite-sized learning materials for steady progress 📱 Free learning on Ins📍➡️ Learn.Chinese.June 😄 📚 Teaching Experience • 10+ years teaching since 2015 • Content Writer for The Chairman's Bao 🏅 Certifications • CTCSOL (International Chinese Teacher Certification) • English Teaching Qualification • National Mandarin Proficiency Certification 💡 What This Means for You ✅ Professional, structured lessons ✅ Patient, personalized teaching style ✅ Practical learning materials aligned with HSK standards 📘 Tailored Lessons Daily Chinese | HSK/HSKK | Business Chinese 🎯 My Approach 🔹 Clear Pronunciation - Master similar sounds 🔹 Trackable Progress - Detailed notes with pinyin & translation 🔹 Visual Learning - Characters & grammar come alive Perfect for you if: ✅ Want systematic learning ✅ Need practical skills ✅ Prefer creative explanations Let's build your Chinese confidence! 🚀

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USD 12.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Fang Jhu.
5.0

2,703 Lessons

Fang Jhuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
·Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·French

Certified teacher/ Fulbright scholar 2022-2023 / future wordsmith/ bubble tea enthusiast !! IF YOUR LESSON PACKAGE IS EXPIRING SOON, DON'T FORGET TO EXTEND/ TERMINATE IT, I DON'T WANT YOU TO LOSE MONEY!! Languages and sports are two of my interests. I actually think learning a language is a lot like training for sports. Frequent practicing and working with an experienced coach will help you progress rapidly. I am both a Mandarin teacher and a language learner, so I know what difficulties you may encounter. I can share my learning experience and useful learning resources with you and I will use the vocabulary and grammar you have learned to teach you. 語言跟運動都是我的興趣,學語言就像是運動,有經驗的教練指導加上不斷練習就會進步。我也是語言學習者,所以我知道你可能會遇到的困難,我可以跟你分享語言學習經驗及好用的學習資源,我會用你學過的單字跟語法進行教學,跟你一起進步。

USD 15.00/trial
Available 09:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jiaying  Liu.
5.0

374 Lessons

Jiaying Liuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

A patient, engaging, and interactive teacher Hi, my name is Jiaying. I’m a Chinese teacher with over six years of teaching experience, and I recently worked at an international school in Thailand. I hold the CTCSOL, Putonghua Proficiency Certificate (Level 2-A), and a Middle School English Teacher Qualification Certificate, and I am fluent in English (IELTS 7.0). I am a patient and attentive teacher who focuses on vocabulary practice and revision, and I design lessons based on each student’s needs to create engaging and effective classes. My Course: [General Chinese for Beginners]: applicable to adult beginners [Intermediate Chinese course]: applicable to intermediate learners [Conversational Chinese]: applicable to all students

USD 12.00/trial
Available 09:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Min.
5.0

251 Lessons

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

CTCSOL certificated teacher| 10 years teaching experience| Welcome all ages students! HELLO! 欢迎来到我的课堂!👏 我是Min老师,来自中国,持有CTCSOL国际中文教师证书、普通话二级甲等证书和高校教师资格证,毕业于英国曼彻斯特大学。。我是一位耐心、友好且充满乐趣的老师,拥有超过10年的线上线下教学经验,能够根据不同学生的需求灵活调整教学方法。 课余时间,我热爱旅行、游泳和徒步,已经走访了世界上很多个国家。我喜欢与来自不同文化背景的朋友交流,家里还养了许多小动物,生活充满乐趣和探索。 无论你是零基础、兴趣学习,还是希望提升学业与职场中文能力,我都能为你量身定制学习方案,帮助你高效、有趣地提升中文水平。如果你有任何问题,欢迎随时留言或预约试听课,让我们一起开启精彩的中文学习之旅吧!🤝

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Liu YANG.
5.0

688 Lessons

Liu YANGid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
+2

Certified tutor with 7 years of experience 👩‍💼 7 years experience in teaching. 👩‍💼 I have taught in kindergarten, elementary school and middle school. I also worked in University as tutor. My students include kids, teenagers and adults which cover all age.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 08:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 周宁.
5.0

788 Lessons

周宁id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
+1

从2009年起一直从事这个教育行业,教小朋友,看图说话,同时教初中学生参加语文考试,与此同时,还教一些业余爱好者学习中国文学,因此我非常有经验。 Since 2009,I have been engaged in the education industry,teaching primary school students to look at pictures and talk ,At the same time ,I also teach Chinese culture who are interested in traveling.

Kids
USD 5.00/trial
Available 23:15 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher yang.
5.0

977 Lessons

yangid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
+1

Accreditation Grade Senior Chinese Language Teacher I can take the learners as the center, give full play to the leading role of the teacher, design different teaching content for each learner according to the different characteristics of each learner, and adjust the teaching plan according to each person's different progress. I have taught my students how to evaluate me: enthusiastic、patient, serious and interesting, I can help everyone to make progress, and they are very satisfied.

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USD 10.00/trial

What our Chinese (Mandarin) students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 1,385,611 customer reviews

  • Philipp

    Philipp

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    Jan ist der perfekte Lehrer. Immer pünktlich, die Ruhe in Person und er kann gut mit meiner tiefen Frustschwelle umgehen. Der Unterricht ist immer ein guter Mix aus kleinen Dialogen, Besprechung von Fragen und Vokabular, Aussprachetraining, Einheiten aus Lehrmitteln und freien Themen. Sein Deutsch ist wirklich ausserordentlich gut, so kann ich auch mal erklären, was ich eigentlich sagen wollte, wenn ein von mir zusammengebastelter Satz mal unverständlich ist. Meine Syntax ist teilweise an den Haaren herbeigezogen und er checkt trotzdem was ich sagen wollte. Beim Fremdsprachen lernen habe ich eine recht hohe Hemmschwelle einfach zu sprechen und sätze auszuprobieren. Bei Jan habe ich das mittlerweile verloren und kann hemmungslos üben. Ich kann Jan nur wärmstens empfehlen: immer höflich, nett, aufmerksam, kompetent und motivierend. Sein Unterricht strukturiert, lehrreich und interessant.

  • 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!

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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!