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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Alvin Yuen.
5.0

372 Lessons

Alvin Yuenid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
Native
·Malay
Native
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Mandarin as a Second Language Tutor | Master of Education (TESOL) | English & Malay Support I teach Mandarin, English and Malay. I love making learning simple and practical, so it’s both fun and useful. I come from a Mandarin-speaking family, grew up learning Malay, and mastered English through formal education. This strong foundation enables me to guide you effectively in all three languages. 💯 What Sets Me Apart 🀄 Master of Education | 4 Years’ Experienced Language Tutor I hold a Master’s in Education and have 4 years of teaching experience with learners worldwide, specializing in second language acquisition. I gradually immerse you in targeted language as you progress, helping you build fluency and proficiency. 🗣️ Speaking Practice You’ll get plenty of speaking practice to confidently use Mandarin, English, or Malay in real-life situations. I’ll guide you, provide feedback, and help you improve step by step. 📚 Customized Lessons I tailor lessons to your abilities using diverse materials and strategies to keep learning engaging and appropriately challenging. 📈 Tangible Results Students see real progress from zero to speaking and listening. I focus on practical and measurable improvement. 🚀 Building Confidence I help learners overcome challenges with pronunciation, grammar, and sentence structure while developing greater confidence. 🎓 About My Class My classes are relaxed and enjoyable. I make learning comprehensible through visual aids, educational technology, and interactive conversation practice.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Katrina.
5.0

292 Lessons

Katrinaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
·Chinese (Hakka)
Native
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I’m a facilitator for English Conversation Circles at a college in Canada, where I help international students from around the world practice their spoken English. Additionally, I teach Cantonese, Hakka, Mandarin, and English on iTalki.

USD 20.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Kate.
5.0

175 Lessons

Kateid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

🌟 3+ years experience 💖 Great for beginners 🤡 Fun and relaxed classes 🍻 Daily & business ❤️Personal Introduction I live in Beijing, the capital of China. I speak standard Mandarin. My hobbies include traveling, calligraphy, history, and delicious food. ❤️Experience I have taught Chinese for over 1,500 hours. My students are from more than 20 countries both offline and online, such as beginners, those focusing on oral Chinese practice, business Chinese learners, and travel Chinese learners. ❤️ Course Content 1️⃣ Oral Chinese Course Tailored for students with basic Chinese proficiency. Centered around daily expressions, it helps you communicate in Chinese more fluently and confidently. 2️⃣ Beginner Course Using systematic textbooks such as HSK materials, this course helps you build a solid foundation in Chinese. 3️⃣ HSK Course Suitable for beginners and students preparing for the HSK exam, it enables systematic learning and improvement of Chinese. 4️⃣ Business Chinese Course It helps you learn workplace terminology applicable to scenarios like client reception, meetings, and business negotiations. 5️⃣ Customized Courses Examples include travel Chinese and situational teaching. I will guide you to explore the daily life of Chinese people. This way, you can gain insights into Chinese people’s daily lives while learning to use Chinese in practice. ❤️ Teaching Features Patience and flexibility. I excel at guiding beginners to overcome language barriers, helping advanced students improve their speaking and listening skills. Now book a trial class!

Business
USD 15.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Grace.
5.0

469 Lessons

Graceid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

(I‘ll be back around September 23th 2026!!)Hello! I'm Grace! I’m a graduate student.Personality lively and cheerful, love to make friends. I have an experience to teach two foreigners "face to face twice a week and it lasted for 2 months"who are in different Chineses levels. I also was a guide when some of my students came to china to spend their holidays around my city(i really feel inspired when my students get the practice of language!) I have a wide range of hobbies, such as musicals,history,culture and so on.I am majoring in Literary&drama&film. I hope I can make friends with you while talking to you!! I used to teach primary school students for English and Chinese in remedial classes. I have an experience to teach two foreigners "face to face twice a week and it lasted for 2 months"who are in different Chineses levels. I also was a guide when some of my students came to china to spend the holidays around my city(i really feel inspired when my students get the practice of language!).As a native Chinese learner, Chinese pronunciation is my strong point. As a college student in the Department of Chinese(during my bachelor's degree), Chinese is also my specialty. The combination of work and rest, relaxed and happy. In the process of common communication to improve your ability to organize language, focus on the correction and demonstration of Chinese pronunciation. Strengthen training in pronunciation, intonation, how to use the native language and grammar.

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

1 Lessons

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

母语中文教师 | 5 年 + 线上教学经验 | 1000 + 授课案例 | 平台教师资格认证 | HSK1-6 | Conversation Chinese | Beginner Chinese | 我专业从事线上汉语教学5+年,经验丰富,擅长教零基础、日常口语、考试备考和职场汉语,适合所有年龄和水平的学生。我不只教语言,还会带你轻松了解真实的中国文化。 ✅ 量身定制课程,因材施教 课前了解你的学习目标和基础,为你规划专属学习计划。零基础轻松学拼音、声调、常用句子;有基础的同学重点提升地道口语和高阶表达,学习更高效。 ✅ 实景课堂,学完马上就能用 用情景对话、角色扮演、真实生活场景练习,不枯燥、不死板。重点多开口、多练习,全面提升听说读写能力,告别哑巴中文。 ✅ 耐心教学,轻松克服开口恐惧 知识点讲得简单易懂,耐心纠错,没有学习压力。上课顺便分享成都美食、传统节日、生活习俗,边学语言,边感受中国烟火文化。 ✅ 懂文化差异,更懂外国学生

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Minnie W.
5.0

782 Lessons

Minnie Wid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
+2

I have experience teaching in elementary schools and institution, so if there are children who want to learn Chinese, and I have helped the students to obtain some Mandarin certificates. I very much welcome children to my class. Pronunciation correction has been done for Chinese who are learning standard Mandarin.

USD 5.50/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xia Huang.
5.0

2,080 Lessons

Xia Huangid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+3

Learning Chinese in an interesting and easy way! customise different courses for different levels! 2 years Chinese language teaching experence in classroom. 5 years Chinese language teaching experence on line.

KidsTest PreparationBusiness
USD 12.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Wanda.
5.0

132 Lessons

Wandaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
+4

线上教学经验丰富,温和耐心 I have two years of teaching online experience and get along very well with students, just like friends.两年的线上教学经验,曾经还做过绘画老师。

USD 5.50/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Rico 黄文倩.
5.0

589 Lessons

Rico 黄文倩id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
·Chinese (Other)
Native
·Other
Native
·English
+1

I like making sentences and examples.实用汉语口语,从例子中掌握怎么用汉语 嗨,我是Rico老师!作为拥有5年+教学经验的外企"实战派",我特别擅长将商务场景融入中文教学(进出口/物流术语超拿手哦!)。地道的上海人让我能教你最正宗的沪语,而作为宝妈更懂如何让孩子快乐学中文。我的课堂总是充满美食话题和健身活力,用PPT+手绘让抽象语法变生动。无论是想提高商务汉语,还是体验弄堂文化,我都能让你的中文学习"接地气"又实用! 线上一对一课程,零基础或初级的儿童和成人。 使用教材丰富为,如汉语顶呱呱,中国语会话,汉语速成,HSK,我的汉语教室,走遍中国商务汉语等 丰富的商务经验,对进出口贸易,国际运输,物流供应链较为熟悉。 我上课一般比较活泼,接地气。根据不同学生的需求,偏商务,或偏日常对话地受教。我会准备PPT,或者画图板,在上课的时候分享屏幕或者写板书/绘画,让学生更加生动形象理解汉语。

USD 10.00/trial
Available 05:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Mr. Zhang / 张老师.
5.0

1,458 Lessons

Mr. Zhang / 张老师id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
Native
·Spanish
+3

Bilingual high school teacher ready to help you on your journey to fluency! 大家好!我是一位中国出生,美国长大的教师。我有教育硕士,而从2011年起,我在高中教中文。现在我很高兴能帮你们学习中/英文。Hello everyone! I am a certified teacher with a Master's in Education. I have been teaching Mandarin in high school since 2011, and I am happy to help you learn Mandarin and/or English.

USD 29.99/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Belle PhD.
5.0

2,430 Lessons

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

10 years teaching experience / Phd in education I'm passionate about how people today are learning, about advanced digital technology and authoring tools, as well as various cultures. My view of teaching Chinese aims not just to master the traditional “four skills” through accuracy and fluency, but to develop students' intercultural competence and critical thinking. Except for language itself, my success depends on whether my students are equipped to speak their minds with confidence and to ask critical questions about their own and other cultures. · Provided personalized 1-on-1 Chinese tutoring sessions to over 400 students · Taught C101 (beginner), C201(intermediate), C401 (intermediate and advanced) and X490 (superior) at Indiana University by using the textbooks Integrated Chinese and Anything goes · Former head of IU language workshop tutoring program, recruited, managed, and trained over 200 Chinese tutors, and worked with instructors on online teaching activities I am committed to providing my students with the resources they need to become independent learners, as a facilitator and resource person rather than just a "transmitter" of knowledge. I want to provide my students with language skills and cultures that they may not encounter in the textbook. I try to explain words by modeling how I use them in real-life situations and to shatter the stereotype and update news by providing fun and authentic resources.

USD 35.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Meng Xu.
5.0

56 Lessons

Meng Xuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Japanese
·English
+2

小朋友大朋友:想和我一起学中文吗?别犹豫,联系我吧!中国語を勉強したい方、ご遠慮なく連絡してくださいね!Let's keep learning! 1994-1997 大学本科学习期间教授日本留学生汉语。 1998-2000 教授高中一二三年级学生日语。 2000-2003 日本留学期间,在日本幼儿园教授中班和大班的汉语。 2005-2020 工作期间教授公司管理人员(日籍)汉语。 2021年~慕尼黑一所国际中文学校担任中文教师

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lily.
4.9

447 Lessons

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

I wanted to be a teacher when I was a child, and I always hope to become a teacher. Now I am excited to start teaching on ITALKI. I a patient teacher who definitely teach my students everything I know. I am always ready to help all the students. Because they can’t wait to improve their Chinese and I can’t wait to see them in classroom.

USD 10.00/Hour
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Zoey Zhang.
5.0

231 Lessons

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

Chinese teacher with years of experience I have more than two years of teaching experience, with students ranging in age from their teens to their seventies. Each of them has different learning goals. Over two years of teaching, I have gained a clear understanding of the materials and methods that suit each kind of student. Whether you’re preparing for Chinese exams like HSK or YCT, improving your daily spoken Chinese, or learning business Chinese for work, I will prepare the appropriate materials and use proper methods to meet your needs.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jason D..
5.0

2,317 Lessons

Jason D.id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Certified trilingual Chinese teacher and PhD in international relations I very much want you to achieve your goals. I care about your learning, I listen to and answer your questions carefully, and I am patient. *Teaching Chinese. I am enthusiastic about helping people learn Chinese, especially if they are interested in learning Chinese for travel or business. I specialize particularly in helping English-speaking professionals achieve work and career goals, including adding the ability to converse in Chinese to their credentials. *Teaching English: I have been learning English since I was a child, have passed the highest proficiency exams, and have an academic vocabulary level. I have been teaching English as a second language since 2015.

USD 13.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 王丽娜.
5.0

276 Lessons

王丽娜id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

我在大学期间帮助外国朋友学习中文,毕业后也在一直在兼职教中文,我有两年的语言教学经验,我的学生中三岁到四十岁的都有。I helped my foreign friends learn Chinese when I was in University. After graduation, I have been teaching Chinese part-time。I have two years of language teaching experience,My students are from three to forty years old.

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

69 Lessons

Qianid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
+1

🎯 5-Year Experienced Energetic Chinese Teacher | Specializing in Beginners & Practical Speaking 🔹 你好!我是Cheryl,来自历史悠久的古都西安,这里不仅有壮观的兵马俑,还有独特的biangbiang面,是中国文化的瑰宝之地。我拥有五年的中文教学经验,并且持有双证资质,专业能力扎实。我的课堂不仅仅是语言学习,更注重让中文“活起来”,通过有趣的方式激发学习兴趣,让每一位学生都能感受到汉语的魅力和乐趣。 对于初学者,我专门设计了轻松入门课程,把汉字学习变成一场寻宝之旅,通过歌曲、游戏和互动活动,让你像发现宝藏一样逐步认识和掌握汉字。无论是孩子还是成人,都能在我的课堂中找到适合自己的学习方式。 如果你想提升口语能力,我会帮助你自信地在西安的小吃摊与当地人交流,掌握地道表达,让你在真实场景中运用中文,体验生活中的语言。 对于热爱中国文化的朋友,我的课程还包含丰富的文化探索内容。你可以深入了解中国的传统节日、风俗习惯,还能学习流行歌曲中的俚语,感受中国社会的真实面貌。 无论你的学习目标是什么,我都致力于让中文学习变得像唐代画卷一样丰富多彩,充满艺术和生活气息。欢迎加入我的课堂,一起开启一段精彩的中文语言和文化之旅!

USD 7.00/trial
Available 21:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 嵐LAN.
5.0

977 Lessons

嵐LANid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Japanese
·English
+1

Experienced Chinese and Japanese online tutor 大家好,我叫LAN,来自中国,毕业于日本国立大学,在日本生活、学习、工作20多年,精通日语并深谙日本社会文化。教学中我注重耐心、细心和责任感,会根据学生水平和目标灵活调整教材和授课方式,让你轻松学会文法、发音和会话。我的课堂氛围轻松有趣,学生们都愿意开口说话。我拥有JLPT1级、TOEIC 945分等资格,能用中日英三语讲解难点。如果你想找专业又亲切的老师,欢迎和我一起学习,让语言学习变得开心又扎实! こんにちは、ランと申します。中国出身で、日本の国立大学を卒業してから日本在住歴20年以上。日本語や日本文化への理解は深く、指導では忍耐強さ・丁寧さ・責任感を大切にしています。生徒さんのレベルや目標に合わせて教材や指導方法を調整し、文法や発音もわかりやすく説明します。レッスンは楽しくリラックスできる雰囲気で、間違いを恐れず話せると好評です。JLPT1、TOEIC945点、中日英3言語対応可能。プロフェッショナルで親しみやすい講師をお探しなら、ぜひ一緒に学びましょう! Hello everyone, my name is Lan. I graduated from Kyoto University and have lived, studied, and worked in Japan for over 20 years. I am fluent in Japanese and deeply understand Japanese society and culture. As a teacher, I am patient, attentive, and responsible. I tailor lessons to each student's needs and explain concepts simply. My classes are fun and relaxed, so you can speak comfortably without fear of mistakes. I hold JLPT N1 and a TOEIC score of 945, and I can teach in Chinese, Japanese, and English to clarify difficult points. If you want a professional, kind, and experienced teacher, I’d love to help you on your language journey. Let’s enjoy learning together and make great progress!

Test Preparation
USD 6.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher April(kids&adults).
5.0

967 Lessons

April(kids&adults)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
+1

Chinese Mandarin classes for kids & adults. Nearly 8 years Mandarin teaching experience in Canada . 🌞1. Worked as a professor in Shenyang Pharceutical University for 20 years. 🌈2. Worked as a teacher in Calgary Mandarin School for nearly 8 years . 🧡3. I have been working on italki since May 20 ,2021.

Test PreparationKids
USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher YukeeChinese.
5.0

990 Lessons

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

📜Certified | 6Yrs Teaching Hello, 你好! I’m Yukee. I’m a native Chinese speaker from Beijing. I've been teaching Mandarin online since 2019, working with learners of various ages and levels. I’m good at correcting pronunciation and explaining grammar in simple ways. I focus on finding teaching methods and designing suitable courses for each student, helping students learn and master practical, authentic Chinese sentence patterns, and use what they have learned flexibly. I love to teach in a fun way, hoping my students are happy and feel successful after our class. I’m happy to help them reach their Chinese learning goals. I’m a patient, friendly, and dedicated teacher. Welcome to learn Mandarin or Beijing dialect with me:)

USD 10.00/trial

What our Chinese (Mandarin) students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 1,385,618 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!