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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Blair Wang.
4.9

212 Lessons

Blair Wangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
·English
C1
+3

Since I was a Chinese teaching assistant and tutor at my university, I know how to systematically teach Mandarin. However, at the same time, I would like to search for the suitable learning materials based on your situation and level.

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

1,893 Lessons

Shirleyestchanceuseid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
B2
+2

Mandarin certificate|Learn Chinese while traveling I am able to provide content on different topics for conversations from beginners to advanced level students.Easy to understand and easy to use.Easy to understand, easy to learn, easy to improve your speaking skills, and use a variety of topics to make you feel more interesting.(容易理解容易上手更容易的提升你的口语能力,并且使用各种话题使你感到更加有趣。)

USD 9.00/Hour
Available 13:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher sharpay.
sharpayid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C1
·Spanish
C1
+1

Experta en chino para negocios | Clases prácticas para trabajar y negociar con empresas chinas Me licencié en Literatura por la Universidad de Valencia y cuento con más de diez años de experiencia en comercio internacional, trabajando en importación y exportación entre China y Europa. Esta trayectoria me permite enseñar no solo el idioma, sino también la cultura empresarial china y las claves de una comunicación profesional eficaz.

USD 35.00/trial
Available 08:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jadie.
5.0

7,233 Lessons

Jadieid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
C1
·Vietnamese
B1
+1

超过8年经验的CTCSOL持证中文教师 我从2017年2月起开始在YouTube上上传汉语教学视频,从2018年5月开始在网络上教授中文,现在已经教了将近六年了。我教过从5岁至65岁,水平各不相同的学生。 I started to teach Chinese on YouTube in February 2017. I started to teach online in May 2018 and I have been teaching for almost 6 years now.

KidsBusinessTest Preparation
USD 13.00/trial
Available 23:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Candice X.
5.0

4,091 Lessons

Candice Xid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
B2
·English
B2
·Korean
B1
+4

10+ years experience, TESOL and TCSOL My teaching style can be either very traditional or wild. 我的教学方式可以很传统,也能非常不传统。 There is no perfect method for language learning, but it should be fun. 学习语言没有完美的方式,但是一定是有趣的。 Let me know your requirement and study goal first! 首先你要告诉我你的要求和学习目标! I'm more than happy to help you to find a suitable way to learn Mandarin together. 我希望可以找到一个合适的方法,帮助你一起学习中文。

USD 30.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Mr. Zhang / 张老师.
5.0

1,386 Lessons

Mr. Zhang / 张老师id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
Native
·Spanish
B2
+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
Available 03:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 康纳   Terry.
5.0

1,257 Lessons

康纳 Terryid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2

我从事语言工作满14年,并获得了《国际注册高级汉语教师》证书,具有丰富的教学经验,赶快加入,让我们一起感受中文的巨大魅力吧!!! After graduated from university, I have been hired by Distance Education Institutions as a full-time teacher. More than ten years of teaching experience has enabled me to accumulate rich educational experience, and achieved certain progress in teaching. I gradually formed my own more efficient teaching style with my leaders and colleagues’ help.After years in education, I have grown mature and confident from a naive youth. I also deeply realized that teaching requires responsibility and patience.So, I fully have the basic qualities as a teacher.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 21:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Bella.
Bellaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B1
+1

🥇TCSOL Certified 🎯Fun+ Logic+ Culture| Beginner Pro | HSK | Real Conversations |Buesiness Learning My current students: 60% Interest-Driven Beginners | 20% Exam Prep (HSK/HSKK/placement tests) | 20% Advanced Learners (Fluency/Business).

Kids
USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher xiaoyan.
5.0

32 Lessons

xiaoyanid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
·Chinese (Cantonese)
C2
·English
C1

7 Years Gov & Corp💼 | Master Terms, Culture & Practice | Zero to Fluency in Friendly Classes 🎯 ⚡My Teaching Superpowers: - Simplifying the Complex: Tricky grammar? Abstract ideas? I'll break them down into bite-sized, easy-to-understand pieces. - Making it Real: No boring lectures here! I use vivid examples and fun role-playing to bring everything to life. - Super Efficient Learning: Got goals? I'll design the quickest, most effective learning path just for you. 🎓 Student Success Stories Dutch student:​ Went from zero Chinese to independent travel in China after 12 practical scenario-based lessons. Vietnamese sales rep:​ Now handles client communications confidently through simulated business scenarios like negotiations.

USD 12.00/trial
Available 23:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jennifer Jin (PhD).
5.0

996 Lessons

Jennifer Jin (PhD)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
+2

I’m a native Mandarin Chinese speaker with a level two, grade A Mandarin Proficiency certificate, which means I could be a professional Mandarin language teacher. I used to be a lecturer in Shanghai and have been teaching both languages for more than 7 years.

KidsBusiness
USD 10.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jiangqiuxue.
5.0

324 Lessons

Jiangqiuxueid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C1
+1

Postgraduate in Linguistics with eight years of teaching experience😄 👩‍🎓I was an English major student so I can use English as a medium to help you learn better. ⏰ I had eight years teaching experience. Actually I started to be a tutor when I was an undergraduate student. 📄I had got Teacher Qualification Certificate and Mandarin Certificate in the past eight years.

USD 13.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xiuya WU.
5.0

33 Lessons

Xiuya WUid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
B2
·French
B2
+2

Fun & Multilingual Chinese Tutor | World Traveler & Photographer I’m patient, open-minded, and easy to talk to. Because I’ve personally experienced many different cultures, I truly enjoy exchanging ideas about the interesting, sometimes funny, differences between them. I believe language learning is not only about grammar and vocabulary, but also about understanding how people think and express themselves in different contexts. My background in documentary work helps me notice details, listen carefully, and adjust my teaching style to each student’s goals and personality. I especially enjoy creating a relaxed environment where students feel comfortable to speak, make mistakes, and grow naturally.

USD 11.00/trial
Available 06:45 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lora(Kids&Adults).
5.0

557 Lessons

Lora(Kids&Adults)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·Chinese (Hakka)
Native
·English
B2
+2

🍵5 years experience/kids/books/songs/games/speaking confidently🪐 I have been involved in language teaching since 2014 and have extensive teaching experience. No matter what kind of student you are, I can teach you at your level in a suitable way.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jason wan(kid&adult).
5.0

2,484 Lessons

Jason wan(kid&adult)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
C2
·Chinese (Other)
Native
+2

🔥Group lesson🔥CTCSOL+TESOL+IPA+Elementary school teacher certificate+ 8 years of experience. 教学中我积累了很多经验。比如困同学们的发音,汉字及声调我都有很多好的学习方法与大家分享,在汉字方面,我们可以用中国文化来记忆,比如记住一个大字就可以记住天“夫”,“文”,“央”,“英” 等,在不同的学习方向上,我都有很多好的学习方法与大家分享。 I accumulated a lot of experience in the teaching.For Chinese characters, we can use Chinese culture to remember.For pronunciation we will use pronunciation rules and videos to remember.I will make different learning plans for students at different levels. 我的学生都能在在两小时内记住90到160个不认识的单词,而且按照我给的方法复习,很难忘记,对于toeic 500左右的学生,三周内稳定提升100-200分。 My students are able to memorize 90 to 160 completely unknown words in two hours, and review them in the way I gave them, which is very difficult to forget.For students with a toeic score of around 500,a steady improvement of 100-200 scores

MedicalTest PreparationKidsBusiness
USD 11.00/trial
Available 14:15 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Gao-Gao 高高.
5.0

537 Lessons

Gao-Gao 高高id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
·French
C1
·Spanish
B1
+4

Chinese Teacher | PhD Linguist | 12+ Years Experience My teaching style is clear, structured, and supportive. Because of my background in linguistics, I focus on helping students understand how Chinese actually works, instead of only memorizing phrases. Once you see the logic behind the language, learning becomes much easier.

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

718 Lessons

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

Film producer/ International film distributor I am patient and emotionally understand the feeling of learning a new language. I am also good at talking with strangers, so i can create comfortable atmosphere for our conversation and help you practice Chinese with a lot of fun.

USD 7.50/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Carrie.
5.0

468 Lessons

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

Professional & responsible teacher 作为一名合格的汉语教师,我有能力纠正和提高你的发音、语法和写作。我教中文已经4年多了。如果你想提高你的汉语口语,学习汉语拼音,你可以预订我的课程。别担心你的中文水平,我很擅长根据学生的水平来上课。As a certified Chinese teacher , I have the ability to correct and improve your pronounce, grammar and writing. And I have taught Chinese 4 years. If you want to improve your spoken Chinese, learn Chinese Pinyin, you can book my lesson. Don't worry about your Chinese level , I am good at make lessons according to my students' level.

KidsTest Preparation
USD 9.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xiaoyan B.
Xiaoyan Bid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
+3

Beginners & Getting Started | Advanced Chinese✅ Extremely patient✅ Fun Chinese courses✅ Business fie Hold a bachelor's degree, a teacher qualification certificate, and a Mandarin proficiency certificate. Have 8 years of front-line teaching experience, and served as a judge for the Global Innovation Competition. Also hold coaching certificates for recitation contests, etc. 🎯 Tailor-made study plans — not textbook-dependent, but connected to your daily life. Mainly targeting the following learners: ✅ Absolute beginners / hobbyists – fun introduction to help overcome anxiety. ✅ HSK advancement – systematic HSK course learning, with reinforcement in vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. ✅ Business professionals – professional language for emails, meetings, networking, etc. ✅ Culture explorers

USD 5.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 慢慢中文🌿ManmanMandarin.
5.0

1 Lessons

慢慢中文🌿ManmanMandarinid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Taiwanese)
C2
·Japanese
C2
·English
C1
·French
B1
+1

🇯🇵日本人向けやさしい中国語|ゆっくり安心レッスン|台湾出身 🇺🇸Gentle Mandarin for beginners |TCSOL Certified 🇯🇵 日本人学習者向け 🎓国際中国語教師資格(TCSOL)取得 ✔ 初心者への指導経験あり(語学学校)|ゆっくり丁寧にサポート ✔ 日本語での説明OK|安心して学べます ✔ 日系企業での実務経験あり|実際に使える表現も学べます ✔ 漢語ピンイン・注音(Bopomofo)どちらも対応 ✔ 繁体字・簡体字どちらでも学習可能 会話を中心に、日常生活で「使える中国語」を身につけます😊 ✔ Experience teaching beginners (language school) ✔ Japanese support available ✔ 10+ years working in Japanese companies ✔ Pinyin & Bopomofo ✔ Traditional & Simplified Chinese Focus on practical, real-life conversation. ✔ 有語言學校教學經驗(可帶初學者) ✔ 可用日文輔助教學,學習更安心 ✔ 具日商工作經驗,能教實際使用的表達 ✔ 可學拼音或注音 ✔ 繁體 / 簡體中文皆可 以實用會話為主,幫助你真正開口說中文。

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

1,165 Lessons

Niki Lamid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
·Chinese (Taiwanese)
C2
·English
B2
·Chinese (Cantonese)
B1

Niki 🌟 闽南语&汉语老师 ( Adults & Kids)🥊 Hokkien and Chinese |Learn while playing ✔I have seven years of Chinese teaching experience and often help students prepare for the HSK. Practice spoke Chinese and Hokkien. ✔I offer Chinese speaking courses and Chinese proficiency test courses. ✔Use child-friendly methods to help children fall in love with Chinese ✔Taking students as the center, we provide students with the most suitable learning methods and methods for them, so that students can learn with joy! 我有七年的中文教学经验,经常帮助学生准备中文等级测试。 帮助学生练习中文口语和闽南语口语。 我提供中文口语课程和中文等级考试课程。 也喜欢给小朋友上课,运用适合小朋友的方法来帮助小朋友爱上中文。 以学生为中心,为学生提供最适合自身的学习方式和方法,让学生在快乐中学习!

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USD 6.99/trial
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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!