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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 李子木 Lǐ Zǐmù.
5.0

6,427 Lessons

李子木 Lǐ Zǐmùid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B1
+1

✅Kids/Adults ✅Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced I have 5 years of experience teaching Chinese as a foreign language, with over 5000 one-on-one online lessons. I hold a Level 2 Certificate in Standard Mandarin and have studied child psychology and modern Chinese. I specialize in teaching children and helping students prepare for YCT and HSK exams. If your goal is to improve your spoken Chinese, I’ll guide you with fun and practical questions to help you speak more fluently and confidently. Let’s enjoy learning together in a relaxed and supportive environment!

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

1,663 Lessons

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

Not sure what to say in real situations? In your first lesson, we fix what you actually say. I’ve been teaching on italki since 2020, working with learners from many different backgrounds and situations. Over time, I’ve learned that most communication problems are not about vocabulary — but about timing, tone, and understanding what’s really happening in a moment. In my lessons, I adjust to your speaking speed, your level, and how you process language — so you don’t feel rushed or overwhelmed. Instead of giving you fixed answers, I help you see what’s happening in a situation, so you can respond more clearly and naturally. The goal is not just to “say correct Chinese”, but to feel comfortable, confident, and understood when you speak.

Business
USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Mia Xu.
4.9

128 Lessons

Mia Xuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
C1
+1

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

USD 6.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Danxia-Adults&Kids.
5.0

12.5k Lessons

Danxia-Adults&Kidsid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
Chinese (Other)
Native
·Chinese (Cantonese)
C2
·English
B2
+1

🔥Adults Real-World🔥Kids Long-term🏅HSK🥇All-level oriented🥇11yrs teaching🥇Certified PSC📚Library 💪Full-time supportive 🗺️Extensive experience 🧠Creative & productive 💬 Talkative 🧐Responsible 🧚‍Patient 🎉Passionate 👩‍🏫Rationality 😇Considerate ⏱️Time flexibility 🤡 Fun

Test PreparationBusinessKids
USD 9.99/trial
Available 01:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ria Zhang.
5.0

6,645 Lessons

Ria Zhangid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2

A professional Mandarin teacher with 17years, over 16,000 hours' experience. ▶Full time on Italki since 2020. ▶Students are from over 40 countries, age from 5 to 73 years old. They are international schools students, overseas students in universities, and lots of housewives, businessmen who are living in Shanghai. ▶Used to give 1 on 1 private lessons, 1 on 2 mini group, big group from 4 to 20 students.

BusinessTechnologyTest Preparation
USD 9.00/trial
Available 08:45 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yu Hou.
4.9

268 Lessons

Yu Houid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

拥有二十多年经验和国际认证的中文老师 我在教学开始的时候会通过对话预估学生的中文水平,提供与学生水平相符的课件进行近一步沟通,根据学生的学习特点和水平制作学习计划,并与学生沟通。同时以学生的学习需求和目标为出发点,在学习中了解学生所学知识的难点和学习问题,安排合理的课堂环境,同时制作个性化的课件。 在教授儿童时我会根据不同年龄阶段儿童的心理特点,通过制作小道具,唱儿歌、讲成语故事、做游戏、让孩子在寓教于乐中爱上中文。对于学习口语的学生,我会为他们设计不同的情景对话,讲学生带入现实的生活状态中巩固口语 。 对于学习HSK的学生,我会将生动的PPT动画课件结合课文的知识点学习,学生通过生动的PPT课件产生浓厚的学习兴趣,然后通过同步练习题和模拟试题达到精讲多练的学习目的,帮助学生HSK考级一次成功上岸。 At the beginning of teaching, I will estimate the students' Chinese level through dialogue and provide courseware that matches the students' level.At the same time, students' learning needs and goals are the starting point,Arrange a reasonable classroom environment, while making personalized courseware,Help students succeed in HSK

USD 7.00/trial
Available 07:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Panny.
5.0

1,075 Lessons

Pannyid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
C2
·Japanese
B2
·French
B1
+1

Experienced Multilingual Teacher with 6 Years of Private Lesson Expertise -I speak Mandarin, English and Japanese fluently. -With over 6 years of teaching experiences, I enjoy sharing my culture and experiences while teaching. -My strong communication skills and patience help students feel comfortable in my classes. -I've learned languages independently, so I understand the challenges learners face. I prioritize getting to know my students personally and understanding their goals before diving into language instruction. I'm excited to join you on your language learning journey! -我喜欢在教学的同时与他人分享我的文化和经历。 -凭借良好的沟通技巧和耐心,我有信心让学生在我的课堂上感到自在。 -由于我一直在自学语言,我了解学习者可能面临的困难。 -在着手语言教学之前,我通常会花时间了解我的学生,了解他们的目标对我来说非常重要,这有助于我找到最佳的学习方法。 我期待与你一同踏上语言学习之旅!

USD 22.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 王可  王老师.
4.9

180 Lessons

王可 王老师id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B1

中国教育从业者 *2010—2024教育培训中心优秀老师 Education and Training Center English teacher

USD 9.00/trial
Available 07:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Fuling.
5.0

2,917 Lessons

Fulingid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Italian
Native
·English
C2
·Japanese
B1
+2

Learning foreign languages: I've tried to learn a few (French, Japanese and German) so I know that, as students, we all need a lot of dedication, time and efforts but, most importantly, the right teacher. I've taught Chinese to children, high school students and adults: in groups (private language school) or one to one. I've also taught Chinese to a group of monks in Laos.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 07:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xiaoyun.
Xiaoyunid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
+2

A Chinese teacher with 9 years of experience, specializing in HSK courses and children's classes 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.

Kids
USD 10.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher ⭐Momo in NYC.
5.0

819 Lessons

⭐Momo in NYCid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
·English
C2
·French
B2
·Japanese
B2

CTCSOL certified; Columbia grad; DELF B2/JLPT N2/IELTS 8.5; customized conversation workshop Hello and welcome; I'm glad to E-meet you on iTalki! I grew up in Shanghai but spent my formative years in the U.S. I have also lived in Japan and Singapore. I'm a very open-minded and naturally curious person. I'm here because I like to talk about different cultures, ways of life, and language learning. I'd also love to learn something from you and about you! ❗Bookings made on behalf of someone else are not accepted, including but not limited to: lesson for your child(ren), client(s), etc. 不可为儿童订课。仅教授订课者本人。 ⭐Please click on the lesson title down below to read the description and see whether it's for you. Don't hesitate to message me should you have any questions. 请下拉点击课程标题阅读课程简介。

USD 12.00/trial
Available 14:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Minnie W.
5.0

740 Lessons

Minnie Wid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
B1
+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
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lucy Mao.
5.0

230 Lessons

Lucy Maoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
B2
·Russian
B2

在研究生在读期间,我是俄语文学科的助教老师。在两个学期内,我都为学生解答相关的疑惑。在此期间,我为学生提供了很多学习和生活上的帮助,对于语言学习者的心理也有了很深刻的了解。

USD 10.00/trial
Available 07:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Juan Wang.
5.0

702 Lessons

Juan Wangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
B2
+1

我有多次家教兼职经历,其中就包括辅导不同年龄段学生的中文学习和中文写作训练,希望我的经历能帮助到更多喜欢中文的人。

Medical
USD 7.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Honglin.
5.0

1,516 Lessons

Honglinid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C1
+1

A certified teacher with a Master degree in Language Teaching/拥有语言教育硕士学位的专业中文老师 1️⃣ A true believer in communicative language teaching approach。 我相信交际学习法,我的课能用中文尽量用中文,以给你完整的中文语言环境。 2️⃣ Good at tailoring lessons with personal needs and level.Two years' working experience in teaching a language testing preparation course, usually in a form of one-to-one class. 我擅长根据不同学生的水平和需求,来设计和教授中文。一对一上课是我的强项。 3️⃣ Good at using multimedia, and combing cultural products especially movies and TV dramas with my class. 我擅长在课上利用不同形式的媒体资源,结合各种文化产品,尤其是电影和电视剧。 4️⃣ Love making new friends in cross-cultural communication. 我非常喜欢跨文化交际,和交朋友。

USD 12.00/trial
Available 07:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jackie Chang.
5.0

971 Lessons

Jackie Changid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
·French
B2
·Bambara (Bamanankan)
B1
·German
B1

Certified Chinese Teacher, a skilled translator, writer and editor, 10+ years of experience. Certified by the International Profession Certification Association based in the U.S. as a senior Chinese language teacher with 10+ years of experience, taught students from the U.S., France, Germany, Australia, Malaysia and gave lessons in person in Asia ( Thailand ) and Africa ( Senegal and Tunisia).

USD 12.00/trial
Available 07:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Vicky.
5.0

1,090 Lessons

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

我教学科目是中文,我非常热爱教育工作,对教育事业激情满满,我也是一个特别有耐心,负责任的老师。我的普通话很标准,所以在上课过程中,我特别善于纠正别人声调的错误,如果你在声调学习遇到麻烦了,请找我练习普通话口语吧。 I teach Chinese, I love education, I am passionate about education, and I am a very patient and responsible teacher. My Mandarin is very standard, so in the course, I am very good at correcting other people's tone errors, if you have trouble in tone learning, please ask me to practice speaking Mandarin.

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

336 Lessons

monika maoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
+1

Certified CTCSOL teacher with over 5 years experience I have been working in several top mandarin schools located in shanghai for years. I have rich experience in both online and in-person teaching. I make learning plan according to each student's specific needs. Normally I use a structured material for example HSK standard course, Integrated Chinese, New Target Spoken Chinese Spoken Language etc or materiel students designated; I add supplemental expressions & practice which suit for student's needs. I focus on interaction in class. We will spend plenty of time on practicing, let the student speak based on the sentence structure learnt in class purposely.

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

1,547 Lessons

Catherine Wangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B1
+1

7+ years teaching diverse students globally. Emphasize cultural immersion through language learning. I have been teaching Chinese for more than 7 Years, they from different countries. I teach in suitable way for different age groups. And just like you, I love learning new languages, too, so I understand how challenge and difficult it is to learn a new language. That is why I'm here to help you learn Chinese. 我有7年多的中文教学经验。我教过各个年龄段的学生,不同的年龄段,我会用不同的材料和方法来教学。我也和你们一样热爱学习语言,并知道学习新的语言是具有挑战性的。所以我非常理解你们,并乐意帮助你们学习中文。

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Cynthia.
5.0

25 Lessons

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

普通话二级甲等证书,教授过小学语文 曾于大学期间教授小学语文一个月(课外实践),拥有全国普通话等级考试二级甲等的成绩;在研究生期间,多次与国外学生交流中文学习心得。

USD 6.00/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!