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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 Niki Zhang.
4.9

124 Lessons

Niki Zhangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
B2

I have learned English for more than 10 yrs and taught teenagers both Mandarin and English for nearly 2 yrs as a part-time tutor when I was in the uni. Sometimes you may feel frustrated at the beginning of learning Mandarin...but don't worry, Mandarin is also difficult for most Chinese people :) During our lessons, you can feel free to pick up any topics or ask questions. I will help with your pronunciation, words and grammars with patience and bring you an immersive-experience.

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

540 Lessons

Sallyid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
C1
·Korean
C1

大学期间在学校的汉语角有过给外国人上课的经历 Teach to foreigners when I was in the university 在italki有超过500节的课时经验 500+ classes on italki

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Hou Ge.
5.0

3,709 Lessons

Hou Geid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·Chinese (Cantonese)
C1

香港大学硕士,腾讯教育老师,国家中级导游 ★Reading★Speaking★Listening★Writing✍ ★Experienced tutor with Mandarin Certification. ★1000+ hours taught, online and classroom experience. ★students of all levels and ages welcome. ★Test preparation - Private lessons with professional skills! ★free digital materials, customized learning plans. ✨✨✨✨ I have my own teaching methods and materials. There are 3 steps if you want to join my class to learn Chinese : ①We will start with a few simple topics so that I can have a general understanding of your Chinese ability. ②Then you can tell me your purpose of learning Chinese, so that I can help you make a study plan. ③The last but not least, only by practicing a lot can you gain the goals^_^

USD 8.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Wen  *╹▽╹*.
5.0

100 Lessons

Wen *╹▽╹*id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C1
·Korean
B2
+1

Experienced & Engaging Teacher with Over 10 Years of Expertise 😉 I was majored in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language and hold a Master’s Degree. In addition, I also hold a Teaching Qualification Certificate, a Mandarin Proficiency Certificate, an HSK Administrator Qualification Certificate, and a Confucius Institute Teacher Qualification Certificate. I was previously a teacher at the Confucius Institute, and later worked at universities in China and South Korea, as well as in high schools and companies.I’ve been teaching for over 10 years, and I believe that I can definitely help you boost your Chinese Level.ヾ(◍°∇°◍)ノ゙

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

1,117 Lessons

Fiona C.id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
C2
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
Native
·Spanish
C2
+3

旅居生活✈️🌎 Digital nomad teacher with a background of psychology 🧠 🗣️Proficient in 4 languages 🌎English Cantonese Mandarin Spanish 💬5 years of online teaching experience 🧠Graduate in psychology 🗺️Long time traveller 🌐Digital nomad 📺 YouTuber 🌎Lived in Hong Kong and Australia 🌐Now live in South America 📍Colombia I have tutored Chinese and English over 1000 students including a wide range of backgrounds. I am a very patient teacher. I like to listen to your needs and difficulties as I understand that everyone learns differently. Feel free to message me if you don't see a time that suits you - we can try to work something out! 我教授過超過1000多個名學生,包括來自不同背景的學生。 我是一位很有耐心的老師,能傾聽你的需求和困難,因為我明白每個人的學習方式都不一樣。我相信學習一種新語言的關鍵是勇敢去犯錯誤,然後從中學習。 如果你沒有找到適合的時間訂課,請私訊我。

USD 35.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Thomas Chen.
5.0

1,991 Lessons

Thomas Chenid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Burmese
Native
·Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
C2
·Russian
B2
·Japanese
B1
+3

Experienced Burmese and Chinese teacher certified with over 10 years of teaching in Taiwan. Teaching has shaped me into a patient, empathetic, and resilient educator. Over the years, I’ve learned how to support students not just in language learning, but also in overcoming personal learning challenges. If you’re curious about Sino-Burmese culture or eager to start your journey in Burmese or Chinese, my classes offer an engaging and personalized experience. Let’s explore language and culture together—one meaningful lesson at a time. 教學讓我成為一位更有耐心、同理心與韌性的老師。多年來,我不僅協助學生學習語言,也陪伴他們克服各種學習上的困難。如果你對中緬文化感到好奇,或想開始學習緬甸語或中文,我的課程將為你帶來有趣且量身打造的學習體驗。讓我們一起透過每一堂有意義的課,探索語言與文化的魅力吧!

USD 16.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ping(Beijing).
5.0

415 Lessons

Ping(Beijing)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
C2
·English
B2

International teacher from Beijing ITI在北京,我每个月都会参与一次义工服务,教外国朋友学习中文,在学习的过程中,了解不同的文化和感受 同时我也教小朋友学习中文和画画,帮助他们更好的了解中国 每周末,我会在线上教学,目前已经有3年的教学经验,可以很好的帮助你学习中文。 for the past four years. I'm a volunteer of the church in the English fellowship so I have many friends all over the world ok, if you want to know more about me and Chinese ,welcome to my class

USD 15.00/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Bei bei-hsk.
5.0

955 Lessons

Bei bei-hskid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B1

I have been teaching Chinese since 2020 through social media app Telegram. In my class you will learn many local expressions and I will use the most easiest method to help you understand Chinese language. Before you join my class,you can have a trial lesson with me. Hope to see you soon!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 03:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 林佳敏 Jasmine.
5.0

69 Lessons

林佳敏 Jasmineid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C1
+1

Personalized | HSK | Kids & Teens | Business &Travel Chinese | Practical & Daily|Patient Native I teach in a gentle, structured way. We’ll find your level and goals, then move at a steady, comfortable pace. Each few weeks, we’ll review progress and celebrate small wins. I use pocket sentence cards and high-frequency words to turn “I know it” into “I can say it.” Real-life topics, light games, and friendly feedback make learning natural and stress-free. Focus: • Beginners — speak within the first month. • HSK — vocab & grammar lists, 4-week check-ins. • Teens — phonics, games, weekly parent updates. • Daily/Travel — task cards for daily scenes. • Business — resume, emails, meetings, etiquette.

USD 25.00/Hour
Available 12:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Siyu.
5.0

34 Lessons

Siyuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
C2
·French
C2
·Japanese
B1
+2

International teaching experience | Teaching in EN & FR | Language lover ✨ 我曾在摩洛哥参加为期两个月的中英文教学志愿者项目,目前在法国进行线下中文教学已有一年。我教授过不同年龄段、不同文化背景、中文水平各异的学生,所以能够根据学习者的需求灵活调整教学方法,提供个性化的语言学习支持。 I participated in a two-month volunteer program teaching Chinese and English in Morocco, and I have been teaching Chinese in person in France for the past year. I have taught students of different ages, cultural backgrounds, and Chinese proficiency levels, which enables me to adapt my teaching methods to their needs and provide personalized language learning support.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 18:45 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Celine.
5.0

996 Lessons

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

HSK&Cantonese For the last eight years, I’ve been teaching English and Cantonese around China. I really enjoy teaching. It feels great for me to watch my students improve.

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

954 Lessons

Katherineid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
C2
·English
C1
·Japanese
B2

Tutor Chinese Mandarin for all levels I have been a teacher for 4 years in the nursery and kindergarten. I am working with children everyday and received a lot of parents praise. I also made many foreign friends, have helped them to learn Chinese. I'm a native Chinese speaker with standard pronunciation. If you learn Chinese with me, I promise you'll have fun by the creative interaction and I'll offer the tailored classes for you. So let me help you with your Chinese and achieve your goals. 1.National teacher qualification certificate, 4 years international kindergarten bilingual teacher experience 2.Offline one-by-one tutoring foreign friends to learn Chinese

BusinessTest PreparationKids
USD 10.00/trial
Available 11:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lily Rose.
5.0

11.3k Lessons

Lily Roseid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
·Japanese
B1

Friendly conversation with detailed written corrections 我花了很长的时间学习英语和日语,所以我明白与母语者学习语言有多么重要。学习一门语言可以为你提供很多机会。能够让学生们体会到学习中文的快乐和进步是对我最大的安慰。 Since I have spent a long time learning English and Japanese, I understand how important it is to work with native speakers to practice the language. I believe that learning languages open up a whole new world of opportunities for advancement. Helping you see that learning Chinese is truly rewarding and possible is what brings great satisfaction. I am excited to help you improve your Chinese!

USD 11.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lily Zhou.
5.0

1,029 Lessons

Lily Zhouid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
C1
·English
B2
+2

⚡️Experienced & certificated Chinese Tutor give students EASY and ENJOYABLE Chinese lessons Please send me a message or complete the teacher contact form before the trial class. ❤️ I teach students from 7 to 60 years old; ❤️ I love teaching, and I’m enthusiastic about the process. ❤️ I try to make the lessons enjoyable for my students. ❤️ I am extremely patient. ❤️ I always encourage my students to talk during my class and make sure they learn everything effectively and practice enough then improve their fluency and confidence with using Chinese in real life situations. ❤️ I really like to tailor my lessons to suit my students’ needs, motivations and interests. ❤️ I am always happy to keep in touch with my students to practice the language outside of class.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 13:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher cici2018.
5.0

264 Lessons

cici2018id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
+2

Cici🏅国际教师/八年+教学经验 🔥 十節課自信開口說英文 I am a teacher with more than eight years of teaching experience. I am patient and love language teaching . For the past years, I mainly taught children and adults. To inspire the student to learn before teaching anything is what I had been sticking to during my years of teaching.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 12:45 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Joanna.
5.0

705 Lessons

Joannaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
+2

language educator with 10years of teaching experience 成人英語口說教練/9000堂+授課經驗/TESOL認證老師 My teaching philosophy is rooted in "Natural Language Acquisition"—we learn best through meaningful context, not rote memorization. 🇹🇼 Mandarin: I focus on practical, real-life conversations. You will learn the exact Mandarin spoken on the streets of Taipei, not textbook sentences. 🗣️ 英文口說: 我的教學主要偏向類母語學習法,亦即我們不會像學校那樣背單字跟文法,也不會上課本。而是透過大量的聽讀自然吸收讓大腦建立一個英文系統,模擬我們學中文的方式來學英文,讓你自然而然用英文思考。 我專注於指導「有強烈學習動機」的成人學生,提供最高品質的專屬一對一指導 🔥 不用背單字文法!透過情境聽讀,自然建立英文腦,近300位學生實證有效。 💡 曾任知名補習班全美語教師/多產業翻譯經驗,教你「真正用得到」的職場&生活英文。 🌍 語言是鑰匙:輕鬆交友、自助旅遊、看懂美劇,世界比你想的更近。 「也許你缺的不是時間,而是方法。」讓我幫你省下10年摸索,學會「真正有用的英文」。

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

1,425 Lessons

Anastasia Zhouid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
+1

I’m a flexible teacher. I believe as a teacher, it is important to understand your students' goals and interests to better serve their needs. Besides, I do not believe in learning a language through translation, because finding an equivalent in the learner's L1 for every word in his or her L2 is impossible. I also hold the view that it is crucial for language learners to be able to use the target language in their daily life.

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

30 Lessons

Anne Zengid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hakka)
Native
·English
C2
+2

🎯Beginner-Friendly✅HSK 1-6🎯Adults&Kids ❤️Speaking & Listening🌻Business&Traveling Chinese 🎯Chinese is my mother tongue. I love teaching. ❤️I have 3+ years of professional teaching experience. And help students who are from over 25 countries to improve their Chinese language skills. To know more about me, pls watch the video.🌻 ✅ A Brief Self-Introduction: 🎯 Hometown : I am from Meizhou city, which is a charming city steeped in the traditional and antique Hakka culture. 🎯 Languages : Mandarin (Native), Hakka dialect (Native) , English (fluently, and got bachelor’s degree ) 🎯 Have rich knowledge of Chinese culture and History. 🎯 Hobbies: reading (history and culture), listening to music, traveling, painting, cooking food. 🎯 Have 3 years background of international trade

USD 7.60/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Laurent Gu.
5.0

6,241 Lessons

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

I’m teaching English at a language school. I’ve also taught two Canadians Chinese for a couple of months.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 14:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jingqi Xu.
5.0

5 Lessons

Jingqi Xuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
+1

A professional teacher with a master's degree and a CTCSOL certificate ✅ Taught all levels: Kids (learn Mandarin pronunciation clearly) 👶 Beginners (start from 0: Pinyin, basic words) 🆕 HSK 5 test-takers (helped students get 280+ points! 🎯) → No matter your level, I’ve got you covered!

USD 10.00/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
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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!