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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lia.
5.0

14.8k Lessons

Lia

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Test Preparation
Kids
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
+3

Master Degree Teacher with 8+ Years Experience Turning Speaking Chinese into a Real Skill I started off teaching at college for 2 years. First, teaching small classes at a Chinese university for 1 year, then teaching for Confucius Institute in Brazil for 1 year. In that time, I offered face-to-face lessons to 6 classes of all levels. Now I’ve been teaching online classes for 8+ years up to 1.1k+ lessons. Education background: Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Master's Degree Specialize in: Teaching Chinese as a second language

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

2,256 Lessons

chinalily

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
+1

Certified Chinese Mandarin teacher with over 15 years of teaching experience I was a school teacher and beganto teach Chinese Mandarin online 2007.Online lessons or face -to -face both available.More than happy to help everyone with Chinese learning.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 05:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Chen Ying.
5.0

1,195 Lessons

Chen Ying

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Kids
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
+1

years of experience/HSK/YCT/Daily Chinese conversation/children/adults I majored in Chinese in college and am a professional Chinese teacher. I have 10 years of teaching experience and have accumulated rich teaching experience. My teaching methods are also very flexible. Many of my students have passed the HSK Chinese proficiency test and improved their spoken Chinese level. , their Chinese scores in school have also improved a lot, I’m really happy for them!

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

433 Lessons

Vera

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
+3

🌟Vera🎓Mandarin Expert📚7yrs Exp✨No More 'MuteChinese' 🎯 Who Is This For? ✅ Absolute Beginners: Start with pinyin & tones - build a strong foundation ✅ Practical Daily Chinese: Master real-life situations (travel, socializing, shopping) ✅ Business Chinese: Elevate professional communication (emails, meetings, negotiations) ✅ HSK Test Prep: Systematic training to ace your target level ✅ Speaking Focus: Break through "textbook Chinese" and speak fluently ✨ Course Highlights REAL-LIFE LEARNING 📌 Learn immediately usable Chinese through authentic scenarios: • Ordering food • Hailing taxis • Online shopping • Social interactions 📌 Stay relevant with trending topics: viral videos, internet slang, and cultural insights PERSONALIZED APPROACH

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

70 Lessons

Lingzhi

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
+4

🌍Over 4 years in global exchanges, 🐼expert in Chinese history and culture,😎 clear pronunciation. 🌍I have 4 years of experience in teaching Chinese to foreigners. I have friends from countries such as the UK, the US, and Russia who have learned Chinese and knowledge of Chinese culture from me. 🌟Currently, I primarily teach Chinese to students aged 15 and above.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 14:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Cristina.
5.0

1,710 Lessons

Cristina

Community Tutorid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
German

Certified & Native Speaker - More than 8 years of teaching experience ✅ Certified with a "Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages" ✅ Standard and clear Mandarin pronunciation ✅ Over 8 years of teaching experience ✅ Can teach students of all levels ✅ Fluent in English, able to explain difficult language points clearly ✅ Provides detailed feedback ✅ Patient and humorous ✅ Creates a relaxed and enjoyable class atmosphere ✅ Possesses good knowledge of marketing and social media in China due to previous work

USD 15.00/trial
Available 12:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Fanqi.
5.0

885 Lessons

Fanqi

Professional Teacherid verified
Kids
Test Preparation
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Spanish
+1

Certificated mandarin teacher with over 10 years experiences As a teacher , the most important is that I REALLY love my job. I always have passion on teaching and love to meet students from different countries. Every student is different, as a teacher I must teaching in the way that they feel comfortable, motivated and efficient. Every year I always try to find some courses to get self improved. It's very good for teachers to talking with other teachers so that we will learn form each other.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 05:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xufeng(许凤).
5.0

574 Lessons

Xufeng(许凤)

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
English

有超过5年教学经验 I have been in the education field for over 5 years. Most students are beginner and intermediate adult students. They think I'm very helpful and patient. They feel relaxed in my class. I lived in New Zealand before, so I know how important the environment is when learning a foreign language. Speaking with native speakers can help you learn the language much faster. 我在教育行业有5年经验,我的大部分学生是初级和中级汉语成人学生。他们觉得我很有耐心,对他们帮助很大。他们感觉在我课上很放松。我曾在新西兰呆过,所以我知道环境对语言学习的影响非常重要。多和母语人士交流能帮你更快速地学好语言。

USD 10.00/trial
Available 05:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Annie (HSK & HSKK).
5.0

4,116 Lessons

Annie (HSK & HSKK)

Professional Teacherid verified
Test Preparation
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
English
+3

✨Certified teacher with over 7 years teaching experience🌈Beginner to Advanced ✨Fun and Relaxed Over 7 years on italki, I’ve helped 200+ students from 30 countries transform "Chinese is impossible!" into "I nailed my HSK 3!" 🎯 My secret? Your interests drive our lessons. 🎉 Real-life fluency: We cook Yunnan recipes while practicing food vocabulary 🥢, discuss cat memes to master slang (my two rescue cats approve!), or role-play business negotiations. 🎉 HSK success: 92% of my exam students pass within target timelines—I decode tricky grammar with clear examples & customized drills7. 🎉 Safe space for mistakes: As a language learner myself , I patiently guide you through tones and characters—no judgment, just progress✨. Let’s chat over virtual tea and design YOUR breakthrough!

USD 11.00/trial
Available 08:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yiyun 一云☁️.
5.0

4 Lessons

Yiyun 一云☁️

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Italian
Spanish
+2

我有超过5年的第二外语教学经验,生活/旅行口语,擅长人文与跨文化视角 在中国,我有5年教授英语的经验。我的学生年龄小至小学,大至中年人。他们的学习目的也各不相同,无论是发音基础,口语会话,还是备战考试,我都能根据学生的需求和语言程度调整教学方法。我会结合语言学理论知识,创造有趣真实的环境(当然当老师还需要莫大的耐心)! 我曾帮助学习中文的学生纠正发音,锻炼对话,优化语流。我擅长从语言学和文化视角比较不同的语言,用简单易懂的方式解释难点,哪怕是从未接触过中文的,也能抓住要点,学会一句简单实用的中文。 I have five-year experience of teaching English. My students range from primary school kids to middle-aged adults, and their learning goals varied a lot. As a language tutor, I always adapt my teaching methods to their needs and language levels. I create an engaging and realistic speaking environment.

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

2,331 Lessons

Wendy

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
French
+1

Skyrocket your Mandarin level with Wendy! I’ve helped many students improve their Mandarin, especially in daily conversations and real-life situations. My teaching focuses on smart learning — using simple, effective techniques to help you remember and use what you’ve learned faster. I always adapt my lessons to fit each student’s needs, goals, and pace. You’ll always feel supported and encouraged in my class!

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Osmond(yiming).
5.0

4,630 Lessons

Osmond(yiming)

Professional Teacherid verified
Medical
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English

CTCSOL,Professional,Experienced,TCM enthusiast,Culture lover,Kids,Patient,Customized 我有超过8年的对外汉语实战教学经验,不管你多大岁数,不管你是外向还是内向,也不管你的中文水平如何,我都能找到适合你的学习方法。我的学生里有很多从菜鸟到中国通的,也有遇到生理和心理问题并得到很好疗愈的,所以相信我,我会是一个你们学习中文乃至中华智慧的好帮手! I have over 8 years of practical teaching experience in teaching Chinese as a foreign language.No matter how old you are, whether you are an extrovert or an introvert, or regardless of your Chinese proficiency level, I can find a suitable learning method for you. Among my students, there are many ranging from novices to experts in Chinese culture. There are also those who have encountered physical and psychological problems and have received excellent healing.So believe me,I will be a great helper for you in learning Chinese and even the wisdom of China!

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

390 Lessons

Min

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
Korean
+1

✨ Learn Real Chinese with a Culture & Aesthetics Guide | HSK & Conversation Expert I believe learning Chinese should be personal, inspiring, and full of discovery. 💬 Language + Culture: You’ll learn how Chinese people really speak — from poetic idioms to everyday expressions. 💼 Communication Coach: I help professionals use Chinese effectively and confidently in the workplace. 🎨 Lessons blend language with aesthetics, poetry, and philosophy. 🎬 Story-Based Teaching: As a movie and theater lover, I use storytelling and creative methods to make learning engaging and memorable. 🌿 Student-Centered: Each class is tailored to your learning pace, style, and goals. ✨ My students often say my lesssons feel like stepping into Chinese culture — rich, alive, and full of meaning.

USD 20.00/trial
Available 05:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Alicia Lin 林亞蒨.
5.0

2,009 Lessons

Alicia Lin 林亞蒨

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Spanish

Certified Teacher ☯ 8+ Years Experience ☯ Yoga,Music,Art ☯ Cool Chinese Expressions ☯ Cultural Share Currently I am living in Bogota, Colombia. By knowing the difference between Spanish, English, and Chinese, I always guide my students to try to think as a native speaker, to truly understand it by heart, instead of only try to translate literally. Mandarin has become one of the most important and widely used languages in the world. In my class I will use an interesting and relaxed way to help you with pronunciation, listening and grammar. The key point is that you can practice conversation with all kind of themes you are interested in, meanwhile appreciate a different culture.

USD 17.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Li dan.
5.0

111 Lessons

Li dan

Community Tutorid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English

Professional tutor with more than 10 years of teaching experience | Kids / Adult / Beginner I have more than 10 years of teaching experience and my Mandarin pronunciation is very standard. My students come from different countries and different age groups (5-71 years old), they all enjoy the lessons with me, they say that I am very patient, well prepared, rich teaching materials, encourage them to talk and practice more, teaching methods are efficient and easy to understand, teach them a lot of interesting study skills, let them love learning Chinese, and make significant progress!

USD 7.00/trial
Available 05:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Candy.
5.0

3,094 Lessons

Candy

Professional Teacherid verified
Business
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Japanese
Spanish
+1

Language is a bridge to freedom. ことばは、自由だ。语言通向自由。Lengua es poder. Lengua es libertad. Language isn’t just something you study - it’s something you live. I believe the best way to master a foreign language is to immerse yourself in it as much as possible - listen, read, and speak at every opportunity. The more you use it, the more it becomes part of you. Having friendly, relaxed conversations in your target language is one of the most effective (and enjoyable!) ways to improve. With my extensive background in international business, I specialize in Business English and Business Japanese, empowering professionals to express themselves clearly, confidently, and authentically in any boardroom, email thread, or cross-cultural meeting.

USD 18.00/trial
Available 01:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher YOYO.

YOYO

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
English
Chinese (Cantonese)

拥有五年的认证中文老师 我已经教学了几千个小时。我的学生在学习上取得了良好的进步。我的学生成功地通过了HSK考试,能够自信地用中文表达自己,并提高了他们的商务技能。”

USD 31.00/trial
Available 12:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jiamin Zhang.
5.0

15 Lessons

Jiamin Zhang

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

Chinese Community Tutor - Learn Through Real Conversation 我已经有大约一年的中文教学经验,同时也担任过托福(TOEFL)、SAT、雅思(IELTS)课程以及一门心理学课程的助教。因此,我有机会接触并辅导过各类不同背景的学生。我目前正在攻读临床社会工作(Clinical Social Work)项目,这进一步提升了我与学习者建立联系和支持他们成长的能力。 I've been a Chinese teacher for about one year. And I've been a teaching assistant for TOEFL, SAT, IELTS courses, and a psychology course. Therefore, I've worked with a wide range of students. I'm now woking on my clinical social work program, which further strengthened my ability to connect with learners and support their growth.

USD 6.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Shuhua Liu.
5.0

207 Lessons

Shuhua Liu

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
+2

Certified tutor with 4 years of experience/once teached Chinese in school/kind and patient I have four years experiences of teaching Chinese,three years in school and one year online.I have teached students from many different countries,and the level varies. So,whether you are a beginner or already have some knowledge of Chinese,I believe I can help you learn more easily and efficiently.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 00:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Anastasia Zhou.
5.0

1,419 Lessons

Anastasia Zhou

Professional Teacherid verified
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
+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
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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!