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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Gogo.
5.0

256 Lessons

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

Experienced and CTCSOL Certified teacher CTCSOL Certificated Teacher+Native Chinese Speaker ▲ I'm able to teach students of all levels ▲ Speaking/HSK/Business Chinese/Chinese Culture ▲ Good at gramma teaching+standard accent ▲ Provide customized courses as your requirements

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 5.00/trial
Available 10:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Nana.
5.0

696 Lessons

Nanaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
·English
+1

Beginners 🤩HSK Tutoring🤩 Business Chinese for Guangzhou & Yiwu 🤩 All levels I hold China’s most authoritative CTCSOL certification and bring 10 years of real-world business experience. That means my Business Chinese lessons teach you exactly how to negotiate prices in Guangzhou and sign contracts in Yiwu. My HSK preparation guidance has also helped many students achieve high scores. Whether you want to do business confidently with Chinese partners, systematically prepare for the HSK and pass it on your first try, or are simply tired of dull textbooks and want to learn Chinese naturally through fun interactions — I can help you make it happen.

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 12.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 张小伟(Tricy).
4.9

134 Lessons

张小伟(Tricy)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
+2

Chinese for children & adults. 6- year experience ,Good at Chinese painting, calligrahy and poetry In the past career, I have more than 10 years of experience in enterprise training management and consulting projects, including more than 5 years of full-time training management and training teaching, and more than 6 years of consultant and trainer. My students come from North America, Europe, Australia, Asian countries and regions .

Test PreparationBusinessKids
USD 10.00/trial
Available 07:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Helen.
5.0

460 Lessons

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

青岛大学汉语言文学专业硕士研究生,持有教师资格证,普通话证书(mandarin certificate) 一、辅导韩国小学生两年。主要从中文课堂作业入手,同时通过口语问答谈话和讲故事的方式提高他的中文水平 二、帮助留学生批改论文,修改错误词汇 1. Tutoring Korean elementary school students for two years. Mainly start with Chinese classwork, and improve his Chinese level through oral question-and-answer conversations and storytelling. 2. Help international students to correct papers and correct incorrect vocabulary

USD 10.00/trial
Available 05:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher TinaLiu.
5.0

488 Lessons

TinaLiuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
+3

Native Mandarin Teacher | 10+ Years | Business Chinese & HSK Expert | Beginner Friendly Hello! I'm Tina, a professional Mandarin teacher from Henan, China, with 10+ years teaching non-native speakers. I specialize in Business Chinese, daily conversation and HSK prep, mainly for beginners and business professionals. I hold dual certifications in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and English teaching. I understand exactly where non-native speakers get stuck, and explain Pinyin, tones, grammar and culture simply and clearly. My classes Student-centered, practical and interactive — you'll speak Chinese from lesson one, with lots of real-life practice. Tailored to your goals: ✅ Pinyin & Pronunciation – strong foundation in tones, listening & speaking ✅ Daily Chinese – natural conversation for life, travel & socialising ✅ Business Chinese – meetings, workplace communication & work scenarios ✅ Travel & Culture – practical phrases + authentic Chinese customs ✅ HSK 1–6 Prep – vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading & exam strategies Materials Self-made Pinyin worksheets, conversation scripts, Business Chinese textbooks and official HSK resources, plus real-life topics to keep lessons engaging. Beginner or advanced, learner or professional — I'll help you reach your Chinese goals. Let's make learning practical, fun and rewarding. See you in class!

Test Preparation
USD 10.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Emily.
5.0

474 Lessons

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

master's in the major|certified teacher with 6 years of teaching experience本专业出身,有专业证书的教师,有6年的教学经验 1.2019.4-2019.7 厦门中学西渐线上直播汉语教学机构 助教 Online live Chinese teaching institution 2.2020.12-2021.6 线上教授7岁华裔小孩中文 Online live teaching Chinese for Chinese 7-year-old children 3.2018.9-2020.7 小学语文、初中英语家教 Primary school Chinese, junior high school English tutor

USD 11.00/trial
Available 05:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Summer.
5.0

877 Lessons

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

Certified Teacher with patience and passion 👑 Experienced, patient and passionate I work in a high school for about 10 years. I like to interact with my students. I really love teaching. I meet many students from different cultures. It’s really a pleasure. My oldest student is over 60. I’m really touched by his spirit of learning. I bring a relaxing and humorous approach to my classes, creating an atmosphere where students can truly enjoy their learning experience. In classes, I often use videos I collect from tv dramas or movies when I teach grammar or language points, so my students can be exposed to many real life contexts.

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

1,744 Lessons

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

Professional Mandarin Teacher | 10+ Years Experience I am a patient and supportive teacher. I am good at explaining terms and things in a simply clear way, so my student can easily comprehend them. In addition to my native Chinese, I also speak good English and a little French. Whether you already have some knowledge in Chinese or are a complete beginner, we will work together to reach your goal(s). Every student is different. Let’s have a conversation before and during our first class to determine the best approach, based on your profile, your expectations!

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

1,038 Lessons

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

🇨🇳 Chinese Conversation Coach |🎙️ Former Radio Anchor | 🌏 Culture Explorer 👋 Hi, I'm Brittany! Have you studied Chinese for a while but still feel nervous when speaking with native speakers? Maybe you know the vocabulary and grammar, but when a real conversation starts, you don’t know what to say next. That’s exactly what I help students with. ✨ My goal is simple: I help learners turn Chinese knowledge into real conversations. Over the past 6 years, I’ve helped students from around the world become more confident Chinese speakers through conversations and cultural discussions. 🌟 What makes my lessons different? Instead of focusing only on textbooks, we use Chinese to talk about real life: 🏮 Chinese culture and traditions 💍 Dating, marriage, and family life in China 🧳 Travel experiences 🚗 Modern Chinese society 🤖 Technology and AI 🌏 Cultural differences around the world These topics help you connect with Chinese people naturally. 🎙️ As a former radio anchor, I can help you improve: ✅ Pronunciation ✅ Listening comprehension ✅ Natural expressions ✅ Conversational confidence Most importantly, my classroom is a place where you can relax and speak. My students often describe my lessons as: 🌱 Comfortable 🌱 Encouraging 🌱 Friendly 🌱 Like talking with a Chinese friend Even beginners are welcome. One of my students started with almost no Chinese and now confidently uses Chinese while traveling around China. You don’t need perfect Chinese. Just a supportive environment. 🇨🇳 Let’s build your confidence and discover the real China together!

USD 7.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Niki Zhang.
4.9

128 Lessons

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

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 Anne Zeng.
5.0

172 Lessons

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

🌻English & Chinese Teacher 🎯Beginner-Friendly🌻Adults&Kids ❤️Speaking & Listening 👋大家好, 我是Anne,❤️ 一名专注语言教学的老师 (3+年教学经验:✅专注英语和汉语教学)。 Hello everyone! I'm Anne, a language teacher with over 3 years of teaching experience, specializing in Chinese and English. Based in Shenzhen, I also have three years of experience in international trade, and I can help you master practical Chinese & English, business Chinese & English, and more with ease!My classes are dynamic and engaging–I make learning fun with interactive games and situational dialogues! If you’d like to learn a language, pls chat with me. ❤️I have 3+ years of professional teaching experience. And help students who are from over 25 countries to improve their language (Chinese & English) skills. (pls watch the video)🌻 ✅ Brief Self-Introduction: 🎯 Hometown : I am from Meizhou city 🎯 Languages : Mandarin (Native), Hakka dialect (Native) , English (fluently, and got bachelor’s degree ) 🎯 Hobbies: reading, music, traveling, cooking. 🎯 Have 3 years background of international trade (3+年外贸工作经验) 【Lesson 】 For English (英语课程) 📌 Adults / kids / Teenager (成人/儿童/青少年) 📌 Business English (商务英语) 📌 Daily Conversation of English (日常口语对话) For Chinese 📌 Children / Adults 📌 Friendly teaching beginners / intermediate / advanced level 📌 Business/Travel Chinese 📌 HSK 1-6 & YCT 📌 Daily Conversation of Mandarin / Hakka 【Teaching Style】 🌏 Carefully design courses based on students’ learning styles and needs, make learning process both useful and enjoyable 🌏 Relaxed, funny and enjoyable environments.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 23:15 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 王老师(Lily Chinese).
5.0

4,652 Lessons

王老师(Lily Chinese)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English

* Certified,professional, easy-going* The course I provide: * Children's Chinese * General Chinese * Conversational practice * Business Chinese * Test preparation * Customized Chinese

KidsBusinessTest Preparation
USD 20.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jinli.
5.0

99 Lessons

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

🎓MA in Linguistics|👩🏻‍🏫Approachable|👩 HSK&Beginner specialist|Speak confidently|Adults&Children 👩🏻‍🏫 I have more than seven years of teaching experience in an international school. ⭐️Why choose me: -A professional Chinese teacher with expertise and experience. -Fluent and non-accent English as intermediary language. -Multicultural work and life background. -Chinese cultural enthusiasts.

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

2,933 Lessons

Minnieid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
·Chinese (Hakka)

🔥40% OFF First Mandarin Booking🔥Advanced Certified 🏆9Yrs Exp & 5000+ Lessons 🤩💥Summer Promotion🔥40% OFF🔥 for first-time Mandarin bookings. ⏳ Offer ending soon⚠️ limited spots left⏳ 🎊Feel free to find the special lesson option on my homepage to book. 🎉🎉 【🎓ABOUT ME🎓】 ✅Mandarin & Cantonese Native Speaker ✅ Chinese Major | Advanced Certified | Mandarin Certified ✅ 9Yrs Exp & 5000+ Lessons 🎉Correct pronunciation & grammar ✅Oral Improvement 🎯Spot weak points & help you progress 🎯 Targeted Training 💬Avoid awkward Chinese ✅learn natural phrases 【🎓What am I good at teaching?🎓】 ☑ Customized Mandarin (💥All Levels) ☑ Spoken Chinese ☑ Spoken Cantonese ☑ Oral Mandarin for Hong Kong Children ☑ Business Chinese 🎓 What You’ll Learn 🎓 💖 Beginners ☑ Learn pronunciation basics in 2 lessons ☑ Hold daily conversations within 10 lessons ☑ Easy grammar explanations ☑ Interactive discussions 💖 Intermediate & Advanced ☑ Discuss life, society, education and culture ☑ Fix pronunciation & grammar errors ☑ Learn authentic native expressions 💖 Hong Kong Children ☑ Pronunciation correction ☑ Daily conversation practice ☑ Storytelling & picture talking 💖 Cantonese Learners ☑ Cantonese pronunciation training ☑ Discussions on daily topics 【💡 Lesson Tips】 💖 Feel free to message me before class with your level, study plan and learning goals. 【📋 Lesson Policies】 💖 If you wish to reschedule or cancel lessons, please adjust via the system 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the lesson fee will be charged according to platform rules.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Sophie Lin.
5.0

187 Lessons

Sophie Linid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
+2

8 years experience. Teaching is my passion. I’m very patient with my students. I not only teach Chinese as a language, but also share Chinese culture. I always believe that textbooks aren't always right, I like helping my students learn Chinese naturally.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 05:15 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xia.
5.0

25 Lessons

Xiaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Spanish
+1

Certificated Chinese teacher with 7 years experience 对外汉语教师/语伴 2016.09 - 至今  教授对象为来自欧美日韩泰等多个国家和地区的学生;  进行发音、口语、语法、阅读、写作等指导; 巴塞罗那中文学校 中文教师 2013.12 - 2014.08  主要教学对象为6~13岁华裔及西班牙少儿;  教学内容为人教版小学语文教材及《中文》系列教材,针对西班牙学生以《幼儿汉语》教材为基础;  对大部分华裔学生教学重点为发音、读写及中国文化,对西班牙学生则需在此基础上加强听说的学习和训练;

USD 5.00/trial
Available 06:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Amber An.
5.0

1,327 Lessons

Amber Anid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

🌟Italki Excellence Teacher | SHS Teaching Qualification| Mandarin Proficiency Level Certificate 🌟 My Teaching Style & Strengths: I excel at two-way class communication, adopting a lighthearted, humorous style to keep lessons lively. I simplify complex content for easy understanding and tailor methods to different learners’ needs, ensuring personalized experiences. 🌍 My Personality & Cross-Cultural Advantages: I’m an avid bookworm (fond of psychology & humanities) and a travel enthusiast who has traveled independently to over 20 countries. This gives me strong cross-cultural communication skills to eliminate barriers. 🌟 教学风格与优势:擅长双向课堂互动,风格轻松幽默,让课堂生动有趣;化繁为简,因材施教,提供个性化学习体验。 🌍 性格与跨文化优势:热爱阅读,曾独自游历20余国,具备出色跨文化沟通能力,没有语言文化隔阂,乐于结交海外朋友。 My Motto: Read widely, Travel far, Meet many.

USD 5.80/trial
Available 09:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Elsa Liu.
5.0

604 Lessons

Elsa Liuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·German
+1

Beginner Chinese Tutor | Patient & Easygoing | Speak from Day 1 I have experience teaching Chinese to beginners and intermediate learners, focusing on building a strong foundation in pronunciation, vocabulary, and practical communication. In my lessons, I use a communicative approach, encouraging students to actively use Chinese through speaking practice, real-life dialogues, and interactive exercises. I also provide clear explanations and step-by-step guidance to make learning easier and more effective. I tailor each lesson to the student’s level, goals, and learning pace. I am especially good at helping beginners start from zero, including pinyin, tones, and basic sentence structures, so they can quickly gain confidence and begin speaking Chinese.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 00:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yueyue (月月) | Leah.
5.0

341 Lessons

Yueyue (月月) | Leahid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

🧡 Beginner Friendly | 🎯 Beat Silent Chinese | 🎙️ Clear Audio • HD Video | 🎓 Master’s Degree & CTCSOL ✨ Full 45-Minute Trial Lesson — More speaking, more feedback, less pressure! Hi, I'm Yueyue — a CTCSOL-certified teacher with a Master's degree and years of teaching experience. ⭐ What Makes My Lessons Different? I don’t just teach textbook Chinese. I create practical, engaging lessons based on your needs, so you can speak naturally in real life and enjoy learning. 🌱 For Beginners The best way to learn a language is by using it. From the very beginning, you will learn practical Chinese and start using it in real conversation, rather than simply memorizing words and grammar. 🚀 For Intermediate & Advanced Learners When you come across new words or expressions, I won’t simply give you direct meanings. Instead, I’ll guide you with context and examples, and help you expand your vocabulary and communicate more naturally. 👦 For Kids & Teens Lessons are based on their interests and personalities. Through engaging activities, meaningful interaction, and age-appropriate topics, I encourage them to speak more and participate actively. 📈 Long-Term Progress I bring previously learned vocabulary and structures back into our lessons, helping you review, reinforce, and truly retain what you've learned. 🌟 Specialized Courses 💼 Business Chinese My MBA and product/program management experience helps me better understand your needs. ✈️ Travel Chinese Helping you get ready for China with practical Chinese and cultural insights. (I’m also a certified English tour guide.)

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 8.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yan Ma.
5.0

322 Lessons

Yan Maid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English

Certified teacher with over 6 years of teaching experience -----I used to teach Mandarin, Cantonese and in my free time since 6 years ago , my student usually were my foreign classmate and colleges. -----I'm a very patient and joyful person, so just feel free to talk, to practice and to ask all-levelled language questions, to learn through conversation. -----I may also encourage you to make as many mistakes as possible so we can fix them together and make progress.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 05:15 Tomorrow

What our Chinese (Mandarin) students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 1,383,224 customer reviews

  • 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!

  • Zoran Nikolic

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    I have had my third lesson with Ida. As in the first two lessons, she was very dedicated and focused throughout the entire lesson. She prepares exactly the right materials for someone like me, that is a beginner who wants to focus on pronunciation and learn Chinese in a systematic manner. I particularly like that she does not let me get away with incorrect pronunciation, but always corrects me. Furthermore, she is very kind and easy-going in her communication.

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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!