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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jiaying  Liu.
5.0

340 Lessons

Jiaying Liuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
C1

A patient, engaging, and interactive teacher Five years of language teaching experience Concerned about students' interests, goals, and feelings, Customize each lesson to meet students' needs. Build reliable relationships with students. Teach in the order of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Help students learn Chinese systematically. Provide a large number of opportunities for communication and send related materials after class. Use a variety of methods and materials to teach Chinese. Prioritize practice, review, and knowledge point extension over course progress. Willing to assign homework and give feedback

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 李子木 Lǐ Zǐmù.
5.0

6,426 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 07:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Vicky Qi Wu.
4.9

405 Lessons

Vicky Qi Wuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
C2
·Chinese (Cantonese)
C2
·French
B2
·Spanish
B2

Native Mandarin/Cantonese, C2 English B2 French & Spanish, ex-New Yorker, language lover & inspirer PalmDrive Education, Freelance Mentor & Translator, Aug 2015 - present • Provide one-on-one consultation on students' majors and schools, personal statements, writing samples, story treatments, portfolio, and resumes; all have successfully been admitted to their dream master programs (Columbia University, NYU, UCL, University of California, etc.) in communications, media studies, filmmaking, cinema studies, etc. in the United States • Translate Chinese texts into English 棕榈大道,专业导师 & 翻译,2015年8月至今 • 提供传媒、电影类专业一对一留学文书、选校、论文、作品集、简历等咨询服务,学生均录取梦想专业(包括哥伦比亚大学、纽约大学、南加州大学、加州大学等名校) • 翻译中文材料 *如需留学或翻译相关服务,请在约课前先联系我询价。

USD 17.00/trial
Available 01:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jennie Lv.
5.0

432 Lessons

Jennie Lvid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
C1
+3

8年经验的中文教师A Chinese teacher with 8 years of experience I have a lot of experience to teach foreigners who starts from Zero, finally to advance level. I also won a lot prize about language teaching.I have a lot of teaching experience,I often comunicate with my foreign students and my friends comes from different countries.Otherwise, I have learnt a lot kinds of Chinese troditional talents ,such as paper-cutting ,porcelain carving,folk dance and some troditional instrument .So,if you like,I will combine Chinese language teaching with Chinese culture . 我有丰富的汉语教学经验,经常帮助我的外国朋友们学习汉语。我还获得过一些汉语教学方面的国家级奖项,以及汉语普通话证书等一系列资格证明,这些都使我积累了丰富的教学经验。除了语言教学之外,我还精通中国文化,学过很多很多中华传统才艺,比如剪纸,刻瓷,民族舞,还有一些中国乐器。所以,如果你对中国的文化感兴趣,我可以把语言融入到中华文化中进行教学。Wish we could meet on Italki!

USD 11.00/trial
Available 09:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher lynn0316.
5.0

215 Lessons

lynn0316id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Russian
C2
·English
C1
+1

15 - летний опыт преподавания китайского языка/I have 15 years of Chinese teaching experience. 我精通中文俄语和英文。 我非常喜欢教中文,因为学习语言的最大动力就是兴趣,在学习过程中我会让学生近可能多的去了解中国的风俗习惯和人文,地理 。当然,很多人会认为中文很难学,在我看来,当你真正了解了这个语言内在的美,学起来就会兴趣昂然 。15年的教学经验,让我也积累了很多。帮主学生针对考试比如说HSK 等 还有商务中文,大学口语等

USD 21.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lucy Guo.
5.0

309 Lessons

Lucy Guoid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B1

#I am a patient teacher with a smile. I put my student’s needs before my own. i like have conversations practice with my students since my exercises are easy and joyful to go discussion! 我是一个耐心的老师,微笑待人。我以学生的需求为首,我喜欢跟学生对话,我的对话会以轻松愉悦的方式开展。 #I can share Chinese business environment and current news with you 我可以跟你分享中国的商业环境以及时事新闻

USD 5.00/trial
Available 10:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Nike.W.
5.0

126 Lessons

Nike.Wid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
C1
+1

拥有3年的线上教学经验 我目前在当地的一个五星级酒店工作,但是我会在闲暇时间在线上教中文。我曾在辅导机构辅导过学生的语文和英文作业,因此我积累了一定的教学经验和教学方式。在生活中,我每天都在学习中文和英文,丰富我的教学水平和内容,我希望让我的学生每一节课都会有不同的收货! I'm currently working at a local five - star hotel. However, in my spare time, I teach Chinese online. I used to tutor students in Chinese and English assignments at a tutoring institution. As a result, I've accumulated some teaching experience and methods. In my daily life, I study both Chinese and English every day to enrich my teaching skills and content. I hope that my students can gain something different from each of my classes!

USD 6.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jia Jia.
Jia Jiaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
·Spanish
B2
+1

Linguistics PhD | 9+ Years Teaching | Specialized in Chinese Courses for Spanish/English Speakers 7 years online + 2 years in-person teaching experience, with 3,900+ teaching hours and 244 students (including heritage learners aged 4-15, adult HSK test-takers and adults learning Business Chinese). Formerly contracted with WuKong Education, Kelly’s Edu, and other institutions. Specialized in customized courses based on learners' needs.

USD 25.00/Hour
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher liu Zichun.
5.0

493 Lessons

liu Zichunid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
·Russian
C2
+1

兼职经历:家庭教师,学校助教,外语培训机构教员。 现在校研究生,从事外语教学法的研究,分析及开展。

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

69 Lessons

Neneid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C1
·Thai
B2
·Korean
B1
+1

✨ Certified Teacher with Int'l School Background |Beginner- Friendly |Make Learning Fun 💭 📚 Teaching Experience Rich experience in teaching Chinese to foreigners & fully prepared to design a personalized class for YOU! Having worked at an international early childhood education school, I am always: ♥️ kind, 😊 patient, and 🤝 easy to get along with! You will learn and improve your Chinese in a relaxed and fun atmosphere — no stress, just progress🔝!

USD 6.00/trial
Available 03:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ivy Shi.
5.0

155 Lessons

Ivy Shiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
+1

Professional Bilingual Chinese Teacher/20 Years of Experience I am a professional Chinese teacher with 1–2 years of experience teaching Mandarin to international learners. I have over 20 years of experience in education overall, and I hold a Mandarin Proficiency Certificate as well as a California teaching credential in Chinese. I teach students of different ages and levels, including beginners, intermediate learners, adult students, and heritage speakers. I enjoy helping students build confidence, improve pronunciation, and express themselves naturally in everyday situations. If you’d like to see how I teach, you can search my YouTube channel “Ivy @SimpleMandarin.” I share short lessons and culture videos there.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 17:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Chao P 超人老师.
5.0

43 Lessons

Chao P 超人老师id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
+3

No More Fear of Speaking! Teacher Chao Helps You Conquer Chinese Challenges I have a Master’s degree in Chinese culture, a top-level Mandarin certificate, and a professional teaching license. Over three years, I’ve taught students from more than 30 countries—helping them go from basic pronunciation to having smooth conversations! I’m good at using real-life situation lessons, the TPR method, and fun interactive activities in class. I’ve also done cross-cultural teaching in the Singapore, Philippines and Inner Mongolia, volunteered to teach in communities that need extra support, and now I work at one of the best global Chinese learning platforms. Let me help you feel more confident and grow to love learning Chinese!

TechnologyBusinessKids
USD 12.00/trial
Available now
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 Jatiee Diao.
5.0

985 Lessons

Jatiee Diaoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C2
+1

Certified senior Chinese teacher with over 5 years teaching experience 1.Most of my students are from Europe & US. Some of them are from southeast asian countries. 2. As an online teacher, online language school and international universities in China. 3.As a part-time Chinese teacher and English teacher during my university years from 2017. 4. Studied abroad in western countries, done volunteering teaching in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 07:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 周宁.
5.0

582 Lessons

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

从2009年起一直从事这个教育行业,教小朋友,看图说话,同时教初中学生参加语文考试,与此同时,还教一些业余爱好者学习中国文学,因此我非常有经验。 Since 2009,I have been engaged in the education industry,teaching primary school students to look at pictures and talk ,At the same time ,I also teach Chinese culture who are interested in traveling.

Kids
USD 5.00/trial
Available 10:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yuly Fu.
5.0

57 Lessons

Yuly Fuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
Japanese
C1
·English
B1
+1

除了教过日常工作中接触到的外国同事外,目前无其他相关的教学经验。大学时期考过普通话证书,为二级甲等,具有一定的语言基础可提供教学。 Currently, I have no other relevant teaching experience except for teaching foreign colleagues in daily work.I have passed the Certificate of Putonghua in college, which is grade 2 a, and I can provide teaching with certain language foundation.

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

1,324 Lessons

Silvia Yuanid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
C2

拥有超过四年的线上线下双语教学经验,课时具备“与时俱进、因材施教”的特点;我的课堂充满活力,会让你轻松的融入到课堂中来。 教过曾经的外语口语老师一些基础的中文以及对他的中文发音进行纠正,并且在补习机构有过中文拼音的教学经验。

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Shuyan (Alicia).
4.7

188 Lessons

Shuyan (Alicia)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
C1
+1

I have been one-on-one tutoring many primary and secondary school students in Chinese learning, and have some experience in Chinese teaching. In addition, I got a teacher's qualification certificate in China and was familiar with the basic rules of teaching.

USD 20.00/Hour
Available 17:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher lizzy.
5.0

1,079 Lessons

lizzyid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
Chinese (Other)
Native
·Chinese (Cantonese)
B1
+1

Two years of work experience in kindergarten It mainly teaches children to draw and Chinese. During the play to learn, fully mobilize children's interest in learning and respect personal creativity.

USD 5.88/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lingzhi.
5.0

72 Lessons

Lingzhiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
B2
+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 17:00 Today
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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!