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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher May-港大TESOL&北京普通话.
5.0

282 Lessons

May-港大TESOL&北京普通话id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Chinese (Cantonese)
+1

Mandarin native speaker, MA(TESOL), experienced in teaching Chinese & English Customized teaching plans and materials according to students’ different ages, interests, and needs. Create interesting, engaging, and motivating classes for kids and adults. Immersive and interactive class to maximize students’ practice time. Homework assigned for each class to improve in-class content. Free Mandarin exercise worksheets, teaching material are available for students. Free after-class question answering services.

USD 6.70/trial
Available 00:45 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher JingL.
5.0

68 Lessons

JingLid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Japanese
+1

Hi! I’m Jing from Shanghai, now living in Spain. As a Chinese teacher fluent in English and Japanese, I love connecting with people worldwide. My passion for languages and sports—like hiking, running, cycling, swimming, and diving—helps me bring energy and fresh perspectives to every lesson. With nearly ten years of experience, I specialize in helping students master Chinese for exams, daily life, and business. If you enjoy sports or travel, I’d love to chat about these topics in Chinese and make learning fun and practical!

USD 12.00/Hour
Available 20:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Xinyi.
5.0

69 Lessons

Xinyiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+3

❤️ Beginner Friendly! ✅ Pronunciation correction ⭐️ Super Patient and Supportive! Hello! I’m Xinyi from Chengdu, China—the home of pandas 🐼 & spicy hotpot! Born in the Northeast but raised in the Southwest, I not only speak a standard Mandarin, but also fluent in both Northeast Mandarin and Sichuan dialect, with deep insights into China’s regional cultures. As a language leaner myself, I deeply know the struggles of learning Mandarin as a foreign language. What I am dedicated to do is to make a fun Chinese learning experience for my students! Whether you’re preparing for HSK exam or craving lively conversations, let’s turn challenges into victories together! 让我们一起加油吧! ✅ My Mandarin is very standard without accent! I have obtained a Level 2A Certificate in Mandarin proficiency Test! ✅ I also speak a fluent English, having scored 102 on the TOEFL exam, which enables a smooth and effective communication with you! ✅ I have been being a TA at the university and working closely with international students. So I am good at communicating with people from any part of the world! ✅ I'm super patient, encouraging, and supportive! Providing step to step guidance based on each students' pace! ⭐️ Learn Chinese easy and fun! 🔸 Tailored lessons based on your interests, goals, and levels! ⭐️ Teaching Specializations: 🔹 HSK Exam 🔹 Pronunciation correction 🔹 Integrated Chinese 🔹 Conversational Chinese

USD 5.00/trial
Available 21:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Bamboo Wu.
4.9

994 Lessons

Bamboo Wuid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

Before discussing and learning Mandarin together, I'd like to know what is your Mandarin level that we can focus on what you want and which area I can help you to improve during our class. We can speaking, grammar, pronunciation etc. I will help you to meet your target. We also can talk about what you want to learn before our class that I can prepare more related material in advance and make you can enjoy our class.

USD 11.00/Hour
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Amber Lin.
5.0

298 Lessons

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

Guidance for Beginners | Adults & Children | Chinese Painting Enthusiast | Highly Encouraging style ✨ Background Experience I've also helped a lot of my foreign friends improve their spoken Chinese! When you learn Chinese with me, you'll get plenty of practice in class, which will help you use Chinese in everyday conversations. I majored in Art education during my undergraduate studies and have many years of experience in education. I have taught over 100 students over the years. I'm an enthusiastic person who loves to create joyful classes, turning "boring" content into "fun" lessons.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Qi H.
4.9

23 Lessons

Qi Hid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·French
+1

🏅️CTCSOL Certified Teacher ✅Beginner-friendly⬆️Take your Mandarin fluency to the next level! Hello, I'm Qi, a native Chinese speaker from Sichuan, and a certified Chinese teacher. Over the past 3 years, I’ve taught more than 1000 lessons, helped students from all over the world. Still struggling with Chinese tones and characters? I'm here to help. First tone sounds like the "So" in Do Re Mi Fa So, it’s high and flat. 🎵 Second tone rises, like when you say "What?" 🤔 Third tone goes down, then up again, like a surprised "Really??" 😲 Fourth tone is sharp and falling, just like saying "No!" firmly. ❌ Now, about Chinese characters. Some characters actually look like the things they represent. These are called pictographs. For example: 木 (mù) is tree 目 (mù) is eye Most pictographs can also be used as radicals in other characters. For instance, 木 (tree) appears in characters related to wood or plants: 林 (lín —forest), tree plus tree, many trees, so forest 桥 (qiáo — bridge), made of wood 桃 (táo — peach), grow on trees There's also another type: phonetic-semantic characters. In these, one part hints at the meaning, and the other part hints at the pronunciation. Take 桃 (táo) as an example: 木 (tree/plants) → 桃táo peach 辶 (walk/movement) → 逃táo to escape 扌(hand) → 挑tiāo to pick 足 (foot ) → 跳tiào to jump 目 (eye) → 眺tiào to look into the distance See the pattern? The radical tells you what the word is about, and the other part gives you a clue to the pronunciation. Ready to finally make tones and characters make sense? Let's start your first lesson!

USD 7.00/trial
Available 04:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Georgia 苗.
5.0

406 Lessons

Georgia 苗id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

你好,我的中文名字是苗玉娇,英文名字是Georgia ,很高兴在这里认识你,我来自中国,居住于中国广州,普通话是我的母语,所以我没有任何口音,在大学时期,通过中国专业的普通话考试,并取得理想成绩。我是一名刚刚毕业的大学生,所学专业是舞蹈编导,同时也是一名舞蹈老师。学习舞蹈已经有15年了,教授舞蹈课程约1200小时。我还有一个身份,就是志愿者,我会用自己的空余时间去帮助特殊儿童,尽可能的给他们多一些的关爱,用自己微弱的光芒照射出大大的能量。我的英文口语不太好,还有很大的进步空间,我希望在这里,通过教授中文使自己的英文也可获得进步。虽然刚刚开始教授中文,但我相信,我可以战胜这个新的课程,和你在一起学习的过程也是我的进步。在生活中,我是一个非常阳光的女孩子,爱笑,爱生活,爱身边的每一个人。我的兴趣爱好有听音乐、看电影、摄影、旅行和了解不同国家的文化。如果你想学习中文和了解中国文化,欢迎来到我的中文课堂,期待和屏幕前的你一起进步,一起学习,一起成长。 我有五年的舞蹈教学经验,目前没有中文的教学经验,因为没有教学经验,所以希望成为一名辅导老师,在italki里和学生一起进步,一起成长,成为一名优秀的辅导老师。 我认为教育是一件需要初心的事情,在我的教学观念里,学员为先,不浪费课堂上的每一分钟。根据每位学生的实际情况,提供不同的需求和课堂内容。 我的授课风格是比较轻松活泼的,在授课的过程中我会通过使用多种教学方式辅助进行教学,课堂上通过一些小视频、音频、小故事等多方面,让学习中文的爱好者对中文课堂是感到有趣的。

USD 18.00/Hour
Available 15:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 蔡佩璇 Patty Tsai.
5.0

1,341 Lessons

蔡佩璇 Patty Tsaiid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·English
+1

Children’s Chinese 🧸 | Basic Chinese 📍 | Adult Conversations 🗣️ 專長於兒童中文、基礎中文與成人主題會話,助你在輕鬆有趣的環境中學習 I’m an experienced Chinese tutor with students ranging from young kids to adult learners, and from complete beginners to advanced speakers. 我是一位有經驗的中文老師,學生年齡從小朋友到成人都有,中文程度也從零基礎到進階學習者都有接觸。 I design personalized lesson plans that match each student’s age, goals, and learning style — whether it’s building a strong foundation or exploring topics like news, culture, or professional communication. 我會根據學生的年齡、目標與學習風格,設計專屬的課程。不論是建立語言基礎,還是深入討論新聞、文化或職場中文,我都能協助學生穩定進步。 My classes are friendly, clear, and flexible — I believe learning should be effective and enjoyable! 我的課堂風格親切、清楚又有彈性,我相信學習應該既有效率,也能充滿樂趣!

USD 13.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ran.
5.0

1,975 Lessons

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

certified over 3years online chinese teaching experience 1Teach the history of Chinese music in a university 2 Chinese online lessons for 3 years (kids ,students,adults)

USD 5.00/trial
Available 05:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher caicai(Oral会話❤️HSK ).
5.0

3,402 Lessons

caicai(Oral会話❤️HSK )id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Japanese
·English

拥有超过七年的教学经验,现居住在日本 Hello,my name is Caicai.I was born and raised in Tianjin, half an hour away from Beijing. After graduated from college I worked as a translator for 4 years,now I live in Japan.I love learning languages,cooking,movies.As a teacher,I am very patient,so I can also teach beginners and kids.I am always smiling and a positive person. I have taught Chinese for 7 years, my students are from 4 years old to 60 years old. My lessons will be conversational and enjoyable. I am also leaning English and Japanese; I will share my experience and knowledge about learning new language with people who are looking to learn a new language in a fun and friendly way. All my classes are personalized so that each student can reach their specific goal. 皆さん、こんにちは、caicaiです。中国天津市(北京のすぐ隣)出身で、大学卒業後4年間日本語通訳としてはたらいていました、今は日本に住んでいます。外国語の勉強、料理、映画が好きです。中国語教師としてとても辛抱強く、初心者や子供たちの指導も得意です。私は優しくて前向きで親切な人です、すでに7年間中国語を教えています、私の授業はとてもリラックスしていて面白いです。自分でも英語と日本語を勉強していますので、外国語学習の経験をぜひ皆さんと共有したいです。もっとネイティブな中国語を話せるようお手伝いできればと思います。よろしくお願いします。 大家好,我是caicai,我来自中国天津,大学毕业后,我做过四年的日语翻译,现在我居住在日本。我喜欢学习外语,烹饪和电影。作为一名老师,我非常有耐心,所以我也很喜欢教初学者和小朋友。我喜欢微笑,为人积极,热心。 我教汉语已经有七年时间了,我的学生既有4岁的小朋友,也有60多岁的大朋友。我的课程一直都很轻松有趣。因为我自己也在学习英语和日语,所以我非常愿意和你分享一些我学习外语的经验,希望我可以帮助你说出更加地道的汉语,谢谢! 1.Conversational Lessons(自由会話) 2.Lessons Based On Textbooks(テキストのお勉強) 3.Lessons For Beginners(初心者のレッスン) 4.Lessons For Kids(子供の中国語) I will do my best to make sure you are relaxed during lessons because I think you will learn better when you are comfortable.

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

1,389 Lessons

Shirley / Phươngid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
Vietnamese
·English
+1

certificated teacher(standard accent), 2 years teaching experience, speak VietNamese(HaNội accent) 大家好,很高兴也很荣幸能在Italky教学,我是Shirley老师,我来自中国重庆。 我大学主修越南语,2019年以前我都常驻越南胡志明市,那儿可以说是我的第二故乡,我非常了解当地文化风俗,我也很喜欢那儿的生活方式和节奏以及我的外国友人们。 2017年中旬我拿到小学语文教师资格证和普通话二级甲等证书。 2019年初我也去考了IELTS。 在越南河内留学期间,我有做中文家庭助教工作,教韩国人中文。 我现在是一位母亲,我的主要工作是辅导我孩子的中文学习,除此之外就是线上教学,所以我有很多时间备课上课,我的课程都是按照每个学生的需求来制定的,以期最大化地帮助大家快速愉快高效地学习。 不管你来自哪个国家,我都能耐心陪伴你一起学习中文和运用中文。 所以,来吧,和我一起开始轻松愉快的中文学习之旅吧!

USD 12.00/trial
Available 01:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Serena.
5.0

368 Lessons

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

Corporate Director | Expert in Business Chinese & Zero-Basics Mastery | Learn Practical Chinese 拥有20余年跨国企业财务管理经验,担任财富300强企业财务总监,拥有丰富的商务中文实战经验。在教学中,摸索总结出一套适合0基础的高效学习路径,让你在一个级别后开口说出你想说的任何内容! Hello, I'm Serena! With over 20 years of financial management experience in multinational corporations, I serve as a Finance Director in a Fortune 300 company. Be good at practical Business Chinese and absolute beginners. Study with me to finishe the level 1 courses,you can speak any you want! *零基础轻松入门:从发音到句子,循序渐进,不怕你从0开始。让你用短短2节课,就能读懂80%的拼音,真正做到轻松入门。学完第一阶段的课程,可以任意说出你想说的话! • Easy Start for Zero-Beginners:A step-by-step journey from pronunciation to sentences. Feel the achievement of reading 80% of Pinyin after just 2 lessons! You can say what you want after phase I studying. *成人商务汉语:如果你是即将步入职场或已经是职场人,想学习商务中文应对跨国会议、邮件沟通或合作谈判,我会带着对专业的热情,结合真实场景设计课程,帮你快速掌握 “能直接用的中文”; • Business Chinese for Professionals: Master Chinese for multinational meetings, emails, and negotiations. My courses are designed around real-world scenarios, giving you immediately usable language skills. *成人口语提升:拒绝“哑巴中文”!用旅行/职场话题练对话,流行语、日常表达全解锁,开口就是自然感。 • Conversational Chinese for Adults: Break through the "mute Chinese",Practice conversations using travel/work topics. Unlock popular expressions and daily expressions, and you'll speak naturally ! ***Please contact me if the solt is not suitable for you.***

Business
USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Sofia Song.
5.0

409 Lessons

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

Courses taught in last four years: Integrated Chinese for high school students (Initial level, Intermediate level, CHEONGWON High School, South Korea) Speaking Chinese, Chinese characters and Chinese culture for primary and secondary school students (Initial level, Cheongju English Center, South Korea) Chinese examination, Integrated Chinese and Chinese after school club for adults and children (HSK1, HSK2, YCT, IES Santísima Trinidad and IES Los Cerros, Spain) Chinese examination, Integrated Chinese and Chinese after school club for ethnic Chinese and Non-native Chinese speakers, including adults and children. (HSK, YCT, CHINESE IN STEPS, JINBU, CI at the university of Sheffield, UK)

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

403 Lessons

Chen Jiangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
·Spanish

Patient teacher with Rich experience in Fun and Creative Class 💪I aim to make my lessons fun, innovative, and interactive. I am a very patient, energetic, creative, and compassionate teacher. 🌟 My Chinese pronunciation standard, and I am familiar with both traditional and simplified characters. 🌟 I fully applied my design and creative skills in our customized class based on your need, interests, and level. 🌟 Since I have experience at a Chinese University and companies, I can help with your profession and business, especially design, architecture, technology... 🌟 I enjoy exploring. If you are interested in traditional Chinese architecture, writing, culture, poetry, modern life, etc., we can also come together.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 06:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Oceane.
5.0

60 Lessons

Oceaneid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
French
+1

有着4年教学经验的三语中文老师 我有4年的教学经验,掌握多项语言证书,包括英语和法语,专注于法语母语者的汉语教学工作。在四年的教学实践中,我累计服务过近百名学生,涵盖零基础入门、日常交流、HSK 备考、商务汉语等多个教学方向,能够精准把握不同学生的学习需求和痛点。 针对法语母语者学习汉语时常见的声调混淆、语序颠倒等问题,我总结出了一套 “对比 + 情境” 的教学方法,通过法语与汉语的语言对比、真实场景的模拟练习,帮助学生快速建立汉语思维。同时,我注重将中国文化融入课堂,通过节日习俗、传统艺术等内容,让学生在语言学习中理解中国文化的内涵。四年的教学经验让我坚信,优质的对外汉语教学,不仅是语言的传授,更是文化的桥梁。

USD 10.00/Hour
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Crystal Teh.
5.0

852 Lessons

Crystal Tehid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
·Malay
+3

Passionate and Friendly Teacher. Lets Learn Language Together :) I have experienced teaching online since year 2019. I have taught students from all ages, varies from kids to adults. I have experienced teaching in kindergarten and daycare center.

USD 9.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jiamin Zhang.
5.0

117 Lessons

Jiamin Zhangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
+1

Chinese Community Tutor - Learn Through Real Conversation 哈喽~我叫Jasmine,我来自中国。我有丰富的与学生一起工作的经验,也有一定的中文教学经验。通过这些经历,我发现教学是我真正的热情所在,也很享受与学生的互动,课余时间,我喜欢弹吉他、弹钢琴、听音乐、阅读以及观看真人秀。我很期待能和你用中文讨论这些兴趣爱好! I have many experience about working with students and also have some experience of being a Chinese teacher. Throughout my experience, I realize this is where my passion land and I enjoy the interaction with students. Outside learning, I like playing guitar, piano, listening to music, reading, and watching reality shows. I'm looking forward to discussing those hobbies in Chinese with you! 我已经有大约一年的中文教学经验,我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 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. 在我的教学经历中,我擅长提供个性化的辅导。我会花时间了解学生的兴趣,并根据他们的兴趣和学习情况调整教学计划,帮助他们取得进步。此外,我始终致力于营造一个支持性和鼓励性的学习环境,以促进学生的学习效果。凭借我作为中文老师和助教的经验,我将为你提供根据兴趣和能力量身定制的个性化指导。在我的课堂上,你不仅可以提升中文水平,还能探索有趣的文化故事、传统习俗以及真实生活中的表达方式!让我们将一起营造一个良好的学习环境,帮助你充分发挥潜力。 Throughout my epxerience, I'm good at providing individualized help. I take time to explore students' interests and adjust my teaching plan to help them succeed. Moreover, I always aim to foster a supportive environmet to facilitate students' learning. I my class, you can not only improve your Chinese but also learn about exploring fascinating cultural traditions, and real-lfie expression!

USD 6.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Danni.
5.0

10 Lessons

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

Professional Mandarin Teacher | Beginners, HSK & Conversational Chinese Hello, I’m Danni from Wuhan, China. I majored in Chinese Language and Literature, and I have over 15 years of experience as a museum educator. In my previous work, I helped people from different backgrounds understand Chinese culture and express their ideas clearly and confidently. Now, I focus on teaching Chinese as a foreign language. I enjoy guiding students step by step and helping them build both language skills and cultural understanding. As a teacher, I specialize in: Chinese pronunciation (pinyin and tones) — helping you speak clearly and naturally Chinese speaking and presentation skills — especially useful for real communication Chinese culture and history — making your learning more meaningful and interesting My background in museum education allows me to explain complex ideas in a clear and structured way. I am patient, supportive, and good at guiding students to express themselves step by step. In my classes, I mainly use HSK materials to help you build a strong foundation step by step. Whether you’re a complete beginner or already have some experience, I will adjust the lessons based on your level and learning goals. My lessons are structured, practical, and focused on real-life communication. I will guide you to not only understand Chinese, but also use it confidently. I also like to include cultural topics in my lessons, so you can learn the language in a more meaningful and engaging way.

USD 12.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yang.
4.9

44 Lessons

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

12-Year Language Foundation Teacher | Interactive & Practical Classes | 👋 Hi! I’m your Chinese teacher! 🎯 My main specialties: 🧸 Young kids teaching Fun & relaxing classes! I guide shy little ones to speak Chinese bravely. Games, stories and creative activities keep kids engaged. 🇨🇳 For overseas Chinese students Want to know real Chinese culture? I share diverse local customs & different ethnic groups in China. Deepen your connection with your roots. 🗣️ Standard native Mandarin ✅ Official Mandarin certificate I speak perfect native Mandarin. Perfect for overseas learners who want to improve speaking & pronunciation skills. 💛 My teaching style Very patient and encouraging😊 I use interesting extra materials, cartoons and animations in class. Learning Chinese will never be dull! 📊 I have finished 300+ online lessons. Most of my students really enjoy my classes. ✨ What you will get: ✅ Goal‑oriented customized lessons ✅ Low‑pressure classroom, encourage speaking ✅ Accurate pronunciation correction ✅ Fun resources: cartoons, stories & extra materials ✅ Culture sharing: customs, ethnic groups & traditions ✅ Patient, lively & positive teaching style Book a trial lesson, let’s start our Chinese journey!

Kids
USD 5.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Li dan.
5.0

144 Lessons

Li danid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
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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 02:00 Tomorrow

What our Chinese (Mandarin) students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 1,383,869 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.

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