In this lesson, we will have an easy conversation for me to understand your Chinese level and your future learning plan. therefore, I can design the lesson that suits you the most! It's not going to be an exam. No stress, just having a little chat :)

Practice real-life conversations in a relaxed setting with feedback — perfect for intermediate learners who want to sound more natural and confident in Mandarin.

In this lesson, we’ll have an open, flowing conversation based on your interests, hobbies, or anything that comes to mind. No need to prepare anything in advance — just come as you are, and we’ll take it from there!

The vibe will feel casual and friendly, like chatting with a friend. But don’t worry — I’ll still be paying close attention and jotting down useful corrections, vocabulary, or grammar points that come up. We’ll review these together at the end of the session and practice any tricky parts so they stick.

I’ll also send you personalized notes after class for extra review and practice.

Please let me know if you prefer traditional or simplified Chinese characters before class.

👉🏽 Lesson includes a 5-minute break
👉🏽 Google Meet recommended for a smoother connection

⚠️ Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:
	1.	More than 24 hours in advance: Free to cancel or reschedule
	2.	Less than 24 hours: The lesson will be marked as completed

💡 Please note: Due to a 6% increase in italki’s platform fee, a 17% drop in USD-TWD exchange rate, and a nearly full teaching schedule, lesson prices have been adjusted.

Conversational Chinese - Let's speak Mandarin! (30/55 mins)

Lessons designed around your real-life goals with personalized tasks and role-plays — perfect for upper beginners or motivated learners with specific plans.

This lesson is great if you want to build confidence for specific situations — like ordering at a restaurant, introducing yourself in a new job, preparing for a trip to Taiwan, or having deeper conversations with native speakers.

Before class, we’ll decide on a topic or situation you want to work on. Then, I’ll prepare structured speaking activities, useful vocabulary, and role-plays to guide the lesson. It’s interactive, fun, and super practical — everything we learn will connect directly to how you want to use Mandarin in real life.

We’ll also break down any difficult grammar or sentence patterns during the lesson and practice them in context, so they become easier to remember and apply.

You’ll receive personalized notes after each class for review and further practice.

Please let me know if you prefer traditional or simplified Chinese characters before class.

👉🏽 Lesson includes a 5-minute break
👉🏽 Google Meet recommended for a smoother connection

⚠️ Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:
	1.	More than 24 hours in advance: Free to cancel or reschedule
	2.	Less than 24 hours: The lesson will be marked as completed

💡 Please note: Due to a 6% increase in italki’s platform fee, a 17% drop in USD-TWD exchange rate, and a nearly full teaching schedule, lesson prices have been adjusted.

Task-Based & Role-Play Lessons (30/55 mins)

📚 Reading and Grammar Practice

This course focuses on improving your reading skills in traditional Chinese characters and enhancing your understanding of formal writing. Each session, we will read a new article together, break down the grammar structures, and expand your vocabulary in context. 

This course is ideal for learners around the **B1 level** who want to strengthen their reading comprehension and grasp more sophisticated, formal language. 

After each lesson, I will provide personalized notes summarizing key grammar points, new vocabulary, and sentence patterns for you to review and practice. 

💡 Important Information:
- This lesson focuses on reading and grammar practice — perfect for those wanting to elevate their formal Mandarin skills.
- Due to a 6% increase in italki’s platform fee, a 17% drop in USD-TWD exchange rate, and a nearly full teaching schedule, lesson prices have been adjusted.

👉🏽 Lesson Details:
- Each session includes a 5-minute break
- Google Meet is recommended for the best learning experience, as they offer more stable features than the italki classroom.

👉🏽 Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:
1. More than 24 hours before the lesson starts: Rescheduling or cancellations are possible with mutual agreement between the student and teacher.
2. Within 24 hours of the lesson start time: Rescheduling or cancellations are not permitted.

Looking forward to reading and learning with you!