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Karen Zhou
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
German
Korean

From China

Living in Shenzhen, China

Find me on IG!(100k+ followers), 6 years experience, CTCSOL certified, my podcast: Chillchat ❕Please note that the very first lesson will be for me to know your needs, assess your level, and make a study plan. So I encourage you to book a 30-minute trial lesson first if you are a new student. ❕Lesson cancellation policy: 24-hour notice is needed for lessons to be canceled. If less than 24-hour notice is given, the student will still need to pay for the lesson, as the lesson time cannot be given to another student. I have been a certified Chinese Language teacher since 2018. My students range from beginners to advanced speakers. If you are a beginner learner, check out my Beginner Chinese Course at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat If you are an intermediate learner, my Chinese learning podcast is perfect for you: Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill) OR if you are looking for short mini lessons of practical phrases, check out my IG: @chillingchinese No matter what level you are currently in, I got your back 😉 You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink. The teacher and the student should work together. I believe in encouragement and positive reinforcement, so I encourage the students to speak, and think, and let them use the language. My class has no restrictions on what we learn and discuss - the sky's the limit. We can dig into tricky grammar points, chat about fun topics to enrich vocabulary and discuss cultural insights together. I think that's me as a teacher in a nutshell. :) Please message me your goals, needs, level, and anyth...
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  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
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  • Articles and news
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
  • Quizzes
  • Test templates and examples
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Trial Lesson
129 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Customized Chinese Lessons (for those who take 2 or more lessons per week with me)
A1-C2
Language Essentials
279 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
3% off
Customized Chinese Lessons
A1-C2
Language Essentials
222 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
8% off
Customized Chinese Lessons (for university students only)
A1-C2
Language Essentials
11 lessons completed
USD 40.00
2% off
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Student Randall Crane
Randall Crane
35 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
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Always purrrrfect! Learned a lot. Answered a lot of questions. Improved my pronunciation. Practiced my character recognition. Significant progress each lesson. AND HAD FUN!
Student Lachlan Carrig
Lachlan Carrig
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Teacher’s pick
Karen is an outstanding 老师. , I ensure that she will help you achieve your learning goals, with her fun and persistent teaching methods. I highly recommend scheduling a lesson with her ASAP if you are serious about progressing in your Chinese Studies.
Student David
David
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Always appreciate Karen's nuance and willingness to put up with my slow learning.
Student Christian
Christian
32 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really learn so much in every class with Karen. She is a very talented teacher that really understands her students and not only teaches well but also does it in a way that is fun and interesting. Really could not recommend her highly enough! Thanks Karen!
Student David
David
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I enjoy how Karen changes up her lesson style week to week. Some weeks it's grammar, others it's reading out loud, there's some writing as well. She sets homework challenging enough for me and is responsive in the week between lessons. In addition Karen is highly prepared and organised, and she uses our time very efficiently. This lets me know she doesn't take me for granted as a student. Karen is an all-star!
Student David
David
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Always amazing with Karen!