I help Mandarin learners speak confidently in 90 days without endless grammar drills.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Specialties
Test Preparation
I help Mandarin learners speak confidently in 90 days without endless grammar drills.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Kunming, China (23:41 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 25, 2020
InterestsMarketingBusiness & FinanceHistoryFilms & TV SeriesTech
I believe language is more than words—it’s about human connection. My goal is to make Mandarin learning a people-centered experience, where you not only master the language but also discover the culture and stories behind it. I blend real-world topics, critical thinking, and genuine conversations to bring Mandarin to life.
Me as a Teacher
Beginner, conversation, HSK, news, politics. Live feedback in Google Docs, recorded lesson videos.
My 1-on-1 lessons follow a structured yet flexible approach designed to elevate your Mandarin skills at any level. Here’s what you’ll get:
✅ A clear learning path – covering HSK 1-6 with free, structured PDF materials
✅ Engaging conversations – on topics like daily life, news, and politics
✅ Lessons tailored to YOU – focusing on your personal goals & interests
✅ Real-time feedback in Google Docs – track and refine your progress instantly
✅ Recorded lesson videos – revisit and reinforce each lesson on your own time
My lessons & teaching style
My Lessons & Teaching Style
✅ Comprehensive Course for Beginners – Step-by-step lessons grounded in proven textbooks
✅ Conversational Mandarin (Basic to Advanced) – Real-life practice to build confidence in speaking
✅ HSK Preparation – Targeted strategies to help you ace your exams with ease
Each session is practical, interactive, and tailored to your learning style. Whether you’re just starting out or aiming for fluency, I’ll guide you every step of the way.
My teaching material
Text Documents
Video files
Quizzes
Image files
PDF file
Audio files
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
CET6 - The Ministry of Education Examination Center - 2019Excellent English language ability and university degree
Certificate verified
CET6 - The Ministry of Education Examination Center - 2018This certificate requires me to have excellent English skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It enables me to help Mandarin students pass the HSK test, similar to the CET 6 test I passed.
Certificate verified
Education
2014 - 2019
Bachelor’s - Acupuncture and MassageYunnan University Of Chinese MedicineMedical knowledge and English
5.0
Rating
247
Students
3,240
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
247
Students
3240
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
123 lessons completed
USD 6.00+
Conversational Chinese | News, Politics | 25/50 mins lesson
A1 - C2Conversation762 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 20% off
Learn Chinese Systematically - Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced (Free PDF version of HSK1-6 Materials Provided) - 25/50 mins lesson
A1 - C2Test Preparation1,836 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
551 Reviews
Kaeo Kekumano
23 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
After finishing over 10 hours of 1-on-1 Chinese tutoring, I can definitely say that Yang Lao Shi is an amazing Chinese teacher. Every class is very structured; he comes well prepared with all the materials (HSK lessons and questions) for the lesson and provides opportunities in class to actively apply the grammar structures you just learned by creating stories or answering questions. Not to mention, everything we say/learn is documented on a google doc so that you can refer back to new vocabulary, which was extremely helpful as I was able to make flashcards out of all the new words I learned. I cannot recommend him enough!
Jan 23, 2021
Lymey chea
24 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
As a 1990s kid who have been away from school for a few years, I couldn’t rate how good he is for day 1 that I just started to talk with him for about 30 min. It’s been almost a week already that I have completed 5 lessons with Mr. Yang . He’s such a well prepared and encouraging tutor for my HSK4 course, therefore, by providing a clear explanations,fixed an errors with my pronunciation, and came up a various topics of role play which could help me to improve my speaking skills. I do like his class a lot and appreciate. I see my improvements and look forward to further lessons.
Mar 21, 2020
Dina
30 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Leo is always friendly and patient during the classes. Although he has to repeat the same things again and again as I confuse one character with another, this has never made me uncomfortable, on the contrary, I’ve found out his approach makes it easier for me to try without being afraid of making mistakes and learn faster. I’ve never felt embarrassed or afraid of saying something wrong. 谢谢, Leo, for making classes so fun and structured at the same time. Looking forward to the next one!
Apr 18, 2022
Daniel Colm
21 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoyed Leo's lesson. As an advanced learner, he tailored the content to my needs by introducing more complex vocabulary and abstract concepts. Chinese culture is often described as 慢热 (warming up slowly) and so a lot of time is spent on 'smalltalk' at the beginning. I was glad the teacher warmed up quickly and focused on more meaningful topics. Leo was extremely professional and kind, correcting mistakes and offering useful feedback.
Mar 21, 2020
pruoz
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Leo is friendly and helped me to feel relaxed and encouraged.