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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Grace Liang.
5.0

2,874 Lessons

Grace Liangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Japanese
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Learning foreign languages: I've tried to learn a few (English and Japanese),so I know very well how hard it is to learn a new language.So I will try to see things from your point of view and will be very happy to give you all the time and patience you need.You are also welcome to give me feedback about the lesson and I'm glad to adjust my teaching approach to better help you achieve your goals with Chinese.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lancer Wang.
5.0

296 Lessons

Lancer Wangid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
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Ph.D. & MBA Mandarin Educator | Master Chinese with Clarity, Confidence, and Joy I’m Lancer, born and raised in Shanghai, China, and I moved to the U.S. about 15 years ago. I have an MBA and a Ph.D. in Foreign and Second Language Education, and I’ve always been passionate about helping people connect through language. As a native Mandarin speaker fluent in English, I make grammar, tones, and pronunciation easy to understand. I specialize in adult education and create student-centered lessons that develop all four language skills. I’ve taught students at every level—from complete beginners to advanced professionals—and also offer business Mandarin for workplace communication. Using interactive tools such as Google Slides, digital flashcards, authentic audios and videos, I make every class engaging and practical. My goal is to help you speak Mandarin with confidence and joy. My lessons are interactive, practical, and tailored to your goals. I focus on all four skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—while helping you communicate confidently in real life. I use Google Slides, flashcards, videos, and cultural topics to make learning engaging and meaningful. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, I offer customized lessons focused on: ✔ Conversational Mandarin for real-life situations ✔ Business Mandarin for professional communication ✔ Pronunciation and tone correction ✔ Mandarin for travel, work, or living in China ✔ Structured lessons for beginners ✔ Topic-based speaking practice for intermediate and advanced students

USD 12.00/trial
Available 00:45 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 刘滟婷.
5.0

233 Lessons

刘滟婷id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Italian
·English
·Spanish

hello everyone, 我叫刘滟婷,来自四川成都,现居意大利,研究生毕业于米兰国立大学语言和文化国际合作交流与合作传播专业 我的母语是中文,同时获得CTCSOL证书,意大利语cils C1官方语言证书,我也有很多语言教学的经验,在大学时我作为私人教师教一些初中同学的英语,也在在小学教授意大利语,从研究生开始专注于线上意大利语教学。 意大利语是我本科的专业,除此之外我还会说英语和一些西班牙语,不论我们是上意大利语课程还是中文课程,你也不用担心你是否说得不好,因为我的课程是根据学生的需要进行调整的,我更喜欢学生在课堂上多说话,因为我认为说话是一门语言最重要的部分,是有效的。 对不同的学生以及不同的语言课程我更偏向于使用不同的教学方法,这样课程更有针对性,同时我也相信我们的课堂会非常有趣和轻松,我希望我们不仅会成为老师和学生,但也是朋友,如果你的口语不是很好,不要担心,也不要有任何的压力,因为我一直认为口语是最重要的,只要多张口说总是会进步的,我们一起加油。当然如果对课程有任何的疑问或者建议都可以联系我。

USD 10.00/trial
Available 17:15 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 康纳   Terry.
5.0

1,405 Lessons

康纳 Terryid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

我从事语言工作满14年,并获得了《国际注册高级汉语教师》证书,具有丰富的教学经验,赶快加入,让我们一起感受中文的巨大魅力吧!!! After graduated from university, I have been hired by Distance Education Institutions as a full-time teacher. More than ten years of teaching experience has enabled me to accumulate rich educational experience, and achieved certain progress in teaching. I gradually formed my own more efficient teaching style with my leaders and colleagues’ help.After years in education, I have grown mature and confident from a naive youth. I also deeply realized that teaching requires responsibility and patience.So, I fully have the basic qualities as a teacher.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 11:15 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 邵萱 Olivia.
5.0

539 Lessons

邵萱 Oliviaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hokkien)
Native
·Chinese (Cantonese)
·Chinese (Taiwanese)
·English
·Malay
·Japanese
+3

I am a time optimist, friendly and enthusiastic. As a teacher, I hope that after attend my lesson, my students will feel that I am spirited and faithful that I can teach them with my knowledge.

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

2,014 Lessons

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

Learn real-life Chinese you can use in restaurants, taxis, shopping and daily conversations Hello! I’m Maura, your Chinese teacher from Chengdu, Sichuan. I’m a certified international Chinese teacher with 5+ years of teaching experience. I’m from Chengdu, the hometown of pandas and hotpot! Learning Chinese can be difficult, especially when you are afraid of making mistakes. With my background in psychology, I create a relaxed and supportive environment to help you speak Chinese with confidence. What can I help you with? • Practical Chinese for travel and daily life Learn useful Chinese for restaurants, taxis, shopping, and real conversations. • Speaking & pronunciation Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary, and natural expressions through conversation practice. • Chinese culture Learn the stories behind Chinese characters, Chinese customs, and Chengdu lifestyle. • Customized lessons Whether you are a beginner or have studied Chinese before, I will design lessons based on your goals. I can also teach Sichuan culture and Sichuan dialect (四川话) if you are interested! My lessons are friendly, patient, and personalized. I will help you correct mistakes naturally, understand Chinese expressions, and build confidence step by step. Learning Chinese is not only about grammar and vocabulary — it is about connecting with people and experiencing a new culture. If you want to travel to China, explore Chinese culture, or speak Chinese more confidently, I’d love to help you! Let’s learn Chinese together — maybe with a cup of tea or Chengdu hotpot! 🐼🌶️

USD 5.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 丁子健(Daniel Ding).
5.0

2,289 Lessons

丁子健(Daniel Ding)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
·Chinese (Cantonese)
·Japanese
·Korean
·German

A native Chinese teacher and doctor with over 7 years of teaching experience I've been teaching Chinese for more than 7 years in the uni so I'm confident in teaching this one of the hardest languages in the world. Ich unterrichte seit mehr als 7 Jahren Chinesisch an der Uni und bin daher zuversichtlich, diese eine der schwierigsten Sprachen der Welt zu unterrichten. 私は大学で7年以上中国語を教えてきたので、これは世界で最も難しい言語の1つを教えることに自信を持っています。 Recently i post Chinese videos on Youtube , and you can subscribe my channel and learn Chinese for free: https://youtu.be/FovfIPXXjDI

USD 14.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lyn-Huang.
5.0

568 Lessons

Lyn-Huangid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Taiwanese)
·Chinese (Cantonese)
·English
+1

I am a teacher with TCSOL certification with 16 years of experience. I am a teacher with TCSOL certification with 16 years of experience. I have taught more than 10,000 hours online and face to face lessons to adults and children. I have been working with students of different levels from over 20countries such as England, the US, Chile, Brazil, Germany, Russia, Iran, Portugal、the Philippines and ect. I will often use my imagination and creativity to adapt the format of the lesson to help students where they most need it. I also encourage them to inform me of any part of Chinese which they would like to improve or have interest in.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 琦芝Kay.
4.9

454 Lessons

琦芝Kayid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
·Italian
·Japanese

I'm pleased to be your teacher helping you make a progress on Chinese language! •在语言培训机构给外国学生上过汉语普通话的实习课程。 •在italki上已教授普通话和粤语课程给多个来自不同国家的学生。

USD 9.50/Hour
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 南希-Nancy.
5.0

971 Lessons

南希-Nancyid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

Certified CTCSOL Chinese teacher with more than FIVE years teaching experience. Hi, I’m Nancy! I grew up in northeast China and now enjoy life in Chengdu, Sichuan. With a Standard Chinese certificate, my pronunciation is clear and accurate. I hold a Master’s degree and teach English at a university, so I understand both Chinese and English learners well. Outside teaching, I love climbing mountains, food, animals, and travel. If you want authentic Chinese and a friendly teacher, I’m here to help!

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Sophie Wang.
5.0

1,470 Lessons

Sophie Wangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
+1

with 3+ years experience.Beginner - Advanced, Conversation, HSK,Lawer,Doctor/Medical Student(MCT) 👍🏻As a native tutor, I've been teaching Chinese professionally for 3 years+.With over 1000 hours of experience teaching Mandarin and Chinese culture. ✨ So whether you are a beginner or a businessman, and Chinese culture lovers. you're aiming to pass the HSK exam. I believe that I can improve your current language level effectively. 😊Specifically, I assist law student /lawer with oral practice in the field of law and gain better job opportunities. I deeply understand the challenges of learning a foreign language and surviving in a different culture. I would be delighted to help your Chinese competence reach your goal through the right language learning method.

Medical
USD 9.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher ❄️Krystal K..
5.0

86 Lessons

❄️Krystal K.id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English

Four years teaching experiences/English teacher I specialize in conversational Chinese teaching. During our daily conversations, I offer timely corrections on grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation, along with comprehensive learning tips to help you improve holistically.I also have rich international work experience. With an IELTS Speaking score of 7.0, I possess solid English proficiency to deliver smooth and effective bilingual teaching assistance.

USD 5.00/trial
Available 05:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 黎黎lili.
5.0

3,376 Lessons

黎黎liliid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Spanish

在西班牙5年的一对一语言教学经验; Experiencia de 5 años en la enseñanza de idiomas en España; 中文或西班牙语授课; Las clases se imparten en chino o en español; 拒绝“哑巴式”传统应试学习,重视可应用的口语沟通训练; Aprendizaje no solo centrado en la preparación de los distintos exámenes, dando mucha importancia a la comunicación oral de forma práctica; 通过文化渗透,教授“地道”的、生活化的汉语和西班牙语。 Se enseña el idioma "auténtico" y del día a día involucrando conocimientos de ambas culturas.

USD 6.00/trial
Available 17:15 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Alvin Yuen.
5.0

371 Lessons

Alvin Yuenid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
Native
·Malay
Native
+1

Multilingual Tutor | Speak Confidently with Songs, Storybooks & Real Talk | Fun for all ages 🗣️ You’ll get speaking practise to help you confidently use Mandarin, Malay, or English in real-life situations. I’ll guide you through your speaking, give you feedback, and work with you to revise it step by step. 📚 Customized Lessons As a trained educator, I tailor lessons to your abilities using diverse materials and strategies for both engagement and challenge. 📈 Tangible Results Students love my lessons because they see real progress from zero to speaking and listening. Whether you're aiming for academic goals, daily, travel, or business, you’ll see real and measurable progress.

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

1,220 Lessons

Karen Shiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

你好!:) I currently teaching students from dozens of countries around the world. I have helped students with all kind of learning purpose.

Test PreparationKids
USD 15.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jinli.
5.0

100 Lessons

Jinliid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

🎓MA in Linguistics|👩🏻‍🏫Approachable|👩 HSK&Beginner specialist|Speak confidently|Adults&Children 👩🏻‍🏫 I have more than seven years of teaching experience in an international school. ⭐️Why choose me: -A professional Chinese teacher with expertise and experience. -Fluent and non-accent English as intermediary language. -Multicultural work and life background. -Chinese cultural enthusiasts.

USD 15.00/trial
Available 05:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jack Zhou.
5.0

1,229 Lessons

Jack Zhouid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
·English
·German
+1

italki Outstanding Chinese Teacher, April – August 2026 🏅 Hello! Hallo! Welcome to my profile. My name is Jack. I’m from Shanghai, a beautiful city in China, and I’m more than happy to help you improve your Chinese. 🇨🇳 Chinese is my native language, and I speak it with very standard pronunciation. I also speak fluent English. If your Chinese is still basic, that’s totally fine! We can use English to explain things during our lessons. I also teach authentic native Shanghai dialect for daily conversation and local culture. Zudem habe ich an der Universität Deutsch als Hauptfach studiert, daher sind Gespräche auf Deutsch ebenfalls kein Problem. 你好!欢迎来到我的主页。我叫 Jack,来自中国美丽的城市上海。我非常乐意帮助你提高中文。🇨🇳 中文是我的母语,我会说一口非常标准的中文。我也可以说流利的英语,如果你的中文还不太好,完全没有问题,我们可以在上课的时候借助英语来解释。同时,我在大学里主修了德语,所以德语交流也没有问题。 我同时也教授地道上海话日常口语与本地文化。 I have over three years of experience teaching Chinese, primarily conducting online lessons for adults, covering daily Chinese communication,HSK courses and exam preparation. My Chinese classes focus on speaking. Based on my own language learning experience, I believe one important tip is: start speaking right from the beginning — even if you’re a complete beginner. The more you speak, the faster you’ll improve. Grammar and vocabulary will become much easier when you speak actively, and I can help you with daily conversations, pronunciation, vocabulary, and any other skills you’d like to work on. If you’d like – authentic materials like podcast clips, articles or ads. We’ll learn in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

USD 6.50/trial
Available 08:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ren Jie.
5.0

56 Lessons

Ren Jieid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

🌟Daily Conversation Chinese| HSK/YCT Exam Preparation | Travel Chinese Hi, I'm Ren! 🚀 A Chinese teacher with over two years of Chinese teaching experience, dedicated to helping students speak Chinese confidently and fluently. 📌 My Courses ✔ Daily Conversation Chinese – Speak naturally and fluently, and handle various everyday situations with ease. ✔ HSK/YCT Exam Preparation (HSK1-HSK6) – Systematic instruction to help you pass the exam with confidence. 🔥 Why choose my courses? ✅ Practical & Interactive – Incorporating real-life scenarios, role-playing, you can put your learning into practice. ✅ Personalized Instruction – The course is completely customized to your needs, whether it's exam preparation, workplace Chinese, or daily communication. ✅ Cultural Immersion – You won't just learn the language, but will also gain a deeper understanding of traditional Chinese culture and ways of thinking. I can't promise overnight fluency, but I can provide the best learning tools, methods, and support to help you succeed! 🚀 🚀 Book a trial lesson now and start your Chinese language journey! In your trial lesson, we will: ✔ Assess your current level and discuss your learning style. ✔ Identify your learning goals and create a personalized study plan. ✔ Practical Chinese learning so you can see progress from day one! No matter your level, I will make learning fun, efficient, and customized just for you. Let's start this exciting learning journey together! 🎉 📩 Send me a private message or book your first lesson directly!

USD 8.80/trial
Available 21:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jane Lee.
5.0

9,143 Lessons

Jane Leeid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
+1

🏅️6 yrs experience 💪Beginner expert 🎈fun lesson with cartoons 😊 smiling & patient * Experienced. I have been teaching on italki for 3 years. I have taught more than 3500 lessons. * Patient. I am super patient.You will feel comfortable when you taking class with me. I also have great passion in teaching Chinese. * Bilingual. I can speak both Mandarin and Cantonese fluently. * I care about your pronunciation a lot. You will definitely improve your pronunciation after taking a few classes. * You can speak more than you think you can in my class. If you can not speak too much, I will help you to speak more using suitable and interesting questions.

USD 10.00/trial
Available 22:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Molly.
5.0

105 Lessons

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

Adults, Kids, Absolute Beginners, Conversational Chinese, Pronunciation & Tones Hi, I’m Molly, a professional Chinese tutor offering clear and supportive standard Mandarin lessons for learners at all levels. Born and raised in North China, I speak Mandarin with a standard, easy to understand accent. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in English Education and a Master’s degree in Business Organization, which allows me to combine effective language teaching with practical communication skills. Whether you are starting from zero or want to improve your daily speaking, I will guide you step by step at your own pace and help you build a solid foundation in Chinese. I have several years of teaching experience and previously worked as an English teacher in schools. This background allows me to understand how language learners think and where they often struggle. I am skilled at explaining pronunciation and grammar in a clear and simple way, and I always adjust my lessons to each student’s level and goals. My teaching is patient, structured, and focused on helping students make steady progress. My teaching style is patient, flexible, and student-centered. I focus on clear explanations, practical examples, and step-by-step guidance to help learners build confidence and make real progress. I create lessons that are relaxed yet structured, combining grammar, vocabulary, and speaking practice in a way that is easy to follow. Whether you are a beginner or intermediate learner, I adapt my approach to suit your needs and goals, making learning both effective and enjoyable.

BusinessTest PreparationKids
USD 6.00/trial
Available 08:00 Today

What our Chinese (Mandarin) students say

5 out of 5 • Based on 1,383,561 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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