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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Han.
5.0

879 Lessons

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

Learn Chinese and have fun! 我有超过两年的中文教学经验。 我曾经教授过10岁以上的青少年和成人。 I have over two years of Chinese teaching experience. I have taught teenagers over 10 years old and adults.

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

99 Lessons

Wei.Qiaoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+1

🎓 University Lecturer · Law Master · CTCSOL Certified | Sing Your Way to Fluent Chinese Ever wondered why Chinese say 加油 (jiā yóu) instead of "good luck"? Or how to order food like a local in China? Let me show you the stories behind the language. 🎌 I'm a former university lecturer with a Master's in Law and CTCSOL certification. I taught Chinese language and Tang-Song poetry — now bringing that cultural depth online. Perfect for beginners: I specialize in helping A1-A2 learners build a strong foundation with zero pressure. Lessons feel relaxed, fun, and instantly useful. What makes me different: 🎵 Music learning — I play guitar, we learn pronunciation through Jay Chou songs 🍜 Travel & food focus — ordering food, asking directions, chatting with locals 📚 Culture-first — vocabulary through customs, movies, pop culture 🎯 Personalized — exam prep if needed, mostly speaking with confidence My teaching style: • Beginners: Simple, relaxed, fun. Real-life scenarios (travel, food, daily life), not textbook drills. • A2-B1: Conversation practice, cultural topics, building fluency • All levels: Patient guidance, standard Mandarin, lessons worth coming back to Outside class: literature nerd, Jay Chou fan, pet mom to 2 cats, a lizard, and a Border Collie. Whether you're learning for travel, food, movies, or curiosity about China — book a trial and let's see if we're a good fit! 🎤

Business
USD 15.00/trial
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ziyu Wang.
5.0

2,752 Lessons

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

Certified Chinese teacher with 6 years experience After graduating from university, I began teaching Chinese online. Over the course of three years, I have interacted with and taught over 200 students, conducting more than 1000 lessons. During weekends, I teach at a Chinese school in Munich, where many Chinese children born in Germany face unique challenges in learning Chinese. I believe that Chinese is an elegant and deeply meaningful language, and I thoroughly enjoy delving into the profound meanings behind Chinese characters. I hope I can assist you in learning Chinese and help you develop a love for this language :)

USD 7.00/trial
Available 17:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lily.
4.9

444 Lessons

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

I wanted to be a teacher when I was a child, and I always hope to become a teacher. Now I am excited to start teaching on ITALKI. I a patient teacher who definitely teach my students everything I know. I am always ready to help all the students. Because they can’t wait to improve their Chinese and I can’t wait to see them in classroom.

USD 10.00/Hour
Available 22:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Dali.
5.0

1,110 Lessons

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

1. Fifteen years of history and literature college teaching experience in China. 2. Five years working as a mandarin teacher and a Mandarin tutor in Canada. I am working with a full range of students; focus on adults, from the very beginning to advanced level. 3. Very good at guiding students to promote language skills during diversity topic conversation.

Test PreparationBusiness
USD 10.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Emily Le.
5.0

1,331 Lessons

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

拥有超过5年的中文教师经历 beginners、business、travel 我毕业于盐城师范学院,专业是汉语言文学,毕业后进入学校,一直做语文老师,我们班有40个左右的学生,孩子们都很喜欢我,我也很喜欢这份教师的工作。 课程:新目标汉语口语课本、标准汉语会话360句、BCT、新丝路商务汉语、轻松学中文少儿版(包括综合类、少儿类、口语类、商务类、文化类) 教学风格:幽默风趣、轻松愉悦、有干货、认真负责、有耐心

Kids
USD 12.00/trial
Available 07:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 武老师 Wu(kids 4+).
5.0

3,997 Lessons

武老师 Wu(kids 4+)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Russian
+4

Graduated with the major in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and with 12 years experience. My name is Wu HongChen, I'm a professional Mandarin teacher from Beijing and I speak standard Mandarin. I have been engaging in Chinese teaching for over 12 years. After graduating with the major in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, I became a Mandarin teacher Ogarev Mordovia State University. After 3 years, I continued working as a Mandarin teacher in a Chinese Language Institute in Warsaw for 2 years. I have taught more than hundred groups of students and conducted over thousand individual lessons. I'm a very patient, responsible, passionate and qualified teacher. I know speaking is always the hardest part, so I will let you talk as much as possible during our lesson, you will be able to speak from our first lesson! After studying Chinese with me, you can not only speak mandarin, read texts and articles, understand daily conversation, but you will also be able to write Chinese characters. (PS: I noticed that the students who study Chinese with me from scratch speaks better and make less grammar mistakes.) I can help you with HSK exam preparation as well. We will mainly use HSK Standard Course/Developing Chinese/BoYa as teaching material,We will practice not only pronunciation, listening, texts, words, but also Chinese Characters. After 30 lessons, you will be able to write, recognize and read at least 100 words. We will practice reading, listening and especially speaking.

USD 14.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Cherish.
5.0

36 Lessons

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

Certified Teacher with 2+ Years of Teaching Experience|Chinese Announcer at the World's Best Airline With two years of teaching experience and a CTCSOL certificate, I have instructed students from various countries globally, including the United States, the United Kingdom, the UAE, Germany, Spain, and more. Teaching Philosophy: ✅ Personalized Learning – Combine structured textbooks with real-life scenarios to make grammar and vocabulary "immediately usable." ✅ Science-Backed Methods – Utilize Comprehensible Input and visual teaching techniques to help beginners learn efficiently. ✅ Cultural Empathy – My classes are not just language lessons but cross-cultural dialogues (sharing fun differences between Chinese and Western cultures).

USD 6.00/trial
Available 08:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Maura.
5.0

2,020 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
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Snow Lotus 周雪莲.
5.0

1,279 Lessons

Snow Lotus 周雪莲id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
·Chinese (Cantonese)
+2

🏆​​Certified Teacher​​🏆深谙语言学习之道​​😍Offline Mandarin Teacher for Chinese Adults​​ 🏆DECADE OF EXPERIENCE:​​ 10+ years of dedicated teaching. ❤️​​PERSONALIZED PLANS:​​ I diagnose your level and create a custom learning path for efficient results. ​​🏆CULTURAL DEPTH:​​ Expertise in Chinese philosophy & characters to unlock deeper understanding. ​​❤️FELLOW LEARNER:​​ I empathize with your journey, making me a patient and supportive guide. 🤩🤩​​Certified Standard Mandarin (Putonghua) Instructor: 👍​​Current Teacher​​ at an Official Mandarin Examination Center, with direct experience in preparing students for success in the proficiency test. 💪​​Learn with confidence​​ from a professional who teaches the language according to the highest national standards.

Test Preparation
USD 20.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yu Hou.
4.9

346 Lessons

Yu Houid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native

拥有二十多年经验和国际认证的中文老师 我在教学开始的时候会通过对话预估学生的中文水平,提供与学生水平相符的课件进行近一步沟通,根据学生的学习特点和水平制作学习计划,并与学生沟通。同时以学生的学习需求和目标为出发点,在学习中了解学生所学知识的难点和学习问题,安排合理的课堂环境,同时制作个性化的课件。 在教授儿童时我会根据不同年龄阶段儿童的心理特点,通过制作小道具,唱儿歌、讲成语故事、做游戏、让孩子在寓教于乐中爱上中文。对于学习口语的学生,我会为他们设计不同的情景对话,讲学生带入现实的生活状态中巩固口语 。 对于学习HSK的学生,我会将生动的PPT动画课件结合课文的知识点学习,学生通过生动的PPT课件产生浓厚的学习兴趣,然后通过同步练习题和模拟试题达到精讲多练的学习目的,帮助学生HSK考级一次成功上岸。 At the beginning of teaching, I will estimate the students' Chinese level through dialogue and provide courseware that matches the students' level.At the same time, students' learning needs and goals are the starting point,Arrange a reasonable classroom environment, while making personalized courseware,Help students succeed in HSK

USD 9.00/trial
Available 00:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Learn with Yu Zhe.
5.0

6,552 Lessons

Learn with Yu Zheid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·English
·French
+2

I am very passionate about both learning and teaching language. I put forward a unique classroom experience to my students with a multifaceted approach that covers the very same techniques I have used to vastly expand my own language abilities. I understand what it takes to be a good teacher, and understand what students really need at their own different stages of progression. With that in mind, it is my pleasure to help you get through this language journey efficiently and with the right tools.

USD 7.00/trial
Available 17:45 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Vera.
5.0

479 Lessons

Veraid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
+3

🌟Vera🎓Mandarin Expert📚7yrs Exp✨No More 'MuteChinese' 🎯 Who Is This For? ✅ Absolute Beginners: Start with pinyin & tones - build a strong foundation ✅ Practical Daily Chinese: Master real-life situations (travel, socializing, shopping) ✅ Business Chinese: Elevate professional communication (emails, meetings, negotiations) ✅ HSK Test Prep: Systematic training to ace your target level ✅ Speaking Focus: Break through "textbook Chinese" and speak fluently ✨ Course Highlights REAL-LIFE LEARNING 📌 Learn immediately usable Chinese through authentic scenarios: • Ordering food • Hailing taxis • Online shopping • Social interactions 📌 Stay relevant with trending topics: viral videos, internet slang, and cultural insights PERSONALIZED APPROACH

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 南希-Nancy.
5.0

974 Lessons

南希-Nancyid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
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 Achi K.
5.0

3,730 Lessons

Achi Kid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

Learning a second language is a metaphor for life. 我教中学生踢足球也已经两年。我很喜欢和新朋友打交道,也深知想要学好一样东西,接受正确的示范和不断的练习是必不可少的。 I'm a part-time football coach. I love making new friends, and I deeply understand that to master anything, correct demonstration, and constant practice are integral parts. I can be an excellent choice for you to level up your Chinese.

USD 19.00/trial
Available 21:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jack Zhou.
5.0

1,258 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 09:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Ren Jie.
5.0

57 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 00:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jane Lee.
5.0

9,151 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 Xiao Xiao 肖霄.
5.0

2,060 Lessons

Xiao Xiao 肖霄id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
+2

I have been teaching Chinese for more than 4 years, I will help you to improve your vocabulary and we can work on other areas, such as pronunciation and grammar difficulties which you have. 我将帮助你提高你的词汇,纠正你的语法和发音错误。

USD 5.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lena Huang.
5.0

3,408 Lessons

Lena Huangid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English

7-year experience of language teaching. Free, fun and flexible class. In university, I made friends with 3 foreign teachers. We used to do a language exchange. I taught them Chinese for free to help them fit into the lives in China better. Besides, from 2012 to 2019, I became a tutor as a second job, to help 6 students learn languages. Teaching methodologies: - Instructional scaffolding. I am just like a scaffold. I'll help you when you need in order to enhance learning. Supports will gradually be removed as you develop autonomous skills. - Zone of proximal development, which means the difference between what a learner can do without help and what he/she can achieve with guidance from a teacher. I will focus on this zone and explore your hidden potential.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 02:30 Tomorrow

What our Chinese (Mandarin) students say

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  • 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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