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Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Lexi Chen (허니통통).
5.0

1,570 Lessons

Lexi Chen (허니통통)id verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·Korean
·English

🐱Master of Linguistics and Applied Linguistics🐱10 Years Teaching Experience🐱Rich teaching methods I have more than seven years of Chinese teaching experience. After graduation, I have been teaching oral Chinese and TSC courses in Samsung .I once worked as a Chinese teacher in South Korea for one year, during which I taught daily conversation, HSK, TSC, OPIC and so on. My students included kids, primary and middle school students, college students and company employees.After coming back from Korea, I entered an international school, mainly for European and American adults one to one.The teaching content includes pronunciation,grammar,dialogue,culture, HSK,SOPI and so on.

BusinessTest PreparationKids
USD 10.00/trial
Available 15:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 先豪xianhao.
5.0

10 Lessons

先豪xianhaoid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

🏅经验丰富的对外汉语专业导师 |🌟高效提升汉语考试和口语能力| 🎯量身定制专属学习计划 📚🌟 专业背景,值得信赖 我是科班出身的对外汉语教育专业教师,持有对外汉语相关学位,更手握普通话一级证书和语文学科教师资格证。深耕汉语教学领域多年。我不仅是母语者,更精通语言学、第二语言习得理论和专业汉语教学法,拒绝无章法闲聊式教学,每一节课都基于科学教学原则设计,高效提升你的汉语能力。 ✅ 2000 + 课时,专攻口语教学 专注汉语口语提升(日常对话、商务沟通、旅游应急等场景全覆盖)。精准攻克发音难题(声调、翘舌音等易混淆点),拓展实用高频词汇,帮你摆脱 “哑巴汉语”,自信开口表达。

USD 18.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jessica Kaku.
5.0

1,681 Lessons

Jessica Kakuid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Japanese
·English
+1

Qualified Teacher for Adults and Kids/JLPTN1-N5 preparation I have a Bachelor's degree in Japanese language and I finished a 420-hour Japanese teaching course. I started teaching online as a Japanese teacher in May 2020, and I've taught students at various levels from beginners to advanced level. Book a trail lesson with me, I'll customize based on your needs. let's have fun.^^ 初心者から上級者までの学生がいます。日常会話レッスンはもちろん、N5からN1のテスト準備も指導しています。英語と中国語を使った間接法で教えることも可能です。 初回の会話レッスンで、学生たちの弱みや強みをつかみ、一人一人に沿ったレッスンを提供します。 是非一度体験レッスンを受けてみてください。 お待ちしております。

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

1,197 Lessons

Tammyid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English

Teaching Chinese over 6 years I enjoy getting to know my students and making lessons fit your needs. My focus is to help you speak Chinese with confidence, not just memorize rules. I’m always happy to hear your feedback, because it helps me improve and support you better. I look forward to learning with you!

USD 9.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Shirleyestchanceuse.
5.0

2,046 Lessons

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

Mandarin certificate|Learn Chinese while traveling I am able to provide content on different topics for conversations from beginners to advanced level students.Easy to understand and easy to use.Easy to understand, easy to learn, easy to improve your speaking skills, and use a variety of topics to make you feel more interesting.(容易理解容易上手更容易的提升你的口语能力,并且使用各种话题使你感到更加有趣。)

USD 9.00/Hour
Available 11:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Alice 雅雅 yǎ yǎ.
5.0

2,802 Lessons

Alice 雅雅 yǎ yǎid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Other)
Native
·English
+1

CTCSOL Certified teacher with over 8 years of teaching experience During my teaching periods at language schools in Kunming and Shanghai, I discovered that learning Chinese is not just about memorization, but also about exploration! Make progress together with my students like friends Speciality in grammar teaching and vocabulary teaching Variety of practice methods When we finish class, we will practice at the end to help you remember what we have learned. After the class, I will update the materials so you can review them before our next lesson. For the next class, we will use the first 15 minutes to review all the vocabulary and sentences we learned last time. Then, we will continue learning the new chapter. Looking forward to see you all :D

USD 6.00/trial
Available 01:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Jayson.
5.0

715 Lessons

Jaysonid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English

你好!我是来自北京的专业汉语教师Jayson(李季)。作为国际注册中级汉语教师,我特别擅长HSK考试辅导和实用汉语教学。无论是备考HSK1-6级,还是想提升日常交流能力,我都能为你定制专属课程。 我的课堂注重"学以致用",通过情景对话、文化解析等方式,让你在掌握语法知识的同时,真正能熟悉中国人的口语习惯,用中文自信交流。 除了教学,我也热爱篮球和电影,这些爱好让我的课堂充满活力。期待与你一起探索中文的奥秘,在轻松愉快的氛围中共同进步!现在就开始你的中文进阶之旅吧! When it comes to learning a kind of language,I think it's not only talk about grammar,but also about communication skills,that's the point.So I'll give you more opportunities of speaking and reading .My class will help you to improve your ability of utilizing Chinese.And I also can use English to help you to understand Chinese you've learned.And I'm a patient teacher,if you have any questions ,please tell me, I'll try my best to help you! I also supply informal course.Travel Chinese and daily conversation.Pronunciation and article correction,including sentence structure. I also can help you to translate your sentence from English into Chinese.I am glad to be of assistan Here we go! 备考类,例如HSK,日常汉语类,如体验汉语(Experience Chinese).无论是中文初学者或有一定中文基础的学生都可以接受。同时,现在日益频繁和重要的国家贸易,中国是重要的参与者,在与中国公司的贸易信函往来和商务谈判中,如果能掌握必要的中文,将有利于相互理解和消除信息差和误会,我将在这方面提供教学和帮助。

Business
USD 9.00/trial
Available 23:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Chunxia Li.
5.0

55 Lessons

Chunxia Liid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Hakka)
Native
·English
·Chinese (Cantonese)
+2

✅Native Mandarin Tutor | Fluent English | Beginner friendly | UK & USA students | Custom notes Hello! I am a native Chinese speaker with a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in English, so I can explain Chinese grammar clearly in simple English, no language barriers. I have 5 years of professional Mandarin teaching experience, and I mainly teach absolute beginners from America, Canada, England,and other English-speaking students. 🎯 What I focus on: 1. Start from Pinyin & tones, fix your pronunciation at the very beginning; 2. Practical daily sentences you can use right away for life, shopping and travel; 3. Custom study plans without rigid boring textbooks; 4. Free typed lesson notes + matching homework after every class; ✅ What you will get: * Patient, encouraging classes, no pressure to speak * Clear progress goals for each lesson * Unlimited follow-up messages between classes * Trial class available to test our learning match If you plan to live, travel or make friends in China, I can help you speak real-life Chinese quickly. Book my trial lesson anytime!

USD 10.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Yann.
4.9

304 Lessons

Yannid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
+4

💗Love to learn- 9 years - teaching experience- TEFL certificate -Teach Cantonese Mandarin English Enjoy teaching and learning from each other, see students enjoy the lessons >> feel relax and happy to learn. **Accurate pronunciation is an important part of learning any language, let's start improving your pronunciation today and take a step closer towards your goal of perfect pronunciation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 享受相互教學和學習,喜歡看到學生享受課程>>輕鬆快樂地學習。 **準確的發音是學習任何語言的重要原素,讓我們從今天開始向此目標更靠近。 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 享受相互教学和学习,喜欢看到学生享受课程>>轻松快乐地学习。 **准确的发音是学习任何语言的重要原素,让我们从今天开始向此目标更靠近。

USD 12.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Bella Wu (HSK&Kids).
4.9

1,262 Lessons

Bella Wu (HSK&Kids)id verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
·Korean

HSK/BCT/YCT, 📖majored in Chinese language and literature 🌟5years teaching experience 5 years teaching experience, including provide a personalized study plan 5年线上线下教学经验,提供个性的学习计划

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

606 Lessons

nikkiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Shanghainese)
Native
·English
+3

I am a professional online Chinese and English teacher. I have been teaching in a famous Chinese school for Japanese for 5 years. I'm specialized in HSK preparation and business Chinese. I‘m also very experienced with kids.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 21:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher JessicaBian.
5.0

265 Lessons

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

拥有5年在线教育经验的认证托福教师。 I was an online TOEFL English teacher for 4 years in China. Most of my students were high school students. During those four years, I taught about 3500 hours one-on-one classes which is 3.4 hours per day. And I helped countless students to achieved high TOEFL score so that they successfully study in UK or US. wǒ zài zhōng guó zuò le 4 nián de zài xiàn tuō fú yīng yǔ lǎo shī , wǒ de xué shēng dà duō shù shì gāo zhōng shēng 。 zài nà 4 nián lǐ , wǒ jiāo shòu le dà gài 3 5 0 0 xiǎo shí de yī duì yī kè chéng , xiāng dāng yú měi tiān shòu kè 3 . 4 xiǎo shí 。 我在中国做了4年的在线托福英语老师,我的学生大多数是高中生。在那4年里,我教授了大概3500小时的一对一课程,相当于每天授课3.4小时。

USD 8.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Katrina.
5.0

292 Lessons

Katrinaid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
·Chinese (Hakka)
Native
+1

I’m a facilitator for English Conversation Circles at a college in Canada, where I help international students from around the world practice their spoken English. Additionally, I teach Cantonese, Hakka, Mandarin, and English on iTalki.

USD 20.00/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Dee.
5.0

6,387 Lessons

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

Senior Mandarin Teacher | 10+ Years | 6000+ Lessons | Personalized Learning Profile for Every Studen Returning to Full-Time Teaching This October | 10+ Years of Experience Your Exclusive Personal Learning Profile, Built For You AI-Enhanced Practice for Faster Speaking Progress Hi, I'm Dee. I've been teaching Mandarin for over 10 years, mostly to adults around the world. I'm returning to full-time teaching this October, with more availability for new and returning students. My lessons focus on real speaking and active listening, because that's what you can't train alone with an app. What makes my classes different is your Exclusive Personal Learning Profile. It's not a test or a worksheet. We build it together from your first lesson and update it as you improve. It tracks your goals, the words you actually need, and the topics that keep you engaged. So your Chinese follows your life, not a generic path. I'm also adding AI-enhanced tools to make review between lessons smarter and lighter. Not to replace me, but to help you remember more without burning out. If you've studied before but still freeze in real conversations, or you're tired of memorising textbook lines you'll never say, this is for you. I'll help you speak naturally, fix pronunciation without killing your confidence, and learn the kind of Mandarin people actually use today. Book a trial now and we'll start your Personal Learning Profile from day one. More full-time slots open in October.

USD 9.90/trial
Available 00:30 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher ZHOU QUAN.
5.0

1,501 Lessons

ZHOU QUANid verified
Community Tutor
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Japanese
·Chinese (Other)
Native
+3

同时拥有教授中文和日语经验的教师 使用多媒体进行教学。 你好!我是中国出身的中文母语使用者。我认为语言学习是教师和学生双方的进步。喜欢日本国内旅行,欢迎围绕历史艺术文学音乐社会亚文化等等多种话题的会话。同时也希望能够通过这个平台认识更多来自世界各地的朋友。希望能够成为你的助力。 こんにちは、中国出身の中国語母語話者です。言語学習は教師と学生両方の進歩だと思います。日本での国内旅行が好きです、藝術、社会、歴史、更にサブカルチャー様々な話題にめぐる会話が大歓迎です。もちろんこちらのプラットフォームさんでの仕事を活かして世界各地からの友達に会いたいです。よろしくお願いいたします。 Hello! I am a native Chinese speaker born in China. I think language learning is a progress for both teachers and students. I like traveling within Japan, and welcome conversations on various topics such as history, art, literature, music, society, subculture, etc. At the same time, I also hope to get to know more friends from all over the world through this platform. Hope it can be of help to you. 曾进行于某企业教授来自日本的海外社员业务用中文的工作 在日本接受过语言教育,熟悉语言教育课程安排。 jlpt n1合格。 会社で日本人社員に中国語を教える仕事経験があります(ビジネス用のみではありません)。資格証書まだありませんが経験あります。 jlpt n1合格でございます。 I once worked in a company to teach Chinese to overseas employees from Japan. I have no relevant certification but have some experience. I have received language education in Japan and am familiar with language education course arrangements. jlpt n1 如果是面向日本人或是日语使用者的中文教学,以及面向中文使用者的日语教学,不管你是想要基于教科书的系统性教学还是始于兴趣的会话式教学都欢迎来咨询。 日本人や日本語をしゃべる人向けの中国語授業と中国人向けのの日本語授業でしたら、教科書に基づく系統的な授業か、それとも趣味から始める会話式らくらく授業も大歓迎です。 If it is Chinese teaching for Japanese or Japanese speakers, and Japanese teaching for Chinese speakers, whether you want systematic teaching based on textbooks or conversational teaching based on interest, you are welcome to consult.

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

486 Lessons

ruìyī cáiid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
·
English
+1

with 20 years experience. I'm a teacher with 20 years experience. My teaching method is mainly conversational immersion; I create study plans that match a student's language levels, abilities, and learning style to ensure a comfortable learning environment, which will enable quick and efficient language acquisition. I expect students to work hard along with me so that you can truly start to see results. I specialize in helping you improve your Mandarin speaking skills and vocabulary and also HSK Test preparation. During our Chinese language lessons, I also hope to help students gain a deeper understanding and love of Chinese culture.

USD 8.00/trial
Available 21:30 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher 陆老师Dora.
5.0

1,120 Lessons

陆老师Doraid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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English
+2

Certified Mandarin Teacher with over 10 years' experience Here's my Spotify Channel 慢中文 Slow Chinese. https://open.spotify.com/show/5FyoyOEAUkLQFMVBSssvFa?si=hOrAbN7JRgeaWIwwfvO0pw Welcome to Slow Chinese—a graded Chinese listening podcast designed for learners at all levels, as well as native speakers who enjoy thoughtful stories, culture, and literature. 欢迎来到 《慢中文·Slow Chinese》 —— 一个为全球中文学习者、中文母语者和热爱中文故事的人而设计的 分级听力播客。 在这里,你可以按照自己的语言水平,找到最合适的中文内容: 🟢 初级(Beginner) 生活场景对话 慢速中文朗读 词汇与表达解释 小测验与听力练习 🟡 中级(Intermediate) 更自然的对话语速 文化、旅行、学习、日常生活等主题 简短故事 语法点与表达延伸 🔵 高级(Advanced / Native-level) 文学作品选读 时事热点与社会话题 深度文化与思考类主题 自然语速的中文表达 每一期我都会用温柔、清晰的语调,带你进入中文的世界—— 无论你正在学习中文、提升听力,还是想重新爱上文学与语言,这里都是你的阅读角落、听力课堂,也是一个慢慢沉浸的空间。 让我们一起,用中文理解世界。

USD 12.90/trial
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Chia.
5.0

1,175 Lessons

Chiaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Taiwanese)
Native
·English
·Spanish

🎙️ Speak Real Mandarin from Day 1 | Exclusive Podcast & Vocabulary Lists Hello! ¡Hola! 你好 Nǐ hǎo! I'm Chia, a Vancouver-based Mandarin instructor with over 12 years of experience and a Master’s in Cultural Studies. Certified in Business Chinese, I specialize in professional communication and cross-cultural bridge-building. I am dedicated to helping learners at all levels move from the basics to mastery with clarity and confidence. Whether you're learning Mandarin to connect with your partner's family, explore Chinese culture, or simply challenge yourself, I'll make sure every lesson feels relevant, practical, and built around you. What makes my lessons different: ⇢ Fully personalized materials & slides : custom-designed for your level, pace, and interests. No generic textbooks. ⇢ A clear learning roadmap : every session is structured around your real progress, so you always know where you're going. ⇢ Cultural depth : I bring both Taiwanese and Chinese cultural context into lessons, so you're not just learning the language, you're understanding the world behind it. ⇢ Both Traditional & Simplified characters : you choose what fits your goals. I cover everything from daily conversation and pronunciation to grammar, listening, and professional Mandarin, always in a warm, structured, and encouraging environment. Ready to start speaking from Day 1? Send me a message, I'd love to hear about your goals. 📨 I'm now offering lesson subscriptions (with discount) for those looking for a consistent study routine. Send me a message for more details!☺️

USD 12.00/trial
Available 21:00 Today
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Siwen.
5.0

64 Lessons

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

Learn with a 10K+ TikTok Creator | Master Trendy & Practical Chinese Over the past 10 years, I have taught over 500 students from all around the world and at all levels. I have extensive experience in online teaching and know how to achieve the best results through digital platforms. Here’s what sets my lessons apart: Fully Personalized: No two lessons are the same! I prepare each class based on your level, interests, and specific goals (like your job or an upcoming trip). Practical & Actionable: We focus on language you can use immediately in real-life situations, not just textbook knowledge. You'll learn to communicate naturally like a native speaker. Structured & Clear: I break down difficult grammar and pronunciation points using easy-to-understand an

USD 15.00/trial
Available 02:00 Tomorrow
Learn Chinese (Mandarin) with the teacher Leisha.
5.0

4,036 Lessons

Leishaid verified
Professional Teacher
Speaks :Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
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Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
·English
·French
+1

Certificated TCSOL Chinese teacher I used to teach Mandarin, Cantonese and Chinese calligraphy in French private primary school and to advanced learners in Korean companies. I'm a very patient and joyful person, so just feel free to talk, to practice and to ask all-levelled language questions, to learn through conversation. I may also encourage you to make as many mistakes as possible so we can fix them together and make progress. ** If you're late, I'll wait 15min, after that, I shall charge the whole hour **

USD 8.00/trial

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  • Philipp

    Philipp

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    Jan ist der perfekte Lehrer. Immer pünktlich, die Ruhe in Person und er kann gut mit meiner tiefen Frustschwelle umgehen. Der Unterricht ist immer ein guter Mix aus kleinen Dialogen, Besprechung von Fragen und Vokabular, Aussprachetraining, Einheiten aus Lehrmitteln und freien Themen. Sein Deutsch ist wirklich ausserordentlich gut, so kann ich auch mal erklären, was ich eigentlich sagen wollte, wenn ein von mir zusammengebastelter Satz mal unverständlich ist. Meine Syntax ist teilweise an den Haaren herbeigezogen und er checkt trotzdem was ich sagen wollte. Beim Fremdsprachen lernen habe ich eine recht hohe Hemmschwelle einfach zu sprechen und sätze auszuprobieren. Bei Jan habe ich das mittlerweile verloren und kann hemmungslos üben. Ich kann Jan nur wärmstens empfehlen: immer höflich, nett, aufmerksam, kompetent und motivierend. Sein Unterricht strukturiert, lehrreich und interessant.

  • 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。

  • Vance

    Vance

    Learning Chinese (Mandarin)

    I've studied with Dan regularly for five years and I recommend him for all levels of learners! It can be difficult to find a reliable teacher on italki, but he has been very reliable for a long time. He provides the structure and the materials. We follow the HSK textbooks and he is very flexible, working at whatever pace suits you, slowing down when something needs more time. He also has deep knowledge of Chinese culture and history, which really helps put things into context and is always fun to learn about. So much of what I know about China comes from Dan. He is well-prepared and very experienced.

  • 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!

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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.

Ready to start learning Chinese today? Sign up now to find the perfect Chinese teacher for you and take your language skills to the next level!