In this lesson, we will have an easy conversation for me to understand your Chinese level and your future learning plan. therefore, I can design the lesson that suits you the most! It's not going to be an exam. No stress, just having a little chat :)

In this lesson, we will either engage in free talk or choose a topic that interests you, depending on your current level. For more advanced learners, we may incorporate task-based activities, such as "talking about your day" or "describing a past experience," to give our conversations more structure. 

During the session, the atmosphere will feel like a natural, daily-life chat, but I will carefully note any vocabulary or grammar mistakes. By the end of the lesson, we will review these points together and practice using them correctly. If you come across any unfamiliar words, sentences, or grammar structures during our conversation, we will also take time to break them down and learn them on the spot.

To enhance your learning, I provide notes for you to review and practice after each session.

Please let me know before class whether you use traditional or simplified Chinese, as there are slight differences — similar to British and American English.

👉🏽 The lesson time includes a 5-minute break.
👉🏽 I recommend using Google Meet for a smoother lesson experience compared to the italki classroom.

⚠️ Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:
1. More than 24 hours before the lesson start time: You may reschedule or cancel by mutual agreement.
2. Within 24 hours of the lesson start time: Rescheduling or canceling is not possible, and the lesson will be marked as completed.

💡 Please note that due to italki's recent increase in commission rates from 15% to 21%, my lesson price has been adjusted accordingly.

Looking forward to helping you grow your Mandarin skills!

Conversational Chinese - Let's speak Mandarin!

This lesson is designed for total beginners who want to start learning Mandarin in a structured way. We will use a combination of textbook materials and my self-made resources, focusing more on speaking and listening rather than reading and writing. While following the textbook, I will also introduce more natural, real-life spoken Mandarin expressions to complement the often outdated language and less authentic pronunciations found in traditional materials.

👉🏽 This lesson time includes a 5-minute break.
👉🏽 Google Meet is ideal for the lessons.
👉🏽 Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy

More than 24 hours before the lesson start time: It's possible to reschedule or cancel when the student and the teacher agree.

Within 24 hours of the lesson start time: It's not possible to reschedule or cancel before the lesson start time.

Please note: Due to the recent increase in italki's commission rate from 15% to 21%, the lesson price has been adjusted accordingly. For a smoother learning experience, I recommend using Google Meet instead of the italki classroom.

General Chinese - textbook

📚 Reading and Grammar Practice

This course focuses on improving your reading skills in traditional Chinese characters and enhancing your understanding of formal writing. Each session, we will read a new article together, break down the grammar structures, and expand your vocabulary in context. 

This course is ideal for learners around the **B1 level** who want to strengthen their reading comprehension and grasp more sophisticated, formal language. 

After each lesson, I will provide personalized notes summarizing key grammar points, new vocabulary, and sentence patterns for you to review and practice. 

💡 Important Information:
- This lesson focuses on reading and grammar practice — perfect for those wanting to elevate their formal Mandarin skills.
- Due to the recent increase in the italki commission rate (from 15% to 21%), the lesson price has been adjusted accordingly.

👉🏽 Lesson Details:
- Each session includes a 5-minute break
- Google Meet is recommended for the best learning experience, as they offer more stable features than the italki classroom.

👉🏽 Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy:
1. More than 24 hours before the lesson starts: Rescheduling or cancellations are possible with mutual agreement between the student and teacher.
2. Within 24 hours of the lesson start time: Rescheduling or cancellations are not permitted.

Looking forward to reading and learning with you!