Mandarin Chinese Lessons for Beginners — Pronunciation, Tones, Conversation and Handwriting

From 86.83 C$ /h

Hi, I’m Yuting, a native Mandarin Chinese speaker currently studying Artificial Intelligence at the University of Bern.

I offer Mandarin Chinese lessons for beginners and lower-intermediate learners. My lessons can include pronunciation, tones, pinyin, daily conversation, basic grammar, reading and handwriting.

I can explain Chinese clearly in English, which is especially helpful for students who are just starting. I am patient and practical, and I like to adjust each lesson based on the student’s level and goals.

For complete beginners, we can start with pinyin, tones, simple greetings, useful daily expressions and basic character writing. For students who already know some Chinese, we can focus more on speaking practice, reading, pronunciation correction or homework support.

Lessons are available online or in person in Bern.

Extra information

Online lessons and lessons at the teacher’s location follow the listed price.

Location

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At teacher's location :

Bern, Switzerland

About Me

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker based in Bern. I teach Chinese in a practical and friendly way, with a focus on helping students feel more comfortable using the language in real situations.

My lessons are relaxed but focused. I help students notice small mistakes, correct them step by step, and build confidence through practice. I usually pay attention to pronunciation, tones, word choice, sentence structure, and whether the expression sounds natural in Mandarin.

I enjoy working with adult learners who are curious about Chinese language and culture. Depending on the student’s needs, I can support daily conversation, textbook learning, pronunciation correction, reading, handwriting, travel Chinese, or practical communication.

When needed, I can explain Chinese pronunciation and grammar clearly in English, so students do not feel lost during the lesson.

My goal is to make Chinese learning clear, useful, and encouraging.

Education

Master’s studies in Artificial Intelligence, University of Bern, Switzerland. My studies have helped me develop a clear and structured way of thinking, which is useful when explaining Mandarin Chinese pronunciation, grammar and sentence patterns to learners.

Experience / Qualifications

Native Mandarin Chinese speaker

Experience teaching Mandarin Chinese to adult learners in Switzerland

Experience supporting learners with pronunciation, tones, pinyin, basic grammar, reading, handwriting and daily conversation

Able to explain Chinese clearly in English when needed

Comfortable adapting lessons to different learning goals, including conversation practice, textbook support, pronunciation correction, travel Chinese and practical communication

Lessons available online or in person in Bern

Age

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Chinese

Teaching

Mandarin chinese

Availability of a typical week

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Mandarin Speaking Practice and Practical Chinese Conversation

108.53 C$ /h

Improve your Mandarin through practical speaking practice, pronunciation correction, and natural conversation.

This class is designed for learners who already know some Chinese and want to become more confident, fluent, and natural when speaking. We can focus on daily conversation, sentence structure, pronunciation, tones, vocabulary expansion, listening practice, and correcting common mistakes.

Each lesson is adapted to your goals. We can practise real-life topics such as self-introduction, travel, food, study, work, hobbies, culture, and daily communication. I will help you speak more naturally, build useful expressions, and understand how Mandarin is actually used in everyday situations.

If you want more structured support, we can also work with your textbook, homework, reading materials, or specific topics you want to prepare for.

Lessons are available online or in person in Bern.

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