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Mandarin Chinese for All Levels: Learn to Communicate Easily
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I am Doris Qi, originally from China, and I am a native speaker of Mandarin. I am also bilingual in English and intermediate in French (B1), which allows me to support French and English-speaking learners in their learning.

With a Master's degree in Hospitality Management and Finance from the École Hôtelière de Lausanne, as well as extensive experience in communication, events and international training, I have developed a practical teaching method adapted to the needs of both adults and young learners.


🎯In this course, you will learn:

The basics of pronunciation (pinyin and tones)

Everyday and professional vocabulary

Essential grammar to build your first sentences

Practical dialogues for traveling, working or interacting with native speakers


🎯 Objective: You will be able to hold short conversations in Chinese, understand simple sentences and write your first characters.
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  • Around Lausanne, Switzerland
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  • Avenue du Léman, Lausanne, Suisse
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About Me
My name is Doris, originally from China and a native Mandarin speaker. I am bilingual in English and have an intermediate level in French (B1). I have studied and worked in Switzerland, China, and internationally, which has given me strong intercultural skills.

I hold a Master’s degree in Hospitality Management & Finance from the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne and a Bachelor’s degree from Les Roches. I have also worked in various roles in events, communications, and intercultural training, including at IMD Lausanne, Bulgari Hotel Beijing, and Marriott.

As a patient and well-organized teacher, I tailor my lessons to the specific needs of each student: travel conversations, professional communication, cultural discovery, or academic learning. I support adults, students, and professionals in a friendly learning environment that builds confidence and encourages steady progress.
Education
MSc in Hospitality Management & Finance – Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, Switzerland (2022–2024)

BA in Hospitality Management & Finance – Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Switzerland (2018–2022), with distinction in financial performance management

International Baccalaureate (Bilingual) – Aiglon College, Switzerland (2013–2016)
Experience / Qualifications
Program Coordinator & Faculty Assistant, IMD Lausanne (2023–2024): Organized executive programs and international webinars.

Junior Consultant, Sinn und Gewinn Hotels Group, Zurich (2023): Workflow optimization and marketing campaign restructuring.

Marketing & Communications Specialist, Caizhi Culture Technology, China (2021): Created digital content and campaigns.

Guest Experience Associate, Swire Group – The Opposite House Beijing (2019).

Additional experience in event management, training, and intercultural communication with leading organizations such as Bulgari, Marriott, and the EU Chamber of Commerce.

Mandarin (native speaker)

English (bilingual)

French (intermediate, B1)

Japanese (basic knowledge)
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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
30 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
120 minutes
The class is taught in
French
Chinese
English
Skills
Chinese for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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20-24
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Hi everyone!

This is Maxie, I have been teaching Chinese Mandarin for 4 years. The keywords of my Chinese class are funny, clear, easy to understand, and being able to connected to what you have interested in. I tutored students from USA, NZ, KOR, etc. I speak English , Chinese, Korean, and a little bit of Japanese. I like Danmei, Anime and Manga, traditional culture, all kinds of music, books, and drawings. I always consider myself a 'Octopus' who knows a little acknowledge of almost all aspects, lol! And I'm super outgoing, that means we will be always has some thing to talk about.

For my teaching method:
I think advantages of studying Chinese with me are listed as follows. As a tutor, I am good helping students to find their expectations and to draw the blueprint of results they will get, so the target will be more clear, and it also works as a booster to encourage students to achieve their goals. I studied Chinese language as side major when I was in college, and I'm also interested in philosophies, so not only for beginners, but high levelers can benefit from my classes too. For that I am professional. And the most important thing, I'm funny! I know learning a language could be hard, and boring sometimes, but making it interesting is also one of my specialty. We will start this journey together, and see where life will take us!

More info: Currently I'm living in Cully, Switzerland, try to explore the world ,learn the language, and meet with new people. So if you are in this town, I don't mind to give off line classes. Merci!
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Yuying
Hi everyone!

This is Maxie, I have been teaching Chinese Mandarin for 4 years. The keywords of my Chinese class are funny, clear, easy to understand, and being able to connected to what you have interested in. I tutored students from USA, NZ, KOR, etc. I speak English , Chinese, Korean, and a little bit of Japanese. I like Danmei, Anime and Manga, traditional culture, all kinds of music, books, and drawings. I always consider myself a 'Octopus' who knows a little acknowledge of almost all aspects, lol! And I'm super outgoing, that means we will be always has some thing to talk about.

For my teaching method:
I think advantages of studying Chinese with me are listed as follows. As a tutor, I am good helping students to find their expectations and to draw the blueprint of results they will get, so the target will be more clear, and it also works as a booster to encourage students to achieve their goals. I studied Chinese language as side major when I was in college, and I'm also interested in philosophies, so not only for beginners, but high levelers can benefit from my classes too. For that I am professional. And the most important thing, I'm funny! I know learning a language could be hard, and boring sometimes, but making it interesting is also one of my specialty. We will start this journey together, and see where life will take us!

More info: Currently I'm living in Cully, Switzerland, try to explore the world ,learn the language, and meet with new people. So if you are in this town, I don't mind to give off line classes. Merci!
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