Mandarin Chinese for All Levels: Learn to Communicate Easily - Lausanne

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Mandarin Chinese for All Levels: Learn to Communicate Easily

From 104.75 C$ /h

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.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Lausanne, Switzerland

At teacher's location :

Avenue du Léman, Lausanne, Suisse

Online from Switzerland

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

Chinese for adults

School

Mandarin chinese

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

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Saimei

5.0

(3)

Hello 你好! A little introduction from me:

1) I graduated from Bachelor at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, I now work for an international organization in Lausanne.
2) Having lived 17 years in China, I have a perfect command of Chinese. In addition, I have more than 5 years of experience in teaching Chinese, English and French.
3) I have experience of being an interpreter between Chinese and French during the summer of 2015-2020.
4) Chinese is my mother tongue, I also speak fluent English (Level C1) and French (Level C2).

I am passionate about language education. In addition, I have experience of working with international students (CH, FR, DE, KR, JP, US ...) and I have a very strong human relationship.

Sophia

5.0

(3)

I like to communicate with everyone, make friends and exchange cultures. I think learning a language is fun when you also understand the culture. The lesson program is entirely up to you and at any level. I will do my best to make learning languages fun and enjoyable. You will learn how to communicate in the most effective and polite way to any Chinese speakers.

Flora

5.0

(3)

I studied myself in Taiwan and I share with you the learning techniques that allowed me to be bilingual in 9 months.

You will learn to speak, read and write, through fun exercises! Contact me for more information!

Mengxi

5.0

(3)

If you would like to improve your Chinese, I can help you out in an interesting and never boring way. For your tutoring, I would design a detailed plan based on your interest and preference for learning.
You will not only improve your Chinese skills, like speaking, writing, reading, and listening, but also get into a local source for you to know deeper about daily life in China. We would share ideas together and you will be offered great materials to continue your Chinese studies in the future!
P.S.: Onsite classes will only be available in a café.

Gwendolyn

5.0

(3)

I have been giving chinese lessons for more than 10 years. Before that, I was a radio broadcaster and a journalist in China, hence I have a perfect pronunciation of the official mandarin, without any accent. It provides my students the best conditions to learn chinese, as the tone you give to words when you speak chinese as a foreigner is of great importance if you want to be understood by natives.

I have a strong working experience helping students preparing their HSK exam, I also often teach diplomats, to help them acquire the necessary skills and understand properly the vocabulary specific to their job.

I also love to work with kids, as I was a mandarin teacher for 2 years in an international school in Singapore. I give them a playful learning environment and use fun learning methods, so even the youngest can stay focused!

Rongyi

5.0

(3)

Daily chinese language practise for who intertesed in speaking Chinese and what to learn Chinese culture as well as Chinese drawing. In this class, you will know how to speak basic chinese, if possible chinses calligraphy is also included:)

Nancy

5.0

(3)

& Why choose me?

1. Personality
As a teacher, I am highly responsible, enthusiastic, and also humorous.

2. My major
Bachelor in Chinese Linguistics and Literature,
Master in Education.
I have a solid knowledge of Chinese linguistics, culture, and the effective way of teaching.

3. Ten years teaching experience
I have seven years of experience as a Chinese teacher in a high school in China (native students) and six years of experience as a Chinese teacher in a language school in Switzerland (mixed-ability students).
I will choose proper materials according to your age, level, and learning goals.

Furthermore, I can develop various courses to engage students further and create the impression that learning the Chinese language is fun and interesting.

Laus

5.0

(3)

Hello,

I am from China, learning physics in Swiss now. I am friendly, patient, and willing to share and learn something new.

I provide Chinese lessons for students wishing to:
- consolidate their bases in grammar, spelling
- improve their language skills
- improve their speaking skills (conversation classes)
- profect the written expression
- prepare for HSK exams
- prepare for the written examinations at the end of the studies
- help with the writing of works of maturity (or other works of end of studies), of dissertation
- acquire a method to analyze literary texts

Also, I will help you with math learning :)

Jinlu

5.0

(3)

I am well educated with a bechelor's degree in a top university in China and a master's degree in the US.
I have diversified background in computer science, accounting and auditing, fianance and bussiness analytics.
I am currently live in Lausanne Switzerland, planning to travel around the world

Yuying

5.0

(3)

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!

Xiaomin

5.0

(3)

I am a native speaker of Chinese. I have been studied in Europe for 5 years and can speak fluent English. Now I live in Switzerland and would like try to be a Chinese teacher. I have experience before to teach children Chinese. And I personally quite like children. I was planning to be teacher when I was a child.

Jiaqi

5.0

(3)

Hello! I'm a Master's student at EPFL and a patient, attentive Chinese tutor. In my free time, I love playing video games, and being an elder sister to a younger sibling has taught me a great deal about patience and how to explain things clearly and gently. I understand the challenges of starting a new language from scratch.

One years ago, I had the pleasure of trying teaching a student from the UK, who told me "I really enjoy learning Chinese with you". This experience, which was also my first real interaction with a foreigner, was rewarding and fuels my passion for teaching.

If you're looking for a supportive and enjoyable way to start your Chinese journey, please get in touch!

Yansu

5.0

(3)

Hello !

A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, I have a multidisciplinary background in film, cognitive science, and journalism. This combination has allowed me to develop excellent skills in communication, critical analysis, and academic and professional writing. Having myself written and supported applications for scholarships and programs in the United States, I am well aware of the expectations of the American school system and the strategies needed to effectively present one's profile.

I offer Chinese and English classes tailored to each student's needs and level. My lessons can include oral language practice, everyday conversation, writing cover letters or application essays, and improving written style and clarity. My approach combines linguistic rigor, intercultural understanding, and personalized support to help each student progress with confidence.

5.0

(3)

As a native Chinese speaker and current EPFL student, I offer tailored Mandarin lessons. Forget boring textbooks—I apply a structured, analytical approach to break down Chinese grammar and tones, making them perfectly logical and highly efficient to learn!

What I offer:

🗣️ Survival & Conversational Chinese: Real-life speaking practice for travel or daily use.

🎯 HSK Preparation: Structured training to smash your exams.

💼 Business/STEM Mandarin: Learn professional vocabulary to stand out in your career.

🖌️ Reading & Writing: Unlock the logic behind Chinese characters.

Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to polish your fluency, I customize the pace to your goals. Classes can be held at the EPFL campus, around Lausanne, or online. Let's start the journey!

Joyce

5.0

(3)

Learn Mandarin in a practical, engaging, and structured way tailored to your goals. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a student, or a professional working with Chinese clients, lessons are designed to help you build real confidence in speaking, listening, and understanding Mandarin.
I focus on functional language use, not just textbook learning — so you’ll be able to handle real-life situations such as conversations, travel, business interactions, or daily communication. For children and students, I incorporate interactive methods to keep lessons fun while building a strong foundation in pronunciation (pinyin), vocabulary, and writing.
Lessons can be adapted to:
Beginners starting from zero
Conversational Mandarin for daily use
Business Mandarin and cultural context
School support (reading, writing, homework help)
I am fluent in English and can support explanations in French if needed, making it easier for learners in Switzerland to follow along comfortably.
Each session is customised to your pace and learning style, with clear progression and practical results.