Learn Chinese in the Most Fun and Effective way :)

From 57 C$ /h

I am an energetic, enthusiastic and well qualified Mandarin teacher, who has already had over 10 years of teaching experience, including five universities in four different countries(England, Germany, Taiwan and China), two international schools, two UK independent schools and four different language centres.

I am a calm, patient and energetic teacher. I love sharing my culture and native language with students, as I love travelling and learning new languages and cultures myself.

Everybody's development must be attended to individually. As a teacher, I am able to ascertain and cater for the educational needs of every one of my students. I know that every learner will have varying speeds of learning and will be able to access the content of the lesson in different ways. In my ten years of teaching experience, I have taught from primary school children up to international business people.

Whether you want a tutor for exam preparation, inspiring a love of the language in younger learners, want to learn Mandarin for fun, travelling, for business or for HSK exam, I have had experience teaching all types of language learners.

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Location

Online from Belgium

About Me

Education

Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Beijing Culture and Language University, MA
German, Fu-Jen University Taiwan, BA
Philipps-Universität Marburg, one year exchange programme

Experience / Qualifications

Lecturer of Mandarin Chinese, University of West England Jan.2016- present
I am presently teaching one lecture per week in the Business and Law department to classes of up to 30 adult students. With the use of a variety of materials and drawing on my past experiences of creating a Chinese programme, I have created a suitable syllabus for beginners who will likely be using their new language skills in their future business positions.

Teacher of Chinese, Badminton School, Bristol, UK Sept.2015 - Sept.2018
This permanent Monday -Friday position gave me my first experience in preparing students for GCSE, iGCSE and A-level examinations. Due to how international my school is, I teach native Chinese speakers and non-native speakers. This breadth of student-base has expanded my skills considerably. From teaching students their first lesson to analysing millennia-old Chinese literature with native-speakers, I have enjoyed this challenge. I have developed the Chinese syllabus while here, which now has curriculum classes in years 7, 8 & 9. Last year saw my first two non-native speaking students take their GCSEs; both my British and my Korean student got As, after I had taught them from beginner level, two years previously. I am also the GCSE examiner for the oral summer examinations.

Teacher of Mandarin Chinese, Bristol Grammar School, Bristol, UK Jan. 2014 -July 2015
I taught Mandarin Chinese to a range of ages, all of whom were absolute beginners. My youngest group consisted of six-year-olds and my oldest group consisted of seventeen-year-olds. I brought Chinese into the school, which continues to teach compulsory Chinese classes to year 7, even after I moved on to Badminton School in 2015

Teacher of Mandarin Chinese, Bristol Language School, Bristol, UK Sept. 2014 - Aug. 2015
This part-time position saw me teaching Chinese to different levels of adult learners in the evening. My students ranged from absolute beginners to B1 level.

Teacher of Mandarin Chinese, International House Bristol, Bristol, UK Sept. 2013 - Jan. 2016
This part-time position saw me teaching Chinese to different levels of adult learners in the evening. My students ranged from absolute beginners to B1 level.

Teacher of Mandarin Chinese, Mandarin Corner, Beijing, China Sept. 2012 - June 2013
After graduating from BLCU, Beijing, where I completed my Masters in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, I set up and taught in this school, which added to my ever-growing classroom experience by teaching students of all ages. I taught up to twenty hours per week and had students from eight different countries. Although I tried to use Mandarin whenever I could, I could confidently use English or German to explain certain points if necessary.

Teacher of Mandarin and EAL, Rego British International School, Beijing, China Sep. 2012 - Dec. 2012
A very rewarding and challenging position, which expanded my teaching experience tremendously and offered me experience teaching the English curriculum (including GCSE Mandarin), as well as time teaching children with a vast range of ages and levels of Chinese. I taught both Mandarin Chinese and many aspects of Chinese culture and history.

Lecturer of Mandarin Chinese, Chinese Centre, Wen Hua Uni, Taipei, Taiwan July 2011 - Jan. 2012
In this exciting position, I taught Europeans, Asians, North Americans and Australasian all as part of my one-to-one and group class programs.

Lecturer of Mandarin Chinese, Chinese Centre, Fu-Jen University, Taipei, Taiwan April - June 2011
Keen to get back into the classroom and get some first-hand experience to assist me while writing my Masters' dissertation, I got a position at my previous university, where I met some very interesting students from countries such as Honduras, Vanuatu, Germany, Paraguay, Italy, Britain, The USA, Japan and Korea.

Teacher of Mandarin Chinese, Taipei Language Institute, Taipei, Taiwan Jan. - April 2011
This was a useful experience, as I taught both group classes as well as handful of one-to-one classes.

Practical Lecturer of Mandarin Chinese, Sinology Department, The University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany Sept. - Dec. 2010
Using the textbook "Taiwan Today", I taught my class both Mandarin Chinese and about Taiwanese culture. I really appreciate my time here as I was given the freedom to create my own programme and to create each lecture. During my time at The University of Heidelberg, I covered a few of my colleagues' first semester Mandarin classes.

Lecturer of Mandarin Chinese, Beijing Language and Culture University, Beijing, China 2009-2010
During the first year of my Masters course, I assisted and taught a number of Chinese courses.

Chinese, English and German tutor 2006 - 2010
I have taught private adult classes in both Taiwan and China. This was my first professional experience of teaching people from such a varied cultural background.

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

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

German

Skills

Chinese

Mandarin chinese

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

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04-08

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12-16

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20-24

Shan

4.94

(18)

Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here!

I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands after my master study in Beijing and worked as researcher at Utrecht University and later as teacher at Erasmus University. I specialize in teaching Mandarin Chinese to both absolute beginners and advanced-level students. No matter you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction.

My class is well-organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently!

Three key characteristics of my class:

- Communication oriented
- Culturally related
- Real-life materials for practice

Ready to start? Send me a message.

Marina

4.94

(18)

I am a full-time professional Chinese Mandarin teacher from the North of China where Mandarin comes from.
I have been teaching for about 10 years as a teacher and school owner. I have my own school and website for studying Chinese. Students' ages are from 3 to adults. They are from all over the world. You can study with me online /come to my office/ Go-home lessons. Classes can be one-to-one or group classes.

I have been helping numerous people learn to speak Chinese and do exam HSK. Children always have fun learning Mandarin with me. I teach Mandarin for business purposes, traveling, YCT (for Children and teenagers), BCT (business Chinese), Conversational practice, Advanced level Chinese classes, etc. Any levels are all welcome.
Classes type:
Daily Chinese
HSK class: Level 1--Level 6
HSKK class: HSK speaking test (Beginner to advanced)
Chinese grammar class
BCT / Startup Business in China: Business Chinese (Beginner to Advanced)
YCT class: Level 1--Level 6 for children to teenagers
Easy steps to Chinese: 3-12 years old children
There are some other classes that welcome you to message me.

I grew up and had educations in China. I moved to Europe for teaching Chinese in 2019 November.
I am fun, active, very patient, and responsible. I have never come late to all of my classes for more than 10 years.
For children's classes, I prepare songs, videos, cartoons, teaching and explaining at the same time, They learn really fast and never feel bored when they are excited with a fun teacher and materials. I believe that interest is the best teacher. So I try my best to prepare before classes and send materials after classes to students.

The classes can be taught in Chinese, English.

Helen

4.94

(18)

• Born and raised in Beijing, China, I speak Mandarin Chinese, which is standard Chinese.
• Graduated from Capital Normal University in Beijing (teachers' university), where I graduated in educational sciences.
• Living in the Netherlands since 2012. She has been a teacher for many years in both China and the Netherlands.
• I can teach in both English and Dutch.
• My students are of all ages and education levels and come from all walks of life.
• I teach both individually and at group level, both physical lessons and online lessons.

• Carefully prepare each lesson to make it as interesting and efficient as possible.
• I specialize in tailor-made personal language training. Using different teaching methods and textbooks for students with different backgrounds, levels and goals. Sometimes I also create new tailor-made teaching materials for students.
• Integrate Chinese culture into lessons.
• When desired: give homework, check it and discuss it.

Zhou

4.94

(18)

*The following text is written in English and automated translated into Dutch by the platform.

[Information for the lessons]

The lesson is given in Dutch, English or even Chinese for the advanced passionates.

This is the basic version of my Chinese lessons which is suited for motivated learners who are committed to spending 2-4 high quality hours per week for self study outside of the class. See my profile for the advanced version where I offer even more additional materials and more extra feedback for a more immersive learning experience. The advanced version is suited for people who want to progress faster with guidance.

The general structure lesson revolves around review from previous sessions, assigned exercises and the new chapter of textbook. After the lesson you will receive exercises and extra audiovisual materials for the theme covered during lesson through Google Classroom. It is encouraged to leave questions about the language on Google classroom as well.

[Information regarding platform usage]
It is possible to charge up credits for 1,5 or 10 lessons per time. One can pick an eve (or early morning until 8 o'clock) from a specific weekday for meetings to take place. That means if we cannot meet on a certain day picked e.g.Thursday then the only possibility is next Thursday. It is required to book the lessons for the next whole month in advance after the first lesson. One can cancel for free until 3 days ahead of time otherwise there is a cancellation fee of half the lesson.

[A Letter from me]

Hi,
你好!
I am Zhou and have helped people from age 3 to more than 80 with all levels of Chinese.
I have developed my unique curriculums and teaching methods for Chinese language lovers ranging from absolute beginners to highly advanced with more than 7 years of teaching experience here in Amsterdam. Unlike most institutions, I work no only with standard textbooks but also with thoughtfully curated contemporary Chinese content and Many More Surprises Along the Way. ;-)
Chinese is easy and one can learn it WAY FASTER with the right guidance and method. From pronunciation to conversation making, from listening ability to in-depth cultural understanding, you name it. Life is precious and I look forward to spending it unlocking the rewards of learning a new language with you!

See you soon,
Zhou

[About me]
I am 29 and hold a research master degree in Media Studies from the University of Amsterdam and I am specialized in critical analysis, cultural sociology and environmental philosophy. Previously i have worked in artistic projects funded by dutch goverment and other regional funds and presented my artistic research at various conferences.

Christina

4.94

(18)

Chinese native speaker personal tutor in Delémont, Switzerland. I offer online and face-to-face classes to students of all levels.

Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your language skills, my courses are tailored to meet your specific needs and goals. I have experience teaching both Chinese and English, and I use a variety of engaging teaching methods to ensure that you progress quickly and effectively.

In Taiwan, I taught Chinese to foreigners; i have been working in international business field for over 20 years and have been exposed to cultures from over 50 different countries. Everyone is always full of freshness and curiosity for Chinese ...
Now I will share with you the pleasure and the harvest of learning Chinese.

If you prefer the convenience of online classes, I offer flexible scheduling and a user-friendly virtual classroom that makes learning from home easy and enjoyable. If you prefer in-person lessons, I am happy to travel to your home or office within Delémont.

Gwendolyn

4.94

(18)

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!

Amy

4.94

(18)

Hey there, I’m Amy, a Chinese teacher with experience teaching Mandarin. I was born and raised in Beijing. My accent is very clear and easy to understand. With the growth of teaching time, I found this work attracts me more and more. In my opinion, language learning is a venture full of fun and of course, sometimes with difficulties. But all your efforts are worthy. I have helped over 100 students whether to get their dream jobs or the big promotion or just to improving their Chinese for their trip.

I will plan your own personal lesson plan. Including daily conversations, business language, job interviews, preparation for exams. My method is conversational and based on real life so you can relate the language to your life and use your own examples.
I can’t wait to share you how beautiful my language is! See you in my class.

Aside from teaching, I like to watch movies and traveling.I have been to UK, Germany, Poland, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia and so on.

大家好!我是Amy,一名经验丰富的中文老师。我在北京长大,口音清晰易懂。我很喜欢教学工作,在我看来,学习语言非常有趣。虽然有时候会遇到困难,但是都是值得的。我帮助过上百名学生找工作,升职,或者旅行。
关于学习方面,我会帮助你制定学习计划,学习日常用语,商务用语,帮助你通过面试,中文考试等。我的学习素材贴近生活,你可以举一反三。
我已经迫不及待跟你分享我的母语了,课堂上见!
除了教学之外,我喜欢看电影,旅行。我去过英国,德国,波兰,马来西亚,印度尼西亚,俄罗斯等,喜欢交来自不同国家的朋友。

Youssef

4.94

(18)

I am a professional Chinese translator and teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Arabic/English-Chinese Interpretation from Ain Shams University. I offer private Chinese lessons tailored to individual learning needs, leveraging my extensive knowledge and experience in language and translation. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I provide personalized instruction to help you achieve your language goals.

我是专业的中文翻译和教师,毕业于艾因·夏姆斯大学,拥有阿拉伯语/英语-中文翻译学士学位。我提供针对个人学习需求的私人中文课程,利用我丰富的语言和翻译知识与经验。无论您是初学者还是希望提高语言技能,我都能提供个性化的教学,帮助您实现语言学习目标。

Yuxiao

4.94

(18)

I am a physics PhD student based at CERN from China's prestigious Tsinghua University (Beijing), bringing authentic language skills and cultural insights directly to our community. As a native speaker with a strong academic background, I offer structured yet flexible Mandarin lessons tailored to your individual goals – whether you're a complete beginner, looking to improve conversation for collaboration or travel, or seeking deeper cultural understanding. Take advantage of having a dedicated teacher conveniently located on-site.
P.S.: My French is poor, so please make sure you can speak English before taking this course.
P.P.S.: I am an experimental physicist and can tutor physics in Chinese if you want 😅 or in English as well.

Jojo

4.94

(18)

Mandarin Lessons Tailored to Your Goals
I welcome learners of all levels, from complete beginners to advanced students.

My lessons are fully personalised and designed around your specific objectives.

Popular learning goals:

Practical Mandarin for everyday conversations

Travel Chinese for visiting China

Chinese for work and business communication

HSK examination preparation

GCSE and A-Level Chinese support

Listening and speaking confidence

Pronunciation and tone improvement

Chinese culture and real-life communication

What to expect in class

My teaching is based on second-language acquisition principles, focusing on meaningful communication from day one.

You will learn Chinese through:

• practical conversations

• listening activities

• useful vocabulary

• grammar explained in a simple way

• real-life scenarios relevant to your goals

Rather than memorising large amounts of information, I help students understand how Chinese works and use it naturally.

For complete beginners

You don't need any prior knowledge.

I will guide you step by step through:

• pronunciation and tones

• pinyin

• sentence patterns

• everyday conversations

Lessons and materials will be selected based on your interests and preferred learning style.

For travel and work purposes

If you're planning to travel, study or work in China, I can create practical lessons based on real-life situations such as:

• ordering food

• shopping

• transportation

• social conversations

• meetings and business communication

• workplace emails
For exam preparation

If you're preparing for HSK, GCSE or A-Level Chinese, I will help you:

• understand exam requirements

• improve speaking and writing skills

• practise with mock materials

• identify weak areas efficiently

Mark

4.94

(18)

Want to speak real Chinese, not just textbook Chinese? I can take you there — step by step, with zero confusion.

I'm a native Mandarin speaker offering private one-on-one lessons online, for complete beginners through HSK learners:

- Complete beginners: pinyin, the four tones, greetings and everyday conversation — you'll be speaking from day one
- HSK 1–6: structured exam preparation with vocabulary, grammar, listening practice and mock tests (I use my own bilingual HSK courseware)
- Kids: fun, visual lessons with games and bilingual materials designed for young learners
- Conversation practice: real-life topics at your level, not scripted dialogues

Every lesson comes with my custom bilingual notes (Chinese + pinyin + English), so reviewing after class is easy. Lessons are 30–50 minutes, held online via Zoom or Google Meet.

The first lesson is free: we'll talk about your goals and current level, and I'll show you exactly how we'll work together.

Siyi

4.94

(18)

Hello! I am a native Chinese speaker and have been living in France for 6 years, where I completed my studies. I speak fluent French and English (C1 level), which allows me to clearly explain the specific difficulties faced by French speakers: tones, pronunciation, characters, classifiers, and word order.

What I propose:

HSK preparation: vocabulary, grammar, listening and reading comprehension, sample exercises and tips for exam day.
Business Chinese: emails, meetings, presentations, negotiation, professional etiquette and work culture in China.
Conversational Chinese: for travel, communicating with friends or family, or simply gaining fluency in speaking.
Chinese by interests: cinema, series, music, cuisine, travel, technology, etc. You learn with the subjects that fascinate you.

My method:
Each lesson is tailored to your goals, level, and pace. From the very first lesson, we'll discuss your needs to create a personalized program. I adapt to both complete beginners and advanced learners, alternating explanations in French or English (if necessary) with practical exercises in Chinese, to help you progress naturally and motivatingly.

For who ?
Beginners, students, professionals, travelers or enthusiasts of Chinese culture: all levels are welcome.

Feel free to contact me to discuss your project. I would be delighted to assist you!

Leona

4.94

(18)

**About My Classes**

Hi! I’m Leona, a native Mandarin speaker currently working as a full-time Chinese teacher at a secondary school in Thailand. I also teach Chinese online and specialize in HSK exam preparation.

I hold a CTCSOL certificate and have experience helping learners prepare for Chinese proficiency exams. My Mandarin pronunciation is clear and standard, and I focus on practical, structured methods that help students improve their performance and achieve measurable results.

**My Teaching Approach**

My main specialty is HSK exam preparation. I help students identify their weaknesses, set realistic study goals, and develop a targeted study plan based on their current level and exam date.

My lessons focus on the skills that matter for the exam, including vocabulary retention, character recognition, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and practice with HSK-style questions. I use diagnostic exercises, targeted drills, mock tests, and regular feedback to help students understand their mistakes and improve systematically.

All the students I have trained for HSK exams so far have passed their respective exams. However, results depend on each student's starting level, effort, and consistency, so I cannot guarantee a particular result.

**Who Are My Classes For?**

My classes are best suited to self-motivated learners who have a clear goal and are willing to put in consistent effort outside class. I provide structured guidance and practical methods, but students are expected to complete assignments and take responsibility for their own progress.

Please note that my approach is intensive and practice-oriented. Some exercises, particularly listening repetition and dictation, can feel repetitive and challenging at first. However, consistent practice is essential for building the skills needed to perform well in an exam.

I also offer general Mandarin lessons and can help business professionals improve their Chinese communication skills. For business Chinese, I go beyond vocabulary and expressions to explore the cultural context of communication in Chinese workplaces.

If you are looking for a structured, goal-oriented approach to learning Chinese, I would be happy to help you work toward your goals.

Sejdinaj

4.94

(18)

I offer personalized online English, Albanian, and Mandarin Chinese lessons for children and adults. With over nine years of teaching experience, I adapt each lesson to the student’s age, level, interests, and learning goals.
English lessons focus on speaking, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, reading, and writing. As a native Albanian speaker, I also help learners develop practical Albanian communication skills. Beginner Mandarin lessons introduce pinyin, tones, basic characters, and everyday expressions.
For children, I use games, songs, stories, and illustrated materials. For adults, I focus on useful conversations and practical activities for everyday situations.
Each lesson includes a short review, new material, guided practice, and constructive feedback. My approach is patient and encouraging, helping students build confidence at their own pace. I am based in Shanghai and speak Albanian, English, and Chinese.

Huayan

4.94

(18)

Hello! I offer personalized Chinese lessons for those looking to start from scratch or further improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.

Lessons are customized based on your current proficiency, interests, and learning objectives. We can begin with Pinyin, tones, and foundational expressions, or focus on daily conversations, situational practice, and authentic Chinese materials to help you use the language more naturally and confidently.

**What you can learn:**
- Pinyin and Pronunciation: Master tones and build a solid foundation for accurate pronunciation.
- Everyday Conversation: Practice practical scenarios such as self-introductions, shopping, ordering food, and traveling.
- Chinese Characters and Reading: Learn commonly used characters and gradually progress to reading simple texts.
- Chinese Expressions and Culture: Gain insight into the cultural nuances and customs behind the language as you learn.

My lessons emphasize interaction and practice, with content adjusted to match your individual learning pace. Let me know why you’d like to learn Chinese, and we can work together to create a study plan that’s perfect for you!