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Learn Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese – Language and Culture Lessons
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Hello! My name is Haixin, and I am a professional Chinese language teacher with over ten years of teaching experience. I run my own teaching practice (KVK registered) and currently give most lessons at students’ homes.

I specialize in teaching complete beginners, guiding them step by step with patience, structure, and a lot of encouragement. My lessons focus on practical Mandarin (listening, speaking, reading, writing), and I also introduce cultural elements such as Chinese festivals, traditions, and even hands-on workshops (for example, Chinese calligraphy or crafts).

For Dutch-speaking students, I use bilingual Chinese-Dutch teaching materials. This makes it much easier to follow the lessons, build confidence, and enjoy the process of learning a new language.

Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply curious about Chinese culture, I would be happy to help you achieve your goals.

📍 Lessons: usually at students’ homes (Amstelveen/Amsterdam region), but online lessons are also possible.
👩‍🏫 Experience: Teaching in the Netherlands & volunteering in Sri Lanka (cross-cultural experience).
🌱 Suitable for: complete beginners, school support, adults, or anyone who wants to start learning Mandarin in a structured and engaging way.

Feel free to contact me for lessons—I look forward to meeting you!
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Lesson 1: How are you
How to introduce yourself
How to use Personal Pronoun
How to pronounce Chinese A to Z
Chinese syllable pronouniation
How to count 1-10 in Chinese

Lesson 2: What are your hobbies
How to describe your hobbies
the present tense and the present continuous tense
auxiliary verbs and word order

Lesson 3:Who is that
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How to use singular or plural words in Chinese
The usage of conjunction

Lesson 4:What are you doing
How to describe your daily life
How to describe the time in Chinese
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Lesson 5:How much is it
Seasons
Week and Month
The usage of Personal Pronoun
the order of Chinese numbers

Lesson 6: Are you waiting for the bus
Transportation situation
How to use "no"

Lesson 7:Where are you living
How to describe your house
Asking for an address
demonstrative pronoun
the adverb
Comparative Adjectives

Lesson 8:What have you done
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How to describe your holidays
The present and past perfect tenses
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Lesson 9:May I order now
Making an order in a restaruant
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Asking for help
Superlative forms of adjectives

Lesson 10:Do you have another color and size
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Shopping
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Lesson 11:
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If you are an advanced student, please contact me about the advanced lessons in details.
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I am Yu. Nice to meet you.
This lesson can help you set out to learn how to speak Hanyu, read, and write Zhongwen. For this purpose, you will study the Chinese alphabet (Hanyu Pinyin), characters(Hanzi), vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and common words and phrases. If you want to learn the Chinese language, you've found the right class!

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*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 (free). It is encouraged to leave questions about the language on Google classroom as well.

It is possible to book 1,5 or 10 lessons per time. Following reservation is ensured when discussed and booked two weeks ahead of time. Meeting time is confirmed minimum 5-7 days in advance and cancellation is free until 3 days before.


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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 28 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. At the moment I am looking to expand my life experience by taking up a corporate job temporarily.
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Lesson 1: How are you
How to introduce yourself
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How to describe your hobbies
the present tense and the present continuous tense
auxiliary verbs and word order

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How to describe your family members
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How to use singular or plural words in Chinese
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How to describe your daily life
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the order of Chinese numbers

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the adverb
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The present and past perfect tenses
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Making an order in a restaruant
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Yu
Hey,

I am Yu. Nice to meet you.
This lesson can help you set out to learn how to speak Hanyu, read, and write Zhongwen. For this purpose, you will study the Chinese alphabet (Hanyu Pinyin), characters(Hanzi), vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, and common words and phrases. If you want to learn the Chinese language, you've found the right class!

Course materials can be:
-Standard Course HSK (for language ability test)
-Experiencing Chinese (for immersive classes)
-Learn Chinese with me (for schoolchildren and teenagers)
-AP Chinese
-.......
-any tailor-made materials that interest you

This course is designed in three versions for different kinds of participants:

1) A Beginner!

- Have little or no prior knowledge of the Chinese language;
- Want to learn how to make yourself understood in Chinese when traveling, for example, understanding and speaking common everyday words (and sentences) in different typical scenarios ;
- Hope to express 1-10 and some larger numbers in China in speech or by gesture decently.

*Some examples at this stage:

- Hello! Thank you. How are you?
- Sorry. / You're welcome!
- I can speak Chinese! What's your name?
- What's the date today? What's the time now?
- I'd like a cup of coffee. Is this seat free?
- (and other current Chinese usages in any scenarios you're interested in! )

**Naturally, pronunciation and the four vowel tones are an important part of the lessons, but participants also learn the principles of Chinese writing and gain an understanding of Chinese culture!


2) An Intermediate Learner

- Have upper-intermediate knowledge of Chinese;
- Need to increasingly enhance our active language skills, to expand your vocabulary, practice reading without Pinyin, and master more advanced grammar and fixed structures to be able to make longer sentences;
- Interest yourself in being able to express your views on common everyday topics, like foods, drinks, gifts, weather, Chinese habits, and common practice.


3) An Advanced Learner
- Can speak and understand Chinese reasonably well;
- Attempt to deepen your understanding of Chinese culture and learn more advanced grammatical constructs to communicate more specific and complex ideas in Chinese, both verbally and in writing;
- Focus on topics dealt with leisure and hobbies, hospitality, culture, arts, poetry, history, dynasties and civilization, of modern and ancient China.

***I have lived in China for over twenty years, traveled to many cites (including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Nanjing, Hongkong, Macau, and so on), and have been educated at respected schools and universities.

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Marina
I am a professional full-time Chinese Mandarin teacher from the North of China where Mandarin comes from.
I have been teaching for about 10 years as a teacher. 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.

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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.
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Zhou
*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 (free). It is encouraged to leave questions about the language on Google classroom as well.

It is possible to book 1,5 or 10 lessons per time. Following reservation is ensured when discussed and booked two weeks ahead of time. Meeting time is confirmed minimum 5-7 days in advance and cancellation is free until 3 days before.


[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 28 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. At the moment I am looking to expand my life experience by taking up a corporate job temporarily.
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