Chinese (Mandarin) classes from Beginner to Intermediate

Von 46 Fr /Std

Would you like to start learning Chinese or strengthen your existing skills in a structured, engaging way? re you ready to explore this fascinating language? I offer personalised Chinese language lessons designed for beginners and intermediate learners of all ages.

With a BA in Asian Studies (focus on Chinese language) and several years of experience teaching languages to students of different ages and backgrounds, I combine academic expertise with practical, communicative teaching methods. I have also completed an internship at a school of Italian for foreigners, where I taught directly to Chinese students.

Beginner Level (HSK 1–2 / A1–A2):

- Pinyin and pronunciation training
- Basic grammar structures
- Essential vocabulary for daily life
- Simple conversation practice
- Introduction to Chinese characters

Intermediate Level (HSK 3–4 / B1)

- Expanding vocabulary and sentence structures
- Reading and writing practice
- Conversation and listening comprehension
- Cultural insights and real-life communication

My lessons are:

- Structured but dynamic
- Adapted to your goals (travel, exams, business, personal interest)
- Interactive and communicative
- Balanced between speaking, listening, reading, and writing
- For younger students, I use games, visual materials, and creative activities. For adults, lessons can be more goal-oriented and professionally tailored.

Lesson Format:

- Individual lessons (one-to-one)
- Small group lessons (on request)
- Online
- Flexible scheduling

Learning Chinese can seem challenging at first, but with the right guidance, it becomes a fascinating and rewarding journey! My goal is to make the language enjoyable for every student and help you really appreciate this wonderful language!

Zusätzliche Informationen

Laptop and interet connection needed

Ort

Online aus Schweiz

Über mich

I am a multilingual language teacher with a BA in Asian Studies (specialisation in Chinese language), MA in International Studies and several years of experience teaching students of different ages and cultural backgrounds.

Languages have always been more than a subject to me, as they are a bridge between cultures. Learning languages has always been a passion, so why not share this interest with others? During my academic journey, I developed strong linguistic and intercultural skills, and I later completed an internship at a school of Italian for foreigners, where I worked directly with international students, including Chinese learners.

Over the years, I have taught children, teenagers, and adults, both individually and in small groups. This experience has taught me how to adapt my teaching style to each learner’s needs, personality, and goals.

As a teacher, I am:
- Structured and organised
- Patient and encouraging
- Clear in explanations
- Focused on building confidence

I believe that learning a language should feel challenging but never intimidating. My goal is to create a supportive and motivating environment where students feel comfortable making mistakes and progressing step by step!

I particularly enjoy working with motivated students who are curious about languages and cultures.

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- MA International Studies, Governance of Migration (110 cum laude)
University of Pisa - 2024

- BA Asian Studies, Chinese language & translation
University La Sapienza of Rome - 2019

Erfahrung / Qualifikationen

- LANGUAGE TUTOR AND ASSISTANT (INTERN) / Italiaidea – Rome (Sep 2019 – Jun 2020);

- OUTREACH AND RESEARCH (INTERN)/ International Center for Ethno-Religious Mediation (ICERMediation)– New York (Jan 2023 – May 2023);

- HUMANITARIAN AID WORKER/ Refugee Women’s Centre – Calais & Grand-Synthe, France (Jun 2025 - Aug 2025);

- FUNDRAISING ASSISTANT/ Global Institute of Creative Thinking – Geneva, Switzerland (Sep 2015);

- NGO REPRESENTATIVE/ Justice pour Tous Internationale – Geneva, Switzerland (Sep 2025 - Nov 2025);

- FUNDRAISING OFFICER (Volunteer)/ Colour of Tomorrow – Geneva, Switzerland (Nov 2025 - Present)

Alter

Vorschulkinder (4-6 Jahre alt)

Kinder (7-12 Jahre alt)

Jugendliche (13-17 Jahre alt)

Erwachsene (18-64 Jahre alt)

Seniorinnen und Senioren (65+ Jahre alt)

Unterrichtsniveau

Anfänger

Mittel

Dauer

60 Minuten

Unterrichtet in

Englisch

Chinesisch

Italienisch

Fachkenntnisse

Mandarin-chinesisch

Verfügbarkeit einer typischen Woche

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via Webcam

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Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

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Sun

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04-08

08-12

12-16

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20-24

English Language Class from Beginners to Intermediate

46 Fr /Std

Whether you want to improve your English for school, work, travel, or daily communication, I offer structured and engaging lessons tailored to your level and goals. With several years of experience teaching languages to students of all ages and backgrounds, I focus on building strong foundations while helping students gain real confidence in speaking and understanding English!

Beginner (A1–A2):
- Essential grammar and vocabulary
- Pronunciation and listening practice
- Everyday conversation
- Reading and writing basics

Intermediate (B1–B2):
- Expanding vocabulary and fluency
- Structured grammar refinement
- Conversation practice
- Writing skills (emails, essays, professional communication)

Teaching Style
- Structured but dynamic
- Goal-oriented and personalised
- Focus on communication and confidence
- Balanced practice (speaking, listening, reading, writing)

For younger students, I use interactive activities and visual materials.
For adults, lessons are tailored to professional or personal objectives.

English becomes easier when you understand how it works... and when you’re not afraid to speak!

Italian Language (L2) Class from Beginners to Advanced

46 Fr /Std

Italian is not only a language, it’s culture, expression, and communication. I offer structured Italian lessons adapted to each student’s level and goals. With teaching experience across age groups and an internship at a school of Italian for foreigners, I have worked directly with international students and understand how to make Italian clear, logical, and accessible.

Beginner (A1–A2):
- Pronunciation and essential grammar
- Basic conversation
- Everyday vocabulary
- Foundations for reading and writing
- Intermediate (B1–B2)
- Expanding fluency
- Structured grammar improvement
- Conversation practice
- Cultural context and real-life language

Advanced (C1):
- Professional or academic Italian
- Writing refinement
- Presentation skills
- Exam preparation (if needed)
- Teaching Style
- Clear explanations and structured progression
- Strong grammar foundation
- Interactive conversation practice

Adapted to children, teens, and adults

I focus on helping students feel confident and comfortable speaking, while building solid language structure step by step.

Yuheng

5.0

(3)

The class will be designed according to your expectation (speaking or writing, language or culture), level and learning experience.

We will combine textbook learning and special training sections.

The class will be rigid but enjoyable. Students must accomplish before-class preparation and after-class homework.

I was a lecturer of high-level Chinese language course at Asien-Orient-Institut University of Zurich.

Shan

5.0

(3)

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.

Emily

5.0

(3)

I'm a native Chinese who has a profound understanding of English. I'm very sociable and I like to help people practice their Chinese. We can talk about music, videos, history, ... anything! Personally, I've been working the past 5 years as a nurse in a international hospital in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. I've been talking with Chinese-learners a lot within these past few years. We practice all kinds of Chinese vocabulary such as daily routine talk, all kinds of subjects, business vocabulary, ...
认识你很高兴!
Kind regards,
Emily

Xavier

5.0

(3)

I am focusing mainly on speaking and listening. Talking about culture. I am a PhD student at ETH. And specialized in Engineering. If a person needs some work related Chinese skills, I am a good helper for you. I can have many topics to teach. I am also like traveling, cooking. lived in europe for 9 years.

Marina

5.0

(3)

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.

Tia

5.0

(3)

I specialise in tutoring Mandarin Chinese for people who either want to improve the language skills or are new beginners who has the interest in learning the language.
I've developed a learning method which helps the students build up the language structures in an effective way, be able to speak the language independently in a relatively short amount of time by mastering the normally boring grammar rules in a fun way.
The benefits of my course is that the students are learning the language in a relaxing learning environment in a natural way without straining.

Jiaqi

5.0

(3)

你好!Grüezi!Hola!Hello!

I'm a Confucius Institute (the ONLY globally recognized official institution for teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages) certified Mandarin teacher.

I'm also an official YCT (Youth Chinese Test)/ HSK (Chinese Proficiency Test)/ HSKK (Chinese Proficiency Spoken Test) test examiner.

In addition to giving private lessons, I also teach Chinese at international schools and lead Mandarin immersion Spielgruppe (playgroup) in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. My speciality is teaching children between the age of 2.5 and 12 in an immersive and interactive learning environment. By means of guided game-playing, painting, story-reading, drama activities, song-singing, dancing, and handcraft-making, kids achieve organic language acquisition while having a lot of fun.

The predominant features you will find in my class are tailor-made teaching materials and methods that are customized to best suit your specific study objectives (Preschooler Chinese, K-12 Chinese, YCT, HSK, Beginner Chinese, Conversational Chinese, Business Chinese...etc.).

As a language learner myself (B.A. major in Spanish and currently studying German), I have great patience and willingness to help you on your journey towards Chinese proficiency, because I know how frustrating it could get at times. Being in the shoes of a linguistics student for years also enables me to better instruct you, as I understand very well what are the things a learner would find helpful.

I welcome students of all age groups and prior proficiency levels. Looking forward to sharing my knowledge of Chinese language and culture with you:)

Xingying

5.0

(3)

I run private lessons, where all levels are welcome. But if you’re a total beginner then I offer basic classes to help you find the way to get into it.

I develop diverse methods of teaching for the students. For the around 5-8 years old kids, I would like to set certain games to play with them, thereby the kids can learn the new language during the interaction and communication. In this way, different media, like color pictures, puppets, or storybooks are essential to make the course very attractive. For the teenager or advanced students, a structuralized teaching content based on scenarios or textbook could help the students to develop their language capacity efficiently in different aspects – listening, reading, speaking, and writing. Besides, I would like to give a deeper perspective for the Chinese- not only learning the language from the textbooks, but also the knowledge of the language, the culture, and the literature.

Also, based on your need and situation, we choose different textbooks and make a personal teaching plan for you.

Jingyu

5.0

(3)

Private language class:
The class is tailored for every student. The class can be "Chinese speaking", "Chinese writing", and comprehensive Chinese that includes listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The class will be delivered based on a specific textbook and redesigned for each student. This class can be online and face-to-face, and last 45 minutes, 60 minutes, and 90 minutes. The age of students should be above 2 years old.
Private activity class:
The class is tailored for every student and delivered based on interesting topics. The topics are about Chinese culture, daily conversation, and language for a trip to China. This class can be online and face-to-face, and last 45 minutes, 60 minutes, and 90 minutes. The age of students should be above 2 years old.
Group class:
I also offer language classes or activity classes for a group of students. The number of students in a group should be from 3 to 6.

Cloudia

5.0

(3)

I am a native Mandarin speaker and have extensive international business experience in Europe, Asia, and North America. I offer specialized online Mandarin courses specifically designed for business professionals and students seeking to enter the corporate world.

Why you should choose my business-oriented Mandarin program:

1. Practical business experience: Thanks to my experience as Vice President of Operations, Marketing Communication Manager, and Project Manager, I understand the language skills you actually need in board meetings, negotiations, and client communications.
2. Intercultural business experience: Having worked in multinational environments on different continents, I can teach you not only the language but also the cultural nuances essential for successful business relationships in Chinese-speaking markets.
3. Industry-relevant content: Based on my experience in luxury brand management, operations, and marketing communications, I adapt the lessons to the specific requirements of your industry.

Course options:

--Conversation skills for meetings, presentations and networking
--Understanding of professional documents and business correspondence
--Industry-specific terminology for your sector
--Cultural communication strategies for Chinese business environments

Each 60- to 90-minute session can begin in English or German and transition to Mandarin as you gain confidence. I understand the time constraints of working professionals and design flexible programs to fit your schedule and career goals.

With my master's degrees in banking and cooperation management and luxury brand management, as well as my practical experience in international business operations, I bridge the gap between language learning and practical application in business life.

Payment is conveniently made via an Austrian bank account. Contact me to discuss how my business experience and native Mandarin skills can accelerate your professional growth in Chinese-speaking markets.😊

======================================ENGLISH VERSION========================================

I am a native Mandarin speaker with extensive international business experience across Europe, Asia, and North America. I offer specialized online Mandarin courses designed specifically for business professionals and students entering the corporate world.

Why Choose My Business-Focused Mandarin Program:

1. Real-World Business Expertise: With my background as Vice President of Operations, Marketing Communication Manager, and Project Manager, I understand the language skills you actually need in boardrooms, negotiations, and client communications
2. Cross-Cultural Business Insight: Having worked in multinational environments across different continents, I can teach you not just the language, but the cultural nuances essential for successful business relationships in Chinese-speaking markets
3. Industry-Relevant Content: Drawing from my experience in luxury brand management, operations, and marketing communications, I tailor lessons to your specific industry needs

Course Options:

--Business conversational skills for meetings, presentations, and networking
--Professional document comprehension and business correspondence
--Industry-specific terminology for your sector
--Cultural communication strategies for Chinese business environments

Each 60-90 minute session can begin in English or German, transitioning to Mandarin as your confidence grows. I understand the time constraints of working professionals and design flexible programs that fit your schedule and career objectives.

With my Master's degrees in Banking & Cooperation Management and Luxury Brand Management, plus hands-on experience in international business operations, I bridge the gap between language learning and practical business application.

Payment processed conveniently through Austrian banking. Contact me to discuss how my business expertise and native Mandarin skills can accelerate your professional growth in Chinese-speaking markets.😊

5.0

(3)

The most important thing when learning a language is to build up your own language corpus and to actually use the language in conversation and in everyday life.
Since I taught myself German, I know the subtle differences between Chinese and German very well – from pronunciation to grammar to the cultural nuances behind them.

In my lessons, I don't use traditional textbooks. I'm much more interested in how you want to learn this language.
In the first lesson, we'll get to know each other through conversation: What do you like to talk about? What would you like to improve? After that, I'll create personalized lessons for you. Each lesson begins with an open conversation in Chinese. Depending on your needs, I'll integrate relevant audio and video materials into the lessons. After each lesson, you'll receive a list of new vocabulary and key points to keep you informed, so you can continuously expand your vocabulary. This is even more helpful if you use Anki :)

Note: This course is not suitable for absolute beginners or for targeted exam preparation.

Note: I currently only offer online lessons. From April onwards, it will also be possible to book in-person lessons again.

Cissy

5.0

(3)

Fluent in English and B2-level German, I am passionate about helping speakers of both languages master Chinese through authentic connection. My approach skips the rigid, standardized textbooks; instead, we focus on practical dialogues and real-life conversations tailored to your interests.

Having traveled to countries like Singapore, Portugal, the UK, Germany, Czechia, and Italy, I bring a global perspective to my lessons. I love weaving my international experiences and personal stories into our sessions, making each lesson not just a language class, but a cultural exchange. Let’s learn Chinese through the lens of the real world!

Jean

5.0

(3)

Chinese language and culture courses

Language · Culture · Communication
Discover the Chinese language (Mandarin) and Chinese culture through accessible, progressive and interactive courses, suitable for beginners as well as intermediate level learners.

有 Chinese language (Mandarin)

Chinese language courses emphasize:

Pronunciation (pinyin and tones)

Oral expression and comprehension

The basics of grammar

Reading and writing essential characters

📌 Courses adapted for adults and young learners
📌 Clear and structured method

🏮 Chinese culture

Chinese culture courses offer the opportunity to discover:

Chinese traditions and festivals

Cultural practices and intercultural communication

Chinese history and society

Contemporary Chinese Culture

🎯 A practical approach to better understand language through culture.

🌍 Course details

✔ Individual or small group lessons
✔ Online or in person
✔ Flexible hours
✔ Multilingual support available (French / English / Chinese)

🎁 Benefits

✔ Courses suitable for beginners
✔ Step-by-step progression
✔ Interactive teaching approach
✔ Experienced teacher

🎁 Free trial lessons and level assessments

📩 Contact us for more information or to book your first lesson.

Yuanyuan

5.0

(3)

This course helps learners build a basic foundation in Chinese, focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and simple writing. Students learn pinyin, essential vocabulary, basic grammar, and common Chinese characters for everyday communication. By the end of the course, learners can understand and use simple Chinese in daily situations.

Stella

5.0

(3)

Hi, I'm a Chinese native speaker currently living and working in Spain. I was born and raised in China, and have also studied in different countries, which gives me a helpful perspective on both the language and cross-cultural communication.

I've been teaching Chinese for over a year, offering personalized lessons based on what you actually enjoy, daily conversations, cultural stories, or just exploring what makes the language tick. To me, teaching isn't just about words and grammar; it's a way to share the stories and traditions behind them.

So what interests you most? Whether you want to sound natural in everyday talk or get into China's traditions, just let me know. I'm here to help;-)