beginner courses for those with no or little knowledge of Chinese

Whether you want to focus purely on spoken Chinese or integrate character recognition, this flexible course empowers you to communicate confidently in real-life situations—tailored to your learning goals. Choose Your Path: 🗣️ Speaking-First Track: Master everyday conversations using pinyin and tones without character study. Perfect for travelers, socializers, or those prioritizing quick speaking skills. ✍️ Integrated Track: Add Chinese character recognition to your speaking practice, learning to read signs, menus, and simple texts while building verbal fluency. What You’ll Learn: Practical Dialogues: Navigate scenarios like ordering food, making friends, shopping, and sharing opinions with natural phrasing. Tones & Pronunciation: Drill clear speech through audio drills, shadowing exercises, and instant feedback. Cultural Nuances: Grasp unspoken norms, slang, and humor to sound like a local. Optional Characters: Learn 50-200+ high-frequency characters (if chosen) to decode real-world texts without writing. Course Highlights: Real-World Focus: Role-plays, podcasts, and video clips mirror authentic interactions. Adaptable Content: Switch tracks anytime—start speaking immediately, then add characters later if desired. Progress at Your Pace: Bite-sized lessons, interactive quizzes, and conversation simulations for all schedules. Ideal for beginners to advanced learners seeking practical communication skills for travel, work, or social connections—with or without characters. Start speaking confidently today!

Designed for learners aiming to holistically strengthen all core language skills—listening, speaking, reading, and writing—this in-depth course bridges foundational knowledge to confident proficiency. What You’ll Achieve: 🗣️ Speaking & Listening: Refine pronunciation and tones through immersive dialogues, role-plays, and real-world audio materials. Build fluency to discuss diverse topics, from daily routines to cultural themes. 📖 Reading & Writing: Decode Chinese characters systematically, expand vocabulary with context-rich texts, and craft coherent paragraphs using structured writing frameworks. 🧠 Skill Integration: Tackle interactive tasks that combine skills naturally, like summarizing audio clips in writing or debating topics using newly learned vocabulary. Course Highlights: Balanced Curriculum: Science-backed methods to train all four skills equally, avoiding gaps in proficiency. Cultural Context: Learn through authentic materials (news clips, stories, podcasts) and gain insights into customs and idioms. Progress Tracking: Regular assessments, personalized feedback, and milestone projects to measure growth. Whether preparing for exams, work, or deeper cultural connections, this course transforms learners into well-rounded communicators. No skill left behind!

Tailor-made for your goals, interests, and pace—whether you’re preparing for exams, business, travel, or pure passion! As your personal Chinese coach on Italki, I design flexible 1-on-1 lessons to fit your unique needs, ensuring every session is engaging, practical, and stress-free. What to Expect: 🎯 Goal-Oriented Learning: Focus on what you need—conversational fluency, HSK prep, business jargon, or mastering tones. 📅 Flexible Scheduling: Learn anytime, at your pace—no rigid curriculum. Adjust lesson frequency or topics as your goals evolve. 💡 Personalized Materials: Lessons incorporate your interests—C-pop lyrics, Chinese cooking terms, tech&business&finance vocab, or classic novels. 🗣️ Interactive Practice: Role-plays, debates, and real-life scenarios (e.g., ordering at a restaurant, job interviews) to build confidence fast. Who It’s For: Beginners craving a fun, no-pressure start. Advanced Learners polishing accents or niche vocabulary. Busy Professionals needing industry-specific language. Culture Enthusiasts exploring idioms, history, or dialects. Why Choose My Class? ✅ Adaptive Teaching Style: Mix structured exercises with free talk, based on your learning style. ✅ Cultural Immersion: Learn slang, humor, and etiquette to sound natural. ✅ Progress Tracking: Regular feedback and resource recommendations (apps, shows, books) for self-study.

Hi there! I’m Dennis, a passionate and certified professional Chinese teacher with over 5 years of experience teaching students from 7 years old to adults across the globe! 🎓 Credentials: Certified by CTCSOL (Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other languages ), which validates my professional competence in teaching Chinese, and Mandarin grade A certificate (Putonghua/mandarin proficiency test), which proves my standard pronunciation. 🔥 Methodology: • Communicative & Student-Centered: My classes use a blend of communicative, project-based, scene and task-based approaches, and Total Physical Response (TPR) techniques. This dynamic mix ensures that every lesson is engaging, interactive, and tailored to your learning style. I incorporate the communicative approach and project-based learning to align with ACTFL standards, ensuring that students can use Chinese in real-life situations. When teaching HSK courses, I focus on building a solid foundation in vocabulary, grammar, and test-taking skills. The comprehensive courses I teach are designed to comprehensively enhance students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. For conversational courses, I emphasize practical language use and cultural understanding. For younger learners, I often adopt the engaging teaching method and the scene-based method to make the learning process fun and interactive. • Bilingual Support: Smooth transitions between English and Chinese for absolute beginners. • Customized lessons: Tailor lessons to your needs, whether it’s mastering pronunciation, preparing exams, communicating for family or business, refining your skills, exploring Chinese culture, or discussing Chinese dramas! 📚 Courses I Offer: • 《HSK Standard Course》 (Level 1-6) • Beginner courses who know nothing about the Chinese language • Chinese for Kids & Teens • Comprehensive course for learners who want to comprehensively enhance listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills • Conversational Chinese with or without recognition of Chinese characters • Business Chinese • Travel & Tourism Chinese • Survival Chinese • Cultural Deep-Dives • Others tailored to your needs 🚀 Why Choose Me? Learning Chinese with me means embarking on a personalized journey that emphasizes practical communication skills and real-life usage. I design each lesson to meet your unique goals, ensuring you build confidence and fluency in a supportive, culturally rich environment. • Proven Results: My students consistently progress 1-2 HSK levels within 6 months! • Flexible & Accessible: Lessons adapt to your pace—no boring textbooks! Throughout your learning process, I will always be available to provide support, whether in class or after class. • Fun & Engaging Way: Through interactive games, real-life scenarios, and interesting projects, you'll find that Chinese learning can be a blast. No more boring lectures! • Personalized Attention: I develop customized learning content based on your individual needs, whether you're a beginner taking your first steps or an advanced learner aiming to refine your skills. • Cultural Insights: As you learn the language, you'll also discover the rich and fascinating Chinese culture, from traditional festivals to modern-day trends. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, my engaging teaching style and interactive methods will help you achieve measurable progress.