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7 mandarin chinese teachers in Leiden

Jiaying

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Speak Chinese with Confidence: Fun & Personalized LessonsTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Speak Chinese with Confidence: Fun & Personalized LessonsTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Are you ready to start your journey into the Chinese language and culture? Hi, everyone! I’m a passionate Chinese tutor with 3 years of teaching experience, and I also speak English and Italian fluently. My classes are designed to be interactive, engaging, and tailored to your personal learning style. Whether you are a complete beginner or looking to improve your speaking, listening, reading, or writing skills, I will guide you step by step with clear explanations and practical examples. Here’s how I can help you: - HSK Exam Preparation – step-by-step practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to help you pass with confidence. - School & University Exam Support – focused lessons to review vocabulary, grammar, and test strategies so you can achieve higher grades. - Daily Communication – improve your speaking and listening for travel, business, or everyday life in China. - Young Learners – fun, creative lessons for children, with games, songs, and activities to build interest and a strong foundation in Chinese. - Cultural Insights – learn the “why” behind the words: traditions, customs, and modern Chinese culture. * No previous knowledge of Chinese is required — just bring your curiosity and enthusiasm. * I provide personalized learning materials and homework to help you practice outside class. * If you have specific goals (travel, business, exams, or cultural interest), I will adapt the lessons to meet your needs

Yiwen

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$43

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Professional Chinese (Mandarin) teacher for all levels and learning objectivesTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Professional Chinese (Mandarin) teacher for all levels and learning objectivesTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Hey! Nice to meet you here. Are you interested in Chinese culture or want to learn Chinese or are you preparing for HSK exam, you are at the right place! Who am I? I am Chinese and work as a teacher in a school. For more than 15 years till now, I am active in teaching students from different cultural backgrounds. I have years of experience in teaching 1-on-1 private lessons to all kinds of students and also in classes from young to seniors, groups with 20 students, . What kind of help can you get from me? You will receive customized courses and professional guidance. All skills, speaking (good Mandarin), writing, listening and reading, you can practice with me. In addition to the exercises in your book, I will also give you training to solve the bottleneck and to be always agile. The teaching methods are flexible and goal-oriented. Modern teaching device is used such as laptop and Touch screen screen to explain clearly for you and to learn interactively I will provide you with additional support materials related to the specific lesson content, such as practice aids, videos, etc. You can easily access these materials online and easily review the lesson at home. In short, you experience real lessons like at school but in a nice atmosphere and at the same time you certainly see yourself making progress with your language skills. You are welcome to book a trial lesson in which we can plan the lesson together for you.

Katherine

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$35

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Learn how to speak and write Chinese in a easy wayTranslate this text using Google Translate.

Learn how to speak and write Chinese in a easy wayTranslate this text using Google Translate.

I am a native-Chinese speaker, and also a Chinese writer with more than 5,000,000 fans in China. I instruct and assist with both educational and business mandarin Chinese in a multi-faceted nature covering a wide range of areas including comprehension, conversation, grammar, and situational skills, in addition to working on general language skills and accent training. From a true native's perspective, i understand the difficulty to learn Chinese both for beginners and advanced students. As a writer, I have my own understanding and experience in using language, which is helpful to learn Chinese in a easy way. For beginners,the content of lessons would be: 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 How to describe your family members the indefinite article and the definite article 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 Making an appointment Modal verbs 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 past tense How to describe your holidays The present and past perfect tenses inverted sentence Lesson 9:May I order now Making an order in a restaruant Food Asking for help Superlative forms of adjectives Lesson 10:Do you have another color and size Color Shopping How to decribe your outfit Lesson 11: Review&Practice If you are an advanced student, please contact me about the advanced lessons in details.

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Marina

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$36

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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. 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 Nov. 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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Lynn

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$70

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### Learn Chinese with a Qualified Professional Teacher — From Zero to Advanced Learning Chinese is often considered a great challenge — but that doesn’t mean it has to be painful or frustrating. I am a **professional Chinese language teacher with a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, a qualification in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and more than 10 years of teaching experience**. Unlike a teacher who simply speaks Chinese as a native language, I have professional training and formal qualifications in Chinese language education, as well as extensive experience teaching learners from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds. I know not only Chinese itself, but also **how to teach it effectively**. I offer Chinese lessons for **all levels, from complete beginners to advanced learners**, including: * Beginner and intermediate Chinese * Advanced Chinese * Conversational Chinese * Business Chinese * Chinese literature and culture * Customized lessons based on your goals and interests My teaching philosophy is simple: **knowing a lot of Chinese does not necessarily mean being able to use it.** I don’t want my students to leave a lesson with a long list of vocabulary and grammar rules but still struggle to say what they actually want to say. Instead, I focus on helping you **use Chinese actively** — speaking, expressing your ideas, asking questions, responding naturally, and gradually turning what you learn into real communication skills. At the same time, I believe that difficult things can be made simple. Chinese grammar can seem complicated at first, but with the right explanation and meaningful practice, it becomes much more manageable. I enjoy breaking down difficult grammar and language points into **clear, simple, and easy-to-understand explanations**. My classes are relaxed, interactive, and adapted to each student's needs. Whether you are starting Chinese from scratch, preparing for work in a Chinese-speaking environment, studying for a specific goal, or simply want to become more confident speaking Chinese, I will help you build practical skills step by step. **Let’s make Chinese a language you can actually use — not just a language you study.**

Zhimin

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Mandarin Chinese Lessons Learn Chinese with ease and speak with confidence. My Mandarin Chinese lessons are designed for children, teenagers, and adults who would like to learn Chinese. Each lesson is tailored to the student’s age, current level, interests, and learning goals, with a strong focus on using Chinese naturally in everyday life and real communication. Lessons can include: Everyday conversation: Build listening and speaking skills and learn to communicate naturally Pinyin and pronunciation: Develop a strong foundation in Mandarin pronunciation Chinese characters: Learn to read and write Chinese characters step by step Practical Chinese: Explore useful language for daily life, travel, study, and work Chinese culture: Discover Chinese traditions through festivals, stories, food, and customs Personalized learning: Lessons are adapted to each student’s level, interests, and goals My aim is to create a relaxed, interactive, and enjoyable learning environment where students feel comfortable listening, speaking, and expressing themselves in Chinese. Through practical communication, students can develop both confidence and a genuine interest in the language. Suitable for: Complete beginners | Children & teenagers | Adults | Conversation practice | Chinese culture enthusiasts Languages of instruction: Mandarin Chinese, with English or Dutch support when needed.

Zhou

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$42

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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. 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.

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Only reviews of students are published and they are guaranteed by Apprentus. Rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 96 reviews.

The current ratings and reviews speak for themselves. Most are 5-star reviews, with a few 4-star reviews and none at a lower rating. She is an amazing teacher with more than a decade of experience. Who truly knows how to tailor a programme to each individual student. In 3 weeks, I've grown from knowing close to no grammar to being able to form proper sentences for everyday use. One aspect I value a lot about her way of teaching is that we apply the grammar not only to every-day situations but also to topics that tailor to my personal life circumstances. I have been convinced that, with the help of Marina, I will be able to grow my Mandarin skills exponentially over the next few months.

Xiali is an experienced teacher that goes for quality in the lessons and in your chinese. She is very good in motivating you and adds also knowledge of the chinese culture in her lessons. Besides that she is friendly. The lessons are given in a nice environment where it is quiet; a very good place to learn. There is homework that helps a lot and if you follow the lead, you will advance quickly.

Zhou Fang is a great Chinese teachter. I asked her for online Mandarin Chinese lessons for my upcoming trip to Taiwan. I feel she really understood the request, and after 2 lessons I already notice improvement of my vocabulary and confidence to speak chinese. I can highly recommend Zou Fang.

To ensure the quality of our Mandarin Chinese teachers, we ask our students from Leiden to review them.

Only reviews of students are published and they are guaranteed by Apprentus. Rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 96 reviews.

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