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Mandarin Chinese lessons with an experienced teacher – From beginner level to HSK 5
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I offer personalized Mandarin Chinese classes for beginner and intermediate students, adapted to the level, objectives and interests of each student.

My classes are focused on developing practical communication in Chinese through a combination of conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, writing Chinese characters (hanzi), and cultural knowledge.

I help students build a solid foundation in Mandarin, improve their communication confidence, and prepare for the official HSK exams. I use structured materials, digital resources, and personalized learning plans to ensure consistent progress.

Whether you want to learn Chinese for academic, professional, travel or personal reasons, I will accompany you step by step throughout the entire learning process.
Extra information
The student only needs a notebook and a device with an internet connection. All necessary materials will be provided in digital format.

Classes may include conversation practice, pronunciation correction, grammar explanation, vocabulary expansion, and cultural aspects of China.
Location
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Online from Spain
About Me
I am a language teacher with experience teaching English, Chinese, Russian as a foreign language, Spanish, and Italian for beginners. My goal is to help each student build confidence and achieve their language goals through personalised, dynamic, and results-oriented lessons.

I work with children, teenagers, and adults, adapting each lesson to the student’s level, interests, and objectives. I believe that learning a language should be a practical and motivating experience, which is why my classes combine communication, grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and authentic materials to develop all language skills.

Whether the goal is exam preparation, improving academic performance, advancing professionally, or communicating more fluently, I create an individual learning plan for each student.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Translation and Business Communication, Tula State University.

Highfield Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (300 hours).

Specialised training in Business English, IELTS and TOEFL iBT preparation, online teaching, and modern language teaching methodologies.

International language certifications:

English (C1)
Spanish (C1)
French (DELF B2)
Chinese (HSK 5)
Italian (B2)
Experience / Qualifications
I have several years of experience teaching private lessons and working in language academies with children, teenagers, and adults, both individually and in small groups. I have prepared students for Cambridge English Qualifications (Starters, Movers, Flyers, A2 Key, B1 Preliminary, B2 First, and C1 Advanced), IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Aptis ESOL, and HSK examinations.

In addition to English, I teach Chinese, Russian as a foreign language, Spanish, and beginner-level Italian. I use a communicative approach, digital resources, up-to-date materials, and personalised study plans to ensure continuous progress and help each student achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals.
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
Spanish
English
Italian
Russian
Chinese
Portuguese
French
Skills
School
Chinese for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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This is a beginner-friendly Chinese (Mandarin) course designed for students with little or no prior experience. The class focuses on practical communication skills, including pronunciation (pinyin), basic vocabulary, and essential grammar structures.

You will learn how to introduce yourself, hold simple daily conversations, and understand foundational Chinese sentence patterns. The course is interactive and includes speaking practice, listening exercises, and real-life examples to help you build confidence step by step.
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Basic Mandarin Chinese lessons for absolute beginners.
We will cover the content A0-A1, making sure that you will be able to say the basic gestures and use them if you travel to China.
- Greetings
- Questions
- Numbers
- Date and time
- Food
- Weather
- Clothes
- Travel
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Learning conversational Mandarin Chinese in various contexts, with classes conducted in both Mandarin and English. Making the learning experience approachable and fun, catering to all levels. We can talk about anything in both Mandarin and English; let's make language lessons extraordinary!
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Do you want to learn Chinese in a practical and enjoyable way?

I offer personalized online Chinese lessons for beginners and intermediate learners. Whether you're learning Chinese for travel, work, study, or simply out of personal interest, the lessons will be tailored to your goals and learning pace.

Topics covered include:
• Speaking and pronunciation
• Daily conversations
• Vocabulary and grammar
• Listening comprehension and reading
• Chinese culture
• HSK preparation (if necessary)

Each lesson is interactive and designed to help you gain confidence in communicating in Chinese.
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- Learn one language, or a mix of Japanese, English, or Mandarin (traditional) in a structured way, where I'll provide all the materials to keep the class engaging and fun!

- I have a bachelor's degree in Japanese and visual culture from Waseda university in Tokyo, and a master's degree in East Asian Studies (Japanese culture) from Cambridge University.

- I don't have a full time job currently, so I'm very flexible with time.

- I wear kimono every day, and I love anime

- I'm well-traveled to more than 30 countries, and have previously lived in Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, France, U.S., and England. I have a lot cultural shocks and fascinating stories about cultural differences to share!
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