Chinese (mandarin) lessons for adults and kids of all levels

From 57 € /h

I have been giving chinese lessons for more than 10 years. Before that, I was a radio broadcaster and a journalist in China, hence I have a perfect pronunciation of the official mandarin, without any accent. It provides my students the best conditions to learn chinese, as the tone you give to words when you speak chinese as a foreigner is of great importance if you want to be understood by natives.

I have a strong working experience helping students preparing their HSK exam, I also often teach diplomats, to help them acquire the necessary skills and understand properly the vocabulary specific to their job.

I also love to work with kids, as I was a mandarin teacher for 2 years in an international school in Singapore. I give them a playful learning environment and use fun learning methods, so even the youngest can stay focused!

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Around Geneva, Switzerland

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Around Basel, Switzerland

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About Me

I have work experience with a lot of students, through both private lessons and group classes: young kids, students, diplomats, retirees, etc.

I take great pride in tailoring my lessons to the needs of my students: whether I need to help them prepare for a language exam (HSK), or perfect their already advanced skills, or capture the attention of the yougests, or help a beginner kickstart his journey to chinese language and culture, I always find the best and most efficient way!

Education

I got a Master's degree from the University of Media and Communication of Zhejiang, in Hangzhou. I then specialized in Chinese as a Foreign language at the University of Communication of China, in Beijing.

Experience / Qualifications

More than ten years of chinese lessons, including two years being a mandarin teacher in a French International School in Singapore.

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

French

Chinese

English

Skills

Chinese

Chinese for adults

School

Mandarin chinese

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Discover Chinese in a lively and engaging way with Gwen, a graduate and certified Chinese teacher. 15 years of experience

40 € /h

With over 15 years of experience teaching this magnificent language, I am here to offer you a unique and engaging learning experience.
My teaching method is based on three key principles:
I +I+A = Immersion+ Interaction + Fun!!

First, immersion. Immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture from day one! Through practical exercises, stimulating conversations and exciting cultural activities, you will quickly be immersed in an authentic Chinese environment.

Second, interaction. Classes are not just passive listening sessions. On the contrary, I favor constant interaction between the students and myself, as well as between the students themselves. Role plays, debates, language challenges - everything is designed to encourage you to actively participate and develop your language skills in a dynamic way.

Finally, fun! Learning Chinese doesn't have to be boring or monotonous. With me, each class is an adventure full of surprises and discoveries. Games, fun activities, songs and even humorous anecdotes are there to make your learning as fun as it is productive.

Whether you're an absolute beginner or want to perfect your skills, my classes are suitable for all levels and ages.

I offer 5 types of courses:
1). Conversation lessons
Ready to speak Mandarin like a native? With my courses, you will be able to hold a fluid conversation in all everyday situations. From travel to cooking, leisure and culture, we'll explore a multitude of interesting topics while perfecting your Chinese phrasing and vocabulary. After each course, you will receive a personalized summary to consolidate your knowledge.

2).HSK Standard Course 1-6:
Ready to take on the challenge of HSK? Whether it's to get a place in the best schools, boost your CV or simply to take on a personal challenge, I'm here to support you every step of the way. With my proven method and personalized support, you will be ready to get a great grade on the HSK :)

3).School Support:
Do you feel a little lost in the twists and turns of school Mandarin? I understand the challenges you might face. Whether you are in middle school, high school or even university, together, we will work on your homework, improve your study method and strive for excellence so that good grades become the norm!

4). Chinese Classes for Children (each session 30 mins)
Give your child a fun and enriching learning experience with my Chinese lessons adapted for young people! As each child is unique, I create a tailor-made learning plan, full of games and engaging activities. Whether your child is a beginner or already has some basics, I am here to help them develop their language skills while having fun!

5). Business Chinese / Business Chinese
Ready to conquer the Chinese business world? With my courses, you will acquire the linguistic and cultural skills necessary to succeed in a Chinese professional environment. Whether you are a diplomat, an entrepreneur or a professional looking for new opportunities, I prepare you to excel in the Chinese business world.

Expert Chinese Teacher: the most fun and enthusiastic! Graduated and certified for teaching Chinese. 15 years of experience.

40 € /h

Whether you're an absolute beginner or want to perfect your skills, my classes are suitable for all levels and ages. With over 15 years of experience teaching this magnificent language, I am here to offer you a unique and engaging learning experience.
My teaching method is based on three key principles:
I +I+A = Immersion+ Interaction + Fun!!

The immersion. Immerse yourself in Chinese language and culture from day one! Through practical exercises, stimulating conversations and exciting cultural activities, you will quickly be immersed in an authentic Chinese environment.

The interaction. Classes are not just passive listening sessions. On the contrary, I favor constant interaction between students and myself. Role plays, debates, language challenges - everything is designed to encourage you to actively participate and develop your language skills in a dynamic way.

Fun! Learning Chinese doesn't have to be boring or monotonous. Games, fun activities, songs to make your learning as fun as it is productive.

I offer 5 types of courses:
1). Conversation lessons
Ready to speak Mandarin like a native? With my courses, you will be able to hold a fluid conversation in all everyday situations. From travel to cooking, leisure and culture, we'll explore a multitude of interesting topics while perfecting your Chinese phrasing and vocabulary. After each course, you will receive a personalized summary to consolidate your knowledge.

2).HSK Standard Course 1-6:
Ready to take on the challenge of HSK? Whether it's to get a place in the best schools, boost your CV or simply to take on a personal challenge, I'm here to support you every step of the way. With my proven method and personalized support, you will be ready to get a great grade on the HSK :)

3).School Support:
Do you feel a little lost in the twists and turns of school Mandarin? I understand the challenges you might face. Whether you are in middle school, high school or even university, together, we will work on your homework, improve your study method and strive for excellence so that good grades become the norm!

4). Chinese Classes for Children (each session 30 mins)
Give your child a fun and enriching learning experience with my Chinese lessons adapted for young people! As each child is unique, I create a tailor-made learning plan, full of games and engaging activities. Whether your child is a beginner or already has some basics, I am here to help them develop their language skills while having fun!

5). Business Chinese / Business Chinese
Ready to conquer the Chinese business world? With my courses, you will acquire the linguistic and cultural skills necessary to succeed in a Chinese professional environment. Whether you are a diplomat, an entrepreneur or a professional looking for new opportunities, I prepare you to excel in the Chinese business world.

Angela

5.0

(2)

Hello, Nihao, Hello,
I am Taiwanese and speak Chinese (native language), English (professional level) and French. I have 10 years of experience giving private Chinese/English lessons in France and Switzerland (I have also given lessons at private universities and private schools). I offer language courses that meet your needs.

My Services
*English courses (for children, school, business work, CV...etc.) and Chinese courses (for company training, adults, children, work...etc.); I have the certification of Chinese teaching training.
*Improve listening and reading comprehension, HSK exams
*French/English to Mandarin translation
*Discovery of Chinese/United States culture: Education, Economy, Culture, Etiquette
*Courses by webcam/Zoom/Google are possible

In short, my teaching method is:
*playful and fun - dynamic and easy
* unique and adapted to your needs - efficient
* flexible and compatible with your schedule
* co-constructed and co-produced for immersive learning

Only 1 hour per week. Simple conversations, easy learning.
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Hello, Nihao,
I am a native Chinese speaker from Taiwan. my English is in professional level, I am able to use both languages fluently and accurately on all levels and as normally relevant to professional needs. with 20 years working experiences in export trading companies, few years worked for America company and live there, 10 years in Chinese/English teaching (I taught in private university and international schools, also have certificate of professional Chinese teaching training program) in France/Switzerland. I can improve your conversation ability for work, interview, traveling or daily life, and translate from French/English into Chinese for all kinds of documents or web pages. If you are interested in learning Chinese/English languages and curious about different cultures, we can work together.
I can do one to one teaching or by webcam as well. Hopefully looking forward to learning, growing, and improving with you soon!

Terry

5.0

(2)

Chinese lady, "Commercial Translation English - Chinese" Diploma holder, gives lessons in Mandarin Chinese at all levels. Lessons include Listening, Reading, Writing and Oral:
General & Business conversation, Pronunciation drills, Vocabulary, Lecture, Listening & Writing practice, Helping CV, Examination Preparation (Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi HSK level 1-6, Business Chinese Test BCT level 1-5 & Youth Chinese Test YCT level 1-4).

Yujin

5.0

(2)

Hello,

I am an asian language teacher and I graduated from Hanguk university of foreign language studies.

I have many experiences abroad learning foreign language and culture (in France, Australia and China), I assure you that I know what learning the foreign language and I can teach you the Chinese and the country culture.

I will prepare the course according to your needs.

Xiang

5.0

(2)

Hello everyone
Are you interested in learning Chinese? Do you want to take a language course for your life? I am a Chinese teacher with rich teaching experience for all level and of course I am a musician at Haute Ecole de musique in Geneva -Neuchâtel .I have got my profession bachelor degree by piano in China .I could give all Level course of musical theories and piano lessons and singing lessons also do not hesitate to ask me.

Marina

5.0

(2)

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.

Saimei

5.0

(2)

Hello 你好! A little introduction from me:

1) I graduated from Bachelor at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne, I now work for an international organization in Lausanne.
2) Having lived 17 years in China, I have a perfect command of Chinese. In addition, I have more than 5 years of experience in teaching Chinese, English and French.
3) I have experience of being an interpreter between Chinese and French during the summer of 2015-2020.
4) Chinese is my mother tongue, I also speak fluent English (Level C1) and French (Level C2).

I am passionate about language education. In addition, I have experience of working with international students (CH, FR, DE, KR, JP, US ...) and I have a very strong human relationship.

Huang

5.0

(2)

Dear all,

I am located near Geneva, Switzerland and I offer Chinese and Math lessons. Since 2016, I have been providing tutoring services to school students and adults on a weekly basis. I have over 4 years of experience teaching math to international students, ranging from primary school to high school, using English as the medium of instruction. In addition, I have also been tutoring Chinese to both adults and children at TheLanguageCenter in Ferney Voltaire.

I tailor my lessons according to the individual needs and interests of each student. If necessary, I can provide exercises for practice at home as well as supplementary notes for the lesson.

Thank you for your attention. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

5.0

(2)

Congratulations! You have achieved something marvelous by studying Chinese with great persistence, lots of hard work and much intelligence. Advanced lessons is only meant for students who have a sound base in Chinese that you are able to recognize many words, communicate with nearly no difficulty when expressing in long complicated sentences. While I am sure that you may want to step forward, wishing to take on Chinese studies, doing business with local, or just purely out of curiosity for this great nation and culture, this course is right for you then!
The class will be conducted in the form of dialogue, discussion and brainstorming. Topics could be
1. 商务中文与礼仪
2. 中国传统文化与哲学
3. 流行文化
4. 时事新闻
5. 其他你感兴趣的话题
Can already speak circles around your friends, but are looking for “complete” fluency Chinese?
教育的目的,在於让每一个人具备做自己应该做的事的意愿。学而时习之,不亦说乎?

Specialized, nuanced, and formal vocabulary.
Entirely in Chinese.
Recommended: 2-3 lessons per week

Jingyu

5.0

(2)

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.

Xin

5.0

(2)

Chinese native speaker personal tutor in Lausanne. As a native speaker with perfect pronunciation in Chinese, I offer face-to-face classes to people who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture .

With 2 years of part-time experience, I have taught students including adults, high school students and elementary school students. Having different Chinese teaching materials, I use a variety of engaging teaching methods to ensure your quick progress.

If you are looking for in-person Chinese lessons, I am willing to travel to your home or office within Lausanne.

Yuxiao

5.0

(2)

I am a physics PhD student based at CERN from China's prestigious Tsinghua University (Beijing), bringing authentic language skills and cultural insights directly to our community. As a native speaker with a strong academic background, I offer structured yet flexible Mandarin lessons tailored to your individual goals – whether you're a complete beginner, looking to improve conversation for collaboration or travel, or seeking deeper cultural understanding. Take advantage of having a dedicated teacher conveniently located on-site.
P.S.: My French is poor, so please make sure you can speak English before taking this course.
P.P.S.: I am an experimental physicist and can tutor physics in Chinese if you want 😅 or in English as well.

Chang

5.0

(2)

Hi! I’m a native Mandarin speaker based in Geneva with over 10 years of experience as a TV journalist in China and Africa. I bring not only strong communication skills, but also a fun and engaging personality to every class.

I specialise in teaching conversational Chinese through real-life topics, from daily life and culture to current affairs and storytelling, making each lesson both practical and enjoyable. Whether you’re a complete beginner or looking to improve fluency, I’ll adapt the lessons to your pace and interests.

- Native Mandarin speaker
- BA in International Relations, MA in Journalism, currently pursuing a second Master’s at the Geneva Graduate Institute
- English (C2) and French (B1), lessons preferably taught in English
- Available for 1-on-1 or small group lessons, in person or online

Ning

5.0

(2)

Hello! My name is Quinn, and I’m currently a student at the University of Basel.
I hold a Level 1-B Mandarin Proficiency Certificate and have real teaching experience helping both beginners and advanced learners improve their Chinese.

My lessons are designed for students of all levels — whether you’re starting from zero, preparing for exams, or aiming to polish your speaking and writing.

You will learn:
• Accurate pronunciation and Pinyin
• Daily conversation and natural expressions
• Character writing and grammar structures
• Listening and reading comprehension
• Insights into Chinese culture and communication style

Each lesson is personalized to your goals and learning pace.
My focus is to help you gain confidence in using Mandarin in a relaxed and encouraging environment.

Jarice

5.0

(2)

This combined course allows you to learn Mandarin Chinese and English simultaneously, with a structured yet accessible approach.
Each session is structured around a practical theme (business, travel, culture, daily life) and allows you to acquire:
• parallel Chinese/English vocabulary
• Useful expressions for everyday communication
• essential cultural reference points
• an introduction to Chinese calligraphy (basics of writing and strokes)
• Measurable progress, tailored to your goals
• the possibility of customizing the course content according to your needs and interests (profession, travel preparation, conversation, etc.)

An ideal format for international professionals, mobile students or language enthusiasts who wish to progress in a practical, modern and cultural way.

Claire

5.0

(2)

I offer Mandarin lessons for beginners, with no prerequisites required.

The courses are designed to allow you to build a solid foundation from the start:
• pronunciation and tones (pinyin)
• basic grammatical structures
• essential everyday vocabulary
• basics of conversation
• Introduction to reading and writing Chinese characters

The method is progressive, structured, and accessible, with clear explanations and plenty of oral practice. Concepts are introduced step by step to avoid confusion and ensure thorough understanding.

The courses are aimed at adults, students or pupils wishing to discover Mandarin at their own pace, whether out of personal curiosity, for a travel project or future studies.

Courses can be taken online or in person, depending on your preferences.
I adapt to your goals and your learning pace. 😼