Basic Conversations for Daily Life and Everyday Situations

Van 66 € /h

This beginner-friendly Cantonese class is designed to help you confidently engage in everyday conversations. Whether you're traveling, connecting with Cantonese-speaking friends or family, or just exploring a new language, this course focuses on practical, real-life communication.

Through interactive lessons, you'll learn essential vocabulary, common phrases, and useful sentence structures for daily situations like greetings, shopping, ordering food, asking for directions, and more. Emphasis is placed on speaking and listening, with plenty of practice in a relaxed and supportive environment.

No prior knowledge of Cantonese is needed — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to speak!

What You’ll Learn:
- Cantonese pronunciation and tones
- Everyday vocabulary and expressions
- Conversational skills for common situations
- Basic grammar in context
- Cultural tips to enhance communication

Perfect For:
- Absolute beginners
- Travelers
- Heritage learners
- Anyone interested in Cantonese language and culture

Locatie

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Plaats gekozen door de student :

In de omgeving van Amsterdam, Nederland

Online vanuit Nederland

Leeftijd

Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)

Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)

Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)

Senioren (65+ jaar oud)

Niveau van de leerling

Beginner

Gemiddeld

Gevorderden

Duur

60 minuten

De les wordt gegeven in

Engels

Chinese

Vaardigheden

Kantonees

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Bij de student thuis

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Zhou

4.95

(20)

*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 (free). It is encouraged to leave questions about the language on Google classroom as well.

It is possible to book 1,5 or 10 lessons per time. Following reservation is ensured when discussed and booked two weeks ahead of time. Meeting time is confirmed minimum 5-7 days in advance and cancellation is free until 3 days before.

[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 28 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. At the moment I am looking to expand my life experience by taking up a corporate job temporarily.

Haixin

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Hello! My name is Haixin, and I am a professional Chinese language teacher with over ten years of teaching experience. I run my own teaching practice (KVK registered) and currently give most lessons at students’ homes.

I specialize in teaching complete beginners, guiding them step by step with patience, structure, and a lot of encouragement. My lessons focus on practical Mandarin (listening, speaking, reading, writing), and I also introduce cultural elements such as Chinese festivals, traditions, and even hands-on workshops (for example, Chinese calligraphy or crafts).

For Dutch-speaking students, I use bilingual Chinese-Dutch teaching materials. This makes it much easier to follow the lessons, build confidence, and enjoy the process of learning a new language.

Whether you are a student, a professional, or simply curious about Chinese culture, I would be happy to help you achieve your goals.

📍 Lessons: usually at students’ homes (Amstelveen/Amsterdam region), but online lessons are also possible.
👩‍🏫 Experience: Teaching in the Netherlands & volunteering in Sri Lanka (cross-cultural experience).
🌱 Suitable for: complete beginners, school support, adults, or anyone who wants to start learning Mandarin in a structured and engaging way.

Feel free to contact me for lessons—I look forward to meeting you!

Jane

4.95

(20)

Do you want to support your child’s Cantonese learning by creating a rich Cantonese-speaking environment in their early years? Are you looking for one-on-one Cantonese lessons tailored to your child’s individual needs? Or would you like extra support to help your child keep up with the curriculum of a Chinese school?

I offer Cantonese classes inspired by the child development approach of the Waldorf curriculum. Lessons are thoughtfully designed to match children’s ages and support their holistic developmental stages.

I have completed part of the Waldorf teacher training and worked in a Waldorf school management team in Hong Kong for several years. Currently, I volunteer in a Waldorf classroom, working with children from kindergarten to Group 5. I am a native Cantonese speaker who grew up in Hong Kong. I am now in my third year living in the Netherlands. Classes are conducted mainly in Cantonese, with English support when needed.

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