Learn Chinese Mandarin and Culture from Zero to Advanced

From 29 € /h

This class is intended for all Chinese culture of language lovers of all different levels who want to learn and improve their Chinese (Mandarin) speaking skills. The sessions include tutoring in all aspects of language learning: reading, speaking, listening and writing.
I am especially focused on students' own interests and intentions to devise the session structure to meet their demands. Students may expect language sessions infiltrated by knowledge of Chinese culture, society and history.

Extra information

Bring one blank notebook (not a laptop).
Textbook is to be discussed.

Location

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At student's location :

Around Leiden, Netherlands

At teacher's location :

Swammerdampad, Leiden, Netherlands

About Me

I am experienced in giving private and group sessions of Chinese Mandarin to Chinese culture and language lovers of all levels. What is special about my teaching is that I fully focus on students' own learning styles, interests and intentions to devise personally-tailored teaching structure. In addition, I am also able to give simple explanation in other languages including French and Dutch.

Education

Leiden University, MA Philosophy, Politics and Economy, 7.5/10.0
Leiden University, Philosophy (pre-master), 7.5/10.0
Jinan University, BA International Politics, 3.86/5.00

Experience / Qualifications

I have 1-3 years of experience in teaching Chinese and English. I have given lessons to both individuals and groups (5-18 students).

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

French

Dutch

Skills

Vocabulary

Culture

Chinese

Mandarin chinese

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location

At student's home

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

5.0

(2)

Interested in the Chinese language? Need a tutor to help with your Chinese study? Looking for a private tutor for your child?

I have been working as a one-on-one Chinese tutor since 2011.
I'm teaching children Chinese in the way of immersion study. I'm helping students prepare for HSK and HSKK test so that they get the key to applying for a Chinese Scholarship; I also tutor university students majoring in Chinese Studies as well as International Studies, supplementing their Mandarin courses in the universities.

My students also enjoy the learning process. We have made each lesson very efficient and interesting together. More importantly, they keep on making progress.

Katherine

5.0

(2)

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.

Hannah

5.0

(2)

I specialize in tutoring English in grammar, writing and conversation, especially for school students. I have several experiences before and am willing to adjust teaching materials to the need of students.

As a native Chinese speaker, I am good at teaching students from daily conversation. Of course, if you want to be more professional please contact me as well! Besides, as I am from Taiwan, I am the best option if you want to learn traditional Chinese!

Ludovica

5.0

(2)

I am an Italian international law graduate based in Leiden. I have a DILIT diploma to teach Italian to foreigners, meaning that I prefer to use a non-academic approach to teach the Italian language. I have over 5 years experience in teaching and tutoring. I usually teach my classes in Italian, but I can also speak English and Spanish. We will discuss the goals to achieve during the course, based on your wishes and interests, and we will decide together what kind of methodology is the best suited for you!

Chiara

5.0

(2)

Tired of your italian friends mocking you for your "bad" cooking skills? Bored of using the same old italian phrases while on vacation? Want to give your second-generation kids the chance to fluently communicate with their grandparents? This class is for you, and for whoever fell in love with italian culture and its chaotic people.

We will address all language skills (speaking, writing, listening and reading) in a relaxed one-to-one environment, while alternating the necessary grammar and vocabulary learning with language games, music and interactive discussions on news. My class will be held in Italian and English, and it will be tailored to the needs of the student. Assignments will be given after every class.

Evi

5.0

(2)

In this course you will learn Modern Greek (with some mentioning on Ancient Greek roots of the words, for anyone that is interested), grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and sentence formation.

I will provide the learning materials and together we will come up with fun activities to incorporate in our classes to turn learning into fun!

*Greek is a very challenging language, thus the classes will be personalized depending on each student's goals, capabilities and knowledge*

I am a native Greek speaker with a University Degree in Psychology and Humanitarian Science. I have experience with helping children with their homework and a patient tutor.

Maria

5.0

(2)

I am a native English speaker from Ireland currently studying MSc Psychology at Leiden University. I received a grade A1 in my Leaving Certificate English studies and my BA degree includes a specialisation in English. I also have experience teaching English as a second language in both Spain and Zambia. I am available for lessons after lectures and during weekends. The lessons can be held in a location that suits you or via Skype, etc. if necessary.
These lessons can be for students of any level who want extra support in English acquisition or improvement. As the student you can choose which areas you would most like to focus on and I can structure the lessons with this in mind. This can include areas such as grammar, conversation, vocabulary, and much more. We can discuss together how best I can help you to improve your language skills based on your needs, for example through help with homework or setting additional homework.
If the hours shown do not suit you let me know as my lecture hours vary slightly each week and I may be able to fit you in. If you have any questions at all don't hesitate to message me.

Alessandro

5.0

(2)

NEDERLANDS

Ben je net met het Italiaans begonnen? Of ben je al ervaren en wil je de taal beheersen? Of heb je een Italiaanse partner en wil je graag met hem/haar in het Italiaans kunnen praten? Of nog, heb je een officiele taaltentamen? Ik weet zeker dat ik de juiste leraar voor jou zal zijn.

ENGLISH:

Are you just starting with Italian and do you want to speed up the process? Are you already experienced and do you want to master the language even better? Or do you have an Italian partner and you would love to be able to speak with them in their language? Or do you perhaps have to pass an official language exam? I am sure I will be the right tutor for you.

PLEASE NOTE, THE BOOKING SCHEDULE IS NOT ADJUSTED. WE SHALL ORGANIZE THE TIME OF THE LESSONS TOGETHER VIA MESSAGES.

Yiwen

5.0

(2)

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.

Aoto

5.0

(2)

I can teach a wide range of Japanese culture,as well as grammar,vocabulary,Japanese common sense and manners.
Young people's word,recent trends are also ok!
I can revise your essay or work with you to make a sentence!
I will speak according to ypur Japanese level.

Albert

5.0

(2)

To meet the socio-political challenges of our globalized 21st-century, you need two things: a) critical thinking and communication in English; c) general 'cultural awareness' of the world's competing ideologies. I will lead you to master both of these essential domains simultaneously, using expertise I have gained in England, Czechia, Peru, and Holland.

In our first session, we will draw up a tailor-made curriculum for your current goals and interests. For instance, I can quickly clear up the basic context for a difficult language & literature class you are taking. I can teach you the writing and analysis skills needed to excel at top universities in the Humanities or Political Science. And I can help you communicate well with international work partners from Eastern Europe, the Islamic World, or the Americas. Whatever obstacles you're facing, at any stage of your path as a global thinker and citizen, we will tackle them.

Antonella

5.0

(2)

Hi, my name is Antonella and I am Italian. I speak Italian, English, Chinese and Spanish. I am currently working at the University of Leiden for my traineeship.
My italian lessons focus on the main aspects of the language, such as grammar, speaking, listening and vocabulary. I also prefer using online apps or games to practise at the end of the lesson, not just regular exercises.

Norika

5.0

(2)

Japanese is a fascinating and complex language that opens doors to a rich cultural heritage and exciting opportunities. Even as a native speaker, I find that the more I learn, the deeper my love for the language grows. Born and raised in Kyushu, the southern part of Japan, I've spent the last five years traveling around the world. This unique experience has given me invaluable insights into Japanese culture from both an insider's and an outsider's perspective. Whether you're planning a trip to Japan, aiming to enhance your career prospects, or simply exploring a new interest, this course is designed to provide you with the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in Japanese.

Jiaying

5.0

(2)

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

Alice

5.0

(2)

Ready to tackle Chinese characters? As a fluent Chinese-Japanese speaker, I'll make learning fun by showing you fascinating connections between both languages. Discover how the same characters have different meanings (like "手紙" - "letter" in Japanese but "toilet paper" in Chinese!) and use these similarities as memory tricks.
My relaxed, personalized lessons blend practical conversation, essential grammar, and cultural insights. Whether you're a complete beginner or improving existing skills, you'll get a unique learning experience with bonus Japanese knowledge thrown in. Let's explore Chinese together in a way no other teacher can offer!