Japanese and Chinese for Beginners and Test Prep with Linguistic PhD

Van 41.32 $ /h

I’m Kurt, based in Munich. I teach Mandarin Chinese and Japanese with a linguistic background. Find learning an exotic, Asian language cool but don't know where to get started with? Or are you already been frustrated by them: why Japanese drops the subject all the time? Why Chinese has no past tense while you still know when it happened? And more importantly, while Pinyin or Hiragana seems sufficient for writing the language, why do I have to learn the stupid Hanzi or Kanji at all? I got you. We start speaking ‘why the hell does the language work like that’ starting from the first minute, maximum actual talking and laughing.

Locatie

Online vanuit Duitsland

Over

I will make a customized study plans for every one of you. Bring your curiosity to the class, because it can't be bored. The textbooks that I'm familiar with are Marugoto (Japanese), Genki (Japanese), New Practical Chinese Reader (Chinese), but other textbooks are also available, if preferred. Besides the textbooks, useful, original handouts will be sent every class.

Opleiding

Ludwig-Maximillians-Universität, München, PhD of Linguistics
Kyoto University, Kyoto, Master of Linguistics
University of International Relationships, Beijing, Bachelor of Japanology

Leservaring

Currently teaching Japanese and Chinese in Münchner Volkshochschule.
Years of experience of teaching beginner's Japanese and Chinese, and Test Prep for JLPT.

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

Japans

Chinese

Duits

Vaardigheden

Japans

Japans voor volwassenen

Chinees

Chinees voor volwassenen

Beschikbaarheid typische week

(GMT -04:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

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Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Yuki

4.73

(11)

I am 100% Chinese ;-). Now I live in Etterbeek, Brussels, Belgium. My mother language is Mandarin Chinese. But I can speak very good Cantonese Chinese.

I already have some experience in tutoring Mandarin Chinese. Now I am still busy with tutoring Chinese. And it's absolutely not a problem to help you with spoken Cantonese.

I can speak fluent English and speak good enough Dutch.

At this moment, I am available and flexible.

Feel free to contact me!

4.73

(11)

I am a friendly and encouraging certified teacher with 9 years of professional teaching experience.
I came from Kyoto, Japan, to study classical music, and now I sing as a professional singer and teach Japanese language in the Netherlands. Both music and languages are my joy.
This class is for anyone who wants to learn Japanese at any level.
I have taught Japanese, English, piano and singing in schools and privately. The content of the lesson can be specially designed to meet individual needs.
Lesson duration can be chosen from 50 minutes or 80 minutes.
You can learn Japanese in a fun and professional way!

I am a friendly and encouraging certified teacher with 9 years of professional teaching experience.
I came from Kyoto, Japan, to study classical music, and currently I sing as a professional singer and teach Japanese language in the Netherlands. Both music and languages are my joy.
This class is for anyone who wants to learn Japanese at any level.
I have taught Japanese, English, piano and singing in schools and privately. The content of the class can be specially designed to meet individual needs.
The class duration can be chosen from 50 minutes or 80 minutes.
You can learn Japanese in a fun and professional way.

Shan

4.73

(11)

Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here!

I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands after my master study in Beijing and worked as researcher at Utrecht University and later as teacher at Erasmus University. I specialize in teaching Mandarin Chinese to both absolute beginners and advanced-level students. No matter you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction.

My class is well-organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently!

Three key characteristics of my class:

- Communication oriented
- Culturally related
- Real-life materials for practice

Ready to start? Send me a message.

Marina

4.73

(11)

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.

Helen

4.73

(11)

• Born and raised in Beijing, China, I speak Mandarin Chinese, which is standard Chinese.
• Graduated from Capital Normal University in Beijing (teachers' university), where I graduated in educational sciences.
• Living in the Netherlands since 2012. She has been a teacher for many years in both China and the Netherlands.
• I can teach in both English and Dutch.
• My students are of all ages and education levels and come from all walks of life.
• I teach both individually and at group level, both physical lessons and online lessons.

• Carefully prepare each lesson to make it as interesting and efficient as possible.
• I specialize in tailor-made personal language training. Using different teaching methods and textbooks for students with different backgrounds, levels and goals. Sometimes I also create new tailor-made teaching materials for students.
• Integrate Chinese culture into lessons.
• When desired: give homework, check it and discuss it.

Kei

4.73

(11)

I passed the Japanese teaching test and taught 1000 lessons and have 100 students over the world (including all platforms) so you can have a professional lesson at a reasonable price and we can focus on your personal goal from beginners to fluent speakers.
My favorite topics to chat about are J-POP/Rock. I even used to hang out with super famous musicians .I can't tell who they are for their privacy, but we can talk about Japanese music, backstage and Japanese music industry.

I also translate subtitles for movies.

For beginners, I use teaching materials and focus on the Genki textbook. But I can customize the lesson without it.
For JLPT I use a JLPT textbook. I published a book about how to get high scores on exams using only short-term study and it's a best seller on Amazon so I certainly know plenty of tips. Let's study efficiently together!

For students who finished Genki-->We will start another textbook for intermediate degrees

Also, I'm studying Java programming, so I am teaching programming Japanese terms to students.
so my lesson helps you to work with Japanese programmers!

Me as a Teacher
I know many Japanese learners have headaches for particles like the difference between 'が' and 'は', 'に'and 'で', 自動詞(はいる)and 他動詞(いれる). As a professional teacher, I am willing to explain and practice with you.

The style chart of my lesson is like below.
My Lessons & Teaching Style
Complete beginner:
--->Yes-->Start with the easiest letter.We can order foods in the end of the lesson. (talk about a textbook for next lessons)
---->Yes, but personal purpose&goal--->Let's target to it!

Not a complete beginner:
-->Students who finished Genki-->We will start another textbook for intermediate degrees
-->For travel to JP-->Role play for a variety of travel situations
-->JLPT -->N1/N2/N3 -->Practicing the exam & discussion based on each level
-->JLPT -->N4/N5 -->Practicing the exam & conversation based on each level
-->Can do daily conversations-->Choose a topic from a list and conversation
-->Still learning daily conversations-->Genki textbook and actual conversation based on it(I recommend the textbook but tell me if it's difficult. I can customize the lesson.

*I basically teach online but I also teach once a week at library in Rotterdam. Please contact me about the availability.

Hiroshi

4.73

(11)

Hajimemashite. (Nice to meet you!)

My name is Hiroshi.
I'm from Japan and I now live in the Netherlands.

I would like to teach you the Japanese language and culture. Together we can look at your learning goals and I would like to help you with that.
It doesn't matter if you don't know any Japanese yet or if you've come a long way.

Let's do our best together.
Ganbarimashou!

4.73

(11)

Are you passionate about Japan and Japanese culture? Want to learn Japanese? Then you've come to the right place!

In this lesson I will teach you the basics of Japanese (kanji, hiragana, katakana, vocabulary, grammar, speaking skills, reading skills, ...). If you specifically wish to learn something, we can focus on that together. I adapt the lesson completely to the student. Higher level students are always welcome :)

Mao

4.73

(11)

Let's have time to speak Japanes with native Japanese speaker together.

I will help you to studay and make you confident.
Are you interested in Japanese?
Then I am here for you.

【For example】
Beginners :
We focus on speaking.
By the end of the lesson, you will be able to
have small conversation.

Intermediate :
We focus on grammar.
You will able to speak natural way.

Advanced :
We focus on speaking and grammar.
You will able to speak beautiful phrases.

Or would you like to practice to write Japanese?
I will show you how to write and practice together.

Zhou

4.73

(11)

This lesson is the advanced version of my other tutoring offer. For enthusiastic learners that are willing to go a step further to be bombarded by the Chinese culture. I will provide more fun and engaging materials collected or designed by myself over the years, which can be desirable for those interested. They range from videos, blogposts, games, poems to virtual tours. Hope to see you soon!

Noriko

4.73

(11)

In my Japanese lessons you can also make a pronunciation by learning Japanese songs. There I can also help with professional Japanese (emails, short exchanges, etc.) and/or help you prepare for an exchange.
My goal in education is to make your daily life enjoyable through culture.

Ron

4.73

(11)

My name is Ron, a dedicated Dutch tutor based in Suriname. Originally trained as an HVAC engineer with the intention of continuing my father’s legacy, I transitioned into teaching during the pandemic after discovering my passion for language education. This shift allowed me to embrace remote work while connecting with learners globally. With a friendly and adaptable approach, I prioritize creating engaging, personalized lessons that foster confidence in conversational Dutch. Outside of teaching, I take pride in my family life as a happily married professional who finds fulfillment in helping others achieve their language goals.

Toos

4.73

(11)

Japanese is a beautiful language brimming with culture, but unfortunately, it's also difficult to get started. If you're lost for the trees (or the kanji), or haven't even dared to try it yet, but have suddenly been bitten by the Japanese bug, then you've come to the right place.

I'll teach you the basics of Japanese and grow completely at your level. You'll receive customized learning materials, and I can provide homework assignments if needed. Once you've mastered the basics, we can expand to cultural nuances and more advanced language skills. You can also "request topics." Is there something specific you'd like to learn? Are you preparing for a vacation, or do you simply want to improve your writing? Let me know!

Linus

4.73

(11)

Do you want to start learning Japanese and build a solid foundation?
I offer online lessons at the beginner level (JLPT N5), with structured explanations and practical exercises.
The focus is on understanding basic grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure, so you can read and form simple sentences.
What will we cover?
Depending on your pace, we'll work on:
• Hiragana and Katakana
• Basic vocabulary (JLPT N5 level)
• Elementary grammar
• Sentence structure
• Reading exercises
• Basic listening comprehension
• Simple conversation exercises
The emphasis is on structure and comprehension, not on rapid progress.
Lesson structure
Each lesson consists of:
• Grammar explanation with examples
• Application in simple sentences
• Reading and recognizing patterns
• Independent exercises
Pronunciation is practiced at the basic level, but the lessons primarily focus on grammar and comprehension.
For whom?
• Absolute beginners
• Students preparing for the JLPT N5
• Those wanting to build a strong grammatical foundation

Jiemin

4.73

(11)

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker, born in Gansu Province, China, and I completed my secondary education in Sichuan. Growing up in different regions of China gave me a rich cultural background and a broad understanding of everyday Chinese life and language.

Later, I moved to Belgium to study at university in Dutch, and today I work as a mechanical engineer. I am also a father of two children. Living abroad and learning new languages myself has helped me understand how challenging — but also how fun — language learning can be.

I prefer to teach Chinese in a relaxed and enjoyable way. My lessons feel more like natural conversations than formal classes. We can talk about daily life, culture, travel, food, family, or any topic that interests you. I believe that language grows best in a comfortable and friendly environment.

Whether you are a complete beginner or already have some foundation, we can move at your own pace without pressure.

You are welcome if you:

Simply want to speak Chinese more confidently

Are curious about Chinese culture

Plan to travel to China

Want conversational practice

Or just enjoy learning languages in a relaxed atmosphere

Learning Chinese doesn’t have to be stressful — it can be interesting, warm, and fun.

I look forward to meeting you and having meaningful conversations together!