Learn Mandarin Chinese: From Basics to Fluency, from ETHz master student

From 57.44 £ /h

Mandarin Chinese is a beautiful and widely spoken language that opens the door to Chinese culture, history, and communication with over a billion people.

I am a native Mandarin speaker from Beijing, currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Management and Economics at ETH Zurich. I have rich experience in tutoring and international communication, and I enjoy helping students from different backgrounds improve their language skills.

My lessons are tailored to your needs and goals. You will learn accurate pronunciation (pinyin and tones), essential vocabulary, grammar, and everyday expressions. For intermediate and advanced learners, I also offer training in writing, business Chinese, cultural insights, and HSK exam preparation.

I focus on interactive, practical, and enjoyable teaching methods to help you build confidence and use Mandarin naturally in real-life situations.

Location

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Around Basel, Switzerland

About Me

Hello! My name is Yuanyuan, and I am a native Mandarin speaker from Beijing. I am currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Management and Economics at ETH Zurich. I have experience in tutoring, project management, and cross-cultural communication, and I really enjoy helping students learn and grow.

As a teacher, I am patient, supportive, and flexible. I adapt my lessons to each student’s level, goals, and learning style—whether you are just starting with Mandarin, want to improve your conversational skills, or aim for advanced reading and writing. I also enjoy sharing Chinese culture, traditions, and modern life with my students to make learning both practical and enjoyable.

I especially like working with motivated learners who are curious about language and culture. My goal is to help you feel confident using Mandarin in real-life situations, whether for daily conversations, studies, or professional purposes.

Education

ETHz Zurich master degree in Management Technology and Economics
Tsinghua University bachelor degree in Civil Engineering department,
major in Construction Management

Experience / Qualifications

Native Mandarin speaker, ETH Zurich MSc student, tutoring & cross-cultural experience, dancing troupel leader and organizer

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

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Chinese

Teaching

Mandarin chinese

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Marina

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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.

Kiril

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-Professional cello lessons for all ages! ; For anyone who wants to learn the cello or perfect their skills; Extensive experience with private students and summer school workshops; It is possible to give lessons online! Lessons in Spanish, Russian, German or English.

Gwendolyn

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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!

Haoyue

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Personalized Chinese class.

For all kinds of students.
-foreign citizens of Chinese origin
-improving before going to China
-interested in China and Chinese culture

Can focus on different skills
-writing
-speaking
-reading
-listening

Qingqing

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Chinese is a difficult but interesting language.In our classes we will use short stories, games, pictures and dialogues to help you practice Chinese in the most effective way.We are an open classroom where we can chat freely about Chinese culture, food, travel, education, etc.
We can also talk about other topics in Chinese, because I was born and raised in China, since 2021 moved to Europe ,and have been to many countries.

Jingyu

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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.

Xinxiang

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I offer immersive Mandarin teaching courses. Even though you're a beginner. By following my systematic teaching structure and content, you will be able to follow me in every class to get the knowledge and practice with me to drill them so that they can become yours.

Sihui

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1. As a Chinese teacher, I teach in English, manage class affairs, keep full communication with students, answer questions, which exercises the ability of
communication and coordination of students.
2. Give students systematic learning plans and exercises, help them grow up rapidly, which cultivates the ability of solving problems independently and executive ability of students.
3. Give students reasonable learning suggestions, make teaching summary and WhatsApp feedback at the end of each course, and set specific learning goals for each student.
4. I teach Chinese language as well as Chinese culture. In addition, I can help you with school homework such as math and English. If you are interested, feel free to contact me!

Dina

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Hello, I'm Dina! I took my first Spanish course 18 years ago when I was studying philology in Madrid. Now, at 39 years old, I have experience teaching children, teenagers and adults, both in group and private lessons. So I know how to adapt my lessons to make them fun and effective, whatever the age of the students.

I am certified as a Spanish teacher by an accredited centre of the Instituto Cervantes and the Universidad Menéndez Pelayo, but I won't bore you with my CV. The most important thing is that teaching is my vocation and Spanish is my passion.

My courses are designed to make learning Spanish fun, whether you are 6 or 60 years old. The courses can take place online or in person and are suitable for all levels. With me, you will immerse yourself in something that is essential to learning Spanish: culture.

Book now and start speaking Spanish!

¡Un saludo!
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Lerne Spanisch mit deinem Lehrerin aus Madrid!

Hallo, ich bin Dina! Meinen ersten Spanischkurs habe ich vor 18 Jahren gemacht, als ich in Madrid Philologie studierte. Jetzt, mit 39 Jahren, habe ich Erfahrung im Unterrichten von Kindern, Jugendlichen und Erwachsenen, sowohl in Gruppen- als auch in Einzelunterricht. Ich weiß also, wie ich meinen Unterricht anpassen muss, damit er Spaß macht und effektiv ist, unabhängig vom Alter der Schüler.

Ich bin als Spanischlehrerin von einem akkreditierten Zentrum des Instituto Cervantes und der Universidad Menéndez Pelayo zertifiziert, aber ich werde Sie nicht mit meinem Lebenslauf langweilen. Das Wichtigste ist, dass das Unterrichten meine Berufung und Spanisch meine Leidenschaft ist.

Meine Kurse sind so gestaltet, dass das Spanischlernen Spaß macht, egal ob Sie 6 oder 60 Jahre alt sind. Die Kurse können online oder persönlich stattfinden und sind für alle Niveaus geeignet. Mit mir werden Sie in etwas eintauchen, das für das Erlernen der spanischen Sprache unerlässlich ist: die Kultur.

Buchen Sie jetzt und beginnen Sie Spanisch zu sprechen!

¡Un saludo!

Pol

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We can learn having a good time! For me, the most important thing is that after every class you end up with something new to keep you interested in this awesome experience that is music!
I have 3 years of experience teaching all ages and levels, so I can completely adapt to your pace of learning and make it an easy and fast process of skill improving.

Yuqin

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About Me:
-Native Chinese speaker with fluent English for clear and effective teaching.
-Holder of a Level 1-B Certificate from the National Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC), meeting the professional standards for broadcasting hosts in China.
-Fluent in both Mandarin and Cantonese.
-Excellent reading and writing skills in both Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
-Patient, encouraging, and passionate about sharing the richness of Asian culture.
My Lessons:
I offer personalized, beginner-friendly Chinese lessons — online or in the Basel area. Each class is tailored to your needs, whether you're starting from scratch or aiming to improve specific skills.
Beyond the language itself, I will also introduce you to fascinating aspects of Chinese culture and broader Asian traditions to make your learning experience more vivid and inspiring!
Are you:
Planning a trip to China?
Curious about Asian culture?
Ready to experience a completely different way of thinking and communicating?
Let's start this exciting journey together!
Contact me for more information or to book ^ ^

Joy

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I offer personalized Chinese lessons designed for your level and goals. Whether you are a complete beginner or already have some knowledge, I will help you improve step by step.
我提供个性化的中文课程,会根据你的水平和目标来设计。不论你是完全的初学者,还是已经有一些基础,我都会一步一步帮助你提高。

1. What you will learn / 课程内容

Basic pronunciation & tones (拼音和声调)
Daily conversation (日常交流)
Reading & writing Chinese characters (阅读与书写汉字)
Chinese free talk (中文口语练习)

2. Who is this course for? / 适合人群
Absolute beginners (零基础学习者)
Students preparing for HSK (准备HSK考试的学生)
Anyone curious about Chinese language & culture (对中文和文化有兴趣的人)

Let’s start this exciting journey together , I look forward to seeing you in class!
让我们一起开启这段有趣的中文学习之旅——期待与你在课堂上见面!,

Ning

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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.

Clare

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My English lessons are designed to be engaging, supportive, and highly interactive, giving every child the confidence to read, write, speak and listen with growing independence. I create a warm classroom atmosphere where pupils feel safe to share ideas, make mistakes, and express themselves.

Each lesson combines clear learning objectives with a balance of whole-class teaching, guided practice, and hands-on activities. Children regularly explore stories, poems, and non-fiction texts, developing their comprehension through discussion, prediction, and inference. Writing tasks encourage creativity and accuracy, with a strong focus on vocabulary building, sentence structure, punctuation, and the use of adjectives, verbs, and connectives.

Phonics and spelling strategies are woven through the lessons to strengthen decoding and encoding skills, while speaking and listening are developed through partner talk, drama, role-play, and group discussion.

Above all, my English lessons aim to nurture:
• confidence in communicating ideas
• creativity in storytelling and writing
• curiosity about language
• careful listening to others
• a love of reading that extends beyond the classroom

Every pupil is supported to move from emerging understanding to secure mastery, ensuring steady progress and a genuine enjoyment of English.

Clara

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My name is Clara and I'm a cellist, teacher, and performer in Basel. I'm active in many different genres myself, which is why I can teach a wide variety of things on the cello :) It's important to me to create a learning atmosphere where both student and teacher feel comfortable. Student and teacher should meet as equals, as learning is most effective in a trusting environment.

Where do I come from musically?

It has always been important to me to explore all the possibilities my instrument offers. And to be honest, I'm not finished yet; the cello has so many facets to discover! I've already tried many different styles. I completed my Master's degree in Contemporary Music at the Basel Academy of Music in 2025. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Artistic Pedagogy in Freiburg. This gives me a solid foundation for teaching the instrument in a playful way and for unlocking the creativity of my students.

Can you also find me on stage?

Yes, mostly with my jazzy indie-pop band "Partiprivati". We write our own songs and I'm usually responsible for a good bassline :)

But also with Percaso String Quartet, with whom we only play string quartet works by women.

Or in Ensemble IPSO, a music theater project in which we try to blend the boundaries between music, theater and dance.

And always with solo performances at vernissages.

I have a solidarity pricing system, if it concerns you, feel free to write :)
Lessons at the student’s home and preferably in Riehen.