Speak Chinese with Confidence:Chinese Conversation & Culture Basics

From 40.24 £ /h

Discover the beauty of Mandarin Chinese through fun, interactive, and personalized lessons. Whether you’re a language lover, a complete beginner, or just curious about Chinese culture, this class will help you build a strong foundation in spoken and written Chinese.

We will focus on practical vocabulary, pronunciation, basic grammar, and useful everyday expressions. Each lesson will also include cultural tips to help you understand the “why” behind the words. No pressure, no stress—just an encouraging and engaging environment to start speaking Chinese with confidence!

Location

Online from Switzerland

About Me

Hi! I’m a native Chinese speaker with a strong background in both language teaching and traditional Chinese culture. I’m currently studying Economics and Finance at HES-SO in Switzerland and have lived independently here for several months. I’ve also studied and traveled extensively across the US, the UK, and over 20 other countries, which has enriched my intercultural communication and global perspective.

I have more than 3 years of training in Chinese classical studies (Guoxue), and I’m passionate about sharing the deeper cultural meaning behind the language. I’ve also trained other Mandarin and bilingual (Chinese-English) teachers, and I maintain close connections with Confucius Institutes and cultural organizations.

My teaching style is friendly, clear, and adaptive. I integrate language learning with Chinese calligraphy (both brush and pen), idioms, customs, and real-life scenarios—ideal for anyone interested not only in speaking Mandarin, but in understanding the culture behind it.

Education

Hes-so in Geneva—Bachelor degree of international business administration
Lancaster University in UK— international culture experience summer program 3weeks
NCUT in Beijing— bachelors of economic and finance

Experience / Qualifications

• Certified Mandarin teacher (Putonghua Proficiency Certificate – Second Class, Level A, Score: 87/100)
• Participated in various international exhibitions and conferences, including on-site support and interpreting roles
• Provided consecutive and simultaneous interpretation at major events such as Google conferences and business forums
• IELTS Academic Score: oral 6.5 demonstrating strong proficiency in English communication
• 3+ years of Guoxue (classical Chinese studies) education
• Skilled in both brush and pen Chinese calligraphy; available to teach calligraphy basics
• Trained and mentored Chinese-English language teachers
• Familiar with Confucius Institutes and international cultural exchange frameworks
• Experience tutoring students of all ages, helping beginners reach conversational Mandarin
• Approachable, energetic, and culturally aware—focused on making lessons enjoyable and personalizedo

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

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

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Culture

Chinese

Mandarin chinese

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

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