Comprehensive Mandarin Chinese : From Basics to Fluency

From 26 £ /h

Welcome to my “Comprehensive Chinese: From Basics to Fluency” class! Whether you are starting your language journey from scratch or looking to refine your advanced conversational skills, this course is tailored to meet your specific goals.

I focus on creating an engaging, structured, and practical learning environment. My lessons are taught in English and cover all essential aspects of the Chinese language: listening, speaking, reading, and writing (both Pinyin and characters).

What to expect from our classes:

Beginners: We will focus on mastering foundational Pinyin (pronunciation), essential vocabulary, everyday greetings, and basic sentence structures to get you speaking quickly.

Intermediate: We will expand your vocabulary, improve your conversational fluency, and explore cultural nuances to help you sound more natural.

Advanced: We will polish your grammar, discuss complex topics, and refine your native-level expression.

Lessons are highly interactive and adapted to your individual learning pace. My ultimate goal is to equip you with the practical communication skills needed to confidently use Chinese in real-world situations. I look forward to helping you achieve your language goals!
Jia You!

Extra information

Please bring a notebook and a pen or laptop to our sessions. Before our first lesson, feel free to send me a brief message outlining your current proficiency level and your main reasons for learning Chinese (e.g., travel, business, hobby). All necessary learning materials, including PDFs and slides, will be provided by me.

Location

Online from Italy

About Me

Hi! I’m Liou, a native Mandarin Chinese speaker originally from China, currently based in Rome, Italy. I’ve spent years living and studying across Asia and Europe — in Japan, France, and now Italy — which has given me a deep appreciation for how language shapes culture and connection. I’m passionate about making Chinese accessible and enjoyable for learners at any level. My lessons are structured but flexible, adapted to your pace and real-world goals: whether that’s mastering Pinyin from scratch, building conversational fluency, or diving into characters and tones. I bring genuine enthusiasm to every session, and I believe the best learning happens when you feel comfortable and motivated. Let’s make Chinese click for you — 加油 :)

Education

Université de Lille, France — Master’s in Management of European Affairs (2025–present)
Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan — Bachelor’s in Global Studies, major in Civil Society & International Cooperation, minor in European Studies (2021–2025). Coursework conducted in English and Japanese.

Experience / Qualifications

Native Mandarin Chinese speaker with extensive multilingual experience (Chinese, Japanese, English, Korean, French). Worked as a professional document translator (Japanese ↔ English/Chinese/Korean) at Asian to Japan (2023–2024), providing translation services in real professional and administrative contexts. Currently interning in Rome in an international environment requiring daily cross-cultural communication. Academic background in global studies and European affairs has sharpened my ability to explain complex ideas clearly and adapt communication to diverse audiences — skills I bring directly into my teaching approach.

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

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Japanese

Chinese

Skills

Chinese

School

Chinese for adults

Mandarin chinese

Tutoring

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -04:00)

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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The students who follow my private lessons benefit from personalized support. The first session is devoted to an in-depth assessment of the student's mathematical knowledge. The objective is to detect its weak points and understand their origin in order to adapt my courses to its needs. I develop a tailor-made remediation program for each of my students aimed at filling each of their gaps. Over the course of the sessions, the student builds a solid foundation for learning and regains self-confidence. At the same time, I help him acquire a work methodology that allows him to gradually become autonomous in his studies.

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Learn Spanish in an interactive and personalized way!

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In the lessons we will cover:

Grammar and vocabulary: In a structured and understandable way.
Practical exercises: Focused on speaking, listening, writing and reading.
Personal attention: Each lesson is tailored to your needs.
Whether you are a student who needs extra help or an adult who wants to become fluent in Spanish, I would love to help you achieve your goals.

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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
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Easy steps to Chinese: 3-12 years old children
There are some other classes that welcome to messages me.

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The classes can be taught in Chinese, English.

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

[Information regarding platform usage]
It is possible to charge up credits for 1,5 or 10 lessons per time. One can pick an eve (or early morning until 8 o'clock) from a specific weekday for meetings to take place. That means if we cannot meet on a certain day picked e.g.Thursday then the only possibility is next Thursday. It is required to book the lessons for the next whole month in advance after the first lesson. One can cancel for free until 3 days ahead of time otherwise there is a cancellation fee of half the lesson.

[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 29 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.

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0. All high school topics

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Hi! Do you love Korean culture, food, music, or dramas? Would you like to learn Korean but don't know where to start? Are you planning a trip to Korea? I'm a Korean teacher with international academic training and several years of experience teaching students of all levels and with diverse goals. I've been teaching online Korean and Spanish classes for over five years. If you're afraid to speak because you feel you don't have a solid foundation or you're intimidated by all the cartoons, I completely understand: I've been there too! I'll help you take your first steps in the language with confidence and without fear of making mistakes. 😊

🎓 About me
- PhD in linguistics applied to language teaching
- Master's degree in International Education and Bilingualism.
- Graduated in East Asian Studies (specializing in Korea).
- Korean language and literature studies at Seoul University.
- Official language teaching qualification.
- Korean family, which allows me to teach you the language along with the real culture and natural expressions.
- More than 2 years living in Korea (university exchange and intensive TOPIK 3–5 language program).

👩‍🏫 Teaching experience
- Language teacher with international experience.
- Years teaching Korean to beginner students and East Asian degree students
- Clear, communicative methodology adapted to your pace.

📚 My classes
✔ Customized according to your objectives (TOPIK, conversation, travel, culture, leisure).
✔ Simple and structured explanations
✔ Material included.
✔ Friendly and motivating environment.
✔ Continuous monitoring and feedback.

💻 Modality
Online or in-person classes.

⭐ Ideal for you if you want:

Start from scratch without stress.
Improve your speaking and real comprehension.
Prepare for TOPIKE I
Understanding Korean culture in addition to the language.

📩 Contact me and we'll design your personalized learning plan. Learning Korean can be fun, effective, and motivating!

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Clases de apoyo personalizadas para todos los niveles

¿Necesitas ayuda para comprender mejor una asignatura, preparar un examen, organizar tus estudios o simplemente ganar confianza en tu aprendizaje?

Soy profesor universitario y psicopedagogo, con amplia experiencia docente, y ofrezco clases de apoyo personalizadas para estudiantes de todos los niveles.

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Cada estudiante aprende de una manera diferente. Por eso, las clases se adaptan a tu nivel, ritmo, necesidades y objetivos.

🎓 ¿En qué puedo ayudarte?
Comprender y reforzar contenidos académicos.
Preparar exámenes y pruebas de evaluación.
Resolver dudas y dificultades concretas.
Mejorar la expresión escrita y oral.
Organizar el estudio y planificar el trabajo académico.
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Preparar trabajos, presentaciones y proyectos.
Mejorar la comprensión lectora y la capacidad de análisis.
Recuperar contenidos y consolidar conocimientos.
Adquirir mayor confianza y autonomía como estudiante.
🧠 Un enfoque basado en cómo aprende cada estudiante

Mi formación como psicopedagogo me permite prestar especial atención no solo a qué necesitas aprender, sino también a cómo aprendes mejor.

Trabajaremos de forma práctica, clara y progresiva, identificando las dificultades y buscando estrategias que realmente funcionen para ti.

Las clases están dirigidas tanto a estudiantes que necesitan refuerzo académico como a quienes desean mejorar su rendimiento y alcanzar objetivos más ambiciosos.

💻 Clases online, personalizadas y adaptadas a cada estudiante.

Si quieres un profesor que combine experiencia universitaria, formación psicopedagógica y un trato cercano, estaré encantado de ayudarte a conseguir tus objetivos académicos.

Personalised Tutoring for All Levels

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I am a university professor and educational psychologist, with extensive teaching experience, and I offer personalised tutoring for students of all levels.

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Every student learns differently. That is why each class is adapted to your level, pace, needs and individual goals.

🎓 How can I help you?
Understand and reinforce academic content.
Prepare for exams and assessments.
Resolve specific questions and learning difficulties.
Improve written and spoken communication.
Organise your studies and plan your academic work.
Develop effective study and learning strategies.
Prepare assignments, presentations and projects.
Improve reading comprehension and analytical skills.
Review and consolidate previously studied material.
Build greater confidence and independence as a learner.
🧠 A learning approach adapted to you

My background as an educational psychologist allows me to focus not only on what you need to learn, but also on how you learn most effectively.

We will work in a practical, clear and structured way, identifying difficulties and developing strategies that genuinely work for you.

These classes are suitable both for students who need academic support and for those who want to improve their performance and achieve more ambitious academic goals.

💻 Online classes, fully personalised and adapted to each student.

If you are looking for a teacher who combines university teaching experience, educational psychology expertise and a supportive, student-centred approach, I would be delighted to help you achieve your academic goals.

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I can also give conversation lessons for English, French, or Dutch (all levels).