Personalized Chinese Lessons for Every Level
From beginner pronunciation to advanced business Chinese. Watch my teaching demos and find the perfect lesson type for your goals.
See My Teaching in Action
Get a preview of my teaching style with these short demonstration videos
- Pronunciation Teaching Demo
Watch how I teach proper Mandarin pronunciation using the pinyin system. Learn the tones and sounds that make Chinese unique.
- Clear explanation of the 4 tones
- Common pronunciation mistakes to avoid
- Practice techniques you can use at home
- Real-time correction and feedback
- Grammar Teaching Demo
See how I break down complex Chinese grammar into simple, easy-to-understand concepts with practical examples.
- Step-by-step grammar explanations
- Real-life example sentences
- Comparison with English structure
- Interactive practice exercises
Choose Your Learning Path
I offer customized lessons tailored to your specific goals and current level
Beginner Mandarin
Perfect for complete beginners. Start your Chinese journey from zero.
- Pinyin and tones mastery
- Basic conversation skills
- Essential vocabulary (500+ words)
- Simple sentence structures
- Cultural introduction
Conversational Chinese
Build confidence speaking Chinese in everyday situations.
- Real-life dialogue practice
- Daily life scenarios
- Listening comprehension
- Natural expressions
- Cultural context
Cantonese Lessons
Learn authentic Cantonese from a native Guangdong speaker.
- Cantonese pronunciation & tones
- Hong Kong/Guangdong culture
- Colloquial expressions
- Jyutping romanization
- Survival Cantonese phrases
Business Chinese
Professional Chinese for work, meetings, and negotiations.
- Business vocabulary
- Email and report writing
- Meeting etiquette
- Presentation skills
- Industry-specific terms
HSK Test Preparation
Comprehensive preparation for HSK levels 1-6.
- HSK exam strategies
- Practice tests
- Vocabulary drills
- Grammar review
- Test-taking tips
Advanced Chinese
Refine your fluency and achieve near-native proficiency.
- Complex grammar structures
- Idioms and chengyu
- Literature and news reading
- Debate and discussion
- Accent reduction
Custom Lessons Available
Have specific learning goals? I can create customized lessons for your unique needs:
- HSK test preparation
- Travel Chinese
- Business presentations
- Chinese character writing
- Reading Chinese texts
- Chinese culture deep dives
What a Typical Lesson Looks Like
Warm-up Chat (5 minutes)
As part of a relaxing environment, we start with casual conversation to get acquainted and review past lessons.
New Content (25 minutes)
Learn new vocabulary, grammar, or pronunciation with plenty of practice and examples.
Practice & Application (25 minutes)
Apply what you've learned through role-plays, conversations, and real-life scenarios.
Wrap-up & Homework (5 minutes)
Review key points and get optional practice materials for the week.
Your Chinese Learning Journey
A typical progression path with me as your tutor
Month 1-2: Foundation
Master pinyin, tones, and basic greetings. Learn to introduce yourself and ask simple questions. Build a vocabulary of 200-300 essential words.
Month 3-4: Building Blocks
Expand vocabulary to 500+ words. Form complete sentences. Handle everyday conversations like ordering food, shopping, and asking for directions.
Month 5-6: Confidence Growing
Express opinions and preferences. Understand basic grammar patterns. Start reading simple texts and have longer conversations on familiar topics.
Month 7-12: Intermediate Fluency
Discuss abstract topics. Watch Chinese shows with subtitles. Write short essays. Prepare for HSK 4 exam. 1000+ vocabulary words.
Year 2+: Advanced Mastery
Near-native fluency. Read newspapers and literature. Business-level proficiency. Cultural nuances and idiomatic expressions. HSK 5-6 ready.