Jim L.
6 Chinese lessons
Cindy is patient but firm with my 3 year 10 month old son when it comes to Chinese. She also makes it fun!
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The Best Chinese Tutors in Los Altos, CA
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Yi L.
100/hourNear Los Altos, CA
Freelance Mandarin (Chinese) Tutor
At Georgetown University, I mainly served as a graduate recitation teaching assistant for Third Level Chinese language study for a class of 32 undergraduate students for almost one year. I also served as a freelance Mandarin tutor for an adult for several months. Adopting the Integrated Chinese Level 2 as...
5.0 (11)
18 hours tutoring
At Georgetown University, I mainly served as a graduate recitation teaching assistant for Third Level Chinese language study for a class of 32 undergraduate students for almost one year. I also served as a freelance Mandarin tutor for an adult for several months. Adopting the Integrated Chinese Level 2 as...
RUIHONG P.
50/hourNear Los Altos, CA
Native Chinese who can read, write and listen in Mandarin&Cantonese
Chinese is an official language spoken in mainland China and is used by all Chinese people and also Singapore, Taiwan, Malysia etc. I was born and raised in Mainland China and went to selective high schools in China. I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese, as well as write and read both simplified and...
4.9 (17)
34 hours tutoring
Chinese is an official language spoken in mainland China and is used by all Chinese people and also Singapore, Taiwan, Malysia etc. I was born and raised in Mainland China and went to selective high schools in China. I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese, as well as write and read both simplified and...
Patient and incredibly helpful tutor.
Studying with Ruihond has absolutely expedited my Chinese listening and speaking comprehension and understanding of grammar. He has also been very helpful with tonal practice, which was one of my biggest weaknesses. In such a shor... - Alexandra, 5 lessons with RUIHONG
John C.
85/hourNear Los Altos, CA
Mandarin Chinese Tutor for Beginners | Speaking, Pronunciation
My name is Jidong (John), and I am a native Chinese speaker with nearly 10 years of teaching experience in the United States. I earned my Associate Degree in Accounting from Shanxi University of Finance and Economics and grew up in a family of teachers, which inspired my passion for education. While living in...
5.0 (2)
72 hours tutoring
My name is Jidong (John), and I am a native Chinese speaker with nearly 10 years of teaching experience in the United States. I earned my Associate Degree in Accounting from Shanxi University of Finance and Economics and grew up in a family of teachers, which inspired my passion for education. While living in...
Cathy L.
300/hourNear Los Altos, CA
Bilingual Native Speaker with Teaching Experience
I tailor lessons to individual goals — whether conversational fluency, academic Chinese, business use, or exam preparation (e.g., AP Chinese, HSK)....
5.0 (21)
114 hours tutoring
Response time: 6 minutesNote that average response time is based on Cathy’s active hours, which are 6:00 pm - 3:00 am UTC.
I tailor lessons to individual goals — whether conversational fluency, academic Chinese, business use, or exam preparation (e.g., AP Chinese, HSK)....
Lucy Y.
150/hourNear Los Altos, CA
Mandarin Tutor
Chinese Mandarin is my native language. I have experience teaching Chinese to children.
5.0 (47)
91 hours tutoring
Response time: 7 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
Chinese Mandarin is my native language. I have experience teaching Chinese to children.
Great Teacher
Thanks to her dedication, our son not only gained a deeper understanding of the subject but also developed confidence in his abilities. Her consistent support and clear explanations made a significant difference, culminating in an... - Carl, 44 lessons with Lucy
JIEMING H.
70/hourNear Los Altos, CA
15-Year Experienced Native Chinese Mandarin/Cantonese Teacher
I was born in China, I am proficient in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. I have been teaching for 8 years. I'm an experienced and funny Chinese teacher.
5.0 (30)
63 hours tutoring
I was born in China, I am proficient in Mandarin, Cantonese and English. I have been teaching for 8 years. I'm an experienced and funny Chinese teacher.
Excellent tutor who loves to teach
I think the best part about the lesson was how clearly she enjoys teaching. This seems to be her passion and not something she is doing just to make a little side money. She is funny, smart and more than being a native Chinese spe... - Jeff, 2 lessons with JIEMING
Weifen D.
30/hourNear Los Altos, CA
Native Chinese speaker standard Mandarin tutor
I am a native Chinese speaker and use an immersive approach to teaching simplified Chinese. I have a complete set of courses for learning Chinese from the basics, including Pinyin, vocabulary, short stories, poetry reading, daily conversations, and tongue twisters, all taught in a fun and engaging...
5.0 (4)
38 hours tutoring
Response time: 25 minutesNote that average response time is based on Weifen’s active hours, which are 4:00 pm - 4:00 am UTC.
I am a native Chinese speaker and use an immersive approach to teaching simplified Chinese. I have a complete set of courses for learning Chinese from the basics, including Pinyin, vocabulary, short stories, poetry reading, daily conversations, and tongue twisters, all taught in a fun and engaging...
Kind and patient tutor, flexible to student interests and learning style
Weifen kindly agreed to do a conversation-style lesson, giving me a chance to test my limited book learning in real time, and adapting lesson content to my questions. She was entirely kind and patient, adjusted her speaking speed ... - Shawne
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HAIYING X.
50/hourMandarin instructor background in translation and TESOL
I can teach students Chinese in terms of linguistics and cultural aspects. I had been a tutor in China since 2015. In 2019, I got my master’s degree in TESOL from the State University of New York at Fredonia. I know how to teach and know...
5.0 (88)
414 hours tutoring
I can teach students Chinese in terms of linguistics and cultural aspects. I had been a tutor in China since 2015. In 2019, I got my master’s degree in TESOL from the State University of New York at Fredonia. I know how to teach and know...
Committed to helping students understand the information
Haiying helped me translate instructions from Chinese to English. She reviewed the materials in advance and was prepared with notes at the time of our call. She also had me repeat the instructions to ensure that I understood her c... - Alice
Ellen Q.
90/hourAdvanced level Mandarin instructor with 10+ of teaching experience
I have many years of one-to-one tutoring experience of speaking, HSK test, public presentation. I have teaching young children Chinese for 3+ years, focusing on Bilingual young children language and literacy improvement.
5.0 (417)
875 hours tutoring
I have many years of one-to-one tutoring experience of speaking, HSK test, public presentation. I have teaching young children Chinese for 3+ years, focusing on Bilingual young children language and literacy improvement.
Well trained and very experienced Chinese teacher!
My son had taken AP Chinese prep lessons with Ellen and got 5 on his first try. Ellen tailored her teaching emphasized on my son's weakness, speaking and writing, which is proven as the very efficient way to help my son improve hi... - Maojiao, 17 lessons with Ellen
L. T.
80/hourExperienced Certified Mandarin Teacher, teaches kids & adults, patient
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5.0 (482)
804 hours tutoring
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My daughter has learned so much!
My daughter is currently learning Mandarin Chinese with Ling. During each class, Ling teaches so many new words and sentences. She writes the Chinese symbol for the word and the pronunciation. Ling reviews things that were talked ... - George, 11 lessons with L.
Yi G.
50/hourNative Chinese speaker and Writer Also Teaching Literature and History
Native Mandarin speaker raised in China. Read and write both Modern and Classical Chinese. Published 30+ articles on Chinese language newspapers.
Today
5.0 (160)
929 hours tutoring
Response time: 30 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
Native Mandarin speaker raised in China. Read and write both Modern and Classical Chinese. Published 30+ articles on Chinese language newspapers.
Todd C.
65/hourCertified Mandarin Instructor & Bi-Cultural Communications Coach
I lived in Taiwan and Mainland China for over 20 years and received a BA from a Chinese university in Language and Literature. My Mandarin Chinese language skills were satisfactorily assessed using the Department of Defense DLPT5...
5.0 (323)
1,027 hours tutoring
I lived in Taiwan and Mainland China for over 20 years and received a BA from a Chinese university in Language and Literature. My Mandarin Chinese language skills were satisfactorily assessed using the Department of Defense DLPT5...
Deep knowledge of the language and the culture!
Todd has been my Mandarin teacher for about three years. I began at zero having no knowledge of pinyin, tones, pronunciation, grammar, or characters. I am now working through a Chinese science-fiction young adult novel, I feel my ... - Austin, 269 lessons with Todd
George T.
75/hourGreat Multi-lingual Tutor--Fundamentals, Language, History, Religion
Fluent Mandarin, reading, writing and speaking. Extensive experience tutoring Chinese university students.
5.0 (65)
217 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
Fluent Mandarin, reading, writing and speaking. Extensive experience tutoring Chinese university students.
Li B.
45/hourCertified Chinese Mandarin Tutor for Beginning or Advanced Study
I am a formally trained and certified Chinese language teacher with over 21 years practical teaching and tutoring experience. I received a Teacher’s certificate in 1985 from Suining Teacher’s School (Sichuan Province, China), and taught...
5.0 (4599)
11,921 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutesNote that average response time is based on Li’s active hours, which are 12:00 pm - 2:00 am UTC.
I am a formally trained and certified Chinese language teacher with over 21 years practical teaching and tutoring experience. I received a Teacher’s certificate in 1985 from Suining Teacher’s School (Sichuan Province, China), and taught...
Absolutely Amazing Instructor
Li is the best possible teacher you could have. She is so so kind. She‘s great at picking up on your weaknesses and helping you improve. She pushes you to achieve your full potential and she’s very encouraging and fun to learn wit... - Iman, 5 lessons with Li
Siwen X.
60/hourExperienced Mandarin Teacher
In addition to being a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, my Mandarin level was certified as being at the level needed for Chinese teachers in China (as many Chinese people are not proficient speakers of standard Mandarin,...
5.0 (143)
1,030 hours tutoring
Response time: 31 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
In addition to being a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese, my Mandarin level was certified as being at the level needed for Chinese teachers in China (as many Chinese people are not proficient speakers of standard Mandarin,...
EXCELLENT!
We had a wonderful experience with Siwen as our summer Chinese tutor! Both of my daughters (ages 12 and 10) really enjoyed their lessons. They not only learned new characters and meanings but also got valuable practice with things... - Chelsea, 21 lessons with Siwen
Cecilia L.
55/hourHarvard Graduates, Individualized learning Chinese, AP/HSK/IB tests
I am a native Chinese with special training for speaking with broadcasting quality Mandarin Chinese, basic and high level writing as well as in-depth Chinese culture.
5.0 (544)
2,186 hours tutoring
I am a native Chinese with special training for speaking with broadcasting quality Mandarin Chinese, basic and high level writing as well as in-depth Chinese culture.
A Truly Transformational Learning Experience
Cecilia is an outstanding Chinese teacher. I tried learning Chinese for about a year before working with her, and honestly, in just four weeks with Cecilia I learned more than during that entire previous year. She is incredibly pa... - Sandra, 6 lessons with Cecilia
Jingyi W.
60/hourDuke Grad, Experienced Mandarin Chinese Native Speaker Tutor
I hold a bachelor degree's in Chinese language and literature in Nankai University in China. I studied linguistic courses and traditional Chinese literatures from my college. In addition, I also got high scores on the Standard...
5.0 (424)
1,363 hours tutoring
I hold a bachelor degree's in Chinese language and literature in Nankai University in China. I studied linguistic courses and traditional Chinese literatures from my college. In addition, I also got high scores on the Standard...
Very Flexible and Accommodating Tutor
Jingyi is very flexible and accommodating in her tutoring. She understood my needs to learn Chinese and is very willing to work around my schedule. I appreciate that and look forward to learning more with her! - Shennan, 32 lessons with Jingyi
Ruth A.
49/hourLicensed mandarin teacher
Licensed mandarin teacher/AP Chinese
Tomorrow
5.0 (1314)
5,535 hours tutoring
Licensed mandarin teacher/AP Chinese
Hardcore Chinese learning!
Ruth is for the student who wants to effectively speak the Chinese language. Very intense tutor. You will need to absorb a lot of phonetics information. China has only a 5% unemployment rate and there is a shortage of Chinese wome... - Chris, 5 lessons with Ruth
Wei C.
300/hourExperienced Math/Physics PhD with Patience and Humor
While in grad school, I tutored one of my office mates to speak Mandarin since he had a Chinese girlfriend, and was able to get him up to speed in daily conversations. Since I'm originally from China, rest assured that the...
5.0 (1030)
3,753 hours tutoring
While in grad school, I tutored one of my office mates to speak Mandarin since he had a Chinese girlfriend, and was able to get him up to speed in daily conversations. Since I'm originally from China, rest assured that the...
Knowledgeable and Patient tutor
I am learning Chinese and about the Chinese culture, and professor Wei has been a great help. He is patient, and very helpful and when I have questions he explains so that I understand. He is very knowledgeable and has given me ... - Mary, 28 lessons with Wei
Yunn P.
35/hour**New Class** -- Quotes from Ancient Chinese "Art of War" - Easy!
...and schools. - With her interest in Chinese language, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese civilization in general, she has publish a series of Chinese calligraphy prints to reflect on Chinese thoughts and Chinese language. Some titles of her prints ...
5.0 (452)
3,233 hours tutoring
...and schools. - With her interest in Chinese language, Chinese calligraphy and Chinese civilization in general, she has publish a series of Chinese calligraphy prints to reflect on Chinese thoughts and Chinese language. Some titles of her prints ...
Extraordinary Chinese Tutor!
Pann is an extraordinary teacher. From day one she planned interesting and engaging classes while teaching us about the Chinese culture. She always has some songs, poems and activities ready that will make learning Chinese fun. Ev... - Kristina, 34 lessons with Yunn
Christopher D.
100/hour8-Year Amazon NLP Engineer and Machine Learning Scientist
I completed all necessary coursework for a Chinese minor at the University of New Hampshire; however, no minor exists as of yet because of university politics. Also at UNH, I completed up through the first semester of third year (advanced)...
5.0 (60)
118 hours tutoring
I completed all necessary coursework for a Chinese minor at the University of New Hampshire; however, no minor exists as of yet because of university politics. Also at UNH, I completed up through the first semester of third year (advanced)...
Yan P.
50/hourMandarin Chinese Tutor
I have 10 years of experience teaching elementary through college level students. Currently, I teach and tutor Chinese language to elementary and college students through the Milwaukee Modern Chinese School, Criquet Academy, and the...
5.0 (1870)
9,537 hours tutoring
I have 10 years of experience teaching elementary through college level students. Currently, I teach and tutor Chinese language to elementary and college students through the Milwaukee Modern Chinese School, Criquet Academy, and the...
Patient and cultured chinese tutor
Yan P has a great grasp of chinese culture and teaches relevant and important words and phrases to assist with learning chinese and the chinese culture. Yan P also assists with recognizing chinese characters and how to write them.... - Khaya, 6 lessons with Yan
Alexander C.
70/hourAP Economics, TOEFL, IELTS, ESL, Chinese (Mandarin), SAT Prep
After completing his Mandarin studies in May 2013 with a GPA of 3.6, Alexander remained in China for a year, and began a career with Pattison Education, as a tutor in Shenzhen China, where he taught English to Chinese students at all...
5.0 (102)
621 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
After completing his Mandarin studies in May 2013 with a GPA of 3.6, Alexander remained in China for a year, and began a career with Pattison Education, as a tutor in Shenzhen China, where he taught English to Chinese students at all...
Jun T.
60/hourChinese teacher with a passion for sharing traditional dance
I tutored American Students Chinese and also taught Chinese language and culture to the American middle school and preschool students in Georgia in 2014. Over the years, I have privately tutored many adults in both Chinese and...
5.0 (985)
8,650 hours tutoring
I tutored American Students Chinese and also taught Chinese language and culture to the American middle school and preschool students in Georgia in 2014. Over the years, I have privately tutored many adults in both Chinese and...
Fun and Engaging Tutor
Jun is an excellent Chinese tutor. Her lessons are fun, and she adapts them to my needs and experience level. I'm always looking forward to my next tutoring session with her. Our tutoring session was better than any Chinese cl... - Caitlin, 6 lessons with Jun
Hongzhi L.
42/hourmore than 20 years of teaching experience
Specializing in AP Chinese and HSK test preparation, I'm passionate about helping students achieve commendable grades in their academic pursuits.
5.0 (3374)
11,625 hours tutoring
Response time: 32 minutesNote that average response times may vary depending on a variety of factors, including time of day.
Specializing in AP Chinese and HSK test preparation, I'm passionate about helping students achieve commendable grades in their academic pursuits.
Great first lesson
Hongzhi is going to be tutoring my two sons in Mandarin Chinese. The first lesson went great. They have studied a little Chinese on their own, and she was able to figure out where they are as far as pronunciation, etc. She went ov... - Shelli, 2 lessons with Hongzhi
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Deborah S.
54 Chinese lessons
Siwen, is a great tutor. She is reviewing our daughter's Chinese spelling and comprehension. Our daughter is very engaged and is enjoying her lessons.
Gregory D.
22 Chinese lessons
Yunn P. is a wonderful tutor who is very passionate about the Chinese language. She is patient and attentive to the students needs.
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