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Experienced Chinese Teacher/Tutor and Chinese Writing Critic
Hongzhi L.

11,187 hours tutoring

Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

Hourly Rate: $42
Response time: 47 minutes

About Hongzhi


Bio

I’m a native Chinese speaker and a formally trained teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience, including 18+ years locally and more than 11,000 hours on Wyzant, where I’ve consistently maintained a 5-star rating.

I specialize in AP Chinese and HSK exam preparation, as well as middle school, high school, and college-level tutoring. I help students build strong skills in reading, writing, and listening—aiming for real fluency. For younger learners, I focus on creating a solid...

I’m a native Chinese speaker and a formally trained teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience, including 18+ years locally and more than 11,000 hours on Wyzant, where I’ve consistently maintained a 5-star rating.

I specialize in AP Chinese and HSK exam preparation, as well as middle school, high school, and college-level tutoring. I help students build strong skills in reading, writing, and listening—aiming for real fluency. For younger learners, I focus on creating a solid foundation while making Chinese characters and culture engaging and enjoyable.

I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Chinese and Electrical Engineering and a Master’s degree in Accounting. I’m also a writer whose work has been published in Chinese magazines and newspapers.

I’m passionate about helping students succeed and truly enjoy learning Chinese. Let’s work together to achieve your language goals!


Education

Chengdu University of Electronic Science
Electrical Engineeri
University of Tennessee
Masters

Policies

  • Hourly Rate: $42
  • Rate details: Cancellation Penalty: If students didn't provide notice before 6 hours, I will charge $15 for each class.
  • Lesson cancellation: 3 hours notice required
  • Background check passed on 6/16/2019

  • Your first lesson is backed by our Good Fit Guarantee

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Specializing in AP Chinese and HSK test preparation, I'm passionate about helping students achieve commendable grades in their academic pursuits.
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Ratings and Reviews


Rating

5.0 (3,325 ratings)
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(62)
3 star
(6)
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Reviews

Extremely enthusiastic

Ms. Hongzhi’s enthusiasm is very contagious and she maintains a high level of performance on my daughter’s progress during the class.

Alex, 13 lessons with Hongzhi

From a C to an A and a New Love for Mandarin

We’ve had such a great experience with our son’s Mandarin tutor over the past two years. When he first started, he was struggling and had a C in the class. Since working with her, he has not only improved to an A, but his confidence has completely changed. She has a way of making Mandarin enjoyable and engaging, which made all the difference for him. What started as a challenging subject is now something he actually looks forward to. The biggest thing for me as a mom is seeing how much his mindset has shifted. He now feels confident in his abilities and is even talking about pursuing a career that involves Mandarin, which I never would have expected before. We are so grateful for the time, patience, and encouragement she has poured into him. It has truly made a lasting impact.

Grace, 141 lessons with Hongzhi

Incredible Chinese Tutor!

Helping my daughter prepare for AP exam. My daughter is definitely learning more with her than in class at school. Incredibly skilled, knowledgeable and patient tutor. Extremely flexible as well. Wouldn't look anywhere else. Best find!

Jill, 64 lessons with Hongzhi

great teacher

She continues to help our son develop his mandarin skills, across reading, writing, and verbal communication. I’d recommend for new students.

JONATHAN, 61 lessons with Hongzhi

Outstanding Mandarin Tutor: Highly Recommended for Kids and Adults!

Hongzhi has been helping my eight-year-old twins with Mandarin, and I’ve seen such incredible improvement in their language skills! Even their school teachers have complimented them on how much progress they’ve made. She is always punctual, professional, and very thorough in her teaching. What stands out most is her compassion and genuine desire to see her students succeed. She’s patient, understanding, and knows how to make learning both fun and effective. I highly recommend Hongzhi for both children and adults. She truly is an amazing tutor!

Mari, 36 lessons with Hongzhi

Outstanding Mandarin Tutor: Highly Recommended for Kids and Adults!

Hongzhi has been helping my eight-year-old twins with Mandarin, and I’ve seen such incredible improvement in their language skills! Even their school teachers have complimented them on how much progress they’ve made. She is always punctual, professional, and very thorough in her teaching. What stands out most is her compassion and genuine desire to see her students succeed. She’s patient, understanding, and knows how to make learning both fun and effective. I highly recommend Hongzhi for both children and adults. She truly is an amazing tutor!

Mari, 36 lessons with Hongzhi

Fun and engaging

Chatting with Hongzhi is extremely fun. I learn a lot and am always looking forward to the next lesson. She is patient and always happy to explain vocab and grammar.

Jonathan, 23 lessons with Hongzhi

Excellent

Hongzhi, is an excellent instructor. I’ve had a very positive experience learning Mandarin from her. As a complete beginner, I was nervous about tackling a new language. But Hongzhi makes the process approachable, enjoyable, and incredibly encouraging from day one.

Karen, 13 lessons with Hongzhi

Highly Recommended Mandarin Tutor for Academic and Language Success

Mrs. Jane has been an outstanding Chinese tutor for my teenage daughter over the past two years. She has supported her growth in both spoken Mandarin and written expression, consistently providing thoughtful guidance on school assignments and editing written work. Her expertise, encouragement, and commitment have made her tutoring sessions, something that my daughter looks forward to each week. I highly recommend Mrs. Jane to anyone seeking a skilled and supportive Chinese tutor.

Leigh, 92 lessons with Hongzhi

Great tutor!

My daughter has been working with Jane for a few months now and she is very happy. Jane is very knowledgeable, patient and provides very focused feedback, helping you to correct your mistakes. She is great if you want to prepare for tests (HSK, AP etc) and also practice the spoken language. She is also very flexible and always tries to accommodate any changes in your schedule. Highly recommended!

LISA, 32 lessons with Hongzhi
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