Chinese classes for adults

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    1,058 Chinese teachers available

    • Qiongxiu L.
      Professional

      $17

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +1

      (Mandarin/ Cantonese) Certified professional teacher with extensive teaching experience — Hi, everyone!
      😊 My name is Sue L, an experienced Chinese/Cantonese tutor, living in ShenZhen, China.
      😊 I am a native speaker of Chinese and Cantonese. If you want to learn Mandarin or Cantonese, I can help you. I used to be one of the leaders of international e-commerce platforms. If you want to learn Business Chinese, I can also help you.

      Why choose Qiongxiu L.

      "Sue is a great teacher! Always positive professional and very patient. Her lessons are well organised, comfortable and fun. She gives a lot of advice and help with improving pronunciation. I would highly recommend to everyone :)"

      Alyona

      Alyona

      January 30, 2024

    • Mandy Z.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $30

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +1

      Chinese tutor with more than 8 years of experience — Hello!
      ♡ My name is Mandy, and I come from the southern coastal garden city of China: Shenzhen, Guangdong. Mandarin and Cantonese are both my native languages.
      ♡ I graduated from Shenzhen University with a bachelor's degree and received a postgraduate diploma from the University of Hong Kong;

      Why choose Mandy Z.

      "Mandy is a very energetic teacher who never lets you go until you learn it! I enjoy her lessons and feel like I learned something new afterward. I highly recommend her, especially, if you are looking for a teacher who knows Mandarin and Cantonese. "

      berna

      berna

      December 23, 2023

    • HOI NA P.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $24

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +1

      Certified tutor with 3 years of experience — Hello, I am Hoina, a native Chinese speaker.
      After graduating with a Bachelor of Education in Hong Kong,
      I worked as a Mandarin and Chinese writing teacher in Hong Kong for three years.
      In 2022, I finished three years of Sinology studies in the UK.

      Why choose HOI NA P.

      "Well prepared, patient and friendly "

      Blair

      Blair

      October 27, 2023

    • Steven Z.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $26

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks

      Certified Chinese Teacher | 5+ Years Experience | Speaking Training Expert | HSK Success Guaranteed | — Hello! I’m Steven, a professionally trained Chinese teacher with a degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and over 5 years of hands-on experience guiding students worldwide. I hold both a Senior High School Chinese Teaching Certificate and a National Mandarin Level A Certificate, ensuring accurate pronunciation and structured teaching methods.

      Why choose Steven Z.

      "I am really satisfied with Steven's lessons and his teaching style to teach Chinese by showing me videos that include stories or everyday life situations. I like to ask him detailed questions about things I've seen in his videos, so that one video of 3 to 4 minutes length can easily keep us entertained for two or more lessons. After class he also prepares a PDF for me that includes the words and grammar that we have talked about during our lesson. 我感觉十分满意关于杨帆的教法和我们的课。"

      里昂麦

      里昂麦

      July 1, 2025

    • Aki L.

      $25

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +2

      5 years experience, Multilingual teacher, Expert in spoken Chinese&standard Chinese — Hi everyone, I'm Aki, a native speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese. I also can speak English and Korean fluently. I'm a full-time Chinese teacher and have been teaching Chinese for 5 years. I also have 7 years working experience of international trade so I can teach you how to negotiate in Chinese.

      Why choose Aki L.

      "Aki is a great tutor that tailors her lessons and shares excellent material. Would recommend!"

      Isa

      Isa

      February 1, 2022

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    • Xiaoyue H.
      ProfessionalSuper Tutor

      $16

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +2

      A patient Mandarin Chinese/Cantonese tutor with 3 years teaching & years culture exchange experience — Hello, my name is Xiaoyue. I am from China, a Mandarin Chinese native speaker. And Cantonese is my mother tongue. I am currently living in Chiangmai, Thailand. With 3 years teaching experience in Chiang Mai, I specialize in teaching Mandarin Chinese/Cantonese to kids and adults from beginners to ...

      Why choose Xiaoyue H.

      "this teacher teaches me with a gentle heart."

      Charlotte

      Charlotte

      September 14, 2024

    • Poppy W.

      $18

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks

      Unlock the World of Mandarin: Fun, Flexible, and Effective Online Chinese Lessons for All Ages! — Hello! My name is Poppy, and I'm a passionate online Chinese teacher with extensive experience in teaching students of all ages. Whether you're a young learner or an adult, I'm here to guide you on your journey to mastering the Chinese language.
      I specialize in creating engaging and effective lessons tailored to each student's needs and learning style.

      Why choose Poppy W.

      "Ms Poppy is very patience with my son. She makes learning fun. My 4 years old son loves his Chinese lessons. "

      Sophorn

      Sophorn

      June 13, 2020

    • Jack S.
      Professional

      $25

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +3

      ✅ Patient & Certified Tutor | Fun & Interactive Mandarin for Adult Beginners & Business ❤️ HSK 1-4 & Beginner Cantonese Made Easy! — Hi, I’m Jack – Your Expert Guide to Learning Chinese(Mandarin and Cantonese)!
      🟩Native Mandarin and Cantonese speaker, Bachelor's degree in language. Bachelor's degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages(TCSOL).
      🟩 5 years Chinese teaching experience international students.

      Why choose Jack S.

      "Jack is a great tutor that was very patient working with my toddler. Jack was able to entertain and teach Chinese to her very well."

      justin

      justin

      January 26, 2019

    • Della L.
      Super Tutor

      $28

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +2

      🔥Adults Real-World🔥Kids Long-term🏅HSK🥇All-level oriented🥇11yrs teaching🥇Certified PSC📚Library — 🎓With a degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language and 11 years full-time online teaching experience, I have a strong passion for teaching in class.
      🌏My working experience in tech company and global e-commerce company expands and enriches my teaching content.

      Why choose Della L.

      "Della's approach is well structured and engaging. She's patient and witty."

      Bel

      Bel

      May 27, 2024

    • Wing Yin C.

      $18

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

        Speaks
      +2

      Accredited tutor with 4-year experience — Hello, my name is Kelly and I am from Hong Kong. After graduating from university, I have been engaged in market planning related work, and I have also been exposed to mainland companies and mainland social platforms. I also pay attention to Korean culture such as Korean stars/Korean dramas etc.

      Why choose Wing Yin C.

      "Kelly is a great tutor! She comes very well prepared and her lessons have a good mix of current events/ daily Chinese as well as including grammar structures and textbook lessons. I have really enjoyed our lessons thus far! "

      Jacob

      Jacob

      September 3, 2022

    What you will learn in the Chinese classes for adults

    Our Chinese classes for adults are designed to help you master Mandarin in a way that's engaging and effective. You'll dive into the language with the guidance of experienced tutors who tailor lessons to your needs. Whether you're looking to improve your conversational skills or prepare for an exam, we've got you covered. Ready to start your language journey?

    Skills that you will develop in the Chinese classes for adults

    • Confidently engage in everyday conversations in Mandarin.
    • Enhance your listening skills to understand native speakers better.
    • Improve your reading comprehension of Chinese characters and texts.
    • Develop writing skills for both formal and informal communication.
    • Gain cultural insights to enrich your understanding of Chinese traditions.

    How Preply Chinese classes for adults work

    1. Choose the course that interests you. Then select your ideal tutor to guide you through the course and book a trial lesson of either 25 or 50 minutes before signing up for the course.
    2. You’ll receive a tailored learning plan based on your goals and get a feel for the tutor’s teaching methods. Don’t worry if you’re not completely satisfied. You have the option to switch to a different tutor for free, or claim a full refund.
    3. Once you’ve completed your trial lesson, you’re all set to subscribe! At this stage, you can decide how many lessons you’d like to schedule per week or month. Even after finishing the course, you can continue your learning journey. Feel free to cancel your subscription at any time as per your convenience.

    Course mode

    Online, with your favourite tutor

    Course rating

    5.0 (9,516 reviews)

    Course level

    Intermediate

    Course duration

    13 hours (Estimated 7 weeks, 2 lessons/week)

    Course price

    Starting at $3 per lesson

    Subscription based

    Once you finish the course, keep learning or cancel your subscription anytime.