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    Chinese classes in El Cajon, CA: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow private online Chinese lessons in El Cajon, CA? On Preply you can pick from 3591 Chinese teachers near you for private lessons online. With online instead of in-person classes you can follow classes at any moment you want, wherever you are. This way your busy schedule won't be in the way of your language learning evolution. Plan online Chinese classes in El Cajon, CA. Preply is the fastest growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 lessons. Whether you have just emigrated and want to learn the native language of a country or want to learn a new language for work, we have the best teacher for you. Schedule Chinese lessons near you and start learning today! Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online Chinese classes.
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    • Tutor chinese Xingruo L.

      $

      5

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      A lively and cheerful Chinese teacher;like teaching;Have patience;Standard of Mandarin,Correct your pronunciation,Teach you practical Chinese I will help you achieve these goals and make it easy for you to learn Chinese!.

      I am very rigorous in teaching. Book a trial class with me and let's discuss your goals together. If you also enjoy music, we can sing Chinese with our voices and experience the fun of learning Chinese together!

      I believe that we are not only teachers and students, but also friends.

      Why choose Xingruo L.
      "Great work, thank you"
      Juan

      Juan

      March 4, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Yumeng G.

      New

      tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks

      Native Mandarin Speaker! Help you learn Mandarin without an accent. Hello, My name is Yumeng. I'm from Xi'An, a city located in central China. I moved to Canada in 2016. I'm fluent in English and my native language is Mandarin.
      I was born and raised in mainland China. I do not have an accent speaking Mandarin, so I can make sure you learn truly native Mandarin.

    • Tutor chinese Yanjing Z.

      $

      5

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks

      Certificated tutors for over 10 years. CTCSOL, TESOL, MBA Professional Languages Tutor For many years, I have been teaching languages including Mandarin and English. I have Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. I also have a Master Degree in Business Administration and I achieved the Chinese Teacher Certificates and the Mandarin Language Certificate at Level 2-A.

      Why choose Yanjing Z.
      "Ms. Yanjing has exceeded my expectations regarding her teaching excellence. She is very organised, patient and easy to communicate with. I'm finding her enthusiasm for teaching is truly amazing. This all makes the difficult task of learning Chinese interesting and rewarding. If your looking for a competent and friendly teacher than I would have no hesitation on recommending Ms. Yanjing. "
      Mr.

      Mr.

      May 9, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Junjiao L.

      $

      9

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Friendly Mandarin and Cantonese tutor who loves to travel and dance. Hi there! I’m JJ and currently residing in Guangzhou. I’m a native speaker of both Cantonese and Mandarin. I like travelling, dancing and Pilates.
      I prefer a relaxing and fun way of teaching, I am also open to adapting my teaching methods based on each student's preferences.

      Why choose Junjiao L.
      "I always look forward to having lessons with JJ, they're fun and interactive. She definitely keeps lessons interesting and simplified in her powerpoints. You'll learn a lot of Cantonese after just four lessons including common phrases used during Chinese holidays. JJ is patient and will help you when you're struggling to remember something. Her English is very good, and we're able to understand each other with ease."
      Juan

      Juan

      February 18, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 利 吉.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Bester Affinity Learning Assistant Whether it is daily conversation or business, I will be very patient to teach you and also can introduce you to the food and culture of Chengdu, Sichuan. Since my specialty is design, I generally love music and I enjoy everyone who discusses art, music and other topics with me.

      Why choose 利 吉.
      "I very much enjoy my lessons with Ji Li! She is very attentive and constantly discerns what I can do to improve my Chinese ability. Ji Li diligently works to provide useful and interesting lessons form me. "
      Todd

      Todd

      March 19, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 蓉 高.
      Super Tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks

      10 years of adult training experience, 6 years of children's education experience, patient, attentive, lively and interesting Chinese teacher, hope to take you to learn Chinese easily and happily 7️⃣ I am very willing to communicate and communicate with students of different ages and nationalities, whether it is enlightenment Chinese for children, advanced Chinese for teenagers, or oral language learning and HSK qualification test training for adults, I am very good at it

      Why choose 蓉 高.
      "Already entered into 3rd lesson with Teacher Rong. There were a lot of messages exchanged with her after each lesson about how we could modify the lesson method for my 7 year old son. She could even surprise me with some new methods as my son has focus issue. She is very interactive during lessons. She would even texts me questions in order to understand my son better as well as my son's school chinese material used. I like that she emphasize alot on speech pin yin and words articulation which my son is very poor at. Most importantly, the relationship built between myself, my son and her is already so great, so I am confident my son will excel well under her guidance"
      Fui Tein

      Fui Tein

      June 18, 2022

    • Tutor chinese Isabel Yu B.

      $

      16

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Beginners friendly certified Mandarin tutor Interactive teaching method- give students opportunities to practice, teach words and phases that are the most commonly used so that students can spend less money and time on studying.
      My classes are first-timers friendly. Book a trial class with me then we can discuss your goals and interests. I will tailor a plan for you.

      Why choose Isabel Yu B.
      "Isobel is an amazing tutor and I would highly recommend her to anyone learning Mandarin!! Her lessons are always structured and she encourages me to speak as much as possible. My goal is fluency and know she'll get me there! "
      Tom

      Tom

      May 28, 2023

    • Tutor cantonese and chinese Kitty Y.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified Chinese tutor for 3 year of experience; Business & Daily Chinese tutor with 3 years teaching experience and business background - Various lesson patterns, ex: songs/articles/conversation/videos. etc

      What you get:
      - A 60min. long Chinese lesson (Mandarin/ Cantonese).

      - Abundant resource packs (a summary of new vocabulary, phrases, accompanied with relevant news articles, interesting, videos or audios etc. )

      Why choose Kitty Y.
      "Excellent teacher. Mando Canto and English expert. Patient and understanding"
      Pui

      Pui

      October 28, 2021

    • Tutor chinese Yangyue L.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks

      Certified tutor, Having experience in teaching HSK level 1, 2, 3 (Mandarin Beginners) I am eager to assist you in your Mandarin learning journey!. My courses cover grammar instruction and skills development in reading, listening, speaking, and writing.


      You can schedule a trial lesson with me, during which we can discuss your learning goals or any challenges you may need assistance with.

      Why choose Yangyue L.
      "Yangyue is an amazing tutor! Every class she comes very well prepared, she is patient, and she will try to structure the class to your interests. Learning Mandarin hasn't come easy for me, but having supportive people like Yangyue is such a blessing! She is very laid-back and will most importantly listen to you and try to help you. She doesn't force anything. If you're looking for a tutor, then look no further! I recommend Yangyue!"
      Frank

      Frank

      January 4, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Hongrong Z.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: El Cajon, CA

        Speaks

      TESOL&TCSOL Double Certified/Environmental Engineer/Based in Beijing I like to have a semi-formal, semi-casual teaching style. I believe that learning should be fun and not boring. Many students respond well to casual and semi-formal settings to allow them to engage well in lessons. I typically like to teach from the basics such as pronunciation like Pinyin, the vowels, consonants, and then dig deeper in casual conversations and important elements of the language.

      Why choose Hongrong Z.
      "I highly recommend Hongrong! I work with climate change, and for my job I need to have sharp, specific language about engineering topics related to the green transition. I already spoke conversational Chinese before starting lessons with Hongrong, but I’m very excited to have found a teacher who could help me improve my vocabulary in the technical and business topics I need. Hongrong is also very pleasant to take classes with, always in a good mood and with little anecdotes to make the experience enjoyable. She is patient, funny, creative, and always curious about my needs. If there’s a technical topic she doesn’t know about, she looks into it and can then tell me all about it in the next lesson. Your Chinese is in very good hands with Hongrong!"
      Christian

      Christian

      January 16, 2024

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    chinese(mandarin) lessons prices by tutor city

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    New York, NY

    $15 / hr

    Los Angeles, CA

    $15 / hr

    Chicago, IL

    $15 / hr

    El Cajon, CA

    $13 / hr

    Average rates for chinese(mandarin) classes in El Cajon, CA

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    Native chinese(mandarin) speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native chinese(mandarin) speakers

    $25 / hr

    The average cost for chinese(mandarin) classes in El Cajon, CA may vary from other locations and depending on the teacher nationality, so here is a price comparison to help you find your best fit online tutor.

    How Chinese(Mandarin) learners from El Cajon, CA rate their Preply experience
    Alexandria rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 20, 2023
    Jean is an amazing tutor, I have learned a lot in just a few lessons. Jean's teaching style is effective and supportive, I am able to improve both my Mandarin and Cantonese skills each lesson. Enjoying our lessons, highly recommend!
    Ruqaiyah rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 20, 2023
    I've recently been learning with Miss So, I really like her classes and how she teaches. I like to hear her speak Cantonese when explaining new meanings. I really appreciate everything you have done so far, 多謝!
    Mariane rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 20, 2023
    Yushang is always so lovely and patient. I love having classes with her. She helps me a lot with my pronunciation and she never makes me feel shy or bad if I can not say something correctly. Her material is excellent and she prepares for your needs before the class.
    Betsy rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 20, 2023
    My kids have both really enjoyed their lessons with Natalia! She’s fun energetic and keeps them engaged. And they look forward to class twice a week!
    Larry rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 20, 2023
    She is very helpful and prepares her lessons well. She helps me work on pronunciation and sentence structure and corrects errors and gives written notes later to review these errors. Her English level is also high, so if you need to use English to better understand, you always have this option.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How can I master Chinese in El Cajon, CA and is possible to go light in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study with apps, you have four main options for learning Chinese interactively in El Cajon, CA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, research centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are better priced.) Your 2nd option can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, non-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Chinese tutor in El Cajon, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local El Cajon, CA and online Chinese tutors.

    🎟 Is it affordable to learn Chinese and what are the ballpark lesson costs for Chinese tutors?

    For university and college courses you can estimate Chinese course cost by dividing annual tuition by 10 (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so class hours each semester. Language academies and individual Chinese tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting from $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Chinese tutors can be found online, with rates on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor geography, positive reviews and languages the tutor can teach in. Customer review average for Chinese lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.

    📚 How much Chinese do I need to know to sign up for a course?

    When considering college and learning center classes be prepared pass a few pre-requisites. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework volume and exams, so research all such requirements in advance. With personal Chinese tutors you can read reviews and get a good idea for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like intermediate level practice, advanced students etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Chinese so hard and are there ways to learn it in a better way?

    Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Chinese. In reality, you can gain basic Chinese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback 5 hours a week you will be able to understand most expressions, be understood when you talk, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Relocating is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Chinese. After attaining basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Chinese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced speakers.

    🤷 How long does it take to get better at speaking Chinese?

    Some people just have a natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Chinese will demand at least 600 hours of active use. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Chinese or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is recommended to use the language as often as possible: watch TV, write by hand and online using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Chinese out loud. If this is not easy you can also take conversational Chinese classes online.

    🤳 Can I pick my own Chinese teacher?

    In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, of course! The largest selection of verified Chinese tutors with detailed profiles and customer reviews is available on online language learning marketplaces like Preply.

    🗓 Will I be able to fit lessons in my busy schedule?

    Colleges usually offer classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually give shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, allows the flexibility to schedule lessons around your commitments, on weekdays and/or weekends.