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    Chinese classes in Iowa City, IA: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow private online Chinese lessons in Iowa City, IA? On Preply you can pick from 3586 Chinese teachers around you for 1-to-1 lessons online. With online instead of face-to-face lessons you can attend lessons at any time you want, wherever you are. This way your hectic schedule won't be in the way of your language learning progress. Book online Chinese classes in Iowa City, IA. Preply is the quickest growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 lessons. Whether you have just moved and want to learn the native language of a country or want to learn a new language for work, we have the best tutor for you. Plan Chinese classes near you and start learning today! Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online Chinese classes.
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    3,586 Chinese(Mandarin) teachers available

    • Tutor chinese Mingfang Z.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks
      +1

      certified tutor for 5 years, funny and patient,creative, keep a diary to learn languages ★ encourage students to keep a diary and I help correct every time. I believe keeping a diary is one of the best ways to learn a language.
      ★a Chinese-English translator, can explain very well.
      I usually like to ask interesting questions to let my students think and be creative.

      Why choose Mingfang Z.
      "If you are keen to learn Mandarin, I would highly recommend Audrey as a tutor. She is punctual and well-prepared. She also provides regular feedbacks. "
      Ari

      Ari

      June 8, 2021

    • Tutor chinese Bo W.
      Super Tutor

      $

      17

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks
      +1

      Five years of teaching experience / Nationally certified teacher /Mandarin A Level Certification/ Specializes in teaching Pronunciation, Speaking & Grammar Help you speak Chinese more Quickly and Easily!

      ❤️ I'm eagerly looking forward to having you in my class!I hope you value each of our Lessons as much as I do!You will get More Opportunities for Spoken Conversation、Unique HSK Exam Tips and Confidence in learning Chinese!.

      Why choose Bo W.
      "Bo is a very professional and kind teacher. She explains everything clearly. Whenever I can't understand something, she patiently tries to teach it over and over again. I really liked our class. Huge respect to you, Bo!!!"
      Alex

      Alex

      March 2, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Michelle C.

      New

      tutor

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks

      I have five years of teaching experience, I can teach in Chinese and English, I am patient with students, I hope to become a good teacher with ideals and love. I hope every student can make progress through my efforts So that each student can have their own harvest in learning. Each class focuses on daily conversation, and focuses on developing listening comprehension and oral expression ability. If you are also a serious student, then I look forward to meeting you and starting our learning journey.

    • Tutor chinese Hongrong Z.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks

      TESOL&TCSOL Double Certified/Environmental Engineer/Based in Beijing I have an education background in both China and USA. I like learning new things. I also like to coach Ping-Pong, play it, and watch it as well. I wanted to try something new that involves teaching. I have taught English related with energy consumption and environmental protection in an informal setting before and I believe that Chinese teaching should be fun as well.

      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

    • Tutor chinese 桃花 王.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks

      通过一节课,可以实现85%拼音的自主阅读,从而认识汉字。 我是Grace,我来自中国上海,我的母语是中文,我喜欢交朋友、旅游,性格开朗。我在大学主修英语,我有四年教授外国人学习中文的经验,我喜欢中国文化并且对世界文化有着强烈的好奇心,能够带领学生们欣赏丰富多样的中国文化及中文,让我感觉很有成就感。
      我有4年的外籍汉语教学经验,我的课程具体系统性及专业性,我可以提供不同类型课程,不同年龄段和不同汉语水平的学生提供汉语课程,我也可以把握学生的需求,为每个学生计设最适合的课程。
      对于低年级的学生,我会更加注重课堂的趣味性,通过各种游戏来抓住孩子们的注意力,让他们在乐趣中学习。
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      Why choose 桃花 王.
      "Tā shì gè hǎo lǎoshī ! I’m an absolute beginner and Grace is brilliant. She is professional, well prepared, very patient and happens to be a lovely lady. I’m so glad she is part of my learning journey. I thoroughly recommend."
      Pam

      Pam

      March 18, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 李 曼.

      $

      4

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks

      Chinese teacher with two years of teaching experience Every week, I also take the children to read Chinese traditional cultural classics. No matter you are 5 years old or 50 years old, I have rich experience teaching YTC, HSK and learn Chinese easily. When traveling in China, I can be your guide and welcome you to China!

      Hello, classmates! I am Emily, your Chinese teacher.

      Why choose 李 曼.
      "李老师 is great. She knows a lot about Chinese history and culture - and she prepares plenty of materials for each class. 5/5! :) "
      Ryan

      Ryan

      May 1, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 畅 陆.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks
      +1

      Certified tutor with 3 years of experience, cheerful and professional. I've been teaching 11 students from Russia, Britain, Poland, Ireland, Ukraine, Canada and other countries to learn Chinese with English as the interlanguage; helping them to reach HSK level 1-5 in listening, speaking and reading; Focusing on both language and culture.

      Why choose 畅 陆.
      "畅陆 is a wonderful teacher! She is professional, well prepared for the lessons and super friendly. She has a great approach to student and creative teaching methods that help me practice speaking throughout the class. Highly recommended!"
      Adrianna

      Adrianna

      April 11, 2024

    • Tutor cantonese and chinese Kitty Y.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified Chinese tutor for 3 year of experience; Business & Daily Chinese tutor with 3 years teaching experience and business background Welcome to subscribe ins (kitty. mida) for more details,:)
      So as to improve the learning effect via Preply.
      Usuallly I would like to use HSK/YCT materials as teaching base, so that I could know the students' language level and update the teaching content according to students' interets/real-time news.

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

      Pui

      October 28, 2021

    • Tutor chinese Gabrielle D.
      Super Tutor

      $

      22

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks

      I'm a professional, passionate, charming, bilingual teacher with 7 years of experience.I enjoy to learn and teach about language and culture, traveling, and experiencing beautiful nature and good food! Customize your class and learning plan based on your unique needs.
      You will learn tons about Chinese & Chinese culture and have lots of fun in my class.
      I will help in your journey to confidence and fluency in Chinese.
      I have helped 3000+ students of all ages in Chinese english learning institutions and American private schools.

      Why choose Gabrielle D.
      "Gabrielle is an amazing teacher. She is positive, intelligent and great at working with beginners like me. Not only did she prepare a thorough and easy to follow course, she also answered all my questions. She uses visual aids as well as audio and text to keep things simple while still challenging you to try and learn the language. Highly recommend her to anyone trying to learn Chinese!"
      Argenis

      Argenis

      August 20, 2023

    • Tutor chinese 璎珂 韦.

      New

      tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Iowa City

        Speaks

      When the mountain flowers are in full bloom, we can see the flowers blooming There are many native languages in different regions of our country, I can speak two native languages, Chinese native language is different from other countries, it is not only the distinction of accent, different reading methods and so on. Besides, we can talk about daily life to help you understand Chinese better.

    Why Preply is the best site to learn chinese(mandarin) in Iowa City

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    chinese(mandarin) lessons prices by tutor city

    Private tutors inPrice
    New York, NY

    $15 / hr

    Los Angeles, CA

    $15 / hr

    Chicago, IL

    $15 / hr

    Iowa City, IA

    $14 / hr

    Average rates for chinese(mandarin) classes in Iowa City

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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 Iowa City 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 Iowa City rate their Preply experience
    Pedro Frederico rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Jan 7, 2024
    Jing is a thoughtful, patient, and has been truly helpful in my learning, I can't recommend her enough.
    Nghia rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Jan 7, 2024
    she is very calm, friendly and studying with Winnie is always interesting... My CHinese level improve a lot because of her...
    Yuri rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Jan 7, 2024
    Great classes with Ivy! Clear learning plan and engaging lessons. Looking forward to our next classes!
    Yvonne rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Jan 7, 2024
    i have been consistently learning mandarin with luo jia 老师 for 2 months. what make me consistently learning is that luo jia always teach me professionally and carefully tailor the lesson that suit me. beside that luo jia also explain the lesson that connected to china cultures which make it more ...
    Afsar rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Jan 7, 2024
    Hao is a brilliant teacher he is very friendly and always helps the student when the student is stuck he is student centred teacher so he listens first to know what the student needs and then tailor makes the lesson.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How do I skill up on Chinese in Iowa City, IA and what are the possibilities in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study using special programs, you have several main possibilities for learning Chinese interactively in Iowa City, IA. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, ask about the centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are cheaper.) Your second possibility can be local specialized language academies that are better priced and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Last, you can opt for a private Chinese tutor in Iowa City, IA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Iowa City, IA and online Chinese tutors.

    🎟 Is it cheap to learn Chinese and how much should Chinese tutors ask?

    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 1/2 of a hundred course hours each semester. Language schools and individual Chinese tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with individual classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the more affordable Chinese tutors can be found online, with prices on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor country of residence, positive reviews and student demand. Customer review average for Chinese lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.

    📚 What are the requirements for Chinese language skill level to sign up for a course?

    When considering college and learning center classes be prepared demonstrate proof of your current level. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework load and exams, so research those in advance. With personal Chinese tutors you can find reviews for whom the tutor is effective with and which other add-ons they make available (like instruction for beginners, etc.) For more flexibility, choose a tutor from those who are teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Chinese so difficult and are there ways to learn it the easy way?

    Formal 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 several hours a week you will be able to understand most sentences, be understood when you talk, get proficient in daily routines in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and affordable way of acquiring the basic knowledge of Chinese. After acquiring basic skills, online marketplaces like Preply have Chinese tutors who specialize in intensive classes for intermediate and advanced students.

    🤷 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 take at least 600 hours of study. The amount of time can differ a lot depending on your existing level of Chinese or familiarity with other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write by hand and online using your new language skills, seek 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.

    🤳 What are my options when choosing the Chinese instructor?

    In colleges and universities, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from the ones who already work there). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Chinese tutors with detailed profiles and comprehensive reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.

    🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?

    Colleges as a rule structure classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools usually make available shorter, 8-week, 12-week, and 16-week course sessions. Online, you can take as few as one lesson a year, as many as several a day - and as many (or as few) as you want during any time of day, on weekdays and/or weekends.