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    Chinese classes in Kalamazoo, MI: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow private online Chinese lessons in Kalamazoo, MI? On Preply you can select from 3589 Chinese teachers around you for 1-to-1 lessons online. With online instead of in-person classes you can follow lessons at any moment you want, wherever you are. This way your hectic schedule won't be in the way of your language learning evolution. Book online Chinese lessons in Kalamazoo, MI. Preply is the most rapid 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 perfect 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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    • Tutor chinese Christine G.
      Super Tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

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      Certified tutor with 10 years of experience I am an on-line Chinese tutor with more than 10 years / over 2000 hours teaching experience for all age groups. I have a bachelor’s degree in international Economic and Trade from Renmin University of China. I’m specialized in teaching students from elementary to secondary and high school.

      Why choose Christine G.
      "Thoughtful and patient instructor who is great at teaching and connecting with the student. Often goes the extra mile to ensure it's a positive learning experience. Would recommend to anyone looking to study Chinese."
      Kevin

      Kevin

      April 3, 2023

    • Tutor chinese Mengmeng L.

      $

      8

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

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      中英双语教学|HSK | 商务汉语 | 中国美术与传统文化 您好,我叫濛濛,来自中国上海。我毕业于华东理工大学工商管理专业,现在是一名设计师。我拥有普通话一级乙等证书和英语四级证书,同时学习了心理学相关的课程。我喜欢语言学习也擅长语言教学,喜欢结交朋友。希望和来自世界各地的人们一起探索中国语言文化之美。
      语言学习我注重语言的输出训练,通过画画、制作动态图片等方法激发学生的想象力,提高学生的兴趣和记忆力,帮助学生快速理解和掌握学习内容。让学生多说,多听,把学到的词汇和语言点与现实的日常生活产生连接并能熟练运用。
      在我的课堂上还可以学习中国文学和艺术相关的课程,比如山水画、三国演义解读等,让您更深入的了解中文和中国文化。
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      Why choose Mengmeng L.
      "A very good tutor with interesting material. "
      Mike

      Mike

      April 21, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Yumeng G.

      New

      tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

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      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 袁柳媚 袁.
      Super Tutor

      $

      9

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

        Speaks

      A Chinese teacher with 3 years of experience Hello, I come from China. I like reading, calligraphy.
      🌈I've been teaching Chinese for 3years.
      🌈IPA international Chinese teacher certificate.
      international students from more than 20 countries.
      🌈Master 's degree of key universities in China.
      I have been teaching Chinese for 3 years.

      Why choose 袁柳媚 袁.
      "袁柳媚 Yelena is an outstanding Chinese teacher who excels in patience and personalized lesson planning. She incorporates her extensive knowledge to ensure each session is fun. Throughout my last 2 months of learning under her guidance, we've explored diverse topics ranging from Chinese history to current news in China. I highly recommend her as a tutor."
      Carmen

      Carmen

      January 17, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Xiaojiao X.

      $

      6

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

        Speaks

      Experienced Chinese teacher We can also exchange ideas and opinions face-to-face, which will make the class more interesting and practical. Before class, I will tailor the course according to your personal needs, select suitable textbooks and teaching aids for thorough lesson preparation; In class, I will flexibly use various ...

      Why choose Xiaojiao X.
      "Hi. I am a current student of Xiaojiao X. She is a very good teacher, and I enjoy our classes. Highly recommended. "
      大卫

      大卫

      April 1, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 华 袁.
      Super Tutor

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

        Speaks

      Experienced and Certificated tutor for Chinese Teaching, Patient and responsible person Based on your purpose and learning experience, I can give some advice on the teaching material, or we can also use your wanted material.

      Each class content is well designed in order to make the content clear and easy to understand, some customized content will be adapted for the students special focus.

      Why choose 华 袁.
      "I highly recommend her. She is friendly and her English is very well, I already really like her. In her classes, I found her great support via the lectures, she didn’t show exactly the textbook, she prepared the lectures as her way, she tried to find the best way for me to understand and remember. Thank you so much 华袁老师 🥰🥰"
      Trang

      Trang

      February 3, 2023

    • Tutor chinese Yang R.

      $

      12

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

        Speaks
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      Certified tutor with 4 years of experiences Master Degree in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages of Beijing Foreign Studies University. - Since 2016, my internship year, i worked in Meihe Mandarin House and taught more than 292 lessons. Rich experiences in one-to-one tutoring.
      Interesting and fun teaching method
      Passionate and sincere teaching attitude
      - Since 2017, i worked in the School of International Education in charge of HSK lesson.

      Why choose Yang R.
      "Really kind and friendly teacher. Her pronunciation is really easy to understand even as a beginner!. "
      Mary

      Mary

      April 27, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 银 刘.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

        Speaks

      16 years of experience in raising children First of all, I give courses based on your needs, we have professional teaching material. I particularly enjoy teaching. Third, after the lesson I will give you assignments to help you consolidate the knowledge you have acquired. Second, I will take on the role of coach in class, trying to speak the intermediate level as little as possible, and encouraging and guiding them to speak more Mandarin.

      Why choose 银 刘.
      "Yin is a wonderful tutor. The first thing that strikes me is that she is a very experienced teacher and knows what she is doing. She is currently helping me with HSK 4 and she has a lot of resources and uses a wide variety of teaching methods. She switches up the skills we are working on, such as reading, speaking, and listening. As well, she gives useful homework, which helps me practice my writing, and the feedback she gives is always helpful. She is very friendly and provides a relaxed classroom environment. That helps me to stay focused and not feel intimidated, when trying new words and vocabulary."
      Paul

      Paul

      July 9, 2021

    • Tutor chinese David N.

      $

      21

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

        Speaks

      Teaching Chinese and Putonghua with 10 years of experience My teaching method is interactive and practical, focusing on helping students use Chinese in real life. My fluent English can help you understand the meaning of Chinese. My hobbies are singing, football, travel, cooking and making friends.
      In my class, you will systematically learn Chinese ...

      Why choose David N.
      "David is an excellent tutor who analyses, understands and helps you work on your weaknesses. He emphasises correct pronunciation and reading speed and is willing to answer any questions about the course material and beyond. His explanations are clear and easy to understand. My understanding of Chinese has increased thanks to you, thank you David!"
      Fenixsour

      Fenixsour

      January 29, 2023

    • Tutor chinese Jason W.

      New

      tutor

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: Kalamazoo, MI

        Speaks
      +1

      CTCSOL+TESOL+IPA+Elementary school teacher certificate+8 years of teaching experience For example, the pronunciation and tone change of the students, like the simplest "hello" is not actually "nǐ hǎo" but "ní hǎo", this is because three tone meet three tone, the first to become two tone. There are also Chinese characters that confuse students.

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    Kalamazoo, MI

    $13 / hr

    Average rates for chinese(mandarin) classes in Kalamazoo, MI

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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 Kalamazoo, MI 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 Kalamazoo, MI rate their Preply experience
    Diana rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 24, 2023
    Excellent teacher. Classes are well structured and personalised to my needs. I highly recommend her.
    Daniel rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 24, 2023
    I'm enjoying my classes with Cassie very much! She helps me really well, is encouraging and she is super flexible in what we go over in the lessons and is happy to help me with going through my Chinese textbook and workbook and also comes up with other content that she thinks is helpful for me. I...
    James rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 24, 2023
    I have so much fun! Chinese is very difficult but Zhou is very patient and doesn't make it awkward when I can't figure something out.
    David rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 24, 2023
    Frankie's an amazing Cantonese tutor! He's very professional and prepares for our lessons very well. No question is too much for him, and he's got this awesome way of making me want to speak up in class. Everything's super organized, and the homework is surprisingly cool and helpful. I wholeheart...
    Yeo rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Nov 24, 2023
    Helen is really well prepared ahead of classes and revises materials in a systematic way. She is also really friendly and speaks fluent English. I have enjoyed her classes :)

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How do I improve my Chinese in Kalamazoo, MI and what does it take in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have 4 main opportunities for learning Chinese interactively in Kalamazoo, MI. First, universities and community colleges are an especially good idea for in-state residents. Also, check centers for continuing education and professional studies (they are less pricey.) Your other resource can be local for-profit language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, international learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. 4th and last, you can choose a private Chinese tutor in Kalamazoo, MI. If flexibility is key, you can compare local Kalamazoo, MI 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 as 1/10th of the yearly tuition (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the overall charge for 1/2 of a hundred instruction hours each semester. Language academies and individual Chinese tutors charge $30-55 per hourly group lesson, with private 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 hometown, experience and student demand. Real student rating average for Chinese lessons on Preply is 4.95 out of 5 stars.

    📚 What level of Chinese do I need to sign up for a course?

    When considering college and learning center classes be prepared to show a language test profeciency score or take an entrance test to determine your level. Planned classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework commitment and tests, so research those in advance. With personal Chinese tutors you can read real feedback for whom the tutor is effective with and which other expertise they make available (like classes for adults, etc.) For best flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Chinese so hard and are there ways to learn it faster?

    Standardized language instruction practiced in schools is not the most effective way to learn Chinese. As proven by others before, you can gain basic Chinese fluency in 300 hours from zero knowledge. Studying and getting feedback five hours a week you will be able to understand common expressions, express yourself, shop and place orders in about a year. Offline interaction is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a fast 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 speakers.

    🤷 How long does it take to master Chinese?

    Some people brag about their natural ability and learn languages quickly, but for most to go beyond the basics and gain working fluency in Chinese will necessitate at least 600 hours of active use. The actual range of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Chinese or knowledge of other languages in the same group. After alphabet and basic reading it is best to use the language as often as possible: watch news and movies, try typing using your new language skills, look for native speakers to speak with, try more ways to think and speak in Chinese out loud. If it's more difficult than you had imagined you can also take conversational Chinese classes online.

    🤳 How many possibilities do I choose among when I select the right Chinese teacher?

    In colleges and universities, there's a chance you can choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of approved Chinese tutors with video profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning 'supermarkets' like Preply.

    🗓 What's the best time to schedule classes?

    Colleges usually offer classes two times weekly over a semester (75-day period). Language schools make available 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.