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    Chinese classes in San Jose, CA: Find a private tutor near you

    Do you want to follow private online Chinese lessons in San Jose, CA? On Preply you can pick from 3575 Chinese teachers around you for private lessons online. With online instead of face-to-face lessons you can attend lessons at any moment you want, wherever you are. This way your hectic schedule won't be in the way of your language learning development. Schedule online Chinese classes in San Jose, CA. Preply is the quickest growing language learning platform for online 1-to-1 lessons. Whether you have just relocated and want to learn the local language of a country or want to learn a new language for work, we have the best teacher for you. Plan 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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    3,575 Chinese(Mandarin) teachers available

    • Tutor chinese 娅芬 邬.

      $

      5

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks

      Teacher with 1 year of Chinese teaching experience Graduated from Wuhan University with a major in English, and has a strong comprehension ability, understanding the way of thinking and foreign cultural differences of students from the United Kingdom and the United States, such as being able to use contrasting methods and empathy to better apply them to teaching.

      Why choose 娅芬 邬.
      "This teacher is EXCELLENT. RAZOR SHARP. On top of you all the time to make sure you learn! Can't say good enough things about her! Natural teacher (but I'm sure she worked very hard at it!)!"
      Mr

      Mr

      April 26, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 春青 焦.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks

      专业认证的汉语教师,具15年教学经验,普通话标准 & 学生时代曾多次参加学校的演讲比赛并获奖;大学期间,曾担任系刊《风帆》的主编。
      & 平时爱好旅游、运动和朗诵。
      & 在教学方面,我非常注重以学员为中心的互动的课堂氛围营造,提升学员的参与感和学习的积极性。
      & 我曾经就职过两家人寿保险公司,担任公司高级管理人员,负责员工培训工作,培养了很多优秀的业务经理以及高级别讲师。
      & 我是一个性格开朗的人,喜欢结交不同的朋友和探索新事物,比较擅于沟通。
      & 我来自中国河南焦作,这里有世界地质公园——云台山和世界物质文化遗产太极拳发源地——陈家沟。

      Why choose 春青 焦.
      "I have studied with her almost 2 years! She was perfect, always sincere and prepared very well, never missed class even a single time. And her rich work experience give me so many context knowledge about Chinese culture. I appreciate everything what she did for me :-)"
      Dennis

      Dennis

      January 13, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 桃花 王.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        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.
      "Top notch tutor! Grace is talented, thoughtful, and well prepared for lessons. Highly recommended. "
      Michael

      Michael

      February 25, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 雪英 刘.

      New

      tutor

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks

      Patient, enthusiastic, with 2 years of experience【beginner - advanced】 【children over 6 years old, adults】 Please tell me your Chinese learning goals and objectives, so that I can help you better.

      😄 I also enjoy taking pictures, traveling and eating. One of the farthest places traveled by the tourist is Hong Kong.

      After class I believe that with my help, you will definitely be able to speak the authentic Chinese soon!

    • Tutor chinese Ning Y.

      $

      26

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks

      Approved tutor with 5 years experience I place a high value on communicating with my students and frequently engage in conversations about their progress and accomplishments to gain insight into their needs and adapt my teaching plans accordingly. You can trust that I will give you my undivided attention and support as your Chinese teacher.

      Why choose Ning Y.
      "Ning 老师 is an excellent teacher and a very kind person, always with a very good attitude. Now He is helping me with my writing chinese, and thanks to his help I learned a lot and improved my writing skills. I highly recommend him!"
      Carolina

      Carolina

      September 13, 2023

    • Tutor chinese Xiaojiao X.

      $

      6

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks

      Experienced Chinese teacher Let's start this wonderful journey together!. My classes are full of fun and knowledge. I will also attach great importance to your practical application ability, so that you can improve your Chinese proficiency unconsciously; After class, I will monitor your learning progress and situation, and help you solve any difficulties you encounter in your studies in a timely manner.

      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 丽萍 孙.

      $

      20

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks

      An example of the Chinese teacher who is I grew up in China, I ' m from Shenyang, Fluent in Mandarin, My Chinese name is Sun Liping, The English name is YOYO,I graduated from Beijing Capital Normal University, Later, he was admitted to an international Chinese teacher, We are now teaching students from Spain, America, New Zealand, Canada, ...

      Why choose 丽萍 孙.
      "My two children are learning Chinese from Yoyo, She is very responsive and flexible and always trying her best to accommodate our schedule. She is patient and engaging with young children, and is very thorough with her well prepared lessons! "
      Jenny

      Jenny

      May 27, 2021

    • Tutor chinese Chenglan X.

      New

      tutor

      $

      6

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks
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      CTCSOL certified teacher with 2years of teaching experience make learning Chinese easy and efficient. I will set the course structure according to your Chinese level and learning purpose, to make learning more efficient and help you reach your learning goals faster.
      Book a trial lesson with me. Let's make a specific learning plan according to your Chinese level and learning goals.

    • Tutor chinese Huajun L.

      New

      tutor

      $

      23

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Certified tutor with 10 years experience, rich hobbies and more languages! Let's achieve greatness together!. I got certificate for Putonghua and the relavant English certificate like BEC, JLPT and high school English teaching qualification and so on. I believe we can communicate smoothly and have a good time together!

      I have 10 years teaching experience in TOEFL, IELTS and Japanese.

    • Tutor chinese 芸竹 武.

      New

      tutor

      $

      4

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Jose, CA

        Speaks

      A mentor with 5 years of experience will help you easily learn Chinese and embark on your Chinese journey! Looking forward to meeting you in class!. At the same time, I also attach great importance to cultivating students' thinking and expression abilities, and encourage you to put forward your own opinions. I will tailor a study plan according to your learning needs and interests, to help you take a solid first step on the path of learning Chinese.

    Why Preply is the best site to learn chinese(mandarin) in San Jose, CA

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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

    San Jose, CA

    $16 / hr

    Average rates for chinese(mandarin) classes in San Jose, CA

    Native/non native speakersPrice

    Native chinese(mandarin) speakers

    $25 / hr

    Non native chinese(mandarin) speakers

    $25 / hr

    The average cost for chinese(mandarin) classes in San Jose, 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 San Jose, CA rate their Preply experience
    Mark H rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Mar 21, 2024
    He can clearly explain the most micro differences between the similar Chinese words, so that I can accurately understand the meaning of the word and its usage much better. He is the best Chinese teacher I have ever met!!!
    Sarina rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Mar 21, 2024
    Xuelian is a very patient teacher and every lesson is a lot fun with her. She teaches you more than just the language. I can only recommend her.
    Erik rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Mar 21, 2024
    The lessons with 昊睿 刘 are really great, fun and productive. She is a patient, funny, understanding and very proficient teacher, who takes care of the student's goals, tailors and adopt her lessons depending on the level and needs. She uses different methods of teaching in an interactive way, so y...
    Erik rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Mar 21, 2024
    The lessons with 冬楠 are really great, communicative and fun! She is a overall funny, patient and very proficient teacher, who tailors and adopts to the student's needs, level and goals. She uses different styles and methods in an interactive way, so she makes learning Chinese quite easy. 100% rec...
    Nelly rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Mar 21, 2024
    Yan is an excellent teacher! I highly recommend taking lessons with her. Our lessons are enjoyable and I am making progress. I look forward to every class!

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How can I master Chinese in San Jose, CA and what does it take in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have several main opportunities for learning Chinese interactively in San Jose, CA. 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 better priced.) Your other resource can be local private language academies that cost less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, government-supported learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can choose a private Chinese tutor in San Jose, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local San Jose, CA and online Chinese tutors.

    🎟 Is it cheap 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 ten (one course is usually 3 out of 30 credit hours offered) to get the price of fifty or so course hours each semester. Language centers and independent Chinese tutors charge $30-55 for hourly group lesson, with private classes starting around $50 or more. Some of the less pricey Chinese tutors can be found online, with costs on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, experience and specialization. Average student satisfaction 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 level and testing, so research all such requirements 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 teaching children or teens, etc.) For maximum flexibility, choose a tutor from those teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Chinese so difficult 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 a few hours a week you will be able to understand common words, speak on some level, socialize in about a year. Physical language immersion is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a ready and easy 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 achieve a good level of 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 study. The required duration of time can differ by a lot depending on your current level of Chinese or proficiency in other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is advised to use the language as often as possible: watch television, start a journal or write posts and comments using your new language skills, try to communicate with native speakers to speak with, try as many as possible ways to think and speak in Chinese out loud. If this is a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Chinese classes online.

    🤳 Can I pick my own Chinese tutor?

    In language centers, you can possibly choose your own tutor (from up to a dozen teachers). Online, always! The largest selection of pre-screened Chinese tutors with extensive profiles and true reviews is available on online language learning platforms like Preply.

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

    Colleges schedule classes two times weekly over a semester (15-week period). Language schools typically offer 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.