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

    Do you want to follow private online Chinese lessons in San Mateo, CA? On Preply you can choose from 3591 Chinese teachers near you for 1-to-1 lessons online. With online instead of face-to-face lessons you can attend classes at any moment you want, wherever you are. This way your busy schedule won't be in the way of your language learning development. Schedule online Chinese classes in San Mateo, CA. Preply is the fastest growing language learning platform for online private classes. Whether you have just moved and want to learn the local language of a country or want to learn a new language for personal development, we have the right tutor for you. Schedule Chinese lessons near you and start learning now! Looking for a different way to learn a language? Explore online Chinese classes.
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    • Tutor chinese 惠燕 陈.

      New

      tutor

      $

      4

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      With 2 years of Chinese teaching experience, the course is lively and relaxed In the classroom, students are good at using a variety of teaching methods, such as games, role-playing, storytelling, etc.

      I love interacting with students, I like to see your eyes suddenly open up because of your knowledge, and I can also use more professional knowledge to help you learn Chinese culture.

    • Tutor chinese 娅芬 邬.

      $

      5

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, 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.
      "She is a really good teacher, she makes learning really fun! She even goes at your particular pace so you can learn quickly! Her English is also good! 真挚地! -你的学生米歇尔 (I used a translator <3)"
      Grace

      Grace

      April 26, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 银 刘.

      $

      15

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks

      16 years of experience in raising children I hope to learn more about Chinese culture with my students and I also hope to do my best so that more people can understand and love China. 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 cantonese and chinese Kitty Y.

      $

      25

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Certified Chinese tutor for 3 year of experience; Business & Daily Chinese tutor with 3 years teaching experience and business background - Abundant resource packs (a summary of new vocabulary, phrases, accompanied with relevant news articles, interesting, videos or audios etc. )

      - Through all levels: from basic, medium, advanced.

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

      Why choose Kitty Y.
      "Excellent Cantonese Teacher. She can teach with kindness and patience. And she can teach in a structured way. Because she can speak English fluently also, it helps me to understand correctly."
      KENICHI

      KENICHI

      November 8, 2021

    • Tutor chinese Lucinda W.

      $

      3

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks

      Native Chinese, cheerful personality, teaching experience, customized PPT for students, patient, dynamic Chinese teacher. About teaching style,my teaching style is easy to follow,I have a great sense of humor,I am patient enough to answer your question at any time.
      3, There are no classes for children.
      I have more than 2 years of Chinese teaching experience. About teaching characteristics,I have a lot of great tips ...

      Why choose Lucinda W.
      "She is very patient and has good teaching materials. I enjoy her classes and is helping me a lot with my Chinese"
      Leidy

      Leidy

      January 29, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Yitong S.

      $

      9

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      ✔️ Mandarin-speaking Level 1B Chinese Radio Announcer + 💯IPA Advanced Chinese Teacher + 💡Bachelor of Fine Arts + ⭐2 years of teaching experience Chinese for Kids
      Children are naturally curious about new things, so my class will incorporate traditional Chinese stories, role-playing games, singing children's songs, animations and other ways to attract children's attention. I know calligraphy and paper-cutting, and children love me. Parents can specify teaching materials and story books.

      Why choose Yitong S.
      "Yitong is a very positive and friendly teacher. She has an excellent pronunciation in Chinese and a lot of historical and cultural knowledge. Together we are preparing for HSK 02 and I can highly recommend her. "
      Guido

      Guido

      February 24, 2024

    • Tutor chinese 娜娜 苗.
      Super Tutor

      $

      9

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks

      Students of all levels🤩HSK Exam(Crash class)、YCT(Crash class)🤩daily speaking💕 If you are a zero-base student, you don't have to worry because most of the students I have taught are zero-base students who have studied Chinese with me for a long time and they have reached a higher level.


      I have also coached many students to take HSK or other Chinese proficiency tests, and they have achieved excellent results.

      Why choose 娜娜 苗.
      "She is definitely the best teacher it was very Pleasurable a highly recommended if you wanna learn and have fun!"
      Sam

      Sam

      February 23, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Yunchen L.

      $

      8

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks
      +2

      Are you looking for a good Chinese teacher? I'm here! Chinese Lesson materials: Chinese stories (e. : the origin of National holidays, Thirty-Six Stratagems. ), Bible stories, textbook.
      Recently, I started teaching Chinese on Preply. I prefer using practical materials for class to help my students learn something that might be useful for actual conversation scenes.

      Why choose Yunchen L.
      "Very polite and sincere. I like how she always gives various example sentences and explain things in an easy-to-understand way. She writes down frequently used words so that you can say them right away, which makes it easy to remember them. Excellent teacher!"
      sachiho

      sachiho

      April 24, 2024

    • Tutor chinese Miki L.

      New

      tutor

      $

      7

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks

      Experienced Chinese teacher with interesting and diverse classes 【 Speaking 】
      Course content designed for Chinese speaking. Focus on cross-border cross-cultural communication with native speakers in Chinese oral communication practice, through a variety of practical situations to improve their oral expression skills, and get more local cultural background stories from transnational native language teachers!

    • Tutor chinese 利 吉.

      $

      10

      50-min lesson

      • Chinese(Mandarin)

      Time zone: San Mateo, CA

        Speaks
      +1

      Bester Affinity Learning Assistant 2. The atmosphere in the classroom is generally relaxed.
      If you have any questions, come and see me and let's learn Chinese together.
      5. Listening, speaking, reading and writing are the four main areas of language learning and specific choices are made to fill the positions.

      Why choose 利 吉.
      " She is an excellent teacher! I had 3 lessons with her, and they were really nice. I'd like to have more lessons with her afterward. Thank you!"
      Griss

      Griss

      July 15, 2022

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

    $20 / hr

    Average rates for chinese(mandarin) classes in San Mateo, 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 Mateo, 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 Mateo, CA rate their Preply experience
    Tiago rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Dec 28, 2023
    I want to express my gratitude for the time and effort the teacher dedicated during our interactions on Perply. Professional and patient even in the face of challenges we encountered. An excellent teacher.
    Jiraporn rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Dec 28, 2023
    Kexin is a great teacher! She is well-prepared for the class. The teaching material is tailored to my needs.
    Emilio rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Dec 28, 2023
    I have taken several clases with 田老师 and I can tell you that she is an outstanding teacher due to her material preparation, voice pace and modulation, comprehensive explanations and her use of English when it is needed.
    Mattias rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Dec 28, 2023
    Sherry is very happy and friendly with a great pedagogical technique in her lessons. You can learn in the pace that suits you and she will adapt her teachings to you.
    Ramona rated · Chinese tutor.
    5.0Dec 28, 2023
    The learning material is very well prepared by teacher. She is always be patient and friendly.Good teacher to accompany with!

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    🌆 How to learn Chinese in San Mateo, CA and what are my options in terms of commitment?

    Besides self-study using mobile applications, you have a few principal choices for learning Chinese interactively in San Mateo, 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 less pricey.) Your 2nd spource can be local specialized language academies that charge less and flexible in schedule and requirements. Third, not-for-profit learning centers usually offer cheaper group and more expensive in-person courses. Fourth, you can find a private Chinese tutor in San Mateo, CA. If flexibility is key, you can compare local San Mateo, CA and online Chinese tutors.

    🎟 Is it cheap to learn Chinese and what does a lesson with a tutor of Chinese cost?

    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 rate for 45-48 class 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 costs on Preply averaging 13 and tutor rates varying widely based on tutor location, ratings and student demand. Average reviews 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 pass a few pre-requisites. All classes vary widely in terms of textbook quality, homework level 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 specializations they make available (like teaching children or teens, etc.) For better flexibility, choose a tutor from a wide selection of those teaching online.

    🔥 Why is Chinese not easy and are there ways to learn it more effectively?

    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 five hours a week you will be able to understand many words, express yourself, do most everyday tasks in about a year. Finding native speakers is not a practical option for everyone, so online classes are a quick and fun 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 achieve a good level of Chinese?

    Some people seem to 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 dedication. The length of time can differ by a lot depending on your already acquired level of Chinese or knowledge of other languages in the same group. As soon as you've learned the basics it is a good idea to use the language as often as possible: watch videos, write 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 a greater challenge than you had anticipated you can also take conversational Chinese classes online.

    🤳 Can I pick my own Chinese teacher?

    In learning centers, there's a likelyhood you could choose your own tutor (from a limited pool). Online, certainly! The largest selection of pre-screened Chinese tutors with extensive profiles and real student reviews is available on online language learning resources like Preply.

    🗓 What's the lesson schedule like?

    Colleges as a rule run classes twice a week over a semester (15-week period). Language schools as a rule 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.