Location: Metro Manila, Philippines (Online – Worldwide) Hello! I'm a freelance Chinese language instructor based in the Philippines, offering online one-on-one Mandarin classes for adult beginners and intermediate learners. I've been teaching Chinese since January 2024. I'm a C1-level Mandarin speaker who studied Chinese Language and Culture in the Philippines for one year and Chinese Language and Literature at National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan for another year under the 2022 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship. I'm currently pursuing my Master in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language at Ateneo de Manila University under the 2026 International Chinese Language Teachers Scholarship. What you'll get: One-on-one Mandarin lessons tailored to your learning pace Vocabulary and grammar discussions with practical examples Teaching slides, class recordings, and transcripts for review Two take-home vocabulary worksheets per lesson Real-time assessments and take-home examinations to monitor your progress Courses Offered: 1. Chinese for Beginners (A1) – 15 Lessons Designed for students with little to no background in Mandarin Chinese. You'll learn how to: Pronounce Mandarin words using Hanyu Pinyin and the four tones Introduce yourself and exchange basic personal information Talk about your family, occupation, hobbies, and daily activities Ask and answer simple questions in everyday situations Understand basic sentence structures and commonly used vocabulary 2. Chinese for Intermediate Learners I (A2) – 15 Lessons Designed for students who have completed a beginner Mandarin course or have equivalent knowledge. You'll learn how to: Expand your vocabulary and use more complex sentence structures Describe experiences, routines, preferences, and future plans Express opinions and explain your reasons Handle common situations involving shopping, transportation, dining, and travel Participate in longer conversations with greater confidence 3. Chinese for Intermediate Learners II (B1) – 12 Lessons Designed for students who already have a foundation in Mandarin and want to communicate more independently. You'll learn how to: Discuss familiar topics in greater detail Express opinions, comparisons, and personal experiences Understand and construct more complex sentences Improve your listening comprehension and conversational fluency Communicate more naturally in everyday and professional situations Class Structure: Classes are conducted online through Google Meet. Each session lasts 90 minutes, and students may attend once or twice a week, depending on their availability and preferred pace. Each lesson contains two dialogues and two vocabulary sets, followed by grammar discussions and exercises. Students receive two take-home vocabulary worksheets, a real-time assessment, and a take-home examination after completing each lesson. Students also receive copies of the teaching slides, class recordings, and transcripts for review. Student Reviews: Here are some reviews from students I've had the pleasure of teaching: Camille I. — ★★★★★ "Nicole 老师 is awesome! She’s been teaching me Mandarin for over a year now, and I’ve loved every bit of it. She’s super patient with tough grammar and always ensures I understand everything works. Her classes are so fun and engaging that I look forward to them all week. Highly recommended!" Jaime V. — ★★★★★ "Nicole 老师 is an expert at Taiwanese Mandarin having lived and studied in Taiwan. She has a very warm and caring teaching style and always comes prepared. We focused more on conversational Mandarin which helped me become more confident when speaking. I was so impressed that I even recommended her to my cousin who has also been taking lessons with her. 💯 Suggest to start your Mandarin journey with her!" Janzen D. — ★★★★★ "As an online Mandarin tutor Nicole 老师 is enthusiastic and energetic, keeping her student engaged. She also brings clarity to more abstract concepts by breaking it down in a logical way with English explanations to make it easier to understand. I also appreciate her flexible approach in discussing the lesson while still staying focused on the subject matter. The adaptability helped make each lesson feel fresh and interesting." Additional Student Feedback: Mikaela C. appreciated my patience, preparation, and ability to explain the differences between Chinese and Taiwanese communication. Renée M. highlighted my clear explanations, organized lessons, supportive teaching style, and the comfortable learning environment I create for students. Price (USD): Regular Rate: $35 per 90-minute session 4-Class Package: $132 ($33 per session) 8-Class Package: $240 ($30 per session) Available Class Schedules: All schedules below are listed in Philippine Standard Time (PHT, UTC+8), with their corresponding US Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5). Day (Philippines) Philippine Time US Eastern Time Monday 08:00–09:30 Sunday, 7:00–8:30 PM Monday 10:00–11:30 Sunday, 9:00–10:30 PM Monday 13:00–14:30 Monday, 12:00–1:30 AM Tuesday 08:00–09:30 Monday, 7:00–8:30 PM Tuesday 10:00–11:30 Monday, 9:00–10:30 PM Tuesday 13:00–14:30 Tuesday, 12:00–1:30 AM Wednesday 13:00–14:30 Wednesday, 12:00–1:30 AM Thursday 08:00–09:30 Wednesday, 7:00–8:30 PM Friday 18:00–19:30 Friday, 5:00–6:30 AM During Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), the corresponding US times will be one hour later. Fees and Payment: Payments are made in advance to confirm reserved slots. Unpaid slots may be offered to waitlisted students. Fees are non-refundable, except when I cancel a class and cannot arrange a replacement session. I'm based in Metro Manila, Philippines, but I welcome students from the United States and other countries. For inquiries or enrollment, please message me on Viber/WhatsApp/Telegram at +639053940785.   submitted by   /u/Hour-Earth7501 [link]   [comments]