If you are an Emory University student fulfilling your foreign language course requirements, an experienced speaker of Chinese hoping to refresh your skills, or even a high school student at the Lovett School, Varsity Tutors offers an Atlanta Chinese course that can have a positive impact on your language learning experience. Language learning can be tough, even if you already have a little background in Chinese, and a typical classroom curriculum might not completely encompass the difficulties one encounters when learning the language. One of the most important factors in succeeding as a Chinese learner is regular opportunities to practice the language in both written word and conversation. An Atlanta Chinese course can provide you with access to not just this kind of language learning environment, but it can also provide you with the tutelage of an experienced Chinese teacher who is able to help to immerse you in the language.
With over one billion native speakers, Chinese is the most popular language in the world. This being said, the Chinese language is widely considered as one of the toughest languages to pick up, especially for native English speakers. Chinese has very little in common with English. Though it can be tough to learn, knowing Chinese provides an advantage to those interested in careers in international business and trade. Knowledge of this language will also be beneficial for international travel and exposing oneself to Eastern philosophies. Whether you are a student at Georgia State University who is struggling in Chinese and is worried about completing their general education requirements, a professional looking to expand their business skills, or just someone looking for more access to Chinese literature, history, and culture, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in an Atlanta Chinese class that's right for you.
What material will an Atlanta Chinese course cover?
When learning to speak, read, and write in Chinese it is important to note that the language has several distinct dialects, the most popular of which being Mandarin. Mandarin is the official language of the People's Republic of China and Taiwan, though historically, most Chinese speakers in the US speak Cantonese. Other dialects include Xiang, Wu, Gan, and Hakka.
An Atlanta Chinese Class covers not just the spoken language, but the written language as well. Written Chinese is thousands of years old, with evidence of characters dating all the way back to the Shang Dynasty. While the various Chinese dialects share the same writing system, there is no Chinese alphabet. There are over 50,000 characters in the Chinese language, around 20,000 of which are used regularly. Each symbol represents one syllable, and the vast majority of written Chinese is communicated using around 2,500 characters. Chinese is also the only modern pictographic language, which means that a majority of the Chinese characters we still use today come from ancient drawings of the items they are meant to describe. These symbols give no clues to pronunciation but must be learned individually. You will also learn about Pinyin, a system for translating Chinese characters to letters in the English alphabet based on their pronunciation.
Concepts covered in the Chinese classes we can set you up with include tonal languages. Chinese is a tonal language, which means that the meaning of a word changes according to its tone. You will learn about the four separate tones in Mandarin Chinese including flat, rising, falling then rising, and falling. The classes also touch on other dialects which feature up to nine different tones. You will also gain an understanding of how Chinese functions without articles, verb inflections, or plurals. All words in this language have just one grammatical form. Unlike English, in which plural nouns are marked with an -s, Chinese nouns retain the same form regardless of whether or not they are singular or plural. You will also study pronouns, which have different characters based on gender, making for a similar sound but different pronunciation. Other topics of study in Chinese classes include Pinyin, common phrases, essential vocabulary, Chinese history, and more.
How will an Atlanta Chinese class help me learn?
Every Chinese class that we can get you enrolled in is a group class, in which you will join an expert instructor as well as other students in a collaborative, online space. In an online setting, you will be involved in collaborative lessons, which have been proven to deepen understanding and more fully prepare students. Classes are also offered in multiple sections, and new sections begin monthly, so we can get you set up with the perfect class to fit your specific skill level and schedule. When you sign up for a Chinese class, you can choose between a two-week or four-week class, depending on how much additional language learning help you desire.
Need some extra help? No worries. You can even request one-on-one time with an educated and experienced instructor so that you can work on specific areas. We have a rigorous interviewing and vetting process to ensure that instructors are both highly qualified and good communicators, so you know you'll be getting top-notch assistance. Not only that, but Chinese classes will bring the classroom to you through a totally virtual platform. You will be able to see, hear, and interact with the instructor as if they were sitting at a table with you. Take advantage of a great value. The classes we can set you up with not only allow you to learn and work in groups, but they also help you to save money.
How can I get signed up for an Atlanta Chinese class?
The Chinese language can be a valuable tool in reaching your business, academic, and personal goals. Whether you're an established professional, someone who is fulfilling language requirements for Georgia Tech, or even a student at North Atlanta High School, Varsity Tutors can provide you with more information about what an Atlanta Chinese course will cover, our current class offerings, and how and when we can have you enrolled in the best Chinese course for you. Reach out now, and you can find yourself making strides in your command of Chinese soon.
Ocean: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...technical terms. Similarly, I can use this skill set to present complex math problems that can be understood by anyone and everyone. Since high school, I've been around tutoring centers and volunteered there to tutor SAT. From the volunteering experience, I gained a lot of understanding on working with high school students. I did a lot of SAT test prep with the students and corrected their mistakes on each incorrect math problem. Also, I have...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Technology and Coding
- Middle School Math
- +18 subjects
Tommy: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a teacher assistant. I am dedicated to help and teach my students to excel in their academics. I had a lot of achievements when I was a tutor. I helped this young middle school student, who was struggling in algebra, to obtain the highest test grades in his class with a 96. I also helped a few biology students who were also struggling to improve in their academic performance. My strategy in tutoring is to...
Education & Certification
- Georgia State University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry / Pre-pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pre-Calculus
- +30 subjects
Christine: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...and pronunciation across the world's languages, in addition to academic and college-level writing. Before graduate school, I volunteered as an ESL tutor for both adults and children. Therefore, my favorite subjects to tutor are ESL, phonetics and accent coaching, and academic writing. My teaching philosophy is student-centered, and I work closely with each student to create a learning plan based on the individual's goals and learning style. One of my favorite aspects of teaching is...
Education & Certification
- University of California, Los Angeles - Doctorate (PhD), Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Languages
- SAT Writing and Language
- +23 subjects
Jing: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I have a master's degree in Electrical Engineering with a strong background in Math, Science and love for teaching. Chinese is my first language and I speak perfect Mandarin without any accent. I have experience tutoring students of all ages(K-college) in Math and Mandarin. I love watching my students grow and build confidence. My goal is to help my students get motivated to study and improve their problem-solving skills. ... I would identify the difficulty and determine whether or not we need to review again or take a fresh approach to the concept to be learned. I teach the student using different skills that he learned easily.
Education & Certification
- Stevens Institute of Technology - Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
- Stevens Institute of Technology - Masters, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Electrical Engineering
- Science
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +19 subjects
Education & Certification
- Cornell College - Bachelor in Arts, Hospitality Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Chinese
- Languages
- Adult ESL/ELL
- +16 subjects
Yilin: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...best resources a person could have at their disposal. These words are even more true in today’s society. I graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in Psychology and Chemistry from Case Western Reserve University and obtained my J.D. from Emory University School of Law. I enjoyed helping students to achieve their greatest academic potential. As such, I have been tutoring students in addition to my job as a full time attorney practicing in a...
Education & Certification
- Case Western Reserve - Bachelor in Arts, Pyschology, Chemistry
- Emory University - Juris Doctor, Law
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- SSAT
- Statistics
- +36 subjects
Matthew: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a degree in political science at the University of Georgia. I know that meeting with a tutor can be a stressful experience, so I'm happy to get the opportunity to alleviate some of my students' worries and share the passion I have for the subjects I tutor! I love political science and the government as well as keeping myself well rounded with study of the more concrete subjects like mathematics. I enjoy meeting new students...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SSAT- Middle Level
- College Political Science
- ISEE- Middle Level
- +23 subjects
Megan: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I am a current college student at USC with a strength in logical reasoning. I've tutored many students in math for a volunteer program, and often help my brother with math as well (so I know how to be patient!) Aside from teaching math, I have also helped my peers with various concepts in my classes.
Education & Certification
- University of Southern California - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Other
- Elementary School Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +46 subjects
Jingxi: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
Hi! My name is Jingxi "Wincie" Wang and I am a rising senior at Emory University majoring in Math/Econ and Chemistry. I have experiences taking various AP and SAT tests. I want to use my experience and knowledge to help you ace your classes and tests!
Education & Certification
- Emory University - Current Undergrad Student, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Algebra 2
- SAT Math
- Languages
- +22 subjects
Ivy: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...prize in the university-wide playwright competition. Following my graduation in 2011, I spent a gap year honing my creative writing skills in my second language, English. In 2012, I was accepted by the creative writing -- poetry program at New York University with a full-ride tuition scholarship. In the following two years, I studied English poetry writing with Sharon Olds, Charles Simic, Yusef Komunyakaa etc, and graduated with a Master of Fine Arts in 2014....
Education & Certification
- Beijing Language and Culture University - Bachelors, Chinese Language and Literature
- New York University - Masters, Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- ESL/ELL
- English
- +11 subjects
Andrea: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Georgia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Genetics. I have tutored Math and Science since I was a high school student through a volunteer program. The summer after graduating from high school I volunteered abroad and taught English to elementary and middle school students in impoverished areas of Taiwan. While obtaining my undergraduate degree, I tutored Math to local elementary and middle school students through a volunteer organization called MATHCOUNTS. I am a good...
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor of Science, Genetics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Geometry
- College Biology
- Physics
- +23 subjects
Michelle: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...teacher while in college working towards my BA in Journalism/Pre-Law with a minor in child development psychology. I have been teaching professionally since 2018. I have continued to work with K-12 in Reading, Writing, Music, and Performing Arts. I have a vision for equality in the world, and I believe this happens through equal access to information. Knowledge is power, and equipping students with it is the passport to a better future for our world.
Education & Certification
- Hampton University - Bachelor in Arts, Journalism
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Middle School Writing
- English Grammar and Syntax
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- +48 subjects
Tina: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...in age from 5 to 50 and have come from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Through teaching, I aim to equip students with the skills necessary to use the target language in their day-to-day lives. My background also includes a strong focus on standardized tests - such as the HSK and YCT. More than few of my students have turned mid-percentile into top-percentile scores in a matter of months through my careful instruction....
Education & Certification
- Zhengzhou Normal University - Bachelor in Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Middle School Reading
- English Grammar and Syntax
- +8 subjects
Lauren: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...love most about me is my patience and my ability to relate math to the real world. I tutor a broad range of subjects, but my true passion is teaching math to middle and high school students, especially students who really struggle to understand math. As an experienced math teacher, I know where students have common misunderstandings and pitfalls, and I can help. Another passion of mine is tutoring adults who need help passing teacher...
Education & Certification
- Georgia State University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- University of Memphis - Certificate, Education of Individuals in Middle School Special Education Programs
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- French
- French 4
- +41 subjects
Hee Su: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...in Biology and Spanish and a minor in Chemistry. I have extensive experience working with children of all ages, in both childcare and tutoring. In high school, I launched a book club in a local elementary school, where I helped tutor elementary school students in reading comprehension. I also tutored a middle school student in Spanish and helped improve his knowledge of vocabulary and grammar. Since coming to college, I've continued to help elementary school...
Education & Certification
- Duke University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- English
- AP Chemistry
- +34 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Georgia - Bachelor of Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Algebra 2
- Math
- Pre-Calculus
- +19 subjects
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor in Arts, Industrial and Product Design
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Chinese
- Visual Arts
- Elementary School Science
- +44 subjects
Rajappa: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I teach taking into account the individual ability of the student to grasp the information. For instance, I would give a suitable or a related example so that the student would understand the new concept by drawing a parallel with what they know already. This would ensure their cognition and also high retention.
Education & Certification
- University of Madras - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- University of Madras - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- Statics and Dynamics
- Study Skills
- +36 subjects
Joshua: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I love languages, but even more than my passion for them, I love helping others learn languages using techniques that have helped me and others. As soon as I know what a student's preferred learning style is, I adjust my tutoring methods to make the sessions memorable, helpful, fun, and relatable. This way the information will be easy to learn, retain, and apply.
Education & Certification
- Kennesaw State University - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Spanish
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Conversational Mandarin
- +8 subjects
Lian: Atlanta Mandarin Chinese course instructor
The Montessori philosophy, "individual, freedom within limits," is the teaching style that I adopt. Especially when teaching world languages, it is very hard to frame all students in the same box since each student's learning style is different. Knowing and observing a student's strengths and personally designing the teaching method based on each student's or parent's expectation is my goal.
Education & Certification
- Syracuse University - Master of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Algebra
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +8 subjects