Varsity Tutors can enroll you in Chinese lessons in Boston. Students of all grade levels and have used Boston Chinese lessons to help them reach for their language learning goals. Whether you're a freshman at Boston College High School, attending Harvard, or a student at another school in the area, we can set you up with Chinese lessons that provide you the assistance you need to try to improve your understanding and performance. Many schools require you to study a foreign language as a part of your education. Chinese, although the most spoken language in the world, is very difficult to learn. Using outside resources can supplement your classroom learning and give you additional guidance as you try to learn this difficult language.
Chinese is considered difficult to learn as it is very different from other languages. There are several dialects in Chinese, but the most popular one is Mandarin. There is no Chinese alphabet, and there are over 50,000 Chinese symbols used for writing. Each symbol represents one syllable, and around 20,000 characters are used regularly. Knowing Chinese provides an advantage to those interested in careers in international business and trade. It also provides you exposure to Eastern philosophies and other aspects of the Chinese culture.
Whether you are a freshman at Boston Latin School just starting Chinese classes or majoring in Chinese at Boston College, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in Chinese classes or connect you with Boston Chinese tutors that can help you based on your skill level. We can get you started quickly by connecting you with private instruction in as little as 24 hours or enrolling you in classes that begin each month. You may choose to participate in both types of Chinese lessons to help you try to learn this language.
What Skills Can an Instructor Help Me Review During Boston Chinese Lessons?
Chinese is a tonal language, which means that the meaning of a word changes according to its tone. An instructor can help you review the 4 tones in Mandarin Chinese: flat, rising, falling then rising, and falling. If you are studying another dialect, your instructor can review their different tones. Chinese has no articles, verb inflections, or plurals, so all words have only one grammatical form. Once you are able to comprehend these things, you can understand Chinese earlier. An instructor can help you review these important concepts.
An important benefit to learning Chinese is consistent practice. Chinese lessons can provide you the effective practice you need with an expert instructor. You can practice speaking, writing, and reading Chinese in a group of students at your skill level. With regular exposure, you can improve your vocabulary and pronunciation skills. If you are at a more proficient level, your instructor may require Chinese to be the only language spoken in sessions. Immersing yourself in the language can help you understand more vocabulary by hearing them in context and can help you improve your knowledge of spoken Chinese.
You may choose a more personalized approach to improving your Chinese skills through one-on-one instruction. A private Chinese instructor can offer you the time and attention you need to master grammar and sentence structure, or any other concept you need to improve on. They can also learn your personality, learning style, needs, and goals. By understanding you as an individual, your private Chinese instructor can develop a learning plan based on your personal needs. They can also be flexible with the learning plan so that it can change as you progress.
What Are the Benefits of Boston Chinese Lessons?
We understand that you have many things you are responsible for in your life, such as family obligations, other classes, and extracurricular activities, so it can be difficult to put in the effort it takes to learn Chinese. However, Varsity Tutors can enroll you in Chinese lessons that can easily fit into your lifestyle. When you enroll in an online Chinese class, you will participate in supportive group learning with other students at your skill level from a professional instructor. You will have an opportunity to practice conversational Chinese as a group and receive feedback and instruction from an experienced Chinese speaker. You can also schedule individual time with your instructor outside of the virtual classroom if you need additional assistance. Classes are available at a variety of times, so you can choose one that works with your schedule.
We can also connect you with Boston Chinese tutors that can help you reach for your goals in sessions that fit your schedule. You can receive a more personalized approach to learning in one-on-one sessions with a professional Chinese tutor. They can provide you a more comprehensive understanding of the Chinese language and culture. We can connect you with a tutor for online or in-person sessions. If you choose online, you will attend virtual sessions using our Live Learning Platform. Online sessions provide you the convenience to attend your sessions from wherever you are. You will use video chat and a virtual whiteboard in your online sessions. When you choose in-person tutoring, you can choose where you meet with your private instructor. Both in-person and online sessions can provide you the undivided attention of an expert Chinese instructor in a place you find comfortable to study.
No matter which type of Chinese lessons you choose to help you reach for your goals, you can receive the practice time and help you need to improve your understanding of the Chinese language. With so many options available, we can connect students of all ages and backgrounds with lessons or tutoring to fit their lifestyle.
Where Can I Connect with Boston Chinese Lessons?
Varsity Tutors can connect you with a Boston Chinese tutor or enroll you in Chinese classes in Boston that can offer you guidance and additional practice as you try to learn this difficult language. Our education consultants can help students that are just beginning to learn Chinese or are studying at MIT or other area schools to connect with private instructors or enroll in lessons today.

Henry: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Education & Certification
- Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SSAT- Upper Level
- LSAT Analytical Reasoning
- Science
- +49 subjects

Allan: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...succeed because I went through the exams myself and performed well. The first time I took the SAT I actually wasn't satisfied with my score, so I spent 2 months working hard to get my score to where I wanted it to be. The second time I took the exam I saw a 200-point increase. Previously, I have had experience teaching the SSAT and the SAT. The student I tutored in SSAT successfully passed the...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Biological Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- 6th Grade Writing
- 7th Grade Science
- AP Chinese
- +123 subjects

Marianne: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...for the Educational Studies Program (ESP), the group that runs MIT Splash, an event where 2000+ high schoolers come to MIT to take classes from MIT students on any subject imaginable. My time in ESP got me addicted to "spreading the joy of teaching and learning". I love my work as a manufacturing consultant and enjoy spending my weekends teaching online small-group classes and tutoring students. When tutoring, I specialize in Math, Physics, English Grammar...
Education & Certification
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- STAAR Grades 3-8
- Test Prep
- Basic Computer Literacy
- +74 subjects

Crystal: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...back from a year living in France, where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include being a French drill instructor and Linguistics T.A. at Dartmouth, a teaching assistant at the Kimball Union Academy Summer Language Institute, and a Dartmouth Partners in Community Service Fellow at the Chinatown Community Children's Center in San Francisco. I am an enthusiastic, compassionate, and knowledgeable tutor who...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- French
- Advanced Placement
- +35 subjects

Jing: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am deeply passionate about the field of education. I look forward to tutoring and helping individuals who are dedicated to their future. I am happy to offer advice about college applications and career counseling as well. I can't wait to meet you!
Education & Certification
- Georgetown University - Current Undergrad, Psychology & Political Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT Writing
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- College Essays
- +53 subjects

Zachary: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...operates, and am able to employ several different teaching styles (e.g. visual, conceptual, verbal) due to my knowledge of the subject at hand. I also have much experience with adolescents through my tutoring experience, coaching ice hockey, and working at a summer camp. I am proficient in mathematics and most fields of science with special concentration in Calculus (1-3) and Physics (1-2), and have used these skills as an electronics tester and designer at Draper...
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Current Undergrad, Physics (with Business Minor)
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ASVAB
- Calculus 2
- SAT Subject Tests
- +38 subjects

Skylar: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from University of California-Berkeley. I am currently studying television producing and management at Boston University. I took AP Chinese and the SAT Subject test in Chinese. I'm a native Mandarin speaker. Chinese isn't harder than other languages. I can help you with your pronunciation, business Chinese, conversation, any level. I love to teach Chinese. I'll make it easy.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor in Arts, Mass Communications
- Boston University - Master of Science, Radio and Television
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- SAT Subject Tests
- +10 subjects

Jim: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...adults at the Beginner level to International Baccalaureate prep courses. My own language background comes from living in China and attending the Beijing Foreign Studies University and Taiwan University. What I love most about tutoring is the unique opportunity that the one-on-one setting provides to ensure that you or your student really masters the content in the lesson in all four aspects of language learning (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing). In addition to helping you...
Education & Certification
- Denison University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science/International Studies
- University of Maryland - Masters in Education, Education
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- IB Language ab initio SL
- IB Language ab initio
- Languages
- +11 subjects

Jimeng: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...others, and I believe that is best done by being kind, confident, and patient with every student. I began teaching teaching while I was in grad school. In Beijing, I worked as a Traditional Chinese pharmacist. This involved lots of work with prescriptions and patients, but also with research and paperwork. While obtaining my Master of Medicine from China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, I did postgraduate work in English and Medical research methods. Much...
Education & Certification
- China Pharmaceutical University - Bachelors, Chinese Materia Medica
- China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences - Masters, History of Chinese Medicine and Medical Literature
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- Conversational Mandarin
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +1 subjects

Chiuling: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am passionate about teaching. I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I have many years of experience in teaching Chinese language and math. Although I have not taught in a classroom setting, I have advised international students on F-1 Visa regulations for the last two years.
Education & Certification
- Fitchburg State University - Bachelors, Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Lesley University - Masters, Intercultural Relations
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Elementary School Math
- English
- Test Prep
- +12 subjects

Sudan: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...struggling high school student be college ready and pursued his parents, whose primary concern is academic, to allow him to continue to be the lead member of the basketball team in his school. In a large classroom setting, I intervened in bullying situations and ensured that every child feels welcome in the classroom. I serve as my student's friend, educator and mentor. As tutors, I believe that we not only need to give the students...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Calculus
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Languages
- +14 subjects

Yingying: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I was educated in China and the United States. Having taken many mathematics courses in both countries, I learned many ways to solve math problems by using strategies learned in both cultures. Therefore my background, in both learning and teaching math, is very strong.
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics Teacher Education
- Boston University - Master of Arts Teaching, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Finite Mathematics
- Other
- +61 subjects

Peiwen: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I believe every student has his or her own learning needs. I would like to know more about my students, to provide a personalized learning experience and to help them achieve their dreams. My students will not be afraid of making mistakes. My students will be more confident about their abilities. My students will have a open and critical mind to what they are learning. ... I believe every student is special and needs personalized teaching method. It is more important to teach students how to be a lifelong learner with a critical mind.
Education & Certification
- Shanghai Normal University - Bachelors, English Education
- University of Massachusetts-Boston - Masters, Education Administration
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
- Foreign Language
- AP Japanese Language and Culture
- +11 subjects

Cassandra: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...students report not only higher scores but deeper understanding of the material, even in areas they have struggled with for years. Many of my students have not taken relevant quantitative courses for years and have forgotten much of their fundamental math skills, but after working with me for a short time, they are able to achieve great GRE quantitative scores. Students also enjoy my approach to the verbal section, where we work on decoding the...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Geology
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Doctor of Philosophy, Geophysics and Seismology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- CogAT
- DAT Reading Comprehension
- College Level American Literature
- +130 subjects

Jon-Peter: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...over 10 years and have taught students of all ages. For the past three years, I have concentrated on preparing students for both the IELTS and TOEFL exams. I am fluent in Mandarin-Chinese and have found this very helpful in working with Chinese students in terms of bridging cultural/linguistic gaps. I am currently employed at a charter school with a majority Hispanic population and have enjoyed learning so many new things about their culture and...
Education & Certification
- University of Hawaii at Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
- University of Birmingham England - Master of Arts, Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL)
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Middle School Math
- TOEFL
- Writing
- +26 subjects

Xiang: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from University of Texas. I have extensive background and experiences in several fields including Mathematics, Physics and Engineering. I am interested in sharing my knowledge with students, in helping them understand the subject and solving problems. I believe a good tutor can provide guidance, leading students through a thought process in solving problems. A good tutor will motivate the student to think and propose his or her own solutions and...
Education & Certification
- Nanjing University - Bachelors, Engineering
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Masters, Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- College Algebra
- Trigonometry
- Algebra 2
- +20 subjects

Coey: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...and hold a Cultural Psychology Concentration certification and a minor degree in Economics. I am also the incoming Lab Manager at the Sidanius Lab. I am an active student researcher and have done research on topics including prejudice, punishment, and minority leadership, to name a few. I love teaching and using my knowledge to help others. I have tutored individual college students (18-20) and middle schoolers (12-14) and also served as a Teaching Apprentice for...
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Essay Editing
- Conversational Mandarin
- +31 subjects

Alyssa: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...important to continue to read and learn. I am passionate about books, writing and all things related to the English language. As a child, I struggled to read and write until I reached the third grade. My teacher spent time with me and helped me find my love in reading. She told me, it was okay that I was behind on my reading and writing level, just that I tried my best and progressed. With...
Education & Certification
- Kansas State University - Bachelors, English - Creative Writing
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- American Literature
- High School English
- Writing
- +17 subjects

AJ: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...from focusing on being able to explain concepts in words, to taking a more visual approach and looking at the big picture, to working through problems to figure out areas of difficulty. In my free time, I really enjoy playing alto saxophone and electric guitar, as well as working out at the gym and swimming laps in the pool. I have also been known to binge-watch TV shows and movie series on Netflix. I look...
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Korean
- Latin
- Languages
- +73 subjects

Jennifer: Boston Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...studies, and art history. I'm comfortable working with chemistry, biology, most math subjects, and SAT Reading and Math, but am especially confident with tutoring Mandarin Chinese, as a native Chinese speaker with experience teaching a beginning Chinese course in the middle school support program at the Wheeler School in Providence, RI. If you're interested in improving your Chinese (or just looking to start a new language!), please reach out to me! I will be working...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School Level American Literature
- College Chemistry
- Algebra
- +39 subjects