Chinese is regarded as one of the most difficult languages for English speakers to learn because of how different it is from English. As such, if you are interested in learning Chinese, it may be beneficial for you to contact Varsity Tutors so you can sign up for Chicago Chinese lessons. Whether you are just starting out with Chinese at an institution like Lincoln Park High School or Marist High School, you're taking more advanced courses at Northwestern or Wheaton College, or you're an adult who wants to learn Chinese either for your career or for travel, Chicago Chinese lessons could be helpful.
Chinese is the most spoken language in the world, with over a billion native speakers. Chinese actually consists of several different dialects, including Mandarin and Cantonese. Mandarin is the official language of the People's Republic of China, while many Chinese speakers in the United States speak Cantonese. With how globalized our world has become, learning a language like Chinese can be useful because of the sheer number of people who speak the language. It can be especially helpful if you are planning on entering into a career in international business or trade. Being bilingual may boost your chances of landing a job because it may set you apart from other candidates.
Learning Chinese could also be useful for individuals who are planning on traveling to or moving to a country with Chinese as an official language. If you are planning on traveling, learning how to speak and read the language could be valuable because it may make your trip less stressful and more enjoyable. You'll have an easier time getting around and communicating with the local people. If you are intending on moving to a Chinese speaking nation, it could be useful to also learn a bit about the culture rather than just focusing on the language. Whatever your reasons are for learning Chinese, signing up for Chicago Chinese lessons could be a worthwhile investment.
When you choose to sign up for Chicago Chinese lessons, you have a choice between two different types, including Chinese classes and Chinese tutoring. Chinese classes are designed to resemble a traditional classroom with an instructor and other students. Chinese tutoring involves studying with a private instructor. Each type has its own unique features and benefits. Whichever option you decide on, you can feel confident that you'll receive instruction that helps you work towards your goals.
What skills could an instructor in Chicago Chinese lessons go over?
There is a wide range of skills an instructor in Chicago Chinese lessons could go over during your study sessions. As mentioned previously, Chinese presents quite a challenge for English speakers because of how different it is. Chinese does not have an alphabet, but rather contains over 50,000 characters. Around 2,500 of these are used on an everyday basis, and the characters are based largely on ancient drawings. It is the only modern language that is pictographic, and the symbols that are used do not provide any clues when it comes to pronunciation.
Learning vocabulary and grammatical rules can be a daunting task. Each symbol has to be learned individually, which requires a considerable amount of practice. Students must also be aware that Chinese does not contain plurals or articles. Every word only has one grammatical form. For example, while English uses an -s to indicate a plural noun, this doesn't happen in Chinese because nouns retain their form whether they are singular or plural.
Working through a Chinese course can help you review these skills. Your instructor can go over these topics, and if you are having a difficult time understanding any of them, you have the option of meeting with your instructor on your own after class to receive further instruction. Practicing these skills could also be made easier by collaborating with your classmates. You can practice your skills by engaging in class activities and group discussions at various points throughout the class period.
Learning how to speak the language and understanding it when others speak can also seem overwhelming at times. Chinese is a tonal language, so the meaning of a word can change based on the tone of voice a person uses. Learning how to speak a new language involves consistent, dedicated practice. This can be difficult to achieve both on your own and in a traditional classroom setting. Depending on the level you're currently at, you may be able to have class sessions that are conducted entirely in Chinese. Immersing yourself in a new language is often one of the best ways of learning it.
Working with a Chicago Chinese tutor could also be useful when it comes to learning how to speak the language. You can converse with your Chicago Chinese tutor in Chinese about a variety of topics. You can talk about topics that are related to your hobbies or even topics that are related to your possible career path.
Studying with a Chicago Chinese tutor could also be valuable because you may have more control over which topics you cover and how much time you spend covering each topic. You can also have more control over the types of activities you engage in. You can certainly have a traditional study session with your private instructor. But you could also decide to go out somewhere and practice your language skills in a more practical setting as well.
How do the two types of Chicago Chinese lessons work?
Chinese classes are available entirely online. Thus, you never have to worry about how you're going to get to your class because you can just take it at your house or anywhere else you have an Internet connection. Additionally, as classes are offered at different points throughout the day, it's easy to find a class that fits into your busy schedule.
If you sign up for Chinese tutoring, you can choose between working with your private instructor either online or in person. Meeting your instructor in person offers more opportunities to engage in hands-on activities.
How do I get started with Chicago Chinese lessons?
Getting started with Chicago Chinese lessons is as easy as contacting Varsity Tutors and either signing up for a Chinese class or letting us help you connect with a private instructor.

Thomas: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...graduate who loves teaching and helping students learn. I have experience teaching English in Argentina, as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I will be very patient, understanding, and thoughtful in my approach.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish 1
- Pre-Algebra
- English
- +45 subjects

May: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is my native language. As a Chinese tutor, I enjoy helping students not only achieve desirable scores in standardized testing, but also use the language to communicate. I believe the key to learning a new language is to practice, practice, and practice. I love seeing my...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- TOEFL
- GRE
- +29 subjects

Mike: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am a graduate from the University of Washington, holding a BA in mathematics. I have over 1800 hours of experience tutoring students in a variety of subjects, and have improved their grades by an average of 10 percentage points. I look forward to working with you.... There is no one method that works with every student, so adjustments need to be made on a case-by-case basis. There is one thing in common for all success stories, however: the student performs better when he/she is comfortable in his/her learning environment.
Education & Certification
- University of Washington - Bachelors, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Chemistry
- Math
- AP World History
- +52 subjects

Zuojun: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
Master of Financial Mathematics at University of Chicago. GRE Math 169. SAT Math Subject Test 800. 7 years in tutoring and teaching Mathematics, Chinese, Physics, Economics, Accounting and Programming to students from primary, middle, high school, and undergrads.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Financial Mathematics
- University of Chicago - Master of Science, Financial Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ISEE-Middle Level Mathematics Achievement
- Physics
- Statistics Graduate Level
- +83 subjects

Eleanor: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Asian Languages and Civilizations. I tutor in Mandarin and a range of other subjects. My learning style is fun, upbeat, humorous, and detailed. As a student, I've taken coursework in public policy, linguistics, literature, film, art history, and languages. I worked as a literacy tutor for 4 years with preschool students. I loved being in the classroom, building a relationship with all of my students based on mutual respect and a love of having fun....
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Violin
- High School Level American Literature
- High School World History
- +49 subjects

Christine: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Uganda. Since my first year in college, I've worked as a tutor for a morning program in an elementary school in Evanston. I have the most experience tutoring Elementary School Math and Reading and the most content knowledge in Psychology, though I am also passionate about helping students with ACTs/College apps due to having myself navigated through the system's challenges recently. In addition, I'd be happy to dive into Mandarin Chinese as it is another...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Verbal
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Trigonometry
- +50 subjects

Ingrid: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I am particularly interested in include biomaterials, pharmaceuticals, and drug delivery systems. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy learning on my own and sharing my experience and knowledge with my peers and other students. I hope to make use of my experiences with academics and learning in high school and so far in my undergraduate career in order to effectively tutor students who may be experiencing the same struggles in learning that I also experienced.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Biology
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Biostatistics
- +78 subjects

Abigail: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...the ways in which they learn best. I work creatively to make individual learning plans. At the center of my work is empowerment and confidence boosting, helping all students realize that they are bright in their own ways. I received my B.A. from Skidmore College, with a double major in Political Science and Spanish, and a double minor in Intergroup Relations and Honors Forum. I have been teaching for over 8 years, and love helping students...
Education & Certification
- Skidmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Technology and Coding
- SAT Math
- Social Networking
- +130 subjects

Grace: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...social emotional learning to the whole class. In addition, I worked with students who needed extra assistance in math and reading. These diverse experiences have helped me to develop a passion in tutoring elementary school students primarily in reading and writing. I have especially enjoy sharing and learning cultural experiences from students who come from immigrant and refugee families. I believe that providing widespread educational opportunities for every child is crucial. One of my professors...
Education & Certification
- Wheaton College (Illinois) - Bachelor of Education, Elementary School Teaching
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Piano
- +19 subjects

Angelina: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...experience. I grew up in China and came to the USA when I was late 20th. Chinese is my native language. I received my bachelor's degree in China. I also have two master's degrees in the USA: a master of science in law degree from Northwestern University and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Oklahoma. I will create fun language learning experiences for you. You will find you learn how to speak Chinese...
Education & Certification
- Harbin Engineering University - Bachelor in Arts, Business Communications
- Northwestern University - Master of Science, Prelaw Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- 6th Grade AP Language Composition
- Conversational Mandarin
- +6 subjects

Rachel: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...degree in Writing and Publishing and a minor in Mandarin Chinese. My goal in tutoring is to assist students to eventually be able to problem solve independently, thus gaining confidence as well as academic and leadership capabilities. The homework for subjects I am most confident tutoring include writing, grammar, Chinese to English and vice versa, as well as math up to pre-calculus/trig. **Please note: I do not tutor SAT test prep. It is not a strength...
Education & Certification
- Benedictine University - Bachelor in Arts, Writing, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- College English
- High School English
- ESL/ELL
- +32 subjects

Qiong: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am a professional licensed Chinese language teacher who promotes a culture in language learning. I have taught over 1000 students from all age levels. Making sure learning is engaging and student-oriented proved to better learning outcomes for enrichment or test prep. I believe learning a foreign language is a way to understand its culture and history. I am happy to bring this experience for you.
Education & Certification
- Wuhan University of Technology - Bachelor in Arts, English
- University of Illinois at Chicago - Masters in Education, Early Childhood Education
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- ACCUPLACER
- SAT
- +20 subjects

Louise: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...for 2 weeks. I traveled with a group of Vietnamese and Taiwanese friends from the north to the south of Vietnam. In 2005, I took a cruise from Florida, U.S.A. to Mexico, Jamaica and The Grand Cayman Islands. Twice, I have traveled to the Philippines including a recent vacation on Boracay Island. I enjoy exploring other countries with the local residents whenever possible. It's a good way to get away from the tourist traps. TEACHING...
Education & Certification
- College of Lake County - Current Undergrad, Business
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- German
- Writing
- Business Writing
- +23 subjects

Rainie: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am very motivated to equip young minds to learn more about the academic world. I have worked as a private tutor for the past six years and have a consistent track record of five star student evaluations.
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Consumer Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Algebra
- Finite Mathematics
- Trigonometry
- +25 subjects

Robert: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...learning software Duolingo. Chemistry has always been my favorite of the three core sciences, as it's more concretely observable than much of modern physics, but more connected to underlying physical principles than biology. My approach to teaching chemistry is to always keep in mind its connection to the other sciences, which can facilitate a better grasp on many chemical concepts. My approach to tutoring is based in the Harkness philosophy of teaching, which gives a...
Education & Certification
- New York University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Elementary School Reading
- Statistics
- +74 subjects

Levi: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Political Economy and Asian Studies. Following my graduation, I received a Fulbright Grant to Taiwan. For the past year and a half, I have fulfilled that grant by teaching ESL and organizing community service projects in my host community. As my grant as now come to an end, I find myself returning to the states to pursue a graduate degree at the University of Chicago's Harris School of Public Policy. On the varsity tutors platform,...
Education & Certification
- Carthage College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Adult ESL/ELL
- Languages
- Economics
- +7 subjects

Jim: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I first began to learn Mandarin in college nearly 40 years ago. I really enjoy using the language to communicate and facilitating the communicative skills of others. My speaking skill is characterized as near-native, and I am modern, professional, and I have a non-academic style. I work as a professional translator, but there is a great difference between translation skill and speaking skill. BA and MA in Linguistics.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
- Northeastern Illinois University - Master of Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Statistics
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- ESL/ELL
- +10 subjects

Dajin: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I have been teaching students in Chinese and English for almost 2 years. I Speak fluent Mandarin, Cantonese and English (can read and write very well). Here is my education background: Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York, Ph.D., Structural Engineering South China University of Technology, Guangzhou, China, M.S. and B.S., Structural Engineering I made over 30 presentations in English and Chinese, in technical conference in US or in China (8 universities including , , , etc.)
Education & Certification
- South China University of Technology - Engineer, Structural Engineering
- Clarkson University - Doctor of Engineering, Structural Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Structural Engineering
- Professional Certifications
- Science
- +24 subjects

Finn: Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Chinese is my favorite subject to tutor. Not only is the language itself beautifully methodical, but also the experience of learning and teaching another language along with its immense history and culture is extremely rewarding. For instance, there's nothing better than finding a sense of humor in another language. My teaching philosophy is to create as much student engagement as possible and to constantly improve upon the methods of engagement. When learning Chinese, it is...
Education & Certification
- Haverford College - Bachelors, East Asian Languages and Culture
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Pre-Algebra
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +15 subjects

Yamche Vivian : Chicago Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I emphasize on the correct tonal and pronunciation of words. The stroke order and Radical identification of words which is very important when using a dictionary. And to develop your unique personal style to communicate effectively. I will design the lesson according to your specific needs and will create materials to supplement the lesson to make it interesting and engaging. I believe in setting goals. And I will teach and help you in achieving these...
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor in Arts, Film and Video
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Languages