An Indianapolis Chinese course provided by Varsity Tutors could help a variety of people. Whether you are a college student studying at Butler University, someone just looking to take up a new language, or a high school student at Cathedral High, North Central High, or another area secondary institution, we can provide you with guidance and support so you can have a fulfilling language learning experience. It can be hard to learn a Chinese dialect, even if you have some prior experience learning new languages. It can be even more difficult if learning in a traditional classroom does not mesh with the way you learn things best. Being able to speak and write Chinese frequently are two factors that are very important when learning the language. In your Indianapolis Chinese course, you will have many opportunities to write and speak Chinese, along with having a great learning environment with an instructor who will keep you engaged in the Chinese language.
Chinese is the most popular language on Earth. More than 1 billion people speak some Chinese dialect. There are multiple dialects of Chinese, some of which include Wu, Hakka, Gan, Xiang, and Mandarin. Mandarin is the most popular dialect, with it being the official language in two Asian countries: the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. The most popular dialect among United States Chinese speakers has been Cantonese, historically. One writing system is shared between all Chinese dialects. The written form of Chinese has been around for thousands of years, even dating back to the Shang Dynasty, which ruled from 1700-1027 B.C. Written Chinese has no alphabet. Instead, there are over 50,000 pictographic characters that exist in Chinese, but only 20,000 are used on a regular basis. Most written Chinese is delivered through 2,500 of these characters. In today's world, Chinese is the only pictographic language still widely used. A lot of the Chinese characters used today were drawn to describe items. These symbols are not letters, so they give no clue as to how they are pronounced and they must be memorized individually.
Chinese can be a very difficult language to understand. This is because their character system is challenging to grasp and Chinese is very different from English. However, Learning Chinese can be a great investment to make because it could help you find opportunities internationally. Because Chinese is such a hard language to master, many language learners shy away from the challenge. However, it could lead you to lots of opportunities, both professionally and personally. By taking an Indianapolis Chinese course, you get lots of resources and assistance in building your comprehension of the language.
What information will an Indianapolis Chinese course go over?
Learning a new language can be difficult, particularly Chinese. Your Indianapolis Chinese Class can go over all the concepts, fundamentals, and rules in a way that can help you grasp this complex language. One important concept to understand is that Chinese is a tonal language, which means when the speaker says a word, it can mean many things depending on their tone. Chinese dialects have up to nine tones, but Mandarin has four: flat, rising, falling, and falling then rising. Another difficult concept for native English speakers to grasp is that the Chinese language has no plural words, verb inflections, or articles. Chinese words only have one grammatical form. For example, there is no "s" at the end of a word to mark a plural word. Nouns only have one form in Chinese, no matter if they are plural or singular. This can be hard for English speakers to understand, but once they master the rule, Chinese becomes easier to learn. When Chinese speakers learn English, it is just as difficult for them to grasp that English words change form in this way. Another concept you will go over is Pronouns. In Chinese, the characters they are given are based on their gender. These characters look the same but sound different. Some other topics you can discuss in a Chinese class are Chinese history, Chinese traditions customs, and culture, verbs, phrases, reading Chinese, and sentences structure and grammar.
How can an Indianapolis Chinese class help me learn?
An Indianapolis Chinese class has many interactive and convenient aspects that put your learning first. Chinese classes are held online in a virtual classroom with a live instructor and a set of classmates. While taking this class, you will be able to talk and engage with your instructor and classmates, which gives you the best of a traditional classroom while still taking place conveniently on the internet. Access to classmates and an expert instructor allows you to share insight, gain from the questions of others, and get in plenty of practice in both speaking and hearing the language. Having classmates with real motivation like those in our classes is a great way for you to learn new information, and it can even be fun! If you are stuck on the sentence structure of Chinese, for example, you and your classmates can try and work it out together. Even if you are really confused on a topic, you do not have to worry. You can always ask your live instructor for help. In fact, you can even set up one-on-one sessions with your instructor. This is a great time to ask for help if you are feeling behind on a topic. As you can see, a Chinese class is set up to help you feel confident in your ability to grasp the Chinese language.
Taking a Chinese class is also a convenient option for you because you will have many sections to choose from. Our classes start monthly, and you can choose between two-week classes and four-week classes. With lots of options, you can easily find a section that's right for you.
Where can I sign up for an Indianapolis Chinese class?
If you want to learn more about an Indianapolis Chinese class, contact Varsity Tutors. You can get in touch with an educational consultant by phone or online. We look forward to hearing from you!

Kelly: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I am a recent graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, where I majored in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. This past year I studied abroad and worked in China with the Chinese Flagship Program. I love studying history, languages, literature, and writing, and when I'm not helping students as a tutor, you can find me swing dancing, listening to jazz music, experimenting with vegan baking, and walking my dog. ... Learn by doing.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Political Science, Mandarin Chinese
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP U.S. Government & Politics
- High School English
- College Level American History
- +32 subjects

ShiFen: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I have taught Mandarin since 2008. During the class, we will focus on students' interest. If you would like to learn basic oral conversation for mandarin or you prepare for mandarin test, I will be flexible and focus on your need. I am native Mandarin speaker so you will learn the best pronunciation. We could possibly talk about your school projects, the goal of learning Chinese and how to be a keen Chinese learner. ... Learner-centered and task based teaching method.
Education & Certification
- University of Taipei - Bachelors, B.E
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Elementary School Writing
- High School English
- +16 subjects

Samantha: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...in December, 2020. I received triple honor distinctions. I have tutored students previously in middle school math, algebra 1, algebra 2, all levels of reading from helping students learn to read to proof-reading college level papers. I worked with Qkids, teaching young Chinese Students how to speak English. I started college two years early, skipping my last 2 years of high school. All of the classes a typical student takes their last two years of...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Natural Resources and Conservation
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- German
- Greek
- +57 subjects

Seline: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Cantonese words, so they could at least know what to listen for. I have lived in the US for 10 years. My fiance is American and he speaks in perfect Mandarin now! He says Ni Hao to everyone! If I can help him from zero to conversational, you've got much more potential! I'm here to teach you easy and fun ways to improve your Chinese skills. Let's dive in! Jia You! ;)
Education & Certification
- Hangzhou Normal University - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +5 subjects

Christie: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...provides an identity and moral understanding. I find it exciting when students move beyond parroting what I say or what the readings say to draw their conclusions and back up their statements with facts. By examining the past, students learn so much more about the present, as well as develop the abilities to use logic, problem-solve, assess evidence and conflicting interpretations, and understand past examples of change. These abilities transition into working life skills as...
Education & Certification
- Manchester College - Bachelor of Science, Art Teacher Education
- Butler University - Master of Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- Honors Chemistry
- IB Theory of Knowledge
- +90 subjects

Ben : Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...undergraduate and my students tend to be younger undergraduates and high achieving high schoolers. My tutoring is organized around the following principle: in studying mathematics the most essential goal is the development of mathematical reasoning. Technical mastery is a means to this end and not the goal. Keep in mind that in a real world context most of these calculations will be done by computers, so what you stand to gain in studying mathematics is...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Math
- Special Relativity
- AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
- +108 subjects

Mary: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I was born in Taiwan and have lived there for 20 years. Mandarin Chinese is my native language. I used to be a tutor for elementary and junior high students at Giraffe Cram School in Taiwan. I also teach Chinese calligraphy. Moreover, I am a translator. I thoroughly enjoying tutoring and being a part of a student's success with their academics. I look forward to working with you!... I am a very patient teacher. Every student has a different learning level. I believe patience and encouragement are the key to each student's success.
Education & Certification
- National University of Hospitality and Tourism Taiwan - Bachelors, Hospitality and Tourism
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- +12 subjects

Lauren: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I love languages and writing and want to help students develop their own interest and abilities in these areas. I'm fluent in Spanish and proficient in Mandarin. I worked with all the Spanish speaking clients as a paralegal at a law firm and lived in Nanjing China while I studied at Nanjing University. I'm also TEFL certified.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Math
- ACT Reading
- +30 subjects

Gabrielle: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...as a teacher for students of all ages, gaining significant experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects. From ESL to public speaking, I have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements in both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Reading
- Homework Support
- Reading
- +29 subjects

Caroline: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- SAT Reading
- Elementary School Math
- +42 subjects

Ziyue: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...seem like a long task, but I like to set goals and use weekly agenda to improve your general study skills over a short amount of time! I also assign movies and fun videos to watch in Chinese. It is the most spoken language in the world, therefore, having this extra skill is extremely rewarding. In my free time, I enjoy marine studies, cats, mock trial, musicals (Hamilton!), running, hiking, dragon boating, and all the...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- ACT
- +13 subjects

Allison: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Curriculum- A number of my former mentees/tutees have been accepted into preeminent undergraduate and graduate universities, including Stanford, Berkeley, Dartmouth, and more. And while I have worked with exceptionally naturally gifted students, I want to emphasize on creating a curriculum and plan that will suit your own individualized goals, whatever they may be. I take a personalized approach to tutoring, knowing that everyone learns differently and tailoring counseling to the personal abilities and objectives of...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Computer Science
- ACT English
- +13 subjects

May: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...come up with the answer by themselves. In college, I am a TA for a Calculus 1 class, helping students understand difficult concepts and prepare for tests. Last summer, I traveled back to China and tutored math for standardized testing such as the SAT Subject Math and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- TOEFL
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- GRE Quantitative
- +29 subjects

Sunny: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- MCAT
- Arithmetic
- SAT
- +38 subjects

Miaowen: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...old son, and I teach him Chinese at home. I love teaching and understand that learning a new language can be very challenging. As a Chinese teacher, I believe that my job is to help you to pick up the language in a conversational context. Then, I help you to remember those expressions and words by doing all kinds of fun memory activities. I am a very easygoing person, and I believe all my students...
Education & Certification
- Fu Jen Catholic University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- OHIO University - Master of Fine Arts, Art History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Conversational Mandarin
- +3 subjects

Andrew: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
Hi, I'm the philosopher they call Andrew! You are most very definitely welcome to come to me with any school questions, but be warned: there's a good chance we'll soon be figuring out the meaning of life...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Philosophy
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Greek
- GRE Analytical Writing
- +100 subjects

Anna: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...I will go further into detail to explain the concepts that'll be most likely test on to the students. After ensuring the student understands the topic and essential concepts, I would first work on sample problems with the student together and then let the student work on sample problems themself to ensure that they understand the topic. As an enthusiastic tutor, I am dedicated to help my students to excel in their academics and solve...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School Chemistry
- Chemistry
- Science
- +28 subjects

Min: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...local community center. I graduated in 2019 from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Informatics. The subjects I tutor includes but not limited to Traditional Mandarin Chinese, Data Structure & Algorithm (Java) and Frontend Web Development (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React.js). I believe that everyone learn things differently and it's the my job to find the most effective and efficient way of learning for each student. My teaching philosophy are positive...
Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus - Bachelor of Science, Informatics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Web Development
- Calculus
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +35 subjects

Jed: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a creative writing minor and really enjoy using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
- AP Calculus AB
- ACT Science
- +56 subjects

Jasmine: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a senior with a Neuroscience major at Swarthmore College. My favorite subjects include Biology and Psychology. I am interested in teaching students how to develop a better grasp of their academic material, improve their learning skills, and succeed in whatever course they take. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy playing violin, reading, and traveling. I also have extensive community service experience and have traveled to China, Kenya, and the Dominican Republic to engage in volunteer...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Geometry
- Essay Editing
- +32 subjects