Varsity Tutors can help language learners of any age get started with Los Angeles Chinese lessons. Whether you're a student at a high school like Granada Hills Charter High School or John Marshall Senior High School or you're pursuing a degree from a nearby university like the California Institute of Technology, learning a new language isn't easy when you don't have the right academic support.
Chinese is the most widely spoken language in the world, with more than one billion native speakers. There are many distinct dialects within the Chinese language. The official language of the country is Mandarin; however, most native speakers in the United States speak Cantonese. There are around 50 different dialects, but the most common include Wu, Hakka, Xiang, and Gan.
Since the official language in China is Mandarin, it is what most schools teach. One of the interesting things about Chinese is that the written language is pictorial. That means that each symbol represents an idea rather than a sound. Because of this, all of the different dialects can generally understand one another when the communication is in a written format. So, regardless of which language you learn, you will have some ability to communicate with speakers of all other Chinese dialects. No matter why you want to learn Chinese, taking private lessons can help you maximize your language acquisition efforts.
What are some skills a teacher might review during Los Angeles Chinese lessons?
Chinese is often cited as being the most difficult language in the world to learn. This is especially true for students attempting to learn it on their own. When you take a class or work with a Los Angeles Chinese tutor, you can work on any of the skills associated with the language.
As mentioned previously, the written language is comprised of symbols, and each of these represents a single syllable. There are more than 50,000 characters in the language, but only about 20,000 are used on a regular basis. For native English speakers, this number can seem daunting! Fortunately, the majority of the language can be communicated using only around 2,500 characters. Learning these individual characters is and something you can work on as part of your Chinese lessons.
Pronunciation is another key component in any language and one that is especially difficult to master in Chinese, regardless of the dialect you're learning. The reason for this is that, even once you've mastered the symbols in written form, they provide no clue as to how the symbol should be pronounced. This is one of the main reasons multiple dialects can effectively use the same written language. Pinyin is a system which translates individual characters into the English alphabet based on the way they sound.
Related to pronunciation is the tone of a word. Spoken Chinese is a tonal language, which means the meaning of each symbol or word changes based on the tone that is used when speaking it. In Mandarin, there are four primary tones: rising, falling, falling then rising, and flat. Other dialects can have up to nine different tones. It's imperative one learn to use the proper tone in order to communicate effectively when speaking Chinese. If you need to work on pronunciation and tonal inflection, Chinese lessons are a great way to receive professional academic support in these areas.
In order to read and speak Chinese proficiently, there are a few concepts English speakers must master. Chinese has no verb inflections, articles, or plural forms. Understanding this can go a long way in helping English speakers make progress on their language-related goals.
Some of the individual skills you can work on as part of your Chinese lessons include pronouns, verbs, grammar, common phrases, sentence structure, essential vocabulary, customs, culture, and traditions.
How can enrolling in a class for Los Angeles Chinese lessons help me learn the language?
More than perhaps any other new language, learning Chinese is more accessible with professional assistance. When you take a class, you will have a skilled instructor who has been carefully vetted to ensure students are working with someone who is fluent in the language and good at communicating with students of various skill levels.
All of our classes are held in a secure online learning environment, which means you are able to attend without needing to factor in additional commute time. Numerous sessions are available at various times to make it easier to find one that works for your schedule.
Your instructor will provide lessons and direction to the entire class and may then assign individual or group projects to help you integrate the information more thoroughly. As you work with your instructor and other students in the class, you can work on building your understanding of the language.
How is working with a private Los Angeles Chinese tutor different from taking a class?
Working with a private instructor gives you a more customized learning environment. Your teacher can teach to your learning style, language goals, and where you are struggling and create a custom learning plan for you. Your sessions can be tailored to your needs to ensure you are focused on the precise topic that is most relevant to your goals.
You can choose to work with a tutor using our Live Learning Platform, which allows you to meet with your private instructor face-to-face online. You can also opt for in-person tutoring. Sessions can be scheduled during the day or evening throughout the week and on weekends.
How can I get started with the right Los Angeles Chinese lessons for me?
Learning any new language is challenging, but taking on a language that is entirely different such as Chinese can be especially daunting for even the most avid of students. Los Angeles Chinese lessons can completely change the way you perceive the language learning process. Whether you're enrolled in elementary Chinese at UCLA, taking Chinese IV at USC, or pursuing a personal language learning goal, you can begin your lessons quickly. If you're ready to enroll in a class or connect with a Los Angeles Chinese tutor, contact Varsity Tutors today to get started.

Ni: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Chinese major film jornal "Movieview". I came to US to pursue my filmmaking dream five years ago. I enrolled in Loyola Marymount University and majored in Film Production. During this period, I worked as a teaching assistant for a film study course where I gave lectures about "the Art of Cinema". I also worked as simultaneous translator in my part time for several Chinese-American educational program. Right now, I'm working as a professional commercial editor...
Education & Certification
- Nanchang University - Bachelors, Broadcasting and Media
- Loyola Marymount University - Masters, Film Production
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Technology and Coding
- Graphic Design
- +9 subjects

Judy: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...am currently pursuing a MS in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller. I am most interested in tutoring math (middle school, high school, SAT/ACT, GRE, AP Statistics) for many reasons. My affinity for math dates back to my childhood - I've always been intrigued by it. Because of this interest, I participated in various math competitions and excelled in classes and on standardized tests. I wanted to share my passion with others and so started...
Education & Certification
- Fuller Theological Seminary in California - Master of Science, Marriage and Family Therapy
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- GRE Quantitative Reasoning
- SAT Mathematics
- Algebra
- +19 subjects

Hugo: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am a determined, responsible tutor that will help students succeed academically. As a student myself until not too long ago, I understand the importance of getting clear instructions and having supportive instructors.... I put myself in the student's shoes. I often ask myself, if I'm the student, what will be the most confusing part?... I ask the student what is bothering him and what he knows about the subject.... I teach the student the strategy of learning. It often involves identifying the problem first and figuring out what to look for.
Education & Certification
- University of Nevada-Las Vegas - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Masters, Aerospace Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Languages
- +20 subjects

Jin: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...and skills have helped to empower others. I believe charting out the right study plan and a keen sense of spotting students' weaknesses are essential for a tutor. Being personable, responsible, and patient are my tutoring principles. I have traveled extensively in the past in both Asia and Europe, and am excited to explore more far-flung places in the world. I would love not only to bring practical skills to my students, but also to...
Education & Certification
- Fudan University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Master of Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- AP Macroeconomics
- Statistics Graduate Level
- +38 subjects

Jing: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...am a native Mandarin speaker, and I started to tutor Mandarin four years ago when i was still in China. I was trained by a professional and my first student was British. He can speak fluent Mandarin now!! At the same time, I am a financial analyst. I graduated from Pepperdine University with my masters degree in Finance. I am good at math. I scored very well on my GMAT and would love to tutor GMAT...
Education & Certification
- Pepperdine University - Master of Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Graduate Test Prep
- Conversational Mandarin
- GMAT Verbal
- +4 subjects

Wen: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...year of speaking basic Korean. I also had tutoring experience in my undergraduate as a hired language tutor. My goal is to create a comfortable studying zone for my students. Depending on every individual need, my teaching technique will also be different. For students who only want to pass the language exam, I will try to meet with them before their exam in order to strengthen their memory. For students who are highly interested in...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, communication studies
- University of Southern California - Master of Science, Communication Management
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +3 subjects

Joanne: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...of mathematics. Even after I graduated, I still continued to do small group teaching in a private education institute and some one-on-one tutoring. When I see my students are struggling with math, I am always patient and use different approaches to make sure they understand the material before moving on. I can also teach Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese too. If you are also interested in learning Chinese, that's a bonus! I enjoy tutoring, and with...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Riverside - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Calculus 2
- SAT
- Geometry
- +19 subjects

Caroline: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...in Language Arts and Mathematics and served 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Algebra
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Genetics
- +42 subjects

Alex: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...we always seem to have the lots of fun (with remarkable advancements) completing the homeworks and preparing for the upcoming exams. I am a optimistic and patient tutor, believing in each and every one of my students' unlimited potential to achieve their academic goals , and I always do my best to be a good listener, as well as a good friend of my students in times of difficulties distress. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- College English
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Elementary School Math
- +22 subjects

Mengyang: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I have been teaching a ten year old boy Mandarin for one year and he can hold long conversations, read and write in Chinese already. Also I was a private GMAT tutor at the 'New Oriental School' which is the top English training institution in China. Both experiences gave me a lot of tutoring skills and made me a good teacher. My teaching philosophy is to make sure that my students really understand Chinese and...
Education & Certification
- Wuhan University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Case Western Reserve University - Master of Science, Fianance
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages

Shannon: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...school English, including AP English Literature and AP English Language -High school biology, including AP Biology -SAT prep and college essay help -LSAT prep -Conversational Mandarin I have a B.S. in Biology from UCLA (Class of 2016) and am currently a law student at WashU St. Louis. I also have several years of experience in tutoring children of all ages, and my prior work experience includes two years as a filing manager and property damage...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor of Science, Aquatic Biology and Limnology
- Washington University in St Louis - Juris Doctor, Law Enforcement Administration
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening
- LSAT Essay Section
- High School Biology
- +41 subjects

Tina: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I finished college. Then I went on to teach middle and high school classes as a Teach for America teacher for a couple of months. After completing two Master degrees in business and bioscience, I worked as a product manager in the medical device industry for the past 10+ years. My kids are now four and six, and I decided to take some time to be a stay-at-home mom to be more involved in their...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Claremont Graduate University - Masters, MBA, MBS
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Elementary School Reading
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- Middle School Reading
- +20 subjects

Chris: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I received scores of 5/5 in AP Calculus AB and BC and have taken numerous other APs, passing the APs in Physics, Biology, Literature, Language and Composition, Environmental Science, Economics, US history, and Chemistry. I was the President of my high school's only tutoring club and only math club, Infinity Math Club, where I dedicated my time tutoring struggling students in all math levels. I was a tutor in my high school's RAMS program for...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Current Undergrad, Biomedical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- CLEP College Mathematics
- AP German Language and Culture
- High School English
- +69 subjects

Angel: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...taught American-born Chinese students, Korean nationals, and other US Citizens looking to learn the language! During each tutoring session, individual students focused on different goals when it came to learning Chinese: some students only focused on conversation skills, some focused on preparations for exams given by our local Chinese schools. Transitioning to college, the tutoring continued. Students taking college Chinese classes often email me for quick review sessions to help them ace their college exams....
Education & Certification
- UMKC - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School English
- Languages
- College English
- +3 subjects

Kai: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
Always teach at the appropriate level...first listen to the student, understand their needs and goals, and then provide both comprehensive academic assistance and emotional support to help them attain those goals. If you can't understand the student, you can't teach them effectively.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Los Angeles - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Psychology
- Elementary School
- Pre-Algebra
- +53 subjects

Yunchun: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...and After school program teacher for six years with University of California, Irvine. I have obtained the After School Program Site Supervisor Permit from California Department of Education. Prior to the career, I had taught a year of Chinese in reading, writing, and speaking in a Sat Chinese School in Irvine. I also tutored pre-schoolers in a non-traditional Chinese program. I graduated from UCI with BA degree in Psychology and Social Behavior and minored in...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor in Arts, Social Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Calculus
- Essay Editing
- Social Studies
- +19 subjects

Sherry: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis in Psychology and Healthcare Management. I tutor a variety of subjects including test prep and AP courses. I enjoy working directly with students because I like to personalize my instruction and cater it to each student. By understanding your background, I hope to deliver instruction that will motivate you and help you conquer that next test or tricky concept. I look forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Health Management and Clinical Assistance
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Biology
- Algebra
- Pre-Calculus
- +53 subjects

Frank: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...a post-doctor at BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and at UCLA on new drug development. During this period, I published many research papers. In 2004, my supervisor at UCLA invited me to join his biopharmaceutical company called ARMAGEN TECHNOLIGIES. We have developed the world's first biological drug which can transport through the human blood-brain barrier. The new drug has entered the clinical trial. I was the most critical scientist. I could not remember how many days...
Education & Certification
- PEKING UNIVERSITY - Bachelor of Science, Pharmacy
- PEKING UNIVERSITY - Doctor of Science, Pharmacy
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Elementary School Math
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Life Sciences
- +16 subjects

Yi-Ling: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
Hello everyone, I originally come from Taiwan and I have been studying in the United States for four years now. I am currently a third year college student studying at University of California Irvine. I major in Biological Sciences and minor in Psychology. I enjoy doing sports and watching movies during my spare time. I am also
Education & Certification
- University of California-Irvine - Bachelor of Science, Biological and Physical Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Calculus
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Chemistry
- +17 subjects

Jiingtian: Los Angeles Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering department in UCI. I love teaching. I hope the time that I teach in Varsity tutors will help students learn and improve in their study. Also, I will gain valuable experience in teaching.
Education & Certification
- shenyang university of techology - Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- University of California-Irvine - Doctor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP Physics C: Mechanics
- High School Physics
- Math
- +30 subjects