No matter your current level of Chinese proficiency, from novice to advanced learner, you may benefit from a Louisville Chinese course, and Varsity Tutors can help you get enrolled. One of the most important factors determining your ability to learn Chinese effectively may be how much dedicated practice time you're able to spend working with the language on a regular basis. A Chinese course can be a great way to invite more Chinese conversation into your life and will provide you with lessons and feedback from an expert Chinese teacher. Saint Xavier High School students can find a course that accommodates sports and extracurricular activities, and University of Louisville students considering a minor in Chinese will be able to hone their skills. Even if you're a working professional looking to learn Chinese for business or personal reasons, there can be a course that fits your needs perfectly.
Chinese is a popular choice for language learners, and there's plenty of good reasons for that. Chinese is the most widely-spoken language in the world, with over one billion native speakers, which means it can be a great language to learn if you're interested in a career in business or international trade. But even if your interest in Chinese doesn't extend into the realm of business, you'll still be learning a language that can give you access to a deep, diverse culture with thousands of years of history, advanced artistic and philosophical sensibilities, and a broad, highly technical cuisine.
The diversity of Chinese culture is represented in the language itself. There are several dialects of Chinese, which are spoken very differently, but which are united by a single written language. The most popular dialect worldwide is Mandarin, which is the official language of the People's Republic of China. In the US, the Cantonese dialect has historically been the most widely spoken. Other dialects that you might take an interest in include Hakka, Gan, Xiang, and Wu. The written language which connects these dialects is very complex, with over 50,000 characters. 20,000 of these are regularly used, although the majority of Chinese communication only requires 2,500 of them. Each symbol represents a single syllable, but the symbols themselves give no indication to their own pronunciation, so you'll have to do a lot of memorization.
What will I learn in a Louisville Chinese course?
The complexity of written Chinese is just one reason that Chinese is considered one of the hardest languages in the world to learn. Even spoken Chinese has very little in common with English. For starters, Chinese is a tonal language, which means that the meaning of a word changes depending on the tone with which it is spoken. Mandarin Chinese uses four tones, but some dialects feature as many as nine. Chinese words also have only one grammatical form: there are no articles, verb inflections, or plurals. So, unlike English, in which plurals are usually modified with the addition of an -s to the end of the word, in Chinese words do not change regardless of context. Getting over this linguistic hurdle is often difficult for language learners.
You'll also study Chinese pronouns, essential vocabulary and basic phrases, Chinese grammar, and will work on your mastery of pronunciation and tones. In addition to traditional written Chinese, you may also learn pinyin, a written system for translating Chinese words into the English alphabet. This may be particularly crucial if you're interested in international communications. There's a lot to learn, and you can't cram a whole language into your head overnight, so it can be essential that you get plenty of consistent practice
How will a Louisville Chinese course help me learn?
A Louisville Chinese class is taught in a live, online classroom environment. You'll be able to see, hear, and speak with your Chinese teacher and your classmates in real-time, and will participate in group discussions where you'll be brought into conversation with other Chinese learners from a variety of backgrounds, which can boost your vocabulary and help you hone your speaking skills. Speaking with other students at your level can also be a great way to get over any anxieties you may have about using your Chinese in casual conversation. You'll also practice reading and writing Chinese together, and your instructor will provide lessons and give feedback. If you're an advanced Chinese learner looking to master the language, your instructor may even choose to teach the class entirely in Chinese, so you can experience a truly immersive Chinese language environment.
While group classes have a lot of advantages, one-on-one study with an experienced teacher can be useful too, especially when you find yourself really struggling with certain material. This is why a Louisville Chinese class will allow you to reserve private time with your Chinese teacher, so you can get back up to speed in no time. These classes have been designed to provide you with many routes to success, no matter your learning style. This attitude extends to scheduling, as well: an online class allows a lot of flexibility and can accommodate your busy schedule. Online classes are offered at a wide range of times, so if you're a DuPont Manual High School student and you've only got free time late at night or on the weekends, we can find something that works for you. The same is true whether you're a professional looking for something that you can fit into a break in your day, or even if you work the night shift and you'd prefer something early in the afternoon.
An online class also cuts out the need for a commute, so you won't have to worry about fitting more travel time into your day, and you won't have to worry about making it to class on time. This is a nice convenience for any class, but for a Chinese class, it may actually have an impact on your learning outcomes. As noted, consistent practice is key to learning any language, especially a language as complex as Chinese. By making sure that you have access to your Louisville Chinese class anywhere that you've got internet access, you can be setting yourself up for success.
How can I get signed up?
If you reach out to Varsity Tutors today, we can give you more information about what a Louisville Chinese course will cover, what courses might work best for you and your schedule, and can get you enrolled. New courses start every month, so there's always something available in the near future. Contact us today, and you'll be setting yourself up for a language learning experience that may transform your understanding of Chinese.

Arianna: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...math and physics undergrad studying at Purdue University. My teaching experience comes primarily from tutoring friends and family, coaching gymnastics, and mentoring FIRST Lego League (FLL) and Jr. FLL teams. I tutor a variety of subjects, but I especially enjoy working on my two passions: Math and physics. When tutoring, my goal is not only to help the student learn the specific material but to further develop their critical thinking skills and appreciation of the...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University - Bachelor of Science, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Ap Algebra 2
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- AP Computer Science A
- +73 subjects

Kelsey: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Applied Linguistics). I spent 4 years living in Japan, 2 years in Bangladesh, and a summer in Taiwan. This includes professional experience interpreting and translating between English and Japanese, and have JLPT N1 certification as well as TESOL certification. As a teacher, I have years of experience teaching English, Japanese, and Mandarin for students of all ages, genders, economic backgrounds, language levels, and also from a range of nationalities and cultures--from Burmese refugees to Taiwanese businesspeople...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Middle School Reading
- Wilson Reading
- SAT Subject Tests
- +46 subjects

Sean: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I am currently a senior at the University of Kentucky studying international studies, focusing on Chinese language and comparative politics. I also attended Shanghai University for an accelerated Chinese language program. I currently tutor subjects ranging from Mandarin 1 and 2, ACT reading and English prep, and high school and college level history courses. I'm a history nerd, and it is my favorite subject to tutor. Outside of academia, I enjoy running, cycling, and reading.
Education & Certification
- University of Kentucky - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- AP European History
- High School Level American History
- +16 subjects

Diane: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...students in various subjects from Kindergarten to the collegiate level. I have been a private tutor for almost 12 years now. I have a BA in English and a JD, both of which have required me to develop my language and particularly writing skills. I have student taught college Chemistry, and I have written Continued Learning materials for a Continuing Legal Education symposium. I worked as a nanny for over 8 years before I had...
Education & Certification
- Bellarmine University - Bachelors, English
- Northern Kentucky University - PHD, Law/ Juris Doctor
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Contract Law
- CLEP Introduction to Business Law
- Study Skills and Organization
- +70 subjects

Todd: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
Hello. My name is Todd Payne. I have two children and we are a happy family. I graduated from The University of Louisville in 1996 with a bachelor's degree in Psychology. I speak some Mandarin Chinese and have been teaching English for ten years. I look forward to tutoring you!
Education & Certification
- University of Louisville - Bachelor of Fine Arts, Biopsychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- A Level Psychology
- Conversational Mandarin
- Other
- +30 subjects

Grace: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...most passionate about Chinese, English, and essay editing. My tutoring style is kind and patient, and I do my best to make every lesson engaging and entertaining. I am passionate about helping students, specifically when they are learning a language, because I want students to have the confidence to use a language that could be vastly different from the one's their friends and parents may have studied. This confidence will carry them forward in not...
Education & Certification
- Centre College - Current Undergrad Student, Environmental Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Essay Editing
- ACT English
- +9 subjects

Marissa: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...recent graduate of the University of Louisville. I received two BAs - one in Multilingual Interpreting and one in Asian Studies - as well as two certificates in other areas. I have extensive tutoring experience, ranging over many subject areas. I currently teach English to students in China via video call. I'm familiar with current school expectations for students, especially local curriculum, as well as college-level work. My favorite subjects to teach are languages -...
Education & Certification
- University of Louisville - Bachelor in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
- Middle School Reading Comprehension
- French 4
- +47 subjects

Tom: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...hao! I'm Tom, and I tutor Psychology, English, and basic Chinese Mandarin, as well as their respective standardized tests. I'm a graduate of SUNY Stony Brook and St. John's University, and am currently a doctoral student in Clinical Psychology. Prior to my doctoral studies, I was an adjunct teaching Psychology in Tucson, AZ, as well as a Chinese linguist. I believe learning can and should be fun, especially in subjects as embedded into our daily...
Education & Certification
- Stony Brook University - Bachelor in Arts, Psychology
- St. Johns University - Master of Science, School Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Social Sciences
- SAT Writing and Language
- High School Writing
- +38 subjects

Gabrielle: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...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 the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you,...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- SAT Subject Tests
- Study Skills and Organization
- +29 subjects

Allison: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Dartmouth College senior majoring in Computer Science and Digital Arts with several years of tutoring/mentoring experience. I have achieved scores in the 99th percentile for both the ACT and SAT prior to college. While in high school (St. Paul Academy graduate), I spent my time volunteering at the homeless shelter, helping out with their daycare and tutoring children. Nowadays, I spend most of my tutor hours helping students with the ACT, editing college essays, or...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Computer Science
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Test Prep
- +13 subjects

Caroline: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...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 am also very accessible for additional questions or help that is needed. In my spare time, I enjoy baking, exploring my city and watching movies.
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- SAT Math
- English
- +42 subjects

Miaowen: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...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 agreed with that. I like biking, hiking, and listening to music during my pass time. My dream is to become a writer.
Education & Certification
- Fu Jen Catholic University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- OHIO University - Master of Fine Arts, Art History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Languages
- +3 subjects

Ziyue: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...and Cantonese on college campus. I was born in Guangdong, China, and I moved to the states when I was in middle school, thus allowing me to be completely fluent in all three languages. I value my culture a lot, and even until today, I still maintain the habit of reading at least one book in Chinese every 2 weeks. I love personalized tutoring, so I have a very efficient system of targeting my course...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Algebra 2
- +13 subjects

May: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...thinking process, rather than just the answer. I am good at guiding students and letting them 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...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Trigonometry
- High School Physics
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +29 subjects

Asta: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English language in addition to helping them achieve their college goals. I also love working with students on their college essays because that's when I feel I get to know my students the best, as we talk through dreams, aspirations, and life experiences. I view education as a skill; education is not around to...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- AP United States History
- SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +80 subjects

Jed: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...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 other position was as an education consultant for university applications where I taught advanced writing workshops to working professionals. Through my editing and consulting services,...
Education & Certification
- Middlebury College - Bachelor in Arts, Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Essay Editing
- Math
- Test Prep
- +56 subjects

Christine: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
Hi! I'm a freshman at Princeton University from Greenwich, CT. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, with a certificate in Computer Science. I'm also fluent in Chinese, and currently taking a heritage speaker's Chinese class here at Princeton. I'm more than happy to help you with any math/science/Chinese questions!
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Engineer, Operations Research
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Calculus
- Chemistry
- Middle School Writing
- +90 subjects
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Pre-Calculus
- High School Level American History
- Algebra 2
- +36 subjects

Christina: Louisville Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I am a current MBA student at the Yale School of Management who will also be attending UCLA School of Law post-MBA. I've also enjoyed taking standardized tests and "cracking" their code; so I love getting to continue to work on this with my students.
Education & Certification
- University of Houston - Bachelors, Biology, General
- Yale School of Management - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- LSAT Essay Section
- ACT Writing
- GMAT Integrated Reasoning
- +58 subjects

Kelly: Louisville 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
- SAT Math
- ACT Science
- Test Prep
- +32 subjects