Varsity Tutors can connect you with quality Omaha Chinese lessons whether you're studying Chinese at Central High School, the College of Saint Mary, a work-related language program, or on your own. The lesson options we provide include private tutoring, live online classes, or a combination of the two.
Chinese has many dialects, the most popular of which is Mandarin. In the US, Cantonese is also very commonly learned. The language has a rich history and the written characters can be considered a highly developed art form. About 20,000 of the more than 50,000 Chinese characters are used on a regular basis, so it's a good thing Pinyin was developed. Pinyin is a written language using Western letters to represent Chinese words phonetically.
Learning Chinese can open a whole new world to you both academically and socially, and can improve your career prospects exponentially. Though it's considered one of the hardest languages to learn, being nothing like English, it's worth the time and effort if you want to live a global life. We're happy to provide lessons that can help you on your language-learning path.
What specific topics do Omaha Chinese lessons cover?
Your course will cover vocabulary and grammar and all the common things that language courses cover, but there are some interesting things to go over with the Chinese language that might be especially interesting.
Many language students spend hours creating and studying verb conjugation and tense charts. It's an accepted part of language acquisition, but not usually considered the most exciting part. When you learn Chinese, you don't have to make a single verb chart. Why? Words in Chinese have just one grammatical form each. Whether a person is using past or future tense or talking about one person or a group of people, the verb is said the same way and the context provides the details. This can (almost) make up for the difficulty of learning Chinese for many students!
There are four tones in Mandarin Chinese, and anywhere up to nine tones in other dialects. Mandarin is made up of flat, rising, falling then rising, and falling tones. It's important to learn these tones so as to avoid mistakes like receiving candy when you wanted a bowl of soup, or telling somebody you're going to sleep for dinner when you really plan to boil dumplings. As you study common phrases and essential vocabulary along with sentence structure and grammar, you may want to keep pronunciation and tones at the forefront until you've mastered them.
Which Chinese lessons should I choose between group and individual?
While it's ultimately up to you to decide which type of lessons would work better for you, there are some things to consider. Are you more energized by group discussions or by one-on-one interactions? Do you generally learn at an average rate compared to the rest of your class, or do tend to learn at a much faster or slower rate than others? Are you interested in general knowledge of the Chinese language, or do you have a specialized focus such as restaurant ownership, vehicle imports and exports, or architecture? Do you want to learn in an online class or with an online tutor?
If you prefer the first choice in each question, you probably want to sign up for an Omaha Chinese course. The course is taught by an expert instructor, and you can communicate with them as well as your classmates during your lessons. You may even make beneficial connections with one or more students you can study with outside of the class. You can save money by signing up for a course as well. Plus, there is always the safety net available knowing that you can request one or more private tutoring sessions if you fall a bit behind or have trouble with a particular concept and need to catch up.
If you prefer the second choice in each question, you're a good candidate for an individual Chinese tutor. When you work with a private instructor, the two of you can follow a study plan based solely on your needs. If you're very good at learning characters but have a hard time pronouncing words, more time can be spent focusing on pronunciation. A one-on-one learning situation naturally provides more flexibility, because no one's needs must be taken into consideration other than your own.
No matter which choice you make, you can rely on Varsity Tutors to provide effective Chinese lessons for students of all ages and all ability levels.
Why are Omaha Chinese lessons better than studying on my own?
Even if you're taking Chinese classes at Creighton Preparatory School or The University of Nebraska at Omaha, you'd benefit more from taking supplemental Omaha Chinese lessons than studying on your own. During a large school class, the teacher mostly talks and the students mostly listen. That works for taking in information, but the best way to learn Chinese is to use it in meaningful conversations with others. Even if you're learning to read, if you get stuck on a particular word or learn it wrong, it could be more difficult to relearn the right way than if you had learned it correctly in the first place.
Since communication between people is the only reason language developed in the first place, learning it on your own is counterintuitive. Whether you have the personal attention of a fluent Omaha Chinese tutor or the valuable collaborative experience of an online Chinese course, you have a better chance of learning both effectively and efficiently with the help of others who understand the language and how to learn it.
How do I get started with Omaha Chinese lessons?
Signing up for an Omaha Chinese tutor or enrolling in a Chinese course is as easy as contacting Varsity Tutors and answering a few questions regarding your current level of fluency, your goals, and your schedule. You can also ask our educational consultants any questions you have at that time. Then they can set you up with an Omaha Chinese tutor, class, or both types of lessons. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

David: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Hunter College pursuing a Bachelor's in both Chinese and Economics. I'm originally from Albany, New York, but before moving to New York City for college I spent a gap year in France living with a host family. I have a lot of interests, but my favorite things to do are traveling, reading, learning languages, listening to music and going to concerts, surfing, and going to the movies. My favorite band is OutKast, my favorite book...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- CUNY Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SSAT- Upper Level
- LSAT Logical Reasoning
- ACT Writing
- +73 subjects

Caroline: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Inorganic Chemistry
- PSAT
- Conversational Mandarin
- +42 subjects

Gabrielle: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...at Arizona State University majoring in Chinese Language and Global Studies. After winning the Boren national scholarship, I spent the past year and a half studying abroad. During my time traveling throughout Asia, I worked and volunteered 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...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School English
- SAT Writing and Language
- TOEFL
- +29 subjects

Allison: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson 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
- ACT Writing
- College Computer Science
- ACT English
- +13 subjects

Ziyue: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...at Swarthmore College(one of the elitist liberal arts college in the US). I anticipate to major in Biology with a special major in Architecture. My passion for these two distinct fields allow me to have multifaceted career options, spanning architectural school, biology research or academia. I had been tutoring Chinese, writing and math for two years, and I am continuing to teach Mandarin and Cantonese on college campus. I was born in Guangdong, China, and...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Algebra
- ACT
- SAT
- +13 subjects

Miaowen: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...and have been living in Seattle since 2002. I have an Art History Master's degree and was an Art History teacher, English teacher, and Chinese-English translator in Taiwan for a few years. I have a 12 year 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...
Education & Certification
- Fu Jen Catholic University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- OHIO University - Master of Fine Arts, Art History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Languages
- +3 subjects

Sunny: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson 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
- Elementary School Math
- Advanced Placement
- ACT Math
- +38 subjects

May: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...graduate student at Northwestern university. I obtained my B.A. degree from Bryn Mawr College in Biology and Computer Science. I have a passion for education and firmly believe that education can change lives and provide the upward social mobility. I love interacting with students and building connections with them on a personal level. I prefer to teach students the learning method and thinking process, rather than just the answer. I am good at guiding students...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- Arithmetic
- AP Chinese
- +29 subjects

Helen: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
Hi, my name's Helen Liu! I'm currently studying at Stanford University, majoring in either Biology or Science, Technology, and Society. I love helping others and have been a peer tutor for over four years as well as a TA for two math classes. I promise I will work hard with you to achieve your desired score. I'd love to tutor you, so please feel free to contact me! ... Working with students to know why an answer is correct is much better than mindless practice. All students have the ability to understand, but it's up to the teacher to find the method that makes sense.
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Current Undergrad, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Math
- Social Sciences
- AP Statistics
- +25 subjects

Mengyi : Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Woodrow Wilson School for Public and International Affairs, and certificates in Global Health and Health Policy and Translation and Intercultural Communication. I will be attending Columbia Law School from 2014 to 2017, working toward a Juris Doctorate degree. I have tutored a wide range of subject areas during college, including languages (I have native fluency in Chinese and French - and have also tutored beginner...
Education & Certification
- Princeton - Bachelor in Arts, International Relations
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- French 4
- IB Mathematical Studies SL
- SAT Subject Test in French
- +95 subjects