If you are looking for a way to improve your Chinese language skills, Varsity Tutors can get you started with Salt Lake City Chinese lessons. These lessons are designed to help you thoroughly learn the language and develop your command in speaking, reading, and writing it. These services are convenient to schedule and can adapt to a variety of learning needs.
Chinese is an excellent language to learn because it gives you a chance to know more about a fascinating culture and get familiar with one of the most important languages in the world. With over one billion speakers, Chinese is the most common language in the world. There are many reasons to learn Chinese. If you attend a local high school such as West High School or Highland High School, you may have to fulfill a foreign language requirement before you graduate. Because of the global nature of the modern business world, many companies may be interested in a candidate who can speak Chinese. Likewise, if you are a student at a college or university like the University of Utah, you can major in Chinese. Learning Chinese can also expand your options for travel or give you the chance to learn more about Chinese history, culture, and philosophy.
What am I able to study during Salt Lake City Chinese lessons?
While there are many benefits to learning Chinese, it is a very difficult language for native English speakers to learn. Chinese features a different style of writing, a style of grammar that requires significant use of context, and complex pronunciation. Instead of having a finite number of letters to work with, Chinese is made up of tens of thousands of individual characters that represent a word or idea. The characters are pictographic, which means that many come from visual representations of certain ideas. The characters do not tell you how to pronounce them. This means that learning to read and write Chinese requires a significant amount of memorization. Each character has one grammatical form. This means that you cannot change the form of a word to make it plural, for example. You need to use context clues when speaking or reading Chinese to understand which words are acting as which parts of speech. Chinese is also a tonal language, which means that the same character can stand for different words depending on how it is pronounced. This is a complication that English speakers often find very challenging as English does not have any tones. Chinese requires English speakers to learn a host of characters, new skills, and modes of communication.
Because learning Chinese can seem so daunting, formal language learning can help you to organize and structure your study time. An expert can help you to know which concepts are foundational and should be learned first, and they can help you build your knowledge off of the foundational concepts. Even if you already know some Chinese, a formal environment can help you to develop your existing skills and help you to learn even more complex concepts. Another key way that formal language learning can help you is through giving you regular chances to converse in Chinese. Speaking a language is one of the most effective ways to deepen your understanding of all aspects of the language. Consistent conversational practice requires you to understand spoken Chinese, choose the correct words to respond, place the words in the right order and pronounce words correctly.
How can Salt Lake City Chinese lessons help me to learn the language?
There are two main options for your Chinese study time. You can learn in a virtual classroom with other students in a Salt Lake City Chinese class. This group environment works well for those who like to hear other perspectives while they learn. On the other hand, if you learn best in a one-on-one environment, you can work with a Salt Lake City Chinese tutor. These sessions can be personalized to your needs. Both of these services can help you to study effectively, and they are convenient to schedule and attend.
During a Salt Lake City Chinese class, you and your classmates will have a chance to learn from a skilled instructor who knows Chinese well. In addition to listening to lectures, you and your classmates can interact in a variety of ways in real-time. Your instructor can answer your questions and lead class discussions about key topics. In more advanced classes, your instructor can teach only in Chinese to create a more immersive learning experience. They can also allocate extra time to areas of content the class is struggling to understand. You are able to schedule your own meeting with your instructor outside of class if you think that you need extra help. These classes are a great chance to hold practice conversations, learn new vocabulary, and increase your knowledge of Chinese grammar and usage.
There are new classes that start every month. You can register for a session of a class that suits your schedule, and you can choose between two and four-week sessions.
If you work with a Salt Lake City Chinese tutor, you can study in-person or online. You can focus your sessions on your learning style, goals, and needs. You and your Salt Lake City Chinese tutor can work through the content that is important to you, and you can learn in ways that help you to absorb and retain information as well as possible. These sessions can give you opportunities to practice speaking, writing, and holding conversations in Chinese.
What do I do to sign up for Salt Lake City Chinese lessons?
If you want to learn more or register for a service, you can contact one of our Educational Consultants online or over the phone. They would be glad to walk you through the registration process and choose the service that meets your needs best.
Varsity Tutors can set you up with excellent Salt Lake City Chinese lessons that can help you make the most of your study time. If you want to access the benefits of these services, contact an Educational Consultant today.
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
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Ryan: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...a teaching assistant in the Physics department at BYU for upwards of six semesters, so I have a large amount of experience helping students understand difficult concepts in physics and other STEM subjects. As such, my primary subjects that I tutor are STEM subjects, especially math, physics, and other subjects within the realm of mechanical engineering. I love helping students understand difficult concepts. One of my joys in life is seeing the "light bulb come...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
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Pinyi: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...for a lot of things. Here are some of the classes I have taken: Calculus 1, 2, 3, Discrete Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Intro to Data Structures, Projective Geometry, Advanced Calculus, Abstract Algebra, Bayesian Data Analysis, etc. I have tutored colleges students in maths for more than two years now. I managed to explain and clarify math theories, address and keep track of each tutee's weak points and help them finish their class successfully. I also...
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- Mandarin Chinese
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- +35 subjects

Danny: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...hope not only to help students improve proficiency in their desired language, but also to improve my own understanding of these languages as I tutor. Learning never stops, and the best way to facilitate learning is to help others to learn as well. "It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. Rather, they went out and happened to things." -Leonardo da Vinci
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- University of Utah - Current Undergrad, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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- +16 subjects

Joanna: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...work with the student's prior understanding of the material. In creating more of a collaborative environment I like to have students try different ways to see and solve a problem that they themselves can use effectively in the future. My goal is to help students be able to integrate the knowledge into their personal understanding to have more independent use of it in the future. Also, in violin I had been concert mistress and section...
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- University of Denver - Current Grad Student, International Relations
Subject Expertise
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Abby: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...to America from living in Taiwan. I have been speaking Mandarin Chinese for 13 years of my life, 2 of which I spent acting as a translator for visitors while I was living in Taiwan. Chinese is my life, I have been learning since I was in 3rd grade. I am very passionate about the language. I am a helpful, exciting, and relatable tutor; I am friendly and outgoing. I am the youngest of five...
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- Brigham Young University-Idaho - Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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- +88 subjects

Adam : Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Professor of Asian languages at the hardest school in my home state ( a school that happens to have one of the top language programs in the United States.) What Changed? I started to learn on my own terms. So let me help you break your labels if that's the case! Let me and help you get a good score on the quiz if that's all you care about. WHATEVER it is, I want to...
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- Brigham Young University-Provo - Current Undergrad, Chinese
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Lai: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...used to bring students mind to the learning context. It is often related to such topics as popular news, familiar natural phenomena, daily activities, or interesting stories that are relevant to the learning task. To further challenge students, I encourage students to raise questions that will help guide students to extended learning opportunities. Finally, I always leave time for practice at the end of each learning session. The goal is to help students review what...
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Jeffrey: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...the personal discipline learned during 20 years as a Naval Officer with the unique expertise learned in one-on-one communication with peers and sailors as well as my five children, I can help you or your child succeed. A Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, and a Math Minor help qualify me for tutoring in many subjects. My individualized tutoring methods also raised my step-son's Physics grade from a C to an A in one semester. I specialize...
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Celeste: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...through Southern Utah University. I have taught at the elementary and secondary levels. At the elementary level I taught grades 1-6, and tutored after school in the public school system. On the secondary level I have taught math, science, social studies, Spanish, and art to in a private academy. I tutor English as a second language, phonics, elementary reading, elementary writing, elementary math, elementary science, and elementary social studies. Additionally, I also tutor middle school...
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Justin: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am committed to helping students excel in their classes. Having completed most of my classes for my life sciences degree, I am quite familiar with the little tricks and tactics to use in order to do well in your classes. I use simple analogies and practice problems that will sufficiently prepare you for exams and homework.
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Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Elijah: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...with experience in Math, ACT prep, SAT prep, ESL, and High School sciences. My favorite subject to tutor is Math because a lot of people have bad experiences with math teachers and I love trying to be a good teacher to show that Math isn't always that bad. I think that I am here to teach you how to learn and how to think instead of teaching you the correct answers. Outside of tutoring and...
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Subject Expertise
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Caroline: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...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 I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning...
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Subject Expertise
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Gabrielle: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...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 competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to...
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Ziyue: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...teach to the your strengths, and make learning a really fun experience! Learning language can 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...
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Subject Expertise
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Allison: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...and objectives of my students. I believe 'smart' is just another word for 'hard-working' and that goals can be achieved with a good plan of action. Setting - I am happy to open up my home in Roseville, MN for tutoring sessions because it provides a nice, quiet place to study. Before every meeting, I will set an agenda for the session based on the needs of the student. Typically, I like to spend the...
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Subject Expertise
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May: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...to teach students the learning method and 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...
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Subject Expertise
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Miaowen: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...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 up the language in a conversational context. Then, I help you to remember those expressions and words by doing all kinds of...
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Subject Expertise
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Asta: Salt Lake City Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...Even though I tutor a wide range 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...
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Subject Expertise
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