Whether you're a student at St. Louis University taking Chinese to meet scholastic requirements or even a business professional wanting to learn Chinese to benefit your business dealings, Varsity Tutors offers a St. Louis Chinese course to help you work towards your goals. Learning a foreign language can be difficult in the best of circumstances, and this is especially true of Chinese since it is based on completely different concepts from English. With this potential for increased difficulty, you might find yourself facing adversity picking up on the Chinese language. A St. Louis Chinese course might be what you need to understand the language and its specific quirks more effectively. If you're a student at a school such as Riverview Gardens Senior High School, taking a course can give you benefits beyond those found in a typical classroom setting.
Chinese dialects are the most oft-spoken languages in the world, with in excess of a billion people speaking them natively. China is also a major player in the business world, with a large percentage of goods being manufactured in China. Thanks to technology increasing the globalization of the world, if you plan to become or already are a business professional, chances are China will factor into your career in some capacity. Becoming fluent in Mandarin Chinese can give you a leg up on your competition in business dealings, and a St. Louis Chinese class can help you work towards that fluency.
Whether you're a business person looking to increase their skills to benefit your career, a college student looking to do well in a Chinese class to meet your language requirement, or even just want to learn a Chinese dialect because of personal interest, a St. Louis Chinese class can push you in the right direction. Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a class that will help you no matter your current skill level.
What material does a St. Louis Chinese course cover?
Each language has its own nuances and specific peculiarities that can make it difficult to learn. This is especially true of the Chinese language, which has very little in common with English and can be difficult for non-native Chinese speakers to pick up on the concepts. To begin with, there are several dialects of the Chinese language. There are generally considered to be seven main dialects of Chinese, with Mandarin and Cantonese being the most popular. In addition to different dialects, Chinese is a tonal language where the meaning of a word can differ based on the tone it is pronounced with. Mandarin Chinese has four tones: flat, rising, falling then rising, and falling. Other dialects can have up to nine different tones.
In addition to Chinese being spoken differently than English, the written language is completely different. Unlike with English, there is no Chinese alphabet. Instead of having individual letters that make up words, the Chinese language has over 50,000 characters, with each character being the equivalent to a syllable. There are 20,000 characters used regularly, with the bulk of written Chinese being expressed with 2,500 characters.
Chinese is considered by many to be the most difficult language to learn. Due to Chinese being completely different to English with different rules, both spoken and written, you might find yourself having difficulty picking up on the language. This is where a St. Louis Chinese class can come into play.
How can I benefit from a St. Louis Chinese course?
Varsity Tutors can enroll you in a St. Louis Chinese course that can help you work towards becoming proficient in this difficult language. Chinese courses are conducted online via a live virtual platform. This online platform allows you to interact with the instructor and your academic peers just as if you were in the same room together. Your course will be led by an expert instructor who has been interviewed and vetted rigorously to ensure they are highly qualified and communicate well. The instructor leads an online group course, where you will work collaboratively with other students also looking to improve their Chinese mastery. Working in collaboration with other students can provide benefits for all involved, as working in groups can not only help you but can help you save. Working with others has also been shown to help deepen comprehension and more thoroughly prepare students. Additionally, in a group setting, if you are having difficulty with a concept, the other students in the group can provide you with assistance. Conversely, you can help other students get through difficult concepts when you have a firm grasp of them. If you still require extra help, there's no need to worry. You can request one-on-one time with your instructor to address specific areas you want to work on.
Chinese classes are convenient and offer many options to work into your schedule. Since the classes are online, they are easily accessible from anywhere you have an internet connection. Instead of having to spend time going to meet with an instructor, online classes are convenient and easy to integrate into your routine. Classes are offered in multiple sections, with new sections starting monthly. You can select between 2-week and 4-week courses. All these options mean more than likely there is an option that will fit your schedule.
How can I get signed up for a Chinese course?
Chinese can be a very difficult language to learn. Whether you're a student at Gateway High School, a college student looking for assistance, or a business person wanting to learn Chinese to increase professional opportunities in the international business world, if you contact Varsity Tutors, we can enroll you in a St. Louis Chinese course to move you in the right direction. If you contact Varsity Tutors today, we can answer any questions you might have about what a Chinese course will cover. We can provide you with our current course offerings and tell you when we can enroll you in a course and get you started working towards your goals in learning Chinese. Contact Varsity Tutors today to get started.

Mica: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...Lecturer at the Institute of Language and Culture Studies, Royal University of Bhutan. Because of the wonderful experiences I've had abroad, I am most passionate about teaching both English and Spanish. I also tutor TOEFL prep and math, which was my favorite subject in school. My teaching/tutoring style is student-centered, with a focus on individual goals and needs. I am enthusiastic about learning and strive to make subjects interesting and fun so that students will...
Education & Certification
- Lawrence University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- Monterey Institute of International Studies - Master of Arts, TESOL
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Subject Tests
- IB Social and Cultural Anthropology HL
- Algebra 2
- +45 subjects

Sanvy: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...section provides a unique twist in solving math, and I always feel happy whenever I help someone understand an easier way to solve questions. My teaching philosophy is that there is no student who cannot improve: every individual has a preferred method for arriving at an answer, and it's up to the tutor to guide them towards optimal performance. Although I graduated with a science degree, I study philosophy and history for fun. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Truman State University - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT English
- Middle School Math
- SAT Writing and Language
- +42 subjects

Rebekah: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a student's strengths and weaknesses while providing them with instruction and activities that help them practice the specific skills they need to improve. I have designed lessons for students with various learning styles using teacher-designed curriculum. I have worked with students in small groups and one-on-one during school tutoring opportunities. I have experience motivating students who express a dislike for math and designing a plan for individual student success based on their needs.
Education & Certification
- Wake Forest University - Bachelor in Arts, Anthropology
- University of Missouri-St Louis - Masters in Education, Mathematics Teacher Education
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Study Skills and Organization
- English
- ISEE-Lower Level Reading Comprehension
- +42 subjects

Jane: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...calculus and I loved the feeling of being able to transform a difficult subject in the eyes of a students and watching them develop a curiosity for it rather than view it as an obstacle. In college, I worked as a teaching assistant for Beginning to Intermediate Statistics where I helped students with mathematics as well as programming in R. I also worked as an Observatory Assistant where I taught astronomy students about the science...
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelors, Neuroscience
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Languages
- Algebra
- Test Prep
- +58 subjects

Tess: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...in D.C for Accenture, serving the Dept. of Homeland Security in the Federal Services practice. I work in data analytics and management consulting. When I'm not in school or at work, you can find me running in forest park, practicing yoga, or working at lululemon in the Central West End! Staying active and healthy is something that's really important to me. I can't wait to learn more about you when we meet! :)
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business and Managerial Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Middle School Math
- Business Writing
- Conversational Mandarin
- +66 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Teacher Education
- Maryville University of Saint Louis - Master of Science, Counselor Education
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Middle School Math
- Languages
- REGENTS
- +49 subjects

Robin: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...learn the topics presented, improve their test-taking strategies, and improve their score. You must "think like the test writers" and be prepared for every twist and turn they will throw your way. My schedule is very flexible, and I will work hard with you to meet your goals. Also, you must be committed to working outside of the tutoring sessions to solidify your learning and skills. I look forward to meeting you!
Education & Certification
- Baylor University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Baylor University - Master of Science, Inorganic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Physics
- Public Speaking
- High School Physics
- +119 subjects

Daniel: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...the SAT. My favorite subjects are Mathematics and the Natural Sciences. I know these are subjects that many students struggle with, and my goal is not just to help students understand some of the more difficult concepts, but also to help them develop interest in these subjects. My dream is to become a University professor, and I hope my tutoring experience will provide valuable insight on how to teach in an understandable and engaging manner.
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT
- ACT Science
- Math
- +37 subjects

Fan: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...with an M.S. degree, I am a registered professional engineer with 15 years of work experience. I found my passion for teaching when I started tutoring my own son. He is in a gifted school, and his math is 3-grade levels above his peers. I believe more students can benefit from my strong background in math and physics. I am also a native mandarin speaker and I will be happy to help people who are...
Education & Certification
- Zhejiang University of Technology - Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
- University of California-Berkeley - Master of Engineering, Structural Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- GMAT
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- SAT Subject Tests
- +24 subjects

Benjamin: St. Louis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a vast majority of my classmates belonged to upper-middle class families. In sixth grade, I left my Jewish private school and I began my time as a student in the University City School District, or U-City, as it is known colloquially. U-City schools were vastly different from my Jewish school--they were poorly funded, consisted mostly of black students, and a vast majority of students qualified to receive free or reduced-price lunches. Many of my U-City...
Education & Certification
- University of Richmond - Bachelor in Arts, Communication and Rhetoric
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spelling Bee
- Vocal Training
- World Literature
- +173 subjects