If you are looking for engaging and informative Tampa Chinese lessons, Varsity Tutors has you covered. The learning that takes place in these classes is a result of skillful educators and robust resources. Learning any language can be a challenge, but with the right help, you can use your time effectively and increase your knowledge, skills, and confidence.
There are many reasons to learn a foreign language. Students at local schools such as Bloomingdale High School or Jesuit High School may be required to study a foreign language in order to graduate. Many businesses are interested in employees who speak multiple languages because of the globalized nature of modern business. Many institutions of higher education such as the University of South Florida or Eckerd College may offer Chinese language and culture credits. You can also expand your travel opportunities by studying Chinese. Chinese is one of the most influential languages in the world, and it is the language with the most speakers. Over one billion people speak Chinese. The language is thousands of years old and is a window into the philosophy and history of a fascinating culture.
What am I able to learn about during Tampa Chinese lessons?
Chinese is a particularly difficult language for native English speakers to learn. All of the main facets of a language, including writing, speaking, and structure, are different in Chinese compared to English. While English has 26 letters that are combined to make words, Chinese has tens of thousands of individual characters that signify a word or idea. This characters visually represent the idea that is being presented. Learning Chinese requires extensive time spent memorizing these characters as well as learning how to write them. Learning Chinese may also include learning Pinyin, which is a system that allows Chinese words to be written with English characters based on their pronunciation. Chinese is also a tonal language. The same word can mean different things based on which tone is used when speaking. Since English does not use tones, this aspect of Chinese can be particularly troublesome for English speakers. Each word in Chinese has one grammatical form that does not change. There is, for example, no way to make a word plural or to inflect a verb. These features make context extremely important in reading and speaking Chinese.
The benefits of formal language learning allow you to study Chinese thoroughly and systematically. You can learn from an expert in the language who can help you know which skills or concepts to study in which order. This allows you to use your time well and build your understanding off of prior knowledge. Additionally, you have the opportunity to regularly speak and converse in Chinese, which is one of the most important parts of learning a language. Conversing requires you to listen, think, and speak rapidly while navigating nearly every aspect of the language in real-time. This is very challenging, but it causes you to understand the language more deeply. Formal language learning can help you to develop effective habits while helping you eliminate poor habits at the same time. This can help you avoid having to re-learn material which allows you to keep moving forward in your study.
How can Tampa Chinese lessons help me to learn the language?
There are two options for you as you seek to learn Chinese. You can learn in a classroom environment that gives you the chance to work in a group. These classes are all online and they allow you to interact in real-time with your instructor and classmates. If you would rather work in a one-on-one environment, you can study with a Tampa Chinese tutor. These sessions are personalized to your situation. Whether you are just beginning to study Chinese or have studied the language for a while, these services can help you study effectively.
In a Tampa Chinese class, you and your classmates can hear lectures, discuss the content of the class, and ask questions to understand the language better. These real-time interactions allow you to absorb the material in a variety of ways, and they can help your instructor to understand what material is difficult for the class to understand. They can tailor their instruction to the needs of the group by demonstrating skills or leading class discussions. These classes are a great opportunity to practice your conversational abilities. You can talk with a partner, or for more advanced classes, the instructor may teach some or all of the class in Chinese.
There are new classes that start every month so you can begin your Chinese studying whenever you are ready. You can decide if you want to take a class that lasts two weeks or four weeks, and there are multiple sessions for each class. You can choose the sessions that suits your schedule best.
When working with a Tampa Chinese tutor, you can plan your sessions around your needs, goals, and abilities. You and your Tampa Chinese tutor can focus on the content that is most pertinent to your goals. You are able to seek materials that fit your preferred method of learning which can help you to absorb and retain the content of the language. You and your tutor can learn vocabulary, practice pronunciation, and engage in conversations in Chinese. Your interactions with your tutor can help you to develop your skills and knowledge.
What do I do to sign up for Tampa Chinese lessons?
Our Educational Consultants can help you decide which service you want to take, guide you through the registration process, and discuss any questions you may have. They can help you get started on your Chinese language learning.
Varsity Tutors can set you up with Tampa Chinese lessons that suit your particular needs. In addition to skilled instruction and effective materials, these services are easy to schedule and convenient to attend. If you want to experience the benefits of these services for your Chinese study, contact one of our Educational Consultants online or over the phone today.
Yongmao: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...a Ph.D in Organic Chemistry and an MBA in Management Information Systems. I'm an adjunct faculty member teaching Introductory Chemistry, General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemistry and Society, and Chemistry for Healthcare Professionals, at the college level. Throughout my graduate studies, and most recently teaching Chemistry courses at The University of Tampa and Hillsborough Community College, I have gained valuable experience teaching college chemistry lectures, recitations and laboratories. Always, I try my best to get the...
Education & Certification
- Nankai University - Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
- Washington University in St Louis - Doctor of Philosophy, Organic Chemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- SHSAT
- IB Chemistry
- +133 subjects
Guixiang (Shanna): Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...thing for me is teaching Chinese. I love teaching. I love working with people, especially on their Chinese language. I'm very nice, friendly and patient. I have taught and tutored many people in Chinese, from 3 years old of kid to sixty years old. I'm very proud of them. They are all great! Learning Chinese is really cool. You can go to China for tour, working or exploring Chinese culture without language obstacles. China is...
Education & Certification
- Nanchang University - Bachelors, Tourism Economy
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Languages
- Conversational Mandarin
- +4 subjects
Nickolas: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...a first year law student and I studied Political Science at Yale University. I played football for the Yale Bulldogs all four years. My areas of expertise are Political Science and American History, with years of experience in other areas, such as Personal Finance, Astronomy, English, and Chemistry. I like to make learning light and engaging while being able to get serious when we need to get the work done. I hope to help you...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- High School Level American History
- Languages
- +112 subjects
Yali: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am an IPA certified Senior Chinese Language Teacher . I have years of teaching Chinese language to kids and adults in China and US. I like reading and working with international groups. There is always new ideas and interesting interactions with different people.
Education & Certification
- Guangdong University of Foreign Studies China - Bachelor of Education, International Business
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +3 subjects
Douglas: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...top universities around the world for over a decade, specializing in writing, business communications, IELTS, job-seeking skills, and public speaking. Outside of academia, I am a full-time technical writer and was previously senior editor at a major digital newsroom. In my spare time I enjoy writing on various subjects on my sites Artofessays.com and UltrabookReview.com. I also DJ and run events for my music project "Electric Mirage", and currently have residency on CuttersChoiceRadio. My specialties...
Education & Certification
- Oregon State University - Bachelor of Science, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- University of Southern Queensland - Masters in Education, Applied Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School English
- Linux
- Business
- +70 subjects
Billy: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...will face the problem with the understanding that you will now be able to break it down into simple questions, even when there's no obvious solution. Not every problem can be or will be solved, but with the correct reasoning and deduction, you can be assured that you will be a step closer towards the answer. Finally, I believe you must find confidence and happiness in anything that you do. I often supplement my study...
Education & Certification
- American Public University System - Bachelors, Sports and Health Sciences
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Arithmetic
- Conversational Mandarin
- College Algebra
- +30 subjects
Flora: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...fun teacher and I always believe there is a fun way to learn! I majored in Journalism in China when I was in my undergrad and I just graduated from FSU with a Master's degree in Communications. I am bilingual in both English and Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin). I was an English teacher when I was in China and taught English for four years. I took the TOEFL and even taught it to my students...
Education & Certification
- Guangzhou University - Bachelors, Journalism
- Florida State University - Masters, Media and Communication Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- TOEFL
- +9 subjects
Sherri: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am an avid biology student with degrees in pharmacology, anthropology and writing. I have extensive tutoring and mentoring experience with students from elementary school levels through college. My goal is to inspire my students to become lifelong learners and to excel in their academic and professional endeavors!
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Conversational Mandarin
- Graduate Test Prep
- +41 subjects
Jing: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...received my Masters of Business Administration with academic excellence from the University of South Florida. This is my second masters degree; my first was in Education. I also hold an engineering degree from a top Chinese university. I have rich experiences in tutoring students, from first graders to adults, in almost all subject areas including major test preparation. I enjoy tutoring all kinds of subjects ranging from Chinese, English, Writing, and GMAT preparation, to accounting...
Education & Certification
- Tsinghua University - Bachelors, Industrial Engineering
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Masters, MBA
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Finance
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Arithmetic
- +29 subjects
Andrew: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...an M.D., M.S, having graduated from New York Medical College with my Medical Degree and from Tulane University with my Master of Science in Clinical Research Methods. I received my Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Florida. While I am able to tutor a broad range of subjects in both math and science, I am most passionate about teaching any of the medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, internal medicine,...
Education & Certification
- University of South Florida-Main Campus - Bachelors, Biomedical Sciences
- New York Medical College - PHD, Doctor of Medicine
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- French
- Psychology
- +172 subjects
Miguel: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...name is Miguel and I was born in Puerto Rico. I am a 20 year-old student who attends Eckerd College in Florida. My passion is learning languages. I am fluent in English and Spanish, and my Chinese is at an advanced level. I have been studying Mandarin for three years and have studied in China for a full semester in the wonderful city of Xiamen, located in Fujian province. I often spend my leisure time...
Education & Certification
- Eckerd College - Bachelor in Arts, Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Spanish 1
- +10 subjects
Nancy: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...teaching into my entire life. Whether it was teaching disabled adults, young children volunteer, or being an adjunct professor in Master's programs, it's clearly a passion of mine. I am a certified PMI Authorized Training Partner allowing me to teach the new PMP Certification and a Verified Trusted Trainer earned by Course Conductor based on my excellent student evaluations. I earned my Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in 1999. I passed the exam on the...
Education & Certification
- Adelphi University - Bachelor in Arts, Mathematics
- Adelphi University - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- American Sign Language
- A Level Critical Thinking
- Social Sciences
- +107 subjects
Yankang: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am a Native speaker of Mandarin. I am fluent in spoken and written English. I have lived in China, London, and Washington D.C in past few years. I love traveling and watching movies. I am willing to help people and always be patient.... Try to teach this skill or concept with games, and help the student become interested in learning.
Education & Certification
- Beijing University of Technology - Bachelor of Technology, Electromechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +5 subjects
Porsha: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I graduated from the University of Florida (UF) with a master's degree in TESOL/ bilingual education. I possess a SLAT (Second Language Acquisition and Teaching) certificate. I am a current member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society. I completed both education and linguistic courses during my study at UF. Our curriculum included how to best satisfy the needs of different individuals in language learning and in the studying of other subjects such as social study,...
Education & Certification
- Beijing International Studies University - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- University of Florida - Masters in Education, Curriculum and Instruction
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Korean
- Middle School Writing
- English
- +24 subjects
Hannah : Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am a native Chinese speaker with a Ph.D of Chinese literature, and I have fourteen years experience in teaching. I can help you with all levels of Chinese studying. Language teaching and learning are always fun. Let's enjoy it!
Education & Certification
- Georgia Southwestern State University - Bachelor in Arts, Southeast Asian Languages, General
- South China Normal University - Doctor of Philosophy, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Conversational Mandarin
- +11 subjects
Caroline: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...am a graduate 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...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Middle School Math
- SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening
- +42 subjects
Allison: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I am a 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...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT Reading
- Languages
- Test Prep
- +13 subjects
Sunny: Tampa 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
- Chemistry
- MCAT Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
- Test Prep
- +38 subjects
Asta: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...a graduate of the University of Chicago where I received my undergraduate degree in political science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- Middle School Math
- Elementary School Math
- +80 subjects
Long: Tampa Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...name is Long Chen. I graduated from the University of Connecticut with a major in applied mathematics and a minor in statistics. After taking GRE test and finished applcations for Financial Engineering graduate program, right now I am also working as an intern for a small money management company. I believe the most important thing for being a great tutor is to have a good friendship with my students. Hope to see you soon!... I believe the most important thing for being a great tutor is to have a good friendship with my students.
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelors, Applied Mathematics Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Science
- SAT Math
- +25 subjects