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Turn textbook Chinese into words you actually say

你好! I'm Yiyue, a Mandarin speaking coach. From HSK prep to everyday fluency, I help you turn what you've studied into what you can actually say. Booking directly here means faster replies and more flexible scheduling.

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10 yrsIn Education
5.0Preply Rating
400+Lessons Taught
C1English in Class

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Take the CLBI — my free 20-question Chinese Learning Style Finder. Bring your result to the trial lesson and I'll design your plan around how you actually learn.

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Your Teacher · 老师

Teacher Yiyue

你好, I'm Yiyue

Mandarin Speaking Coach · 10 Years in Education · B.A. in Music

Mandarin is a tonal language — the same syllable with a different pitch contour means a completely different word. In my teaching I've found that most pronunciation problems don't start in the mouth, but in the ear: if you can't hear it yet, you can't say it yet. Years of musical training made me highly sensitive to pitch, so my pronunciation teaching starts with listening — I even built a Tone Melody Trainer that draws the pitch contour of every word, so you hear it and see it before you say it.

The students I meet most often share the same frustration: they've studied for the HSK, memorized plenty of words, and still freeze in real conversations. My classes are built to fix exactly that — relaxed, practical, centered on real communication. Ordering food, traveling, chatting with Chinese friends, dinner with a partner's family: those real moments are what we practice.

You don't need to wait until your Chinese is "perfect" to start speaking. You just need a place where mistakes are safe — and that's exactly what my classroom is for.

Courses · 课程

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Beginner Chinese · HSK 1–2入门

Start with pinyin and tones, and build correct pronunciation habits from day one. Covers 300 core words and everyday dialogues — enough to handle basic daily life in Chinese.

Beginner-friendlyPronunciation50 min
$2050 min
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Intermediate Chinese · HSK 3–4进阶

Break through the classic grammar hurdles (把 sentences, complex clauses, written style) and grow toward a 1,200-word vocabulary. Real materials, all four skills — ready for the HSK exam and for real life.

Exam PrepGrammar50 min
$2050 min
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Chinese for Kids少儿中文

A playful classroom for ages 5–12: games, songs, picture books and role-play that get kids speaking Chinese naturally — and enjoying it.

Ages 5–12Game-based25–50 min
$2050 min
IV.
Stories from Chinese History历史

Dynasties, legends and the people behind them — we read and retell China's best stories in Chinese, at your level. History becomes your conversation material.

Theme CourseHSK 3+50 min
V.
Chinese Culture & Traditions文化

Festivals, food, tea, customs and the ideas behind them. Learn to talk about culture the way Chinese people actually do — and understand what you see and hear in China.

Theme CourseHSK 2+50 min
VI.
Travel Chinese旅游

Built around a real trip: airports, hotels, restaurants, bargaining, asking for help. Short scripts you'll actually use, plus the listening skills to catch fast replies.

Theme CourseAll levels50 min
VII.
Living in China在中国生活

For expats and long-stayers: renting, banking, hospitals, deliveries, WeChat and Alipay — the real-life Chinese that textbooks skip, taught scenario by scenario.

Theme CourseHSK 1+50 min
VIII.
Her Stories: Women in Chinese History她们的故事

A conversation course you won't find anywhere else. Through historical figures, film clips and selected readings, we explore what life was really like for women in ancient China — and what their stories still say today.

Theme CourseHSK 3+Group or 1-on-1

Courseware · 课件

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Lessons + Courseware课+课件

A package of 1-on-1 lessons, plus access to the full courseware for every lesson we cover, so you can open it again any time to review the words, audio and games.

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Self-Study Access自学

The parts that work without a teacher: HSKK picture-talk drills, graded readings with pinyin and quizzes, and tone practice. Good between lessons, or on your own.

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How to buy: message me on WhatsApp or email and tell me what you'd like. I'll reply with the price, you pay with Wise or PayPal, and I send you a personal link that opens your courseware for the whole access period.

Courseware cover: a Chinese wedding
红事 How Chinese people marry · Culture
Courseware cover: a kung fu master in an old courtyard
功夫 Kung fu: film, body, history and spirit · Culture

Beyond language,
culture in conversation

Chinese class shouldn't stop at the textbook. In my theme courses we talk history, culture, travel and everyday life in China — in Chinese — because a language only comes alive in real conversation.

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How It Works · 流程

1

Book a Trial

Pick a time in the calendar below, or email me your goals and current level.

2

Get Assessed

In your free trial, 25 or 50 minutes, I'll assess your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, and design a learning plan just for you.

3

Start Learning

Confirm your package and schedule. Lessons run on Zoom or Google Meet, with notes and exercises after every class.

Book & Contact · 预约

Other ways to reach me

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YouTube QR codeYouTube
You can also book through my Preply profile, where you'll find all my student reviews and an intro video.

Study Tools & Student Area · 工具

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Tone Melody Trainer声调

See every syllable's tone as a visible contour: flat, rising, dipping, falling. Listen to native audio, slow it down, record yourself and compare — your pronunciation issues become obvious at a glance. Free to try.

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Interactive Courseware课件

Every lesson comes with custom interactive courseware you can review anytime after class with a password. Enroll in any course to get access — a study library just for my students.

Letters from students · 读者来信

Rated 5 / 5

“She is a great teacher! Her classes are very interactive and the class environment is relaxed which is perfect for learning. The resources she uses are helpful for learning the vocabulary in each lesson”

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September 2026 · Preply student
Rated 5 / 5

“Yiyue is a very friendly, patient, and dedicated teacher. She explains new content clearly and adapts the lessons well to my language level and learning goals. The classes are varied, motivating, and help me to speak Chinese more confidently.”

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June 2026 · Preply student
Rated 5 / 5

“I really like that she is very kind and always listens to me and my learning goals. Thanks to her, I have slowly started speaking Chinese, as much as possible for my level. Thank you for your support and patience!”

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May 2026 · Preply student
Rated 5 / 5

“I think one of the best teacher you can just find here, in this app! She is very kind and smiles a lot, encouraging her students, but which is most important, she is professional. She helps you understand everything.”

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May 2026 · Preply student
Rated 5 / 5

“Very patient and smart teacher. The lessons with Yiyue are always a great help for improving my Mandarin skills.”

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May 2026 · Preply student
Rated 5 / 5

“Great teacher who works with dedication. It is a pleasure to have classes with Yiyue.”

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May 2026 · Preply student

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FAQ · 常见问题

Yes — completely free, and you choose 25 or 50 minutes. I'll assess your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar, and give you a personal learning plan. It's yours to keep whether or not you continue.
PayPal, Wise or Alipay. Once your booking is confirmed I'll send you the payment details, and your lesson time is locked in when payment arrives. Buy single lessons, or save with 5- or 10-lesson packages (valid for one year).
Zoom or Google Meet — whichever you prefer. We work through interactive courseware in class, and after each lesson you get notes, key audio points and targeted exercises.
Rescheduling is free up to 12 hours before class. If something urgent comes up, just message me as early as you can and we'll figure it out.
Absolutely — beginners are my favorite stage to teach. In the first month we focus on pinyin and tones: pronunciation habits are hard to fix once they set, and getting them right from day one is exactly what self-study usually misses.

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