Learning a language face-to-face with a tutor can be a fantastic experience. But if you're unable to find an affordable private Chinese tutor in Halifax, you may want to consider learning online. To learn with a Chinese tutor near you in Halifax, you'll have to either travel to the tutor's home, or pay more to cover their travel time; the average cost of receiving private Chinese lessons in Halifax is over $20 per hour. Not only does learning online save travel costs, but you gain access to the best tutors from all over the world.
Whilst students sometimes prefer learning in person, the vast majority of students report being pleasantly surprised by the experience of learning with a tutor online. On LanguaTalk, lessons are taught 1-on-1 so that you receive your tutor’s full attention and can progress quickly. Lessons are taught via video call, allowing you to communicate with your tutor and share learning materials. You'll feel like you're in the same room with your tutor. Book a trial session and see if you agree!
Below you can watch Chinese tutor's intro videos, check their availability and read reviews from their students. When you open a profile, you'll also see which learning needs, ages and levels the tutor is comfortable with.
New to LanguaTalk? When you create an account, you'll be given a token for a free, 30-minute trial session. Use this to get to know your chosen tutor and to decide whether you wish to take lessons with them or to instead try to find a Chinese tutor in Halifax. (Please note: not all tutors offer a trial session for free - some charge 30% of their standard full lesson price.)
Anita L
Anita L
Hi! My name is Anita, here's something I would like to share with you:
👩🏻🏫#What kind of Teacher am I ? #
I love travelling and have been to 10 different countries during the past years and now I am having my MBA program in Istanbul. As a multilingual in 4 languages, I'm not just a language instructor but also a passionate dedicated language learner. With over 5000 hours of teaching experience both in-class and online. I've had the privilege of guiding over 50 students from 20 countries on their language journey. I am a Student-Oriented tutor, adjustable & flexible with the teaching method according to your need.
㊙️# What's my strength? #
My Strengths is the HSK Exam Preparation! If you follow our study plans together, I'm sure you'll pass the exam with a satisfactory result!
With over 12 years of experience in international trading management, customer service, and HR management. I can assist business owners or employees in expanding their businesses in China while at same time improve their Chinese communication skills to enhance efficiency.
🌍# What's my teaching approach? #
My approach is personalized and flexible, catering to students from teenagers to adults, from beginners to advanced speakers. I tailor each lesson to individual needs and goals, ensuring comprehensive development in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I offer a deep understanding of phonetics and grammatical structures in each session. My teaching style is that I adapt to various approaches with intensive support & patient, task-based language learning, and the structural approach. In one-on-one session, I make it a priority to incorporate authentic materials from the Chinese's culture, and tailoring them to match the unique interests and goals of students.
📙# What kind of lesson can I provide? #
- Passing your HSK, HSKK, YCT & BCT Exam
- Business Chinese
- Daily life conversations
- Travelling emergency conversations
- Share the Culture and Tradition
❤️# What do I care about the most ? #
I always take my student's objectives very seriously and care about my students.
I look forward to learning about your experiences and interest, and help you advance your Chinese!
Please book a lesson now and we'll start the amazing journey together!
Christine H
Christine H
你好! Hello! I’m Christine, a Certified Chinese Teacher from Taiwan. I have 8+ years of teaching experience in foreign language, and 5+ years of teaching Chinese at universities in the United States to students around the world. I clearly understand what frustrates you when it comes to to learning Chinese. Teaching Chinese language is my career as well as my passion!
If you plan to study, live, or travel in Taiwan/China, or if you’re fond of learning Chinese language and culture, but have no clue where to start. You are at the right place! Whether you're a complete beginner or have learned Chinese for some years, I’m here to help you improve your Chinese skills and share my knowledge and advice with you as best I can. My goal is to build up your confidence and fluency in speaking Chinese. I hope you enjoy learning Chinese language and culture, and that it opens a new door for you to see the world in a new perspective!
🚀 My Course Features
✅ Chinese pronunciation, Pinyin phonetic system
✅ Traditional and Simplified Chinese characters
✅ 日常會話Daily Chinese conversations
✅ 初/中/高級中文課 Comprehensive Chinese courses for complete beginners/intermediate/advanced learners
✅ Chinese grammar, sentence structure practice
✅ 看YouTube 學中文 Watch Chinese videos and learn Chinese
✅ Structured & systematic lesson plans
* Other learning materials tailored to your learning needs/goals
🔑 My Teaching Methods
💎 Comprehensible Input
💎 Communicative Approach
💎 TPR (Total Physical Response)
☀️ About me
🦋 My students described me as a kind and patient teacher, who is caring for them in learning.
✍️ M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Texas Tech University. Certificate in Teaching Chinese as a foreign language from Washington University in St. Louis.
👩🏻🏫 5+ years of teaching Chinese at universities (TTU/TCU/Rice) in the USA
❤️ Teaching, learning languages, yoga and travel. I can speak Chinese, English, Taiwanese and a little Spanish. I’m learning Spanish now.
📍 Currently based in Taiwan 🇹🇼 or Spain 🇪🇸
Book a 30-minute trial lesson with me to discuss your learning needs/goals. I'll provide other course-related information in detail to start your Chinese learning with me and answer any questions you may have.
Looking forward to seeing you in my class soon. Let’s make learning Chinese fun and enjoyable!
讓我們一起享受學習中文的樂趣吧!/ 让我们一起享受学习中文的乐趣吧!:)
See Reviews From StudentsJennie Z
Jennie Z
· Obtained an official certificate for teachers of Chinese to speakers of other languages issued by the most authoritative institute, Confucius Institute Headquarters. With a high degree
· Over 5 years of experience in teaching Chinese. Gave demonstration lessons in a professional training institution. Native speaker with clear accent
· Be easy-going but professional, with rich experience and communication skills to help you break through bottleneck of your study
· Focus on stimulating students' interest in learning with substantial teaching content
· Teaching process is patient and meticulous, which helps you improve comprehension and presentation skills rapidly
· Customize a lesson plan for each student and tailor the lessons to your goals and pacing
· Be outgoing and like to interact with students. Create a delightful class atmosphere for students to explore the fun of learning
· Obtained a certificate of TESOL from Arizona State University
See Reviews From StudentsJing Q
Jing Q
Hi, I'm Jing.👩 I was born and raised in China, and currently I hold a Master's degree in English Interpretation. So, I am very clear about the differences between Chinese and English, helping you switch from English thinking to Chinese thinking.
In the past 5 years, I've taught hundreds of students from a wide range of backgrounds, needs, and goals, giving them a relaxed and happy environment to accommodate their learning pace.
What I can offer:
Customized lessons focusing on your current needs and learning style.
Relaxed and happy environment to make your learning experience fun and engaging.
After-class handouts and assignments, allowing you to review what you learned.
WHAT I TEACH:
Children's mandarin
Recognize physical words, such as animals, colors, fruits and so on.
Learn simple dialogue and let students speak Chinese as early as possible as they sing Children's songs and play games, while giving students a relaxed and happy atmosphere.
Mandarin for Teenagers:
Learning Pinyin and Chinese characters according to their needs and interests.
Using known textbooks such as "Easy Steps to Learn Chinese", YCT, and others.
Further improve the ability of listening, speaking, reading and writing, focusing on the strengths of each student.
Adult Mandarin:
Learning how to communicate in a business and formal setting, having daily conversations, and interpreting information at a corporate level.
All courses can be customized according to the student demands and pace.
See Reviews From StudentsMichelle S
Michelle S
Hello! I’m Michelle from Taiwan, passionate about making Mandarin learning practical and fun. With over five years of teaching experience, I customize courses to suit each student’s needs, ensuring the language becomes a versatile tool for you—useful in both everyday conversations and professional interactions.
🌟 My Background:
*Master’s in Linguistics, specializing in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language from Fu Jen Catholic University.
*Certified in Teaching Chinese as a Second / Foreign Language by the Taiwanese Ministry of Education.
*Over five years of experience teaching Mandarin to a diverse range of students.
📚 Course Introduction:
*Levels and Skills:
Courses are designed for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners, focusing on essential skills such as pronunciation, conversation, grammar, listening, reading, and writing.
*Phonetics:
Proficient in Hanyu Pinyin and Zhuyin, ensuring solid pronunciation foundations.
*Vocabulary:
Explore the differences in vocabulary usage between Taiwan and China, enriching students' understanding of regional variations.
*Teaching materials:
Offers Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters versions, accommodating a wide range of learner preferences..
👩🏫 Teaching Approach:
*Student-Centered:
Prioritizes practical application and interaction.
*Multimedia Resources:
Uses videos, audios, and digital tools for dynamic learning.
*Real-Life Scenarios:
Incorporates everyday contexts for relevance.
*Customization:
Tailors lessons to individual goals and paces.
I'm committed to making your journey in learning Mandarin both enriching and enjoyable. If you're interested in learning Mandarin, please book a 30-minute free trial lesson directly. Let's discuss your goals and how I can assist you in achieving them.
Depeng L
Depeng L
Basic info:
★Ph.D in Beijing, China. Majors: Diplomacy, English Literature&International Politics.
★Certified Mandarin teacher by Confucius Institute.
★Trilingual speaker: Chinese, English&Spanish.
★Specializing in teaching HSK/HSKK with four-year experience.
How do we learn Chinese?
✔ Goal-oriented. A clear and concise study plan is created based on your background and goals.
✔ Diverse learning forms. We can use simulations and different scenarios, analysis of articles, correction of writing&translation.
✔ Regular review and summary. This is to help you know your current progress and next tasks.
I offer four types of classes:
1) HSK/HSKK Test preparation: Practice with HSK Speaking, Writing, Listening, and Reading, including explanations of grammar points.
2) Structured Classes: customized learning materials are provided to meet your demands.
3) Conversational Chinese: We will talk about any topics you are interested in such as sports, movies, travels, politics, music, etc.
4) International Relations in Chinese: This course provides you with knowledge of IR in Chinese, helping you master current, accurate terminology.
I very much want you to achieve your goals. I care about your learning, I listen to and answer your questions carefully, and I am patient.
See Reviews From StudentsChristine Y
Christine Y
I am a native Chinese speaker from Taiwan, currently working as a Mandarin Chinese tutor for beginning to advanced students in the U.S. I am a patient teacher who understands the need for repetition and explanation of terms unfamiliar to the student.
I love to learn different languages, so I can understand the struggle to learn a new language. I enjoy knowing different cultures, when I have the opportunity, I will travel to as many places as possible.
I have been teaching Chinese to native English speakers online for about three years.
My experience includes:
1. Specializing in teaching Mandarin Chinese to non-native speakers.
2. Experience teaching beginner to advanced students.
3. Proficient with pinyin and Zhuyin phonetics.
4. Excels at teaching students without previous experience in Chinese.
5. Can assess students' level and discuss learning goals to best meet their needs.
6. Uses visual aids such as videos, photos, and/or PowerPoint presentations.
7. Experience teaching students of all ages (5 to 70 years of age).
Today is the best day to begin your Chinese learning with a caring and patient teacher. Sign up for a trial lesson today and let's begin the fun and exciting process of learning to use the Chinese language to open the door to communicating and sharing with over 1 billion people.
See Reviews From StudentsRachel W
Rachel W
Hello, this is Rachel from Hong Kong!
[WHAT will you get?]
I've always wanted to give my students enjoyable moments apart from a language lesson.
[WHY?]
Effective learning happens only if they enjoy the process.
[WHO am I?] (In brief)
1) I am a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor who has a degree in Translation and Interpretation.
2) I gave numerous private lessons to students of Mandarin, Cantonese and English when I was at university to support my living.
3) I am cheerful and patient and I treasure the interaction of 1-1 lesson with my students.
[HOW did I help my students in the past?]
CANTONESE/ MANDARIN
- Elementary basics (vocabulary reinforced with activities)
- Intermediate (moving to simple conversation)
- Advanced (conversation-based learning)
- Others: Pinyin (Chinese character pronunciation system), recognising Chinese characters, cultural learning, proverbs, slangs etc.
ENGLISH
- Phonics (toddlers)
- Phonetics (professional pronunciation for college students and adults)
- Grammar (all ages)
- Conversation (all ages)
- Academic writing (college students)
- Business writing (adults)
SPANISH (especially for second language learner)
- Elementary basics (vocabulary reinforced with activities)
- Intermediate (moving to simple conversation)
- Spanish pronunciation
- Verb conjugation explained
[WHEN is a good time to start our lesson?]
Anytime ;-)
[WHERE?]
Where you have a stable wifi connection!
Please also check out my profile video. See you soon!
Benjamin W
Benjamin W
🦁Are you a beginner? Don't know how to start?
🌟Are you at an intermediate level, but you are finding it hard to make any progress?
🌼Are you preparing for the HSK examination?
💫I'm here to help you!🥰
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【Why Teacher Benjamin🐝】
🌟I'm a native Chinese speaker 🗣 who will help you achieve a standard Mandarin accent.
🌟I'm a California🇺🇸-trained university professor👨🏻🏫 with over 8 years of teaching experience.🤸🏻♂️
🌟I have over 6 years of experience as an online tutor, I use a multi-sensory teaching approach to engage adults and even the youngest learner.
🌟I'm a certified teacher of English🇬🇧 and Chinese🇨🇳.
🌟I am enthusiastic, cheerful, lively, open-minded and patient. I am very creative and I will tailor our lessons to how you learn best.🤸🏻♂️
🌟I am based in Turkey🇹🇷 so I have a flexible schedule for students living in America, Europe and Asia🌎.
🌟I'm fluent in English🇬🇧 and Chinese🇨🇳 but I also speak Turkish🇹🇷 and Spanish🇪🇸!
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👨🏼🏫All courses are available in simplified 🇨🇳and traditional🇹🇼 versions
💟Personalize learning content and provide learning materials materials
1. 🕵🏻♂️Basic Chinese (Primary)
📗 Start with basic pronunciation
📗 Thinking and Learning Chinese from the Perspective
📗 Fundamentals of Learning Chinese Grammar
📗 Suitable for all ages
2.✍️HSK/YCT Preparation
📕 Study Chinese grammar correctly.
📕 speak Chinese with confidence
📕 Preparation for examinations at all levels
3. ✈️Travel Chinese
📘 Conversations at airports, restaurants and hotels
📘 Emergency
📘 Sign a travel itinerary with a travel agent
📘 Direction and Information Consultation
📍We can discuss future travel plans and past travel experiences. (practising grammar)
4. 🥟Daily Chinese
📗 Simple greetings and new friends
📗 Family and Social Relations
📗 Concerns, businesses, education, etc.
🐉 Chinese Culture
🥮 Chinese Cuisine
5. 📈Business Chinese
👩🏻💼Mainly for business people
🧑🏼💼Meet your own work needs
👨🏻💼Super practical business terms
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Mabel W
Mabel W
Hey everyone, I'm Mabel who is a full-time traveler and also a part-time online Chinese tutor.
I've been traveling for 7 years now, I've done tons of different things during my travel, Au pairing in Belgium, the US, and Mexico; Working holiday in New Zealand; Backpacking in Europe and Latin America; Working at a resort in the Maldives; volunteering in South Korea and more.
I'm considering that I'm a patient person, very outgoing and open-minded, and maybe a little bit crazy too(in an adventurous way).
I have 4 years of experience teaching Chinese since my first au pair year in Belgium in 2014. And I'm still giving online Chinese classes to my host kids whom I was taking care of as Au Pair in the US, but there isn't much work and I'm thinking about why not give classes to other people who want to learn Chinese, and this always makes me super proud! Thank you for learning my mother tongue!
I will mainly focus on conversation and also pronunciation, as a traveler and also a language lover, I learn some languages during my traveling. I picked up some French and also Spanish, not much but I totally feel you. So, I think communication is the key to getting to know the people and the culture first, but don't worry we'll go over grammar too, It is all-important.
But of course, the class can be tailor-made, everyone has different opinions and I will love to help! But I will be honest that I have a lot of experience with beginners.
Thank you for taking your time to go through my long-talk profile and hopefully I have a chance to talk to you.
See Reviews From StudentsSome tutors on LanguaTalk may also provide in-person lessons in Halifax, but most only offer online lessons as it is more convenient and allows them to work from home. Additionally, most tutors are not located in Halifax because they are living elsewhere in the world. If you book a lesson with a tutor, you should assume that the lesson will be conducted online.
Some students might be unsure about learning Chinese online because they think it will be very different from in-person learning. However, many students find that the online experience is similar and they often develop strong relationships with their tutor.
Once you start a video call with your selected tutor, you'll be able to communicate with them as if you were in the same room. The tutor may also share learning resources with you (such as newspaper articles or YouTube videos) and you'll be able to collaborate in real-time using tools like Google Docs or Dropbox Paper.
If you prefer in-person lessons over online learning, LanguaTalk may not be the best fit for you. Instead, you can search for a tutor on a local service listing website or place an advertisement in your area. However, we do encourage you to try online learning – you have nothing to lose by booking a free trial session. Many students find that the online experience is just as good as in-person learning, with the added benefit of access to higher quality tutors at a lower cost.
Our research suggests that the average hourly rate for private Chinese lessons in Halifax is between $25-$35. Since online tutors don't have to travel to you and often live in countries with a lower cost of living, their hourly rate tends to be significantly lower.
If you're new to LanguaTalk, we'll provide you with a credit for a free trial session. Many, but not all, tutors offer these for free. If a tutor does not offer a free trial, the trial price will be 30 percent of their full lesson price, allowing you to still try a session at a reduced cost.
Trial sessions last 30 minutes. They allow you to determine if the tutor is a good fit for you and get a sense of what online learning is like. The tutor will assess your level and try to understand your needs and interests so that they can tailor any lessons you choose to take. You'll be encouraged to speak as much as possible in Chinese, but you can also speak in English if needed.
If, after your trial session, you don't feel that the tutor is right for you, you can book a trial with another tutor for 30 percent of their full lesson price.
Lessons are taught one-on-one to ensure that you receive customized instruction. During the lessons, your tutor will use a variety of teaching methods and resources, including language exercises, conversation practice, and cultural notes, to help you reach your learning objectives.
All lessons take place via video call. Your tutor will normally give you a choice of calling tools, all of which are easy to use.
LanguaTalk offers personalized 1-on-1 Chinese lessons with top-rated tutors. Here's how to get started:
1 - Find a tutor that meets your needs by reviewing their videos, reviews, pricing, and availability.
2 - Book a trial lesson. Many tutors offer a free 30-minute trial, while others offer a discounted trial price.
3 - Have personalized lessons with your chosen tutor via video call. Or try a different tutor if desired.
You don't need to provide credit card information to book a free trial session. Please only book a trial if you're seriously considering taking lessons. Tutor prices vary, and you can use the filter to find one that fits your budget. You can pay for individual lessons or purchase a package for a discount (view a tutor's pricing options on their profile).
We're confident you'll enjoy learning on LanguaTalk. Our platform is trusted by students worldwide because of our transparency. We ask students to rate each lesson, and we display these ratings on tutor profiles.
99.8% of lesson ratings are 5 stars. This is because we only accept the top 10% of tutor applications, unlike other platforms.
To access our full list of FAQs or get assistance from our friendly team, click the 'Help' button in the bottom-right. You can also watch students sharing their experiences learning on LanguaTalk below.
One of the benefits of online lessons is that you can learn anytime, anywhere. When you choose a tutor, simply check their calendar to ensure that they have times that fit your schedule. Some tutors may have limited availability due to high demand.
Most students take 55-minute lessons. However, some tutors also offer the option of 30-minute lessons. If this option is available, it will be noted on the tutor's profile (below their pricing and above the 'Buy Lessons' button).
In general, 55-minute lessons are recommended for most students. 30-minute lessons may be suitable if you're taking lessons for your child or if you have an intermediate level and only want conversation practice.