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- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Vocabulary - Chinese
- Chinese listening
Chinese Isn’t Difficult—It’s Different. Personalized Mandarin Lessons for Beginners and HSK Students
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Vocabulary - Chinese
- Chinese listening
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About Валерия
Hi! I’m Valerie, and I know what it’s like to learn Mandarin from scratch—because I’ve done it myself.
After more than seven years of learning and teaching Chinese, I’ve discovered that Mandarin isn’t difficult—it’s simply different. Once you understand the logic behind the language, it becomes clear and enjoyable to learn.
Today I help children and adults build a strong foundation in Mandarin through structured, supportive, and engaging lessons.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +19
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
MBA
Nursery
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
- Russian
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Russian
Mandarin
I combine the communicative approach, the translation method, and lexical-grammar instruction to help students not only memorize Chinese but truly understand how the language works.
One of my core principles is teaching Chinese through Chinese whenever possible. Even beginners start hearing authentic Mandarin from the very first lessons, allowing them to build listening skills naturally and become comfortable with the language from day one.
I also follow the natural progression of language acquisition:
Listening → Speaking → Reading → Writing (听说读写)
Rather than rushing into characters, I help students develop a solid foundation first, making future learning much easier.
I place special emphasis on pronunciation because I believe it’s the foundation of successful Mandarin learning.
During the first lessons we carefully work on:
• Mandarin sounds
• tones
• mouth and tongue position
• pronunciation techniques
using clear visual diagrams and practical exercises.
Developing accurate pronunciation from the beginning helps students avoid habits that become difficult to correct later.
Instead of asking students to memorize characters one by one, I explain how the writing system actually works.
You’ll learn:
• strokes
• stroke order
• radicals
• character structure
• the logic behind Chinese writing
This makes learning characters much more intuitive and less intimidating.
Culture is part of every lesson
Language and culture cannot be separated.
Throughout our lessons you’ll also discover Chinese traditions, history, etiquette, everyday life, and cultural insights that help you understand not only how Mandarin works, but also why native speakers express themselves the way they do.
Who my lessons are for
My lessons are designed for:
Complete beginners
HSK 1–4 students
Children and adults
Learners preparing for work, travel or university
Anyone who wants structured and logical Mandarin lessons.
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- £19
Pack prices
- 5h: £95
- 10h: £190
online
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free lessons
The first free lesson with Валерия will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
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