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Rodrick
- Rate £13
- Response 24h

£13/hr
1st lesson free
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Chinese accent reduction
- Chinese writing
Chinese native speaker, speaks Mandarin and English fluently, best choice for beginners in Chinese! Can teach either online or offline.
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Chinese accent reduction
- Chinese writing
Lesson location
About Rodrick
Hi, I’m an 18-year-old native Mandarin speaker based in Melbourne, I was born in Guangzhou China, half of my life in Melbourne. I enjoy helping students learn Chinese in a relaxed, supportive, and practical way.
My lessons are tailored to each student’s level, goals, and learning style. I focus on helping students build confidence in speaking, listening, pronunciation, and everyday communication. I like to keep lessons interactive and easy to follow, with a strong emphasis on real-life language use rather than just memorizing vocabulary and grammar.
I am patient, friendly, and well organized, and I always aim to create a comfortable learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions and make progress at their own pace. I can also explain things clearly in English when needed, which is especially helpful for beginners.
My lessons are suitable for beginners, school students, adults, and anyone who wants to improve their conversational Mandarin or learn more about Chinese language and culture. Whether you are learning for travel, study, work, or personal interest, I will do my best to make each lesson useful, engaging, and enjoyable.
If you are looking for a reliable Mandarin tutor in Melbourne, I would be happy to help!!
About the lesson
- Primary
- Secondary
- GCSE
- +19
levels :
Primary
Secondary
GCSE
AS Level
A Level
BTEC
Adult Education
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
Nursery
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Kids
- English
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
My Approach to Tutoring
As a native Mandarin speaker, I focus on making Chinese learning practical, enjoyable, and easy to understand. My lessons are tailored to each student's goals, whether they want to improve their speaking, pronunciation, listening, vocabulary, or everyday communication skills.
I use a relaxed and interactive teaching approach rather than relying only on textbooks. Lessons may include conversations, pronunciation practice, role-playing, vocabulary exercises, and real-life situations. I encourage students to speak as much as possible and help them build confidence in using Chinese naturally.
Typical Lesson Length
Lessons are usually 60 minutes long, although I can also offer 30-minute lessons for students who prefer shorter sessions, especially beginners or younger learners.
My Qualifications and Experience
I am a native Mandarin speaker with strong English communication skills. While I am not a professionally certified teacher, I am friendly, patient, and passionate about helping others learn Mandarin. I can explain Chinese concepts clearly and fluently in English and adapt my teaching style to suit each student's learning pace and needs.
Who My Lessons Are For
My lessons are suitable for:
• Beginners who are starting to learn Mandarin
• Students who want to improve their everyday Chinese conversation
• People who want to practice speaking and pronunciation
• Students interested in Chinese culture and everyday communication
• Learners who want a friendly and relaxed environment to practice Mandarin
Whether you are learning Chinese for travel, study, work, or personal interest, I will help you develop practical Chinese skills and become more confident using Mandarin in real-life situations!!
Rates
Rate
- £13
Pack prices
- 5h: £65
- 10h: £130
free lessons
The first free lesson with Rodrick will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- £13/h
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