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Learning Chinese with a Private Tutor

With over 955 million native speakers, Mandarin Chinese is the most spoken language in the world. If you learn to speak Chinese, you can communicate with nearly a sixth of the globe. That said, learning Chinese can strike fear into the hearts of many. In fact, Chinese writing is nothing like our own. However, writing and speaking Chinese is far from impossible. You’ll learn Chinese much more quickly than you expected with Chinese private tutorials. Don’t worry about the writing system, either; there are romanisation systems for transcribing Chinese characters and words in the Latin alphabet. Pinyin is one of the most commonly used methods. Your private tutor will tailor their lessons to you and your learning styles. This is one of the main aspects of being a private tutor, teaching students at their own pace using the teaching methods they prefer. Each lesson is tailor-made for the student and their learning goals using a teaching style that the student responds to.

Learning Chinese to Boost Your Career

You can’t argue against the benefits of speaking a foreign language when it comes to your career prospects. However, with Chinese being so different from our mother tongue, it can be difficult to get started. In addition to being able to communicate with a sixth of the world’s population, you’ll boost your career by being able to speak Chinese. Teaching Chinese has increased in popularity in recent years. In fact, it overtook German at A Level this year. There are so many people wanting to learn Chinese as a foreign language. As China grows and develops as a global superpower, the number of people deciding to learn the country’s language increases and their value as an employee increases. You can’t argue with just how powerful China has become. Employers have also noticed this and are hiring those with the right Chinese language skills. Whether a business is expanding abroad, signing a new deal or contract, or discussing business with a client, your Chinese language skills are probably going to be called upon. If you want to create your own business, getting lessons on how to speak Chinese could be a great way to break into a new international market. Additionally, this could help you garner investment as well. More and more British companies are taking their investments eastwards. China, similarly, is investing in British companies. The Chinese government is very interested in the country’s international growth. Getting Chinese lessons is a great way to prepare yourself for the future. Whether you’re a student or in full-time employment, a private Chinese tutor could help you get ready by teaching you how to speak the language.

Preparing for a Trip to China with Private Chinese Tutorials

The UK is a very popular destination for Chinese tourists. If you work in the tourism industry, speaking Chinese would be a huge plus. Similarly, China is a popular destination for a lot of British tourists. In terms of culture and history, China has nothing to prove. There are over 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the country! Whether you want to travel to China on a trip, live there, or participate in an exchange programme, getting Chinese lessons is a great way to prepare for your time there. What’s better than getting help from a Mandarin Chinese tutor before you go to the country itself and start speaking with the locals in their own language? While the Great Wall is certainly worth a visit, it’s far from the only thing with seeing in this culturally-rich country. Speaking with locals is another great way to discover the history and culture of a foreign land. Your private tutor will probably also recommend heading to China for the Chinese New Year. You'll be able to experience the heart of Chinese culture. Knowing Chinese vocabulary before you go to China will help you really immerse yourself in everyday life. Similarly, understanding the basics of the language thanks to lessons with a private tutor will also help you to improve your language skills much more quickly once you get there. Your tutor will have given you the skills to express yourself and work on your pronunciation in order to learn new words and expressions every day you spend in the country. It's a good idea to get to grips with the writing system with the help of a tutor from Superprof before you travel to China. The number of British students spending time in China is also increasing every year.  Of course, living in China isn’t just for the young. There are 36,000 Britons living in China and Hong Kong. Finding private Chinese tutorials with Superprof is a useful way to help you on your way to becoming bilingual.

Learning Mandarin to Discover Chinese Culture

Learning the official language of the People's Republic of China is an excellent way to immerse yourself in the country’s culture and history. After all, language and culture are inextricably linked. Private tutorials are also usually more enjoyable than the regular language lessons that you’d get at school. China has one of the oldest civilisations in the world. There are around 5,000 years of history to discover. Paper, gunpowder, and silk were all developed in this fascinating country. Your Chinese tutor can help you to learn more about the different artistic, cultural, and historical aspects of this impressive and wonderful country. Chinese painting underwent significant changes throughout the different dynasties. Learning Chinese will help you discover more about the ink used in China for their beautiful calligraphy and art. Chinese culture also includes a number of other customs including martial arts. A Chinese tutor from Superprof will help you get ready for your trip to China or meeting new Chinese customers. You’ll learn that the Chinese pay particular attention to friendly proceedings and professional relationships built upon trust. Manners are also particularly important in intercultural dealings.  Learning Chinese will also teach you more about the country’s tradition.

Finding Chinese Tutors for a Good Price

Mandarin Chinese is the official language of the People's Republic of China. It’s often just referred to as Chinese. This language includes Standard Mandarin and Jin, the version spoken around Beijing. There are plenty of different dialects spoken around the country. Dialects are variations of a single language. On Superprof, you’ll find plenty of tutors ready to teach you the different dialects of Chinese and Mandarin Chinese, in particular. A lot of our tutors offer free tutoring for the first hour as a taster session. This is a great way to see whether or not the Chinese tutor’s right for you. With a beginner, the tutor will probably focus on getting started with some basics about the language. Bit by bit, you’ll get to grips with the new vocabulary and pronunciation. The tutorials prepared for you will help you learn Chinese as effectively as possible. Tutors can even help you prepare for the HSK exam. This is the exam that can prove your level in Chinese. It’s the official language test of the People’s Republic of China. This will show employers and schools what level of Chinese you have and how well you’ve mastered the language. All our Chinese tutors are there to help you improve your language skills and learn more about the country and its culture and history.  Private Chinese tutorials are the most cost-effective way to learn Chinese. The average cost for Chinese tutorials in and around London is £23 per hour. Of course, the rates are different depending on where you live. There are also sites that offer free Chinese language learning resources. That said, these can’t replace tailored tutoring from a qualified and experienced tutor. You need all the help you can get when you learn a language as different from English as Chinese. With Superprof, you’ll be able to benefit from teaching approaches tailored to you. There’s a Chinese proverb that goes “Studying is like climbing a mountain.” This is why you should have someone there to help you.

Learning More with a Chinese Teacher

There are plenty of private language tutorials available from the tutors on Superprof. There are plenty of private Chinese tutors ready to start teaching students all over the UK. Additionally, there are tutors who teach Chinese languages other than Mandarin such as Cantonese. Learning Chinese is famous for being difficult because it’s so different to English in terms of writing and pronunciation: Our private Chinese tutors will help you to pronounce Chinese words and phrases, understand Chinese texts, write Chinese characters, and have conversations in Chinese. Most of our Chinese tutors are native speakers of a Chinese language and have a profound understanding of their mother tongue. Some of them teach Chinese full time whereas others teach Chinese tutorials because they love sharing their knowledge of the language. To learn more about Chinese culture and the languages spoken in this country, you can also get specialised tutorials in other subjects. Mandarin isn’t the only language you can learn to speak with the help of a private tutor, you can learn every language from Arabic to Zulu.