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Private Mandarin Coaching

Speak Real Mandarin with Confidence

Personalised online Mandarin lessons designed around your goals, interests, and real-life communication. Learn using either Simplified or Traditional Chinese characters. Whether for travel, business, daily conversation, films, cooking, culture, exams, or connecting with family, lessons are adapted to who you are and how you learn.

Daily conversation Business Travel Films & TV Cooking Songs & culture Exam prep

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繁 · 简 Traditional & Simplified Chinese both available

20+

Years teaching

1,200+

Students worldwide

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Teaching Chinese

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Language learning should feel practical, natural, and a real part of your life — not a textbook exercise.

Naomi He · Native Mandarin Speaker · Taiwan

20+ years of teaching

Two decades of experience teaching international students of all ages and backgrounds — adults, teenagers, children, and professionals.

Master's degree & university lecturer

Holds a Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and has taught Mandarin at three universities in Taiwan and overseas — with over 1,200 students taught internationally.

Private & small-group

Lessons available as private 1-on-1 coaching, or as small groups you form yourself with friends, family, or colleagues.

Based in Europe, online

Currently teaching online internationally, with convenient scheduling for students across European and overlapping time zones.

A Different Approach

Beyond textbook Mandarin

Many learners memorise grammar correctly but still sound unnatural when they actually speak. Lessons here focus on the way Mandarin is really used — so you can speak comfortably, confidently, and in ways native speakers actually recognise.

Common struggles

Speaking that sounds robotic

You translate sentence by sentence from your native language, and the result feels stiff. Native speakers smile politely, but you can hear it isn't quite right.

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Frozen in real conversations

You can read and write some Mandarin, but the moment a real conversation starts, the words don't come. Confidence collapses faster than vocabulary returns.

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Vocabulary that doesn't stick

Hundreds of words memorised from apps and lists, then quietly forgotten. Without real use and real context, almost nothing stays for long.

In our lessons

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Natural, native-sounding phrasing

We focus on how Mandarin is actually spoken in real life — not the textbook version. Awkward phrasing is gently corrected and replaced with what native speakers really say.

二

Speaking from the very first lesson

You speak in real situations from day one. Confidence grows through doing, with patient guidance — not from waiting until you feel ready.

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Real-life context, every time

New vocabulary always arrives inside conversations and topics that matter to you — work, travel, family, films, food. What you learn in context, you remember.

Courses

Find your direction

Every course is personalised. Mix and combine — many students blend a primary track with a side interest like travel or cooking.

Foundation

Beginner Mandarin

Start from zero with a calm, structured programme. Build pronunciation, the four tones, pinyin, and your first few hundred words inside everyday conversations.

Pronunciation & the four tones
Pinyin reading system
Everyday phrases & greetings
Introduction to characters

Start here

Intermediate

Conversational Chinese

Move past the textbook and speak comfortably. Build real fluency through everyday topics, opinions, stories, and the language people actually use.

Fluid, natural speaking
Listening comprehension
Idioms & cultural nuance
Everyday life scenarios

Learn more

Professional

Business Chinese

Communicate with credibility in Chinese-speaking professional settings. Office Mandarin for meetings, presentations, email, and the everyday workplace.

Office Mandarin & workplace vocabulary
Meetings & presentations
Professional email communication
Business etiquette & relationships

Learn more

Travel

Travel Mandarin

Practical Mandarin for moving through Chinese-speaking countries with ease. Order food, navigate transport, and connect with locals on real journeys.

Restaurants, hotels & shopping
Transport & directions
Ordering food & emergencies
Local phrases & small talk

Learn more

Hobby

Hobby Mandarin

Learn through what you already love. Lessons built around Chinese cooking, films, songs, stories, or Taiwanese culture — language as a doorway, not a drill.

Mandarin through Chinese cooking
Films, TV & songs
Stories, culture & history
Taiwanese language & traditions

Learn more

Ages 12+

Mandarin for Teenagers

A thoughtful, age-appropriate programme for teenagers (12+). Builds real language skills at a calm, engaged pace — supportive of school, exams, and real curiosity.

Steady, age-appropriate pacing
Conversation & reading skills
Support for school Mandarin
Exam preparation if needed

Learn more

Heritage

Heritage Chinese

For students with Chinese family backgrounds who want to strengthen speaking, reading, writing, and cultural confidence — reconnecting with the language of home.

Strengthen speaking & listening
Reading & writing confidence
Culture & family context
Fill in the gaps naturally

Learn more

Advanced

Advanced Mandarin

For high-level learners who want to refine fluency, discuss complex topics, sharpen professional communication, and deepen cultural understanding.

Refine fluency & nuance
Debate & complex topics
Professional communication
Deeper cultural understanding

Learn more

Lesson Rates

Simple, honest pricing

Transparent rates. No hidden fees. No long-term contracts.

Trial

^€19 / 30 min

A relaxed, low-pressure introduction to the lessons and the approach. No obligation to continue.

30-minute private session
Level & goals assessment
Personal learning plan
No commitment to continue

Book Trial

Bring a partner or a small group

If you form your own group and attend the same lesson together: the second student joins at half price, and the third student at one-third price. Same focused attention, shared between people who already know each other — couples, friends, families, colleagues.

Student Voices

Real students, one-to-one

Learners from around the world, each in their own private lesson with Naomi — not a group class. Real conversations, real progress, one person at a time.

I have been studying with Naomi weekly for 2 years now. Each week she teaches me what I want to learn at a pace that I can handle. When I feel overwhelmed she breaks down the vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and characters in a way where I can easily understand. She is patiently turning this impossible goal of mine to understand the Mandarin language into a reality, and I couldn't be happier.

Brian

2+ years

The lessons feel practical and natural rather than textbook-heavy. I look forward to each session, and I notice real progress in everyday situations — not just on paper.

Joshua

5+ years

Naomi has been teaching me Mandarin Chinese for over 6 years now. She is absolutely incredible at explaining new words, concepts and cultural nuances. She is able to ensure that with just an hour a week of teaching, my comprehension of the language improves as well as confidence in using it.

James

6+ years

Studying with Naomi has been an incredible experience, especially in how she seamlessly connects grammar lessons with rich cultural insights that bring the language to life. Her guidance has given me the skills and confidence to connect with my wife's Taiwanese family on a much deeper level. Thanks to her lessons, I now feel completely assured in my language abilities whenever I travel abroad.

Chad

5+ years

Book a Trial

Begin your Mandarin journey

A 30-minute trial is just €19. Meet Naomi, experience the approach, and walk away with a clear sense of how to move forward — at your own pace, with no pressure to continue.

Reserve Your Spot — €19

Limited monthly availability — Naomi keeps a small, focused student list

Request a Trial Lesson

Naomi will personally confirm your lesson time within 24 hours.

Your Name

Email Address

Current Level

Your Goal

Traditional or Simplified?

By submitting you agree to be contacted about scheduling. Lessons are conducted via Zoom or Google Meet. No spam, ever.

Common Questions

Frequently asked

These lessons suit adult learners and teenagers who want Mandarin for real life — for travel, business, daily conversation, family, or personal interest. Whether you are starting from zero or returning to a language you once studied, lessons are fully tailored to where you are now.

Both. As a native speaker from Taiwan, Naomi teaches Traditional Chinese (繁體) and Simplified Chinese (简体) equally well. You can choose one, or learn both — many students start with the one most relevant to their goals and pick up the other along the way.

Not at all. Many students arrive with zero Mandarin and progress steadily from there. The approach is designed to build naturally from the ground up. If you already have some background, lessons are adjusted accordingly.

Absolutely. Many students grow up hearing or speaking some Mandarin at home and want to improve reading, writing, pronunciation, confidence, or cultural understanding. Lessons are adapted to your specific background and goals.

Most students notice a real difference in confidence within four to six weeks of regular lessons. Many beginners are able to participate in simple conversations within a few months of consistent study.

Yes — small groups you form yourself are very welcome. If you attend together at the same lesson time, the second student joins at half price and the third at one-third price. Couples, family members, friends, and colleagues all learn beautifully together.

All lessons are held online via Zoom. Sessions are available in 30, 60, or 90 minutes.

Yes. Lessons can be rescheduled free of charge with at least 2 hours notice.

Payments can be made via credit or debit card, PayPal, Wise, or European bank transfer. If you prefer another payment method, please contact Naomi directly.

Don't worry. During the trial lesson, Naomi will assess your current level and recommend the most suitable learning path.

Speak Real Mandarin with Confidence

20+ years of teaching

Master's degree & university lecturer

Private & small-group

Based in Europe, online

Beyond textbook Mandarin

Speaking that sounds robotic

Frozen in real conversations

Vocabulary that doesn't stick

Natural, native-sounding phrasing

Speaking from the very first lesson

Real-life context, every time

Find your direction

Beginner Mandarin

Conversational Chinese

Business Chinese

Travel Mandarin

Hobby Mandarin

Mandarin for Teenagers

Heritage Chinese

Advanced Mandarin

Simple, honest pricing

Bring a partner or a small group

Real students, one-to-one

Begin your Mandarin journey

Request a Trial Lesson

Frequently asked

Have a question? Write to Naomi