An Indianapolis Chinese course provided by Varsity Tutors could help a variety of people. Whether you are a college student studying at Butler University, someone just looking to take up a new language, or a high school student at Cathedral High, North Central High, or another area secondary institution, we can provide you with guidance and support so you can have a fulfilling language learning experience. It can be hard to learn a Chinese dialect, even if you have some prior experience learning new languages. It can be even more difficult if learning in a traditional classroom does not mesh with the way you learn things best. Being able to speak and write Chinese frequently are two factors that are very important when learning the language. In your Indianapolis Chinese course, you will have many opportunities to write and speak Chinese, along with having a great learning environment with an instructor who will keep you engaged in the Chinese language.
Chinese is the most popular language on Earth. More than 1 billion people speak some Chinese dialect. There are multiple dialects of Chinese, some of which include Wu, Hakka, Gan, Xiang, and Mandarin. Mandarin is the most popular dialect, with it being the official language in two Asian countries: the People's Republic of China and Taiwan. The most popular dialect among United States Chinese speakers has been Cantonese, historically. One writing system is shared between all Chinese dialects. The written form of Chinese has been around for thousands of years, even dating back to the Shang Dynasty, which ruled from 1700-1027 B.C. Written Chinese has no alphabet. Instead, there are over 50,000 pictographic characters that exist in Chinese, but only 20,000 are used on a regular basis. Most written Chinese is delivered through 2,500 of these characters. In today's world, Chinese is the only pictographic language still widely used. A lot of the Chinese characters used today were drawn to describe items. These symbols are not letters, so they give no clue as to how they are pronounced and they must be memorized individually.
Chinese can be a very difficult language to understand. This is because their character system is challenging to grasp and Chinese is very different from English. However, Learning Chinese can be a great investment to make because it could help you find opportunities internationally. Because Chinese is such a hard language to master, many language learners shy away from the challenge. However, it could lead you to lots of opportunities, both professionally and personally. By taking an Indianapolis Chinese course, you get lots of resources and assistance in building your comprehension of the language.
What information will an Indianapolis Chinese course go over?
Learning a new language can be difficult, particularly Chinese. Your Indianapolis Chinese Class can go over all the concepts, fundamentals, and rules in a way that can help you grasp this complex language. One important concept to understand is that Chinese is a tonal language, which means when the speaker says a word, it can mean many things depending on their tone. Chinese dialects have up to nine tones, but Mandarin has four: flat, rising, falling, and falling then rising. Another difficult concept for native English speakers to grasp is that the Chinese language has no plural words, verb inflections, or articles. Chinese words only have one grammatical form. For example, there is no "s" at the end of a word to mark a plural word. Nouns only have one form in Chinese, no matter if they are plural or singular. This can be hard for English speakers to understand, but once they master the rule, Chinese becomes easier to learn. When Chinese speakers learn English, it is just as difficult for them to grasp that English words change form in this way. Another concept you will go over is Pronouns. In Chinese, the characters they are given are based on their gender. These characters look the same but sound different. Some other topics you can discuss in a Chinese class are Chinese history, Chinese traditions customs, and culture, verbs, phrases, reading Chinese, and sentences structure and grammar.
How can an Indianapolis Chinese class help me learn?
An Indianapolis Chinese class has many interactive and convenient aspects that put your learning first. Chinese classes are held online in a virtual classroom with a live instructor and a set of classmates. While taking this class, you will be able to talk and engage with your instructor and classmates, which gives you the best of a traditional classroom while still taking place conveniently on the internet. Access to classmates and an expert instructor allows you to share insight, gain from the questions of others, and get in plenty of practice in both speaking and hearing the language. Having classmates with real motivation like those in our classes is a great way for you to learn new information, and it can even be fun! If you are stuck on the sentence structure of Chinese, for example, you and your classmates can try and work it out together. Even if you are really confused on a topic, you do not have to worry. You can always ask your live instructor for help. In fact, you can even set up one-on-one sessions with your instructor. This is a great time to ask for help if you are feeling behind on a topic. As you can see, a Chinese class is set up to help you feel confident in your ability to grasp the Chinese language.
Taking a Chinese class is also a convenient option for you because you will have many sections to choose from. Our classes start monthly, and you can choose between two-week classes and four-week classes. With lots of options, you can easily find a section that's right for you.
Where can I sign up for an Indianapolis Chinese class?
If you want to learn more about an Indianapolis Chinese class, contact Varsity Tutors. You can get in touch with an educational consultant by phone or online. We look forward to hearing from you!

Kelly: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I am a recent graduate of Indiana University-Bloomington, where I majored in Political Science and Mandarin Chinese. This past year I studied abroad and worked in China with the Chinese Flagship Program. I love studying history, languages, literature, and writing, and when I'm not helping students as a tutor, you can find me swing dancing, listening to jazz music, experimenting with vegan baking, and walking my dog. ... Learn by doing.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelors, Political Science, Mandarin Chinese
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- High School Level American History
- AP United States History
- SAT Reading
- +32 subjects

ShiFen: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I have taught Mandarin since 2008. During the class, we will focus on students' interest. If you would like to learn basic oral conversation for mandarin or you prepare for mandarin test, I will be flexible and focus on your need. I am native Mandarin speaker so you will learn the best pronunciation. We could possibly talk about your school projects, the goal of learning Chinese and how to be a keen Chinese learner. ... Learner-centered and task based teaching method.
Education & Certification
- University of Taipei - Bachelors, B.E
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- English
- Elementary School English
- +21 subjects

Lauren: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I love languages and writing and want to help students develop their own interest and abilities in these areas. I'm fluent in Spanish and proficient in Mandarin. I worked with all the Spanish speaking clients as a paralegal at a law firm and lived in Nanjing China while I studied at Nanjing University. I'm also TEFL certified.
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- English Grammar and Syntax
- AP Chinese
- +30 subjects

Ben : Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...schoolers. My tutoring is organized around the following principle: in studying mathematics the most essential goal is the development of mathematical reasoning. Technical mastery is a means to this end and not the goal. Keep in mind that in a real world context most of these calculations will be done by computers, so what you stand to gain in studying mathematics is not the methods of integration or the properties of matrices, but the capacity...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Bloomington - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Geometry
- GRE Analytical Writing
- American Literature
- +114 subjects

Akio: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...am a recent Purdue University graduate in Computer Engineering. As a teaching assistant for multiple courses including C Programming, Freshman Engineering, Digital Systems Design, and iOS programming, I had the opportunity to meet many great students and assist them in completing their courses successfully and meaningfully. I hope to continue doing that here with Varsity Tutors. I am also strong in high school-level STEM classes, such as chemistry, physics, biology, and math.
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Engineering
- Languages
- ACT English
- +62 subjects

Seline: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...They lived in Guangzhou before I was born, but they never learned to speak Cantonese! So my first "students" were actually my parents! I taught them Cantonese words, so they could at least know what to listen for. I have lived in the US for 10 years. My fiance is American and he speaks in perfect Mandarin now! He says Ni Hao to everyone! If I can help him from zero to conversational, you've got...
Education & Certification
- Hangzhou Normal University - Bachelor in Arts, Music Performance
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- +5 subjects

Megan: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...bridge engineer at a consulting firm. I enjoyed working with younger engineers and interns to walk them through design concepts and make sure they had a good understanding of what their calculations really meant. I tutor a variety of high school and college level mathematics and sciences. At the collegiate level, I am most passionate about structural analysis and engineering and FE-Civil preparation. With structural analysis and engineering, I love sharing real world examples with...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master of Science, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Astronomy
- Structural Engineering
- Elementary School Reading
- +131 subjects
Pian: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...problem-solving skills. I also have 4+ years of tutoring experience with elementary students and have volunteered with the Emily Shane Foundation, where I worked with middle school students on subjects including math, reading comprehension, social studies, and organizational skills. I primarily tutor math, English, writing, reading comprehension, public speaking, beginning Mandarin, and test prep. I'm fluent in Mandarin (speaking, reading, and listening) and help beginners gain confidence with tones and basic conversation. For standardized test prep,...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University - Bloomington - Bachelor's, finance business
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Reading
- Elementary School English
- Languages
- +11 subjects

Samantha: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...middle school math, algebra 1, algebra 2, all levels of reading from helping students learn to read to proof-reading college level papers. I worked with Qkids, teaching young Chinese Students how to speak English. I started college two years early, skipping my last 2 years of high school. All of the classes a typical student takes their last two years of high school I took at Ball State University along with my intro-to-college classes. I...
Education & Certification
- Purdue University-Main Campus - Current Undergrad Student, Natural Resources and Conservation
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- Greek
- German
- +57 subjects

Mary: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
I was born in Taiwan and have lived there for 20 years. Mandarin Chinese is my native language. I used to be a tutor for elementary and junior high students at Giraffe Cram School in Taiwan. I also teach Chinese calligraphy. Moreover, I am a translator. I thoroughly enjoying tutoring and being a part of a student's success with their academics. I look forward to working with you!... I am a very patient teacher. Every student has a different learning level. I believe patience and encouragement are the key to each student's success.
Education & Certification
- National University of Hospitality and Tourism Taiwan - Bachelors, Hospitality and Tourism
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Greek
- Math
- Conversational Mandarin
- +12 subjects

Christie: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...I am passionate about. History is the perfect subject to encourage students to think critically and independently. History, whether it is personal/family or state or national or world, provides an identity and moral understanding. I find it exciting when students move beyond parroting what I say or what the readings say to draw their conclusions and back up their statements with facts. By examining the past, students learn so much more about the present, as...
Education & Certification
- Manchester College - Bachelor of Science, Art Teacher Education
- Butler University - Master of Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Latin
- Science Substitute
- World Religions
- +95 subjects

Amy: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
Amy Grove is an art historian, Holocaust historian, museum program developer, and collector of art. She has taught at various universities, led an internationally acclaimed art gallery, and worked with top Holocaust art scholars around the world concerning issues related to WWII Era provenance. In addition to her work in the field of art history, Amy has led curation, programming & exhibit development initiatives at numerous museums. Amy enjoys sharing her passion for all things...
Education & Certification
- Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis - Bachelor in Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
- Savannah College of Art and Design - Master of Arts, Art History, Criticism, and Conservation
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Geography
- Honors Chemistry
- Business
- +42 subjects

Gabrielle: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...a wide variety of subjects. From ESL to public speaking, I have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements in both confidence and competency levels. I am particularly passionate about tutoring English, Mandarin, and standardized test prep. In my experience working with students struggling to pass a class or to prepare for college entrance exams, we always have fun determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Reading
- TOEFL
- SAT Subject Tests
- +29 subjects

Caroline: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects and test preparation, I am highly adaptable to different learning styles and cater my teaching methods to meet student needs. Apart from being flexible, I am also very accessible for additional questions or help that is needed. In...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- High School Chemistry
- Math
- +42 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Engineering, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- REGENTS
- Algebra
- ACT Math
- +48 subjects

Steven: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
Hi! I'm Steven. I'm currently an undergraduate student at Rutgers University. I have an interest in STEM, but specifically in physics and astrophysics, which are the fields I'm majoring in. In the past school year I have dedicated my time to tutoring elementary and middle school children in New Brunswick, as well as expanding the tutoring program to a local elementary school. I am eager to help any students learn and perform better in school!
Education & Certification
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Current Undergrad, Physics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- SAT Subject Tests
- +37 subjects

Yutong: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...on his face. I deeply admired my primary school history teacher and his words still impact me today. Because I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunities to live in three countries and to complete high school and college education, I would like to contribute back to society by bridging cultural gaps and helping others through teaching. During high school, every Sunday morning I taught Chinese language and culture to a group of adopted...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- College Biology
- General Biology
- SAT Math
- +23 subjects

Christine: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
Hi! I'm a freshman at Princeton University from Greenwich, CT. I'm currently pursuing a degree in Operations Research and Financial Engineering, with a certificate in Computer Science. I'm also fluent in Chinese, and currently taking a heritage speaker's Chinese class here at Princeton. I'm more than happy to help you with any math/science/Chinese questions!
Education & Certification
- Princeton University - Engineer, Operations Research
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- Spanish 2
- ISEE
- +90 subjects

Thomas: Indianapolis Mandarin Chinese course instructor
...loves teaching and helping students learn. I have experience teaching English in Argentina, as well as experience as a teaching assistant for various subjects at the Summer Institute for the Gifted. Exploration drives much of what I do, and I believe that learning is a form of exploration - and I hope to share that mindset with my students. As a tutor, I will be very patient, understanding, and thoughtful in my approach.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelors, Psychology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
- SAT Math
- Middle School Math
- +45 subjects
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Art
- Middle School Math
- Writing
- +36 subjects