Whether you're starting your first Chinese course or have been learning the language for some time, Varsity Tutors can get you set up with Syracuse Chinese lessons that can help you sharpen your skills. We aim to help students with outstanding resources that can support their efforts to learn Chinese. It doesn't matter if you're taking a Chinese course at Jamesville-Dewitt High School, Syracuse University, another local school, or simply learning in your free time. We can set you up with top-notch Chinese lessons that can fit right into your schedule. Don't hesitate to reach out to our educational consultants to get started.
There are many different dialects of the Chinese language, though the most common two are Mandarin and Cantonese. For thousands of years, various Chinese dialects have existed. There is even evidence of the written language during the Shang Dynasty. With over a billion native speakers, Chinese can provide a variety of personal and professional benefits. As the official language of Taiwan and the People's Republic of China, you can better communicate with many more people who are different from yourself. You can gain valuable insight into another culture, as well as get to know Eastern philosophies. On a professional level, international business and trade employers are often more inclined to employ people who speak more than one language. Set yourself apart using one of the hardest languages to learn.
Varsity Tutors can set you up with two types of Chinese lessons: private tutoring and group courses. Whether you want to explore the language beyond your class syllabus, or you feel a little lost in class, Chinese lessons can give you the opportunity to build your skills under the support of a patient and skilled instructor. Our educational consultants can connect you with a Syracuse Chinese tutor within 24 hours. If you'd rather participate in a course, there are new sessions beginning every month. You can even arrange to participate in both types.
What kind of skills can an instructor focus on during Syracuse Chinese lessons?
The Chinese language can be challenging to become proficient in due to a variety of different features. When you enter your first course in the language, you are introduced to a multitude of unfamiliar topics, such as the Pinyin system, dialect-based tones, a single grammatical form, and Chinese characters that represent syllables. Learning this language can be challenging, as it can take a lot of consistent practice to retain your Chinese skills. Chinese lessons can be a reliable option for students of all skill levels who are seeking effective practice in the language.
Any language requires you to have the opportunity to practice regularly. By taking Chinese lessons, you can enjoy ongoing exposure to speaking, hearing, writing, and reading the language. You can build your pronunciation and vocabulary skills while participating in group activities. You can get set up with courses that can fully immerse you in Chinese. More advanced courses may teach lessons entirely in Chinese, which can encourage comfortability, confidence, and skill retention. Alongside your peers, you can maintain your existing skills and build upon them in a supportive setting.
One-on-one instruction can take a more personalized approach to your studies. A private instructor can develop a customized study plan that follows your needs alone. You can spend as much time as you need on any issue you prefer, whether you're interested in improving your pronunciation of pronouns or building your knowledge of Chinese history. Your study plan centers around your existing skills, learning personality, language goals, and areas of opportunity. This allows your mentor to focus on the aspects of Chinese in which you have the most room for improvement. Your mentor can serve as a conversational partner, offer engaging learning materials, and introduce you to the language using an approach that appeals to your learning preferences. A private instructor can even incorporate different Chinese resources, such as music, shows, and more.
How do the two types of Syracuse Chinese lessons differ?
Both forms of Chinese lessons offer a variety of benefits to students of all types. If you prefer to follow a syllabus and work with peers, you can enroll in a collaborative course. Courses are held entirely online via a virtual classroom that mimics a traditional classroom environment. Alongside your classmates, you can log into the classroom to interact with your course instructor. They can lead your course in group discussions that can help you to better retain your skills as you progress through the course. You can ask questions, get feedback on your pronunciation, and participate in skill-building activities. If you have trouble grasping something, your instructor can set aside time to work with you one-on-one to help you work to overcome your challenges.
Alternatively, some students prefer to work in a personalized environment that is designed specifically for their needs. We can connect you with a Syracuse Chinese tutor who has the skill and experience necessary to provide support as you learn. Since sessions are personalized based on your ability and learning needs, your mentor can offer a more comprehensive understanding of the language. Private instruction can be held online or in person to allow for total convenience. Online learning takes place on our Live Learning Platform, where you can meet with your tutor across video chat. There is even a virtual whiteboard that your instructor can use. If you opt to meet with your mentor in person, you can schedule your study sessions at home, school, or anywhere else that works for you.
How can I get started with Syracuse Chinese lessons?
Varsity Tutors can get you set up with Syracuse Chinese lessons that are convenient and reliable. Students taking Chinese courses at Faith Heritage School or any other local institution can get the support they need to work towards fluency in the language. Reach out to our educational consultants for more information about how you can benefit from enrolling in a course or studying with a Syracuse Chinese tutor. Take your efforts to learn Chinese to a new level by working with an expert Chinese instructor.

Crystal: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...earned my BS in Mechanical Engineering from Binghamton University. After doing an internship at NASA I discovered that I wanted to impact lives more personally and so decided to follow another life-long passion of mine - teaching math. I earned my NJ teacher's license in Mathematics and stepped into the high school classroom for nearly a decade specializing in Geometry, special education and test prep. I then ran a math-only learning center which allowed me...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Binghamton - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- English
- SAT Subject Tests
- Middle School Science
- +166 subjects

Diana: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...believe each student is unique. Each person can learn despite his/her age. A good teacher should be able to see and respect student's individuality and to teach based on each student's learning style and learning curve. It's teachers' responsibility to find ways to make the learning process pleasant, fun and easy to absorb, memorize and utilize. To make learning passionate, confident and rewarding. I have been an ESL/Chinese teacher and tutor in private homes, schools,...
Education & Certification
- East China Normal University - Bachelors, Language and Literature Education
- SUNY at Albany - Masters, Teach English to Speakers of Other Languages (teach in College / Adult Level)
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- TOEFL
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- +11 subjects

Karen: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I am an undergraduate student studying at Cornell University. I am working towards a Bachelor of Science in Information Science and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sustainability Sciences, with a minor in Development Sociology. I am originally from Syracuse, New York.
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- SAT Writing and Language
- Environmental Science
- +64 subjects

Caroline: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...I am a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley with a Bachelors degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. During my four years of college, I guided K-12 students of the Oakland area in Language Arts and Mathematics and served as a mentor for many high school students. I have also been an undergraduate student instructor for the General Biology lab course offered at U.C. Berkeley, a prerequisite for students wishing to pursue Biology...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley - Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- Reading
- SAT
- +42 subjects

Gabrielle: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...am an honors student at Arizona State University majoring in Chinese Language and Global Studies. After winning the Boren national scholarship, I spent the past year and a half studying abroad. During my time traveling throughout Asia, I worked and volunteered as a teacher for students of all ages, gaining significant experience in tutoring a wide variety of subjects. From ESL to public speaking, I have had the chance to help students make remarkable advancements...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Reading
- ESL/ELL
- SAT
- +29 subjects

Allison: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...own individualized goals, whatever they may be. I take a personalized approach to tutoring, knowing that everyone learns differently and tailoring counseling to the personal abilities and objectives of my students. I believe 'smart' is just another word for 'hard-working' and that goals can be achieved with a good plan of action. Setting - I am happy to open up my home in Roseville, MN for tutoring sessions because it provides a nice, quiet place...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Conversational Mandarin
- SAT Subject Tests
- ACT Math
- +13 subjects

Ziyue: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...tutoring, so I have a very efficient system of targeting my course plans according to each individual student. I would incorporate connections to the your interests, teach to the your strengths, and make learning a really fun experience! Learning language can seem like a long task, but I like to set goals and use weekly agenda to improve your general study skills over a short amount of time! I also assign movies and fun videos...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College - Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Cantonese
- SAT Math
- SAT Mathematics
- +13 subjects

Sunny: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I graduated magna cum laude from Columbia University. I earned a B.A. in Biology and Economics. I'm currently working as a Research Associate during my gap year before medical school. During my free time, I enjoy staying active, playing golf, swimming, running, and playing tennis. I love exploring new activities and neighborhoods in the NYC area.
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelors, Biology / Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT Math
- Elementary School Math
- SAT Subject Test in Chinese with Listening
- +38 subjects

May: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...and AP Calculus. Helping struggling students achieve high scores in standardized testing has been one of the most rewarding experiences - it boosts students' confidence and at the same time gives them the desire to learn more and tackle harder problems. Chinese is my native language. As a Chinese tutor, I enjoy helping students not only achieve desirable scores in standardized testing, but also use the language to communicate. I believe the key to learning...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College - Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Physics
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- AP Chinese
- +29 subjects

Jennifer: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...am a rising sophomore at Brown University from Newton, MA majoring in Biochemistry with outside interests in East Asian studies, Slavic studies, and art history. I'm comfortable working with chemistry, biology, most math subjects, and SAT Reading and Math, but am especially confident with tutoring Mandarin Chinese, as a native Chinese speaker with experience teaching a beginning Chinese course in the middle school support program at the Wheeler School in Providence, RI. If you're interested...
Education & Certification
- Brown University - Current Undergrad Student, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Subject Tests
- Writing
- SAT Reading
- +39 subjects

Crystal: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...am a recent Dartmouth College graduate raised in Philadelphia but now living in the great city of Boston. I just came back from a year living in France, where I taught English to over 200 elementary school students in person and by videoconferencing. My other previous teaching experiences include being a French drill instructor and Linguistics T.A. at Dartmouth, a teaching assistant at the Kimball Union Academy Summer Language Institute, and a Dartmouth Partners in...
Education & Certification
- Dartmouth College - Bachelor in Arts, Linguistics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- Cantonese
- French 4
- +35 subjects

Henry: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
Hello! I'm eager to help you in your education. I'm a recent graduate of Harvard College looking to apply to law school. My senior thesis was written on John Dewey's ideas of education, which I deeply believe has incredible power to transform individuals and society.
Education & Certification
- Harvard College - Bachelor in Arts, History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SSAT- Upper Level
- Elementary School Writing
- Languages
- +49 subjects

Miaowen: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I grew up in Taiwan and have been living in Seattle since 2002. I have a n Art History Master's degree and was an Art History teacher, English teacher, and Chinese-English translator in Taiwan for a few years. I have a 12 year old son, and I teach him Chinese at home....
Education & Certification
- Fu Jen Catholic University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- OHIO University - Master of Fine Arts, Art History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 2
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Languages
- +3 subjects

Wendy: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
I'm an experienced and patient tutor willing to work through any problem with a student. I specialize in the Foreign Language and English as well as Test Prep, but I am fully capable of tutoring high-level college math as well as teach music theory and vocal training. I am looking forward to working with you!
Education & Certification
- CUNY Macaulay Honors College at Hunter College - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Japanese
- English
- Writing
- +122 subjects

Allegra: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
They say you "can't study for standardized tests." That may be true, but you can hone the skills needed to do well on them, and I have the experience to help you do just that. As a high schooler, I aced the SAT and took 9 AP classes; as a student at the University of Chicago, I developed exemplary writing and critical reading skills; and as a tutor, I learned how to convey those skills...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Current Undergrad, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SSAT
- ACT English
- SAT Subject Test in French with Listening
- +63 subjects

Yutong: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...adopted local Chinese children and their families and continued to do so in college. Additionally, I was also the teacher assistant for my college major's senior design class and the head teacher assistant for a freshmen guidance class. The best tutors are not necessarily the smartest but are the most understanding, patient, communicative, dedicated, and creative. They listen to the needs of their students and can break down harder and complex concepts into simpler and...
Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus - Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Test Prep
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- +23 subjects

Steven: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson 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
- AP Chinese Language and Culture
- Calculus 2
- AP Computer Science
- +37 subjects

Yimeng: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...earning my undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Russian Language & Literature, I have moved to St. Petersburg, Russia, to complete a Fulbright Research Fellowship. In 2021, I will return to the University of Michigan to begin my MD/PhD training. My specialties include helping clients improve their Russian and Chinese, work on comprehensive strategies and material breakdown for the MCAT, as well as develop greater understanding of the sciences. As attentive mentorship is the cornerstone of...
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- French
- Russian
- Life Sciences
- +63 subjects

Christine: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson 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
- College Physics
- Pre-Algebra
- +90 subjects

Tina: Syracuse Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...a recent Columbia grad majoring in economics and film who's passionate about bringing the exciting classroom experience to the online learning format. I love economics and all the math behind it as well as the visual language of film and the humanistic touch of it. I believe in expanding the students' world by teaching not only facts and theories but the implication behind them in addition to sufficient application practice. I want the students to...
Education & Certification
- Columbia University in the City of New York - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Elementary School Reading
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 2
- High School Economics
- +72 subjects