Kary L.
CTCSOL Certified Mandarin & Cantonese Tutor with 7 Years of Experience — Creating Fun, Effective, and Personalized Learning Journeys!
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About me
Hi, I’m Kary — a certified Chinese language teacher with over 7 years of full-time online teaching experience. I currently work with 25+ active students, and more than 10 have studied with me for over 5 years.
I teach both Mandarin and Cantonese. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your daily conversation or business communication, I tailor lessons to your goals and level.
In addition to Mandarin, I also offer engaging and practical Cantonese lessons — perfect for those interested in Hong Kong dramas, music, or culture.
For children aged 12 and up, I recommend 2 lessons per week (25–45 minutes each), adjusted to their attention span. For adults, I suggest:
2 lessons/week if learning for travel or personal interest
3 lessons/week if preparing for HSK or professional needs
Materials include textbooks, videos, music, real-life dialogues, and personalized topics. I focus on what helps you progress the fastest — whether it's speaking, listening, reading, or writing.
Outside of class, I love fitness, climbing, and diving. These passions fuel my curiosity about language and cultural exchange.
Let’s explore the beauty of Mandarin or Cantonese together — and make progress you can feel.
With 7 years of full-time online teaching experience, I currently have more than 25 active students, including 10+ who have been with me for 5 years. This reflects not only their personal learning needs but also my approach to creating a relaxed and engaging learning environment.
I believe in making learning fun, with no pressure, and guiding students through the material rather than overwhelming them. My classes are designed to be interactive, where we learn through play, ensuring students stay motivated and inspired.
For adults and teens of varying age groups or specific needs, I prepare customized materials for listening, speaking, reading, and writing. I focus on identifying each student's learning priorities and adjusting lesson plans to match their strengths and interests, ensuring an enjoyable and effective learning experience.
It's not about being perfect — it's about making progress, no matter how small. In my classes, you'll feel encouraged, supported, and most importantly, motivated to keep moving forward!
I speak
Chinese (Mandarin)
NativeChinese (Cantonese)
NativeEnglish
Advanced C1Russian
Intermediate B1What my students say
Alexander
August 25, 2019
Kary is brilliant tutor, who do her best on each lesson. Educational program tailored program for the student needs. Also, the word "lesson" does not fully describe classes. It's more a cultural exchange - I do learn a lot not only about language, but also about China and Chinese culture. In addition, Karys' lessons aren't only efficient, but it's always fun! To conclude, I strongly recommend Kary as tutor!
Asya
April 28, 2021
Kary is a great tutor! She really cares about the progression of her students and use individual approach to each depending on the needs. The lessons are intense, never boring, and the time flies by. Have been taking lessons from her for over 1.5 years, and I’m very pleased with the studying process and my progress.
Andreas
May 25, 2020
She is great 👍 the best teacher ever she is so energetic and enthusiastic and has a very good methode to introduce one in the language of the tones but i shouldn’t write this here i mean not before i booked all my lessons 😉try it out to learn with her chinese her english is profession
Francesco
July 22, 2020
I've been studying with Kary for almost 2 months already and I can simply say that she's just a terrific tutor. Her positive energy made me enjoy studying Chinese and each lesson I learned something new. I am really happy to have found her as tutor. Definetly recommended!
Faruk
December 17, 2020
Kary is brilliant tutor! I enjoy every lesson with her.She is patient and thorough tutor, i would like to recommend to everyone, who studies chinese mandarin or cantonese.Her english is very good, so i have no problems with understanding lessons.Highly recommended tutor!
Dennis
December 3, 2022
Kary has been an amazing teacher! I've taken daily lessons with her for almost 3 years and my Mandarin is light years better than when I met her. I literally look forward to lessons every morning when I wake up. Strongly recommend her!
Schedule
Resume
2016 — 2017
VIBRAM Fivefingers
marketing specialist
2012 — 2016
KAILAS
brand marketing speicialist
My specialties
New to Chinese? No worries!I specialize in helping beginners start from scratch with fun, easy-to-follow lessons.You’ll learn to speak and understand everyday Chinese step by step — no pressure, full support, and all materials included.Let’s make your Chinese learning journey simple and enjoyable!
For intermediate learners aiming to improve their Cantonese speaking skills, I offer conversation-focused training.We work on real-life dialogues, local slang, natural sentence patterns, and listening to native-speed conversations.You'll practice thinking in Chinese, not just translating from English, so you can respond more quickly and naturally.Through role-plays, discussions, and real-world topics, you'll build the confidence to handle everyday and workplace conversations with ease.
Want to master Business Chinese for the real world?With 16 years of work experience — including 5 years in outdoor brand marketing — I know exactly what it takes to communicate confidently in a business setting.In my Business Chinese classes, we’ll cover key phrases, emails, meetings, negotiations, and cultural tips to help you succeed.All materials are provided, and every lesson is tailored to your professional needs!
I am a certified teacher of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, and I offer targeted HSK preparation courses designed to help you pass the exam with confidence.We focus on essential vocabulary, grammar structures, reading comprehension, writing, and speaking skills, following the official HSK guidelines.Each lesson is customized to strengthen your weak areas and build effective test-taking strategies.All study materials are provided, so you can focus fully on learning.Whether you're aiming for HSK Level 3, 4, 5, or 6, I will guide you step-by-step toward achieving your certification goals.
I offer advanced Chinese courses designed to help learners achieve greater fluency, accuracy, and cultural understanding.As a certified teacher of Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, I focus on refining your speaking, writing, reading, and listening skills through in-depth discussions, authentic materials, and structured practice.You'll learn to express complex ideas naturally, engage in professional or academic conversations, and understand the subtle cultural contexts behind the language.All study materials are provided and customized to your goals, whether for work, study, or personal enrichment.
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