Mandarin at SJL

Discover immersive language lessons tailored to students, travelers, and professionals.

Mandarin Chinese grammar is more straightforward than you might imagine

  1. In English, we differentiate between “I” and “me.” In Mandarin, both are simply wǒ.
  2. “He,” “she,” and “it” are all pronounced the same: just say tā.
  3. English has many past-tense forms (“was,” “were,” “did,” “done,” “has,” “have,” “had,” “could,” “would,” “might”). Mandarin keeps it simple: add le to the verb. “Eat, ate, eaten” becomes “eat le.” Want to say someone slept? Just say “sleep le.” Easy!

Whether you’re a beginner or aiming for fluency, we make Mandarin practical, enjoyable, and engaging with:

What Makes Us Different?

We blend expert instruction with immersive storytelling. You don’t just study Mandarin—you live it. Expect meaningful lessons, cultural gems, local tips, and the confidence to build genuine friendships and deeper personal connections abroad.

Why Learn with a Professional Tutor?

Structured guidance accelerates progress beyond self-study. A native, experienced instructor corrects mistakes in real time, builds authentic pronunciation, and keeps you accountable—so you retain more and advance faster.

Join us today and start connecting with the language, people, and spirit of China.

Meet the Tutors

Lizi Lin

Lizi Lin

Skilled teacher with 6 years of experience teaching Mandarin and 1st to 8th grade Math. Proficient in English and Mandarin with a strong background in test prep. She taught high school students in China, preschool children in Europe, and adults in the US. She holds a BA in Education and 15 Early Childhood Education units in California. She is available on both weekdays and weekends

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