Diana Wu

Hi, I'm Diana — Mandarin tutor and cross-cultural communication coach

My lessons are built around real conversation, not just the textbook. As a native Mandarin speaker with six years of professional experience across China and the UK — including the British Chamber of Commerce Shanghai and Cambridge University Press & Assessment — I teach the Chinese that people actually use: in daily life, in business meetings, and across the internet culture that shapes how young Chinese people speak today.

What lessons look like: We start from your goals and current level, then build sessions around structured speaking practice, targeted grammar and vocabulary, and real materials — news, social media trends, business scenarios, or exam papers, depending on what you need. I set clear milestones so you can see your progress, and I adapt pace and content each week based on how you're doing.

Who I work with: Upper secondary students preparing for exams, university students building fluency, and adult professionals — including company training for teams working with Chinese partners or markets. Having worked alongside diplomats and multinational executives, I bring particular strength in professional Mandarin and business culture.

My experience: I began tutoring at university, delivering 170+ hours of one-to-one and small-group teaching aligned with the Chinese national curriculum. As a language learner myself (Japanese JLPT N2), I know what it feels like to sit on your side of the table — and what actually works.

If you want Mandarin that's practical, current, and genuinely enjoyable to learn, I'd love to meet you.