Haoyu Xue Xue

I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker based in Birmingham, and I offer practical, friendly and personalised Chinese lessons for complete beginners, beginners and intermediate learners.

My lessons are designed around each student’s goals. Some students may want to learn Chinese for travel, work, study, relationships or personal interest, while others may want to improve their pronunciation, tones, vocabulary, listening or everyday speaking confidence. I adapt the lesson content and pace according to your level and learning style.

A typical lesson may include pronunciation and tone practice, useful vocabulary, guided conversation, role-play, short reading exercises and personalised corrections. For beginners, I can introduce pinyin, basic sentence structures, common expressions and essential Chinese characters in a clear and manageable way. For intermediate learners, we can focus more on natural conversation, listening comprehension, grammar, reading and expressing ideas more accurately.

As someone who has studied and lived in both China and the UK, I understand the challenges English-speaking learners may face when studying Mandarin. I can explain difficult concepts clearly in English and provide practical examples of how Chinese is used in everyday situations.

My teaching style is patient, supportive and interactive. I want students to feel comfortable speaking, asking questions and making mistakes, because regular practice is the best way to improve. After identifying your goals, I will create lessons that help you make steady progress and use Mandarin with greater confidence.