Varsity Tutors can connect you with quality Omaha Chinese lessons whether you're studying Chinese at Central High School, the College of Saint Mary, a work-related language program, or on your own. The lesson options we provide include private tutoring, live online classes, or a combination of the two.
Chinese has many dialects, the most popular of which is Mandarin. In the US, Cantonese is also very commonly learned. The language has a rich history and the written characters can be considered a highly developed art form. About 20,000 of the more than 50,000 Chinese characters are used on a regular basis, so it's a good thing Pinyin was developed. Pinyin is a written language using Western letters to represent Chinese words phonetically.
Learning Chinese can open a whole new world to you both academically and socially, and can improve your career prospects exponentially. Though it's considered one of the hardest languages to learn, being nothing like English, it's worth the time and effort if you want to live a global life. We're happy to provide lessons that can help you on your language-learning path.
What specific topics do Omaha Chinese lessons cover?
Your course will cover vocabulary and grammar and all the common things that language courses cover, but there are some interesting things to go over with the Chinese language that might be especially interesting.
Many language students spend hours creating and studying verb conjugation and tense charts. It's an accepted part of language acquisition, but not usually considered the most exciting part. When you learn Chinese, you don't have to make a single verb chart. Why? Words in Chinese have just one grammatical form each. Whether a person is using past or future tense or talking about one person or a group of people, the verb is said the same way and the context provides the details. This can (almost) make up for the difficulty of learning Chinese for many students!
There are four tones in Mandarin Chinese, and anywhere up to nine tones in other dialects. Mandarin is made up of flat, rising, falling then rising, and falling tones. It's important to learn these tones so as to avoid mistakes like receiving candy when you wanted a bowl of soup, or telling somebody you're going to sleep for dinner when you really plan to boil dumplings. As you study common phrases and essential vocabulary along with sentence structure and grammar, you may want to keep pronunciation and tones at the forefront until you've mastered them.
Which Chinese lessons should I choose between group and individual?
While it's ultimately up to you to decide which type of lessons would work better for you, there are some things to consider. Are you more energized by group discussions or by one-on-one interactions? Do you generally learn at an average rate compared to the rest of your class, or do tend to learn at a much faster or slower rate than others? Are you interested in general knowledge of the Chinese language, or do you have a specialized focus such as restaurant ownership, vehicle imports and exports, or architecture? Do you want to learn in an online class or with an online tutor?
我f you prefer the first choice in each question, you probably want to sign up for an Omaha Chinese course. The course is taught by an expert instructor, and you can communicate with them as well as your classmates during your lessons. You may even make beneficial connections with one or more students you can study with outside of the class. You can save money by signing up for a course as well. Plus, there is always the safety net available knowing that you can request one or more private tutoring sessions if you fall a bit behind or have trouble with a particular concept and need to catch up.
我f you prefer the second choice in each question, you're a good candidate for an individual Chinese tutor. When you work with a private instructor, the two of you can follow a study plan based solely on your needs. If you're very good at learning characters but have a hard time pronouncing words, more time can be spent focusing on pronunciation. A one-on-one learning situation naturally provides more flexibility, because no one's needs must be taken into consideration other than your own.
No matter which choice you make, you can rely on Varsity Tutors to provide effective Chinese lessons for students of all ages and all ability levels.
Why are Omaha Chinese lessons better than studying on my own?
Even if you're taking Chinese classes at Creighton Preparatory School or The University of Nebraska at Omaha, you'd benefit more from taking supplemental Omaha Chinese lessons than studying on your own. During a large school class, the teacher mostly talks and the students mostly listen. That works for taking in information, but the best way to learn Chinese is to use it in meaningful conversations with others. Even if you're learning to read, if you get stuck on a particular word or learn it wrong, it could be more difficult to relearn the right way than if you had learned it correctly in the first place.
Since communication between people is the only reason language developed in the first place, learning it on your own is counterintuitive. Whether you have the personal attention of a fluent Omaha Chinese tutor or the valuable collaborative experience of an online Chinese course, you have a better chance of learning both effectively and efficiently with the help of others who understand the language and how to learn it.
How do I get started with Omaha Chinese lessons?
Signing up for an Omaha Chinese tutor or enrolling in a Chinese course is as easy as contacting Varsity Tutors and answering a few questions regarding your current level of fluency, your goals, and your schedule. You can also ask our educational consultants any questions you have at that time. Then they can set you up with an Omaha Chinese tutor, class, or both types of lessons. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
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Education & Certification
- Pittsburg State University- Bachelor in Arts, Education
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- College Algebra
- Science
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- +41 subjects
Ziyue: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...anticipate to major in Biology with a special major in Architecture. My passion for these two distinct fields allow me to have multifaceted career options, spanning architectural school, biology research or academia. I had been tutoring Chinese, writing and math for two years, and I am continuing to teach Mandarin and Cantonese on college campus. I was born in Guangdong, China, and I moved to the states when I was in middle school, thus allowing...
Education & Certification
- Swarthmore College- Current Undergrad, Biology and Art
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Mathematics
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Caroline: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...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 as a major. Since I have a wide range of teaching experiences in both academic subjects...
Education & Certification
- University of California-Berkeley- Bachelor of Science, Molecular Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Gabrielle: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...determining the study method that works best for them. Everybody has a different learning style and once we hone in on the right one for you, an improvement in scores will become more than apparent. Overall, I find tutoring to be an incredibly rewarding profession and I am eager to continue to support students in discovering a passion for their education. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, running, cooking, and the occasional Netflix marathon.
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University- Bachelor in Arts, Chinese Language & Global Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Study Skills and Organization
- College English
- +29 subjects
Miaowen: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...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. I love teaching and understand that learning a new language can be very challenging. As a Chinese teacher, I believe that my job is to help you to pick up the language in a conversational context. Then, I help you to...
Education & Certification
- Fu Jen Catholic University - Bachelor in Arts, History
- OHIO University - Master of Fine Arts, Art History
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Sunny: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
我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
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Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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May: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...莫尔学院的生物学和计算机科学。我have a passion for education and firmly believe that education can change lives and provide the upward social mobility. I love interacting with students and building connections with them on a personal level. I prefer to teach students the learning method and thinking process, rather than just the answer. I am good at guiding students and letting them come up with the answer by themselves. In college,...
Education & Certification
- Bryn Mawr College- Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science & Biology
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Chase: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln- Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Daniel: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- The University of Texas at Austin- Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Asutin - Master of Science, Material Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Yutong: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus- Bachelor of Science, Industrial and Systems Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- SAT Mathematics
- Mandarin Chinese 3
- Social Studies
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Asta: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...science. Right after graduation, I worked as an academic and test prep tutor as well as admissions consultant in Hong Kong. For the past two years, I worked with a number of students to help prepare them for college in the United States. Even though I tutor a wide range of subjects, I enjoy teaching English and standardized test preparation the most. I love helping my students find beauty in the English language in addition...
Education & Certification
- University of Chicago- Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- College Essays
- French 1
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Yimeng: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...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 academic progress, I endeavor to assist my students in honing their potential and delighting in the process.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor- Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Graduate Level Chemistry
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Min: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus- Bachelor of Science, Informatics
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Calculus 2
- Calculus 3
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- +35 subjects
Jessica: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
我'm a Senior at Carnegie Mellon University, majoring in Civil Engineering. I love being outdoors, playing sports, watching movies, and ballroom dancing. I believe that building a supportive and comfortable relationship between a tutor and a student is the best way to make sure that we can achieve your goals together. I can't wait to get to know you!
Education & Certification
- Carnegie Mellon University- Bachelor of Engineering, Civil Engineering
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT Math
- SAT
- Middle School Reading
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Yikai: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
我currently study computer science at New York University with scholarship. I have tutored students of varying ages on various subjects and I have found that self-studying leaves gaps in one's knowledge. I enjoy challenging myself to explain difficult concepts as simple as possible to help students succeed. My favorite subjects are math and science and my hobbies include chess, running, and swimming.
Education & Certification
- New York University- Current Undergrad Student, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Algebra
- Algebra 2
- Mandarin Chinese 1
- +29 subjects
Anna: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...receiving an average of 100 in my high school level chemistry class, a 5 on the AP chemistry exam, and an A in both General Chemistry 1 and 2 at Cornell University in my freshman year. Previously, I tutor high school chemistry, AP chemistry, and SAT subject chemistry to my underclassmen in high school through the National Honor Society, and currently, I'm a TA for General Chemistry this summer for my professor at Cornell, prepping...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University- Bachelor in Arts, Biochemistry
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- ACT
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- Languages
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Allegra: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
...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 to students of all ages, from many different backgrounds, in both one-on-one and group settings. Need to raise those scores? Having trouble telling a participle from a predicate? Want to...
Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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我sabel: Omaha Mandarin Chinese lesson instructor
我am currently studying Economics and East Asian Studies at Columbia University. Outgoing by nature, I have a teaching method that is very interactive. During a tutoring session, my students should expect a dialogue rather than a lecture. I have a background tutoring Math and Mandarin Chinese to students ranging from Elementary School to College.
Education & Certification
- Barnard College- Current Undergrad, Economics, East Asian Studies
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
- Science
- Study Skills
- AP Calculus AB
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- Dartmouth College- Bachelor in Arts, Computer Science
Subject Expertise
- Mandarin Chinese
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Christine: Omaha 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
- Elementary School
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- Spanish
- +90 subjects