Private 1:1 lessons
Lessons built around your goals, level and schedule, with personal feedback on your pronunciation.
$32 / 50 min
- 50-minute trial lesson
- Travel, work, family or conversation
- Notes after every class
你好 Nǐ hǎo! I'm Luisa
Learn Chinese with a teacher who makes it feel easy
I'm a native Mandarin teacher helping adult beginners speak real, practical Chinese for travel, work or family. Friendly 1:1 lessons online, at your pace, without grammar overload.
★★★★★ 4.9 from 180+ studentsComplete beginners welcome
Self-paced courseTravel China with ConfidencePractical Chinese for your trip, learn anytime · $69Meet your teacher
Hi, I'm Luisa 路易莎老师
I help English speakers go from "I can't say a word" to real conversations in Chinese. My lessons are relaxed and practical: we focus on the phrases you'll actually use, clear pronunciation, and the culture behind the language.
- Native Mandarin speaker
- Lessons in English & Chinese
- Specialist in adult beginners
- Phrases-first method
Ways to learn with me
Learn live with Luisa, or on your own
Travel China with Confidence
Going to China? Learn the phrases for airports, taxis, hotels, restaurants and shopping before you fly.
$69 lifetime access
- 8 easy video lessons
- Downloadable workbook
- 30-day money-back guarantee
50 Survival Phrases
A printable PDF. The perfect first step if you're brand new to Chinese.
$0 instant download
- Pinyin and English for each phrase
- Cultural tips included
Try a mini lesson
Six phrases you can use today
Tap a phrase to hear it. In your trial lesson, Luisa will listen to you say them and show you exactly how to sound natural.
Audio uses your device's Chinese voice, if it has one.
How private lessons work
From your first nǐ hǎo to real conversations
Book your trial lesson
A relaxed 50-minute video call. We chat about your goals and Luisa checks your level.
Get your personal plan
You'll get a clear plan with what to learn first and how often to meet.
Start speaking
Weekly lessons, lots of speaking practice, and notes after every class.
Planning a trip to China?
Travel China with Confidence
Luisa's self-paced course for travelers. Short video lessons for every travel situation. Learn in order, or jump to what you need the night before you fly.
- 8 easy video lessons
- Real travel conversations
- Pronunciation support
- Insider cultural tips
- Downloadable workbook
- Lifetime access
Student stories
What students say about Luisa
"I'd tried apps for a year and still froze when speaking. After two months of lessons with Luisa I can hold a real conversation. She's so patient and encouraging."
"I took the travel course three weeks before Shanghai. The taxi lesson alone saved me so much stress, and locals actually understood me."
"My partner's family only speaks Mandarin. Luisa built lessons around the things I wanted to say to them. Last Spring Festival I gave a toast in Chinese!"
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Not ready to book? Start with 50 free phrases.
The phrases beginners use most, with pinyin and a cultural tip for each. Plus a few short emails with Luisa's best learning tips.
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I've never studied Chinese. Is that OK?
Absolutely. Most of Luisa's students start from zero. You'll begin with pronunciation basics and useful phrases.
What happens in the trial lesson?
A friendly 50-minute video call. You'll chat about your goals, try a mini lesson, and get a recommendation for how to learn.
Should I take lessons or the course?
Private lessons are tailored to you and give you live speaking practice. The course is self-paced and focused on travel. Many students do both, and the Trip-ready lesson pack includes the course for free.
What if I need to reschedule?
Reschedule for free with 24 hours' notice.
Your first lesson with Luisa is a 50-minute trial
No pressure. Just a friendly chat and a clear plan for learning Chinese.
Trial lesson
Start learning today
Book your 50-minute trial lesson directly on Luisa's Preply calendar — pick a time that works for you.
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Pronunciation preview
Why tones matter
Chinese is tonal: the pitch of your voice changes the meaning. Tap each card to hear how one syllable becomes four different words. The course shows you how to get these right.