About your teacher

Hi, I'm Luisa 路易莎老师

I'm a native Mandarin speaker and I love helping travelers connect with China. I've seen how much a few words of Chinese change a trip: smiles from taxi drivers, extra dumplings from the restaurant owner, and conversations you'd never have otherwise.

So I created a way to learn that skips the grammar overload and focuses on what you'll actually say. Small steps, real Chinese, more confident travel.

Portrait of Luisa, certified Chinese teacher
Credentials

Certified Chinese teacher

Real Chinese, practical confidence, for learners around the world.

  • M.A. in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
  • University of Nottingham
  • 1,000+ teaching hours
  • Native Mandarin speaker
My approach

How I teach

Phrases first

You learn complete, ready-to-use phrases for real situations, not long vocabulary lists.

Pronunciation that works

Clear tips on tones and tricky sounds so locals understand you the first time.

Culture included

What to say is only half of it. You'll also learn the etiquette that makes people warm to you.

Follow along

Free lessons on social media

I share quick travel phrases and culture tips every week. Follow along to keep practicing between lessons.

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