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Samantha, TUTOROO Chinese / Mandarin Tutor in Manila
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Lives in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
 Since  July 2021
Tutor from Philippines

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Chinese / Mandarin

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Basic Chinese Language Tutor

Private Chinese / Mandarin Tutor in Manila and Online

(ONLINE LESSONS ONLY) PLEASE read my profile, SCHEDULE with me FIRST before paying.

I am full Chinese though born and raised in the Philippines (3rd generation). I studied in a Filipino-Chinese school, so I also speak fluent Tagalog and English.

I was a Chinese Mandarin language tutor during my undergraduate years, and I also graduated with a minor in the language. Since graduating college, I've been working as a flight attendant and inflight Chinese interpreter for our flag carrier. So please take note that the schedule for our lessons will be based on my DAYS OFF (flight schedule is given monthly).

I started teaching online as a part time job during the height of the pandemic. I mostly handle students with no background in the language. Please note that I no longer teach Business Chinese, and simply concentrate on the basic levels. I only teach until HSK 3. So if you need a tutor beyond that level, I will not be able to accommodate. Online lessons are done through zoom. FB: Samantha Yu (same photo) - message me there for a faster response, schedule/availability, inquiry of hourly rates, or any needed clarifications.

Extra: If you have zero background, don't worry! If you speak Tagalog, we're off to a good start! You'll be surprise how much easier it is to understand grammar from Tagalog to Chinese than it is from English to Chinese.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the easiest way to learn Chinese / Mandarin in Manila?

Practice! After giving you a set of vocabularies, I would run practice drills with you so you can be more familiar and comfortable with speaking the language.

How much time does it take to learn Chinese / Mandarin in Manila?

It really depends on your pace :) Once you're set with me, enrolment is done monthly and based on the schedule of my primary occupation.

Lǎoshī Samantha is very patient with beginners like me : )
OLIVIA, Apr 18, 2024
Chinese is really hard but Teacher Sam is very patient. She has a great personality which makes the class fun and enjoyable. She's always on time as well. Really really good teacher!! Recommended!!
Jess, Feb 10, 2024
I like her teaching style. A good balance of challenging and easy going. Mandarin feels rewarding and fun to learn based on her method. 😊
Maxine, Jan 17, 2024
My daughter loved her classes with teacher Sam. She tells me she isn’t as frustrated with Mandarin anymore☺️
Cha, Feb 9, 2023
She is very Kind and Patient, she has good lessons and I can understand them easily by the way she explains :>
Janicah, Jan 18, 2023
I had fun with Teacher Sam! I appreciate her patience in explaining things to me.
Kaye, Nov 24, 2022
My classes have went really well so far and my teacher explained everything very clearly, she was also very patient with me :)
Naisha Perti, Oct 18, 2022
My tutor has been really helpful and has helped me grow as a student!
Kyla, Aug 19, 2022
Teacher Sam is very patient and structured. Even if the language is hard to learn, she tries to simplify it by using analogies or familiar words for me to learn better and faster.
Gilleane Altuna, Aug 14, 2022
Great teacher, takes time with her student to really understand the lesson.
Jeremy, Aug 1, 2022
She’s very friendly and I really learned a lot. Highly recommended 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Beatrice, Jun 1, 2022
Shes very kind and easy to deal with.Shes patience and very dedicated to teach.I can easily follow her.Overall she's a great tutor😊😊
eriks david zion torres, May 4, 2022
I’ve been with Samantha for months now, and she’s been amazing. From zero knowledge, I can recognize Chinese characters and engage in simple conversations now.
Karlo, Apr 5, 2022
Patient and amiable! I have some background in Chinese and it's been a joy to re-learn and learn from Teacher Sam. She makes it a point to review before every lesson and gives the student time to digest/ask any questions throughout. So if you're wondering if she's legit, she is! Expect results in only a few sessions :)
Elaine, Apr 5, 2022
Sam is an excellent teacher! She double-checks that I'm saying each word correctly and in the correct tones. When I'm stuck for an answer, she gives me a hint to help me remember. She is very sweet and patient with me, despite the fact that I have no knowledge of Chinese and come from a non-Chinese speaking family. Sam, I appreciate your patience with me. I will undoubtedly continue my class with her until we are able to converse in Chinese. No regrets!
Paula, Mar 7, 2022
Sam, is a fun and caring teacher. She is really a patient teacher especially for a slow learner like me. What I like about her is that she keeps on repeating and repeating the lesson until you get the lesson. My parents are proud of me because I was able to convserse small sentences even though it is not perfect but the progress is there. She is amazingly a wonderful teacher .
Dwight Vincent Yao, Mar 7, 2022
Teacher Sam is very good and patient. She teaches my 7-year old daughter mandarin, both oral and written. Her weekly sessions really boosted my child's skills and confidence in her Chinese class requirements in school. My child also looks forward to her tutorials because she makes visuals and activities that make it interesting for the student.. We're very happy that we got Teacher Sam as her tutor.
Chic, Feb 18, 2022
I like her way of teaching. She’s very patient and doesn’t pressure the student at all
Grace, Feb 7, 2022
Very helpful and considerate during our classes. I am a slow learner on these things and Samantha was able to walk me through just fine.
Charles, Feb 4, 2022
I was hesitant to book a tutor at first because Mandarin is such a complex language, and I was worried I wouldn't be able to keep up. However, teacher Sam was incredibly patient and worked with me to get my pronunciation correct. She was very helpful and kept the lessons light-hearted. Definitely can't wait for future sessions.
Raine, Feb 3, 2022
Sam is fantastic. Highly recommend for beginners and any others!
Joe, Jan 31, 2022
My Lao Shi Samantha has always been very punctual. She is very respectful of time and our 1.5-hour is always packed and productive. She also has been very patient and very amiable, which makes the environment conducive to learning. So far, I have learned a lot already.
Dexter, Jan 21, 2022
Samantha 老师 is very patient, flexible. She helps you understand more the vocabularies and its usage by citing examples. Two thumbs up for being open to her student by entertaining Q&A regarding the chinese language even if it is ahead of the lesson.
Dave, Jan 15, 2022
Teacher Sam is friendly and enthusiastic. I have no background in Mandarin language, and she patiently teaches me the basics. She adjusts our class based on my needs. I highly recommend her style of teaching.
Arianne, Jan 15, 2022
Good Tutor...easy to understand
Justin, Jan 12, 2022
VERY GOOD! THE BEST!
John Christopher, Jan 10, 2022
she is very patient. she also tailored her lessons to fit my needs. she helped me learn a lot
J, Dec 29, 2021
Teacher Samantha Chg is great to work with. She creates a positive learning atmosphere which is very much appreciated. I tend to forget previous lessons from time to time, but she patiently reviews them with me before moving on.
Aly, Nov 18, 2021
for the first 2 days of my Mandarin class with Samantha, I can say I have learned a lot than what I expected because Im a slow learner and I have zero knowledge about the language. She is so easy to work with and has warm personality and very patient with me. Learning Mandarin with her is fun and no pressure at all but really effective and informative.
ana, Oct 11, 2021
Samantha has well-paced lessons and she also provides insight on the language's cultural nuances
Nicole, Sep 26, 2021
Very good lesson pace
Nicole, Sep 20, 2021
She sends detailed summary/feedbacks after her sessions with the kiddo. I really appreciate her effort!
Cess, Sep 19, 2021
Good class structure
Nicole, Sep 1, 2021
She's very patient with me! I'm a very slow learner, so she takes the time to make sure that I understand the lesson before moving on to the next one.
Aya, Aug 31, 2021
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