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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Mark will be happy to arrange your first Chinese lesson.
Mark
One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Mark will be happy to arrange your first Chinese lesson.
- Rate L422
- Response 2h
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Students37
Number of students Mark has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Mark has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Chinese listening
- Chinese reading
Voice actor + Vibe coder. Standard Mandarin pronunciation, Fluent English (IELTS 7.5).. More than 5 years of teaching experience. Specializing in Beginners, Pronunciation correction, Chinese Cultural
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Chinese listening
- Chinese reading
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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Mark will be happy to arrange your first Chinese lesson.
About Mark
I'm Mark — a Mandarin teacher based in Chengdu with 5 years of teaching experience and a background in voice acting. Standard pronunciation isn't a claim I make casually: in lessons I diagnose your tone issues by ear — pitch too high, too low, where exactly the contour breaks — and walk you through the correct mouth shape until the sound lands. For beginners, this is usually the difference between being understood and being misheard.
What's unusual about my profile: outside of teaching, I'm a vibe coder.
I build practical tools for independent teachers using Claude Code, Python, and Playwright. Running in production for my own business:
- message-auto: private message auto-reply bot
- class-reminder & booking-reminder: Python workflows over Gmail, Calendar, and Google Sheets
- publish-agent: one video to different social media platforms(youtube, Ins, Bilibili, TikTok, Rednote etc.)
My academic background is engineering, but my interests run wider:
Chinese history, philosophy, economics, culture, and markets — plus
modern physics (relativity, quantum mechanics, parallel universe theory). New dedicated lessons on Chinese History, Economics, and Philosophy are coming soon.
Fluent English (IELTS 7.5). We can run lessons entirely in
English when it helps — especially for beginners, or when explaining
complex topics.
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- Early Childhood Care & Development
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levels :
Early Childhood Care & Development
Primary
Lower Secondary
Senior Secondary
Adult Education
Higher Education
Post Secondary Education
Master's Degree
Doctorate
MBA
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other Professional Training
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
My lessons are built around one rule: you should leave each session able to say something you couldn't say before — and be understood when you say it.
A typical lesson runs like this:
We open with a few minutes of free talk in Chinese at your level. I listen for the tone and grammar patterns that are actually holding you back, not the ones a textbook predicts you'll struggle with.
We take one or two of those patterns and drill them in context — full sentences you'd really use, not isolated words. When pronunciation is the problem, I diagnose it by ear (pitch, contour, where the tone breaks) and walk you through the mouth shape until the sound lands.
We close by putting the new material straight back into conversation, so it becomes something you can use, not just recognize.
How I adapt to where you are:
Complete beginner — pinyin, the four tones, and the survival sentences you need first. The goal is pronunciation that gets you understood, not "close enough."
Intermediate — breaking the plateau: moving from memorized phrases to building your own sentences, plus the grammar most textbooks gloss over.
Conversation / fluency — natural pacing, real-life topics, and the cultural context behind what Chinese people actually say (not the dictionary version).
One thing that's unusual: I also teach Mandarin for tech and AI. If you work in software, we can run lessons around the vocabulary you'd actually use to talk about your work — tools, models, prompts — in Chinese.
Materials: I keep lesson notes and review sheets for each student, share them after class, and send a short summary of what we covered, so you always know exactly what to practice before next time.
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5 (12 reviews)
Perfect! Mark is very professional n communicative. His English is good.
Very articulate i- Theresa is passionate, she can speak Cantonese, and she is always proactive in her studies.Mark's response :
Perfect! Mark did an excellent job of guiding me through the pronunciation of Chinese tones. He is able to hear subtle changes and correct my pronunciation. Mark is also very positive and enthusiastic. We moved through the material at a pace that worked very well for me. I highly recommend Mark as a teacher.
- Aakash is a musician, he can master the mandarin pronunciation perfectly. really enjoy the lesson with him!Mark's response :
Perfect! Thank you, Mark, for an amazing introduction to Manadrin so far!
Mark is extremely patient for a brand-new beginner like me. His attention to detail is impressive, and his care for my personal goals is reassuring on my journey to learning Mandarin. Additionally, Mark is extremely flexible and understanding of commitments which may get in the way of our planned lessons.
Mark - thank you again for all your support and I'm excited to learn from you!Perfect! Mark is an exceptional Mandarin Chinese teacher who brings clarity, patience, and enthusiasm to every lesson. His structured approach and deep understanding of both language and culture make learning Chinese not only effective but genuinely enjoyable.
I have tried multiple Chinese language tutors, and Mark is by far my favorite. His personalized instruction has helped me make make progress even faster than I could in a classroom setting. I highly recommend Mark's tutoring to anyone who's serious about leveling up in their Mandarin proficiency.- Jessica is very talented in language studying，her pronunciation is very standard even in the first class。Mark's response :
Perfect! Encouraging and Helpful. Takes the time to make sure with each step.
Perfect! Perfect! Mark is a great tutor for my teenaged son who is learning Chinese as beginer.
- very talented student，he can master the pronunciation of mandarin very wellMark's response :
Perfect! Li (Mark) is a terrific teacher and person. He is patient, very intelligent and a pleasure to work with in the lessons.
- Philip is a very smart student，his mandarin pronunciation is very goodMark's response :
Perfect! Peng is an excellent teacher. He is very organized and well-prepared. I also appreciate that he has a great sense of humor, and is very supportive.
- amazing studentMark's response :
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4
I am pleased to share my experience with my Chinese tutor, Mark. He is an exceptional online instructor who truly tailors his lessons to meet my needs. With a flexible approach, Mark structures our sessions to include half an hour of speaking practice alongside grammar learning from the HSK textbook. I appreciate that he is always accommodating; if I ever want to focus exclusively on speaking during a lesson, he is more than willing to adjust. His strong understanding of English is invaluable, as he explains complex Chinese language concepts clearly and comprehensively, making it easier for me to grasp difficult topics. This ability to communicate effectively enhances our learning experience. Moreover, Mark creates a patient and comfortable environment during our lessons. He takes the time to address my mistakes in speaking, allowing for gradual improvement. Initially, I was nervous about speaking to Chinese people, but his friendly and encouraging attitude has helped me gain confidence and shift my focus from fear of making mistakes to prioritizing my progress. Mark’s engaging and effective teaching style, along with his professionalism and genuine enthusiasm, make every session both productive and enjoyable.
I highly recommend Peng Li as an online Chinese tutor. His lessons are engaging, well-structured, and tailored to individual needs. Peng has a deep understanding of both the language and its cultural context, making learning not only effective but enjoyable. He is patient, clear in his explanations, and always willing to adapt his teaching methods to ensure progress. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, Peng will help you reach your language goals with confidence!
Mark is patient, answers my questions, and really knows how to explain better than other instructors how Mandarin works. Top teacher!
I highly recommend Peng Li as an online Chinese tutor. Peng Li is patient, knowledgeable, and skilled at tailoring lessons to individual needs. With a clear teaching style and engaging methods, Peng Li makes learning Chinese both enjoyable and effective. Whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your proficiency, Peng Li can help you achieve your language goals.
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- 10h: L4,218
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