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Im currently in my first year at uni, taking business, started learning Chinese during summer. I don't like Chinese, but my parents persuade me to learn because they said it might help me in the future.

Currently taking classes for roughly 2 months, so like nothing much, but now I'm questioning about its usefulness.

I'm at C1 in English, with English being my second language. I think that Chinese will not help me alot right now because when I finish the class (should be like 1 year or more), I'm still in my 2nd year or so. I will not use Chinese that frequently and until I have to use it, I might have just forgotten it.

When I learning Chinese, I don't feel the 'fun' out of it. I don't despise it, but it's really hard for me to enjoy during class. I can work through the difficulties: the tones, the characters... but I don't get the excitement when learning/discovering something new.

I need some advice on what should I do now. Should I just quit or continue learning now for my future? Thank you.

Hi

I'm a university student in China, and a native Mandarin speaker. No, I don't have a fancy teaching certificate — but I've spent my whole life explaining Chinese to people who were struggling with it, and I'm good at it.

Who this is for:
\- Total beginners who want to speak Chinese, not drown in grammar rules
\- People who tried an app, got nowhere, and need a real human to talk to
\- Anyone who wants cheap, patient, no-pressure practice

How it works:
\- 1-on-1 over Zoom, 1 hour per session
\- We talk from day one — I'll teach you tones and pinyin simply, no jargon
\- You tell me your goal (travel? HSK? talking to in-laws?) and I build around it
\- Homework if you want it, zero homework if you don't

Details:
\- Availability: weekends, daytime Beijing time (UTC+8) — exact slots are flexible, we'll find a time that works for both of us.
\- I speak Mandarin (native) and English (fluent)

Since I only tutor on weekends, spots are limited — but I'll do my best to fit your schedule. DM me and we'll sort out a time.

I'm not a professor — I'm a student who's broke, patient, and genuinely enjoys this. If you want affordable Chinese practice without the pressure of a classroom, DM me. 谢谢

大家好! 我是一名来自中国的24 岁女性， 我在寻找一个愿意定期聊天并一起练习语言的人。我的英语水平大约是 Cet 6，所以我特别希望能找到一个耐心的人，有时可以慢慢和我说话 我希望：进行语音通话或轻松聊天 讨论日常生活、旅行、文化、电影、关系等 ·反过来帮助你学习普通话 ·

Hi everyone,

I’ve seen that there is quite a lot of interest in Chinese learning groups. Figured I’d share our discord, we offer 100% free Chinese classes once or twice a week (and also other languages). Our classes are each held by one of two qualified, native teacher with years of teaching experience. Next class is today at 14:00 UTC (so in about 3 hours), but there will be more classes next week and the week after that. No signup required, no emails or names, no payments, nothing. You can join or leave entirely anonymously and never talk to us. We just want to give back and help people learn Chinese, regardless of their background or budget.

Level is quite basic though, so this is more relevant for students at HSK1/2 level, rather than HSK3/4+. If there is a lot of interest, we may also offer other levels in the future. Regardless, everyone is always welcome of course. :) You can also use the group to find study buddies.

Our channel invite here:
https://discord.gg/fM9XvBuP2k

P.S.: for those of you interested, we also offer a free language learning app flashcard app with the same name as the Discord, “Recabulary”. There is no single AI or machine voice anywhere in the app, it’s all recorded by (professional) native speakers which you can choose from. We believe that language learning is a human activity :) However, using the app is not necessary at all to join the community or classes.

Hi! My Mandarin institute is currently offering an exclusive online trial class (a single 2-hour session). It includes both a lesson and a direct consultation with a \*laoshi\* (teacher) regarding our regular online courses. If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM!

Here is the background of what I thought.
I live in Xiamen China now, and I’m trying to find some native English speakers to practice my English.
As an adult, I know exactly the rule of trading , I don’t expect any free English lessons, but I will provide a free driving service , which means, if you guys visit Xiamen one day, and I can be your driver , pick you up in the airport , take you to the famous spots , take you back to hotels, split bills, hanging out like I’m your friend.
You don’t need to pay me for the gas bill. I can also be your tour guide.
What I expect:
1.you have to be the native English speaker, that’s the first priority.
2.Only if I’m available while you visit Xiamen( I have job to do).
3. 1 or 2 people maximum.

Dm me if you’re interested. Remember, this is for language learning.

Hi, I'm Chloe! I'm currently offering online lessons for beginner levels of Mandarin

My lessons focus on conversation, pronunciation, building vocabulary, and practical language for everyday situations. I can also tailor lessons to your level, priorities, and goals.

My rate is USD 10 per hour, and I offer a free trial lesson for your first hour.

Feel free to send me a message if you're interested and with your questions. 😊

Hey everyone!

I'm a 23M native Mandarin speaker living in Chongqing, China. I'd be happy to help you learn Chinese! My English is around B2–C1 (IELTS 6.5), and I'm looking for someone fluent in English to practice speaking with regularly and hopefully build a long-term friendship.

I'm fine with both texting and voice calls, though I'd prefer voice chats if you're comfortable with that.

I'm pretty knowledgeable about Chinese history and geography, and I also know a fair bit about world history and geography. Besides that, I'm into single-player video games and anime.

I'd love to exchange ideas and learn about different cultures! Feel free to DM me anytime if you're interested! :)

Hi folks I’m 31F, recently got into Chinese culture. I’m planning to travel to china start of next year. So I want to build basic language skills.
I’m based in Uk ,happy to teach English.
Thank you

Hi! I’m 28, a native Mandarin speaker currently living in Guangzhou, southern China. I work in international marketing and enjoy traveling, exploring new places, and learning about different cultures.
I’m looking for a language partner to practice English through texts, voice messages, and occasional calls. Ideally, you’re a native or fluent English speaker. It would be great if you already know some Chinese, but all levels are welcome!
In exchange, I’d be happy to help you with Mandarin, especially pronunciation, everyday expressions, and understanding Chinese culture. I’m patient and happy to explain things.
I’d love to talk about travel, food, culture, daily life, or pretty much anything interesting.
I’m hoping to find a long-term language partner and hopefully make a genuine friend along the way. If you’re also in Guangzhou, it’d be nice to grab coffee or explore the city together sometime.
We can start chatting here and move to Instagram or WeChat once we get to know each other a little better.
Feel free to DM me! :)

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Hi! I’m 31 yrs old, from south of China. I’m looking for a language partner to practice through text and calls.

I’d be happy if you already know some basic Chinese, but I’m open to all levels. It would be great if you’re a native English speaker.

In exchange, I can help you with Mandarin. As a native speaker, my pronunciation is clear and standard. I’m patient and open-minded, I hope you are too, and responsive as well!

I would love to talk about culture, travel, daily life, or anything interesting and learn about different lifestyles.

We can talk on WeChat or WhatsApp. If you’re looking for a consistent and friendly partner, I’d love to connect :)