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Mark

5 (13 reviews)

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Number of students Mark has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
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Number of students Mark has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (13 reviews)

$60/hr

1^st lesson free

Chinese
Mandarin
Chinese speaking
Chinese listening
Chinese reading

Voice actor turned Mandarin teacher — I'll show you exactly where your tones are slipping, sound by sound.

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 find the exact tone and pronunciation errors that keep you from being understood.
Five years of teaching, plus a background in voice acting. I diagnose tone problems entirely by ear — where your pitch sits too high, where a third tone flattens out, where a contour collapses halfway through the syllable. Then I show you the exact mouth shape and tongue position that fixes it. Your first lesson is free, and you'll leave it with a written diagnosis of your own pronunciation.

Lessons run fully in English whenever you need them to.
If you're starting from zero, that means no guessing and no charades — clear explanations of grammar, abstract vocabulary, and everything else that's hard to reach through immersion alone.

Why pronunciation first
Most learners plateau at "technically understandable." That's an expensive place to sit: you're doing all the work of speaking Chinese and still getting the confused half-second pause from the person across the table. Tone accuracy is what converts effort into being actually heard — and it's the hardest thing to fix alone, because you can't hear your own error.
That's the part I'm good at. Beginners building habits from scratch, advanced learners with a fossilized accent — both fixable.

A real window into China
I studied engineering and physics, and I read Chinese history and philosophy for pleasure. In class that means we can work with real material — a Song dynasty argument, a passage of Zhuangzi, how a Chengdu neighbourhood actually functions — instead of textbook dialogues about buying apples. Language is the most direct access anyone gets to a civilisation, and I'd rather spend our time there.

AI-assisted, human-taught
I build my own AI tools and I put them to work on your behalf. After each lesson I turn my notes into material made for you specifically — reading passages at your level, drills for the three sounds you're actually struggling with, homework built from the words you tried to use and couldn't. Booking, reminders, and materials all arrive automatically, before class rather than during it.
AI does the preparation. It never does the teaching. The hour we spend together is the expensive part and the human part — everything else is built to protect it.

Your first lesson is free
60 minutes, and you won't have to perform — I lead the conversation, so you're never dropped into silence and asked to produce something in Chinese. Then we practise together: initials, finals (including ü, the one English gives you no equivalent for), and tones. You'll leave with a written diagnosis and a concrete plan for fixing what we find.

Book the trial. Worst case, you get an honest read on your Chinese and it costs you nothing.

About the lesson

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
We open with conversation in Chinese at your level. I steer it, so you're never sitting in silence hunting for something to say — and while we talk I'm listening for the tone and grammar patterns that are actually holding you back, not the ones a textbook predicts you'll struggle with.
We then 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 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 rather than something you recognise.

How I adapt to your level
Complete beginner — pinyin, the four tones, and the survival sentences you need first. We build pronunciation that gets you understood, not "close enough." Habits set early are expensive to undo later.
Lower intermediate — you already know more than you can say. Most of the hour is you talking, and my job is closing the gap between what you can read and what comes out of your mouth.
Advanced — real material and real topics: history, philosophy, current affairs, whatever you're curious about. At this stage the work is precision — accent, register, and the distance between correct Chinese and natural Chinese.

Between lessons
You get material written for you, not pulled from a shared folder: reading at your level, drills for the specific sounds you're working on, and homework built from the words you tried to use and couldn't. It reaches you before the next class, along with booking and reminders, so no paid minute goes to logistics.

Practical
Anything can be explained in English, as much or as little as you need. Lessons are online by webcam. The first 60 minutes are free — I lead the conversation, diagnose your pronunciation, and give you a written plan before you commit to anything.

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Max
- 5
Perfect! Mark is very good at providing plenty of resources necessary to learn Chinese. He’s very detail oriented with tone and will make sure everything is correct.
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Max

Perfect! Mark is very good at providing plenty of resources necessary to learn Chinese. He’s very detail oriented with tone and will make sure everything is correct.

Mark's response
Thank you for your kind words, Max! I really appreciate the effort you put into learning Chinese. It’s a pleasure having you in class, and I’m so glad I can help you along the way. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow together!
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  Thank you for your kind words, Max! I really appreciate the effort you put into learning Chinese. It’s a pleasure having you in class, and I’m so glad I can help you along the way. I look forward to continuing to learn and grow together!
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THERESA
- 5
Perfect! Mark is very professional n communicative. His English is good.
Very articulate i
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THERESA

Perfect! Mark is very professional n communicative. His English is good.
Very articulate i

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Theresa is passionate, she can speak Cantonese, and she is always proactive in her studies.
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  Theresa is passionate, she can speak Cantonese, and she is always proactive in her studies.
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Aakash
- 5
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.
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Aakash

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.

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Aakash is a musician, he can master the mandarin pronunciation perfectly. really enjoy the lesson with him!
- Mark's response :
  Aakash is a musician, he can master the mandarin pronunciation perfectly. really enjoy the lesson with him!
Rodel Allen
- 5
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!
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Rodel Allen

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!
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Jessica
- 5
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.
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Jessica

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.

Mark's response
Jessica is very talented in language studying，her pronunciation is very standard even in the first class。
- Mark's response :
  Jessica is very talented in language studying，her pronunciation is very standard even in the first class。
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Jonny
- 5
Perfect! Encouraging and Helpful. Takes the time to make sure with each step.
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Jonny

Perfect! Encouraging and Helpful. Takes the time to make sure with each step.
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Aksana
- 5
Perfect! Perfect! Mark is a great tutor for my teenaged son who is learning Chinese as beginer.
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Aksana

Perfect! Perfect! Mark is a great tutor for my teenaged son who is learning Chinese as beginer.

Mark's response
very talented student，he can master the pronunciation of mandarin very well
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  very talented student，he can master the pronunciation of mandarin very well
Philip
- 5
Perfect! Li (Mark) is a terrific teacher and person. He is patient, very intelligent and a pleasure to work with in the lessons.
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Philip

Perfect! Li (Mark) is a terrific teacher and person. He is patient, very intelligent and a pleasure to work with in the lessons.

Mark's response
Philip is a very smart student，his mandarin pronunciation is very good
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  Philip is a very smart student，his mandarin pronunciation is very good
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Green
- 5
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.
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Green

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.

Mark's response
amazing student
- Mark's response :
  amazing student
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Austin

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.
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Austin
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.
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Sword

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!
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Sword
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!
Philip

Mark is patient, answers my questions, and really knows how to explain better than other instructors how Mandarin works. Top teacher!
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Philip
Mark is patient, answers my questions, and really knows how to explain better than other instructors how Mandarin works. Top teacher!
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Wu

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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Wu
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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Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?
I can speak mandarin fluently is because of I am a native speaker，I was born in China，I speak mandarin when I was a child.
Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?
In my mind ，I think the Kung Fu panda can represent the Chinese culture.
Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behaviour in the language that you particularly like?
I particularly like the ancestors worship during Chinese festival，it's a ritual to commemorate our ancestors，and remind us where are we from.
Why does speaking this language matter to you?
It's my daily language helping me have connection with the world.
What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?
I think the hardest part of learning Mandarin is mastering the tones，one thing that makes Mandarin unique compared to other languages is its tonal system.
Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.
Once a student asked me the Chinese character "架" meant "shelf"，but the word"打架"meant "fight"，how could the 架 use in the 打架 word，they had completely different meaning。
I answered him ，when you were fighting you must would stretch your body and stand like a shelf，I posed the gesture at the same time。then he understand instantly，and said "oh" with a realized face.
How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?
Exposure to local customs, history, and culture can deepen your understanding of the language. You learn not just words but the meanings and contexts behind them, which enhances your ability to communicate more authentically
What makes you a Superprof in language?
Because I am a native speaker, I understand deeply about my mother language.

Voice actor turned Mandarin teacher — I'll show you exactly where your tones are slipping, sound by sound.

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Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behaviour in the language that you particularly like?

Why does speaking this language matter to you?

What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

What makes you a Superprof in language?

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