Learn Chinese with a qualified teacher and language professional

Personalised one-to-one lessons for children, teenagers, and adults

Whether you are learning Chinese for school, work, family, travel, or personal interest, I offer personalised one-to-one lessons designed around your goals, your level, and your learning style.

My lessons are structured, supportive, and engaging, helping learners build confidence step by step in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

I work with both children and adults, including students preparing for GCSE and A-Level Chinese, as well as adult learners who would like to build practical, real-life language skills.

Who these lessons are for

These lessons are especially suitable if you:

✔ are looking for one-to-one Chinese lessons tailored to your level

✔ want support with GCSE or A-Level Chinese

✔ are an adult learner starting from scratch or returning to Chinese after a break

✔ want to improve your speaking, listening, reading, or writing in a structured way

✔ are looking for a patient, highly qualified teacher with real professional language expertise

Lessons can be adapted for children, teenagers, university students, and adult learners.

Why learn with me

I bring together professional expertise in language teaching, translation, and multilingual communication, allowing me to support learners in a highly precise, thoughtful, and encouraging way.

My background includes:

✔ Degree from the University of Cambridge (History of Art)

✔ Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, School of African and Oriental Studies (SOAS)

✔ Qualified TEFL teacher (120-hour certification – TEFL UK)

✔ Chartered Linguist and professional translator with 15+ years’ experience

✔ Experience teaching Chinese in both classroom and one-to-one settings

✔ Extensive experience supporting learners from a wide range of backgrounds and levels

✔ A trilingual background and a deep understanding of how languages are learned in real life

As both a language professional and an experienced teacher, I understand how to break down complex language points clearly and help students make steady, meaningful progress.

What we can work on together

Lessons are fully personalised and can focus on:

Speaking and listening

Build confidence in conversation
Improve pronunciation and tone accuracy
Develop listening skills for real-life communication

Reading and writing

Learn to recognise and use Chinese characters
Improve reading confidence and comprehension
Develop writing skills step by step

School and exam support

GCSE Chinese preparation
A-Level Chinese support
Help with vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing, and speaking tasks

Practical Chinese for everyday use

Travel Chinese
Conversational Chinese
Chinese for family, relationships, or cultural connection

Each lesson is tailored to the learner’s age, level, and goals. I can also use a combination of textbooks and real-life materials (e.g. videos, magazines, blog posts etc.) to make our lessons more engaging!

Note: I can teach both SIMPLIFIED and TRADITIONAL CHINESE. As a native Cantonese speaker, I can also teach you/ your child Cantonese.

Nick J., Solicitor

"Kayee is a brilliant and inspirational teacher. She is unfailingly enthusiastic, gives clear explanations and really knows her stuff. Since we started our lessons my Mandarin has come on immensely and my confidence has improved in every area. I would not hesitate to recommend Ka Yee to anyone who is interested in either improving their Mandarin or starting to learn this incredible language for the first time."

Matthew N., Trainee Doctor

"My experience of a brief crash course in Mandarin with Kayee was excellent. She tailored the course to my needs and was very good at helping you learn the things you want to learn. She was always very encouraging throughout which is always helpful when starting something from scratch."

Jody, Banker

"Since starting lessons with Ka Yee, I have made significant progress in my Chinese development and have seen great improvement in all aspects of my studies. Ka Yee explains all subject matters in a very accessible manner.
She has highly effective teaching methods, which makes the learning interesting and progression very achievable. In addition to providing a comprehensive understanding of Chinese grammar, vocabulary and characters; she also provides a great insight into Chinese culture and customs. Ka Yee is always supportive, patient and has made learning Mandarin very enjoyable. I would fully recommend Ka Yee to anybody wanting to develop their Mandarin, whether as a complete beginner or at a more advanced level"

Lesson Format

Lessons are currently available in the following formats:

Online one-to-one Chinese lessons (£40/ hour)

All lessons are personalised to your level, your timeline, and your goals.

In-Person Lessons

Available depending on your location in the UK – please get in touch to discuss options.

Special Offer: 60-Min Trial Lesson for £20

If you are interested in Chinese lessons, I am currently offering a 60-minute introductory trial lesson for £20.

This is a full one-to-one lesson, tailored to the learner’s needs.

Before the lesson, I will find out about your goals, current level, and any particular areas you would like to focus on, so that I can prepare suitable lesson content in advance.

This gives you the chance to start learning straight away, while also seeing whether my teaching style is the right fit for you.

Contact Me To Book a Trial Lesson