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Mabel
- Rate R62
- Response 15h
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Students7
Number of students Mabel has accompanied since joining Superprof
Number of students Mabel has accompanied since joining Superprof

R62/h
1st lesson free
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese Speech
- Chinese Vocabulary
Speak Mandarin Confidently From Day One - Fun, Practical Chinese Lessons (This is not your regular textbook Chinese!)
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese Speech
- Chinese Vocabulary
Lesson location
About Mabel
Hi, I’m Mabel.
I teach Mandarin Chinese in a way that helps beginners actually start speaking — not just studying rules and memorizing lists. My lessons are focused on real-life communication: the kind of Chinese you’d use when greeting someone, asking questions, or handling everyday situations.
Outside of teaching, I work part-time as a translator in a business environment. That experience helps me understand how Chinese is used in real communication, not just in textbooks, and I bring that into my lessons.
I’m especially good with beginners who feel unsure or “don’t know where to start,” because I break things down step by step and keep things practical, simple, and interactive.
If your goal is to speak basic Mandarin confidently and naturally, I’ll guide you through it in a structured but relaxed way.
About the lesson
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Kids
- +4
levels :
Beginner
Intermediate
Kids
Secondary
Primary
Adult education
Undergraduate
- English
- Mandarin
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
TUTORING APPROACH
I help complete beginners start speaking Mandarin Chinese from day one in a simple, practical, and stress-free way. My focus is on real-life conversation, not just grammar or memorization, so you can quickly use Chinese in everyday situations.
Lessons are interactive with lots of speaking practice, pronunciation guidance, and real-life scenarios like greetings, shopping, introductions, and basic daily communication. I adjust the pace to match your comfort level so you never feel overwhelmed.
LESSON LENGTH & STRUCTURE
Each lesson is 45 minutes to 1 hour, focused on:
- Speaking practice
- Pronunciation
- Essential vocabulary
- Daily conversation skills
You’ll also get simple practice tasks after each class to help you improve faster.
EXPERIENCE
I have experience teaching and supporting learners in structured, patient, and easy-to-understand ways. I also work part-time as a translator in a business environment, which strengthens my ability to teach practical, real-world Mandarin used in professional and everyday communication.
WHO MY LESSONS ARE FOR
My lessons are designed for absolute beginners who want to:
Learn basic Mandarin from scratch
Speak confidently in daily conversations
Understand and use practical Chinese in real life
Teaching Style
I am a patient and supportive tutor who makes learning easy, clear, and interactive. My goal is to help you start speaking Mandarin confidently, not just studying it.
Recommendations
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Book a session with Mabel, I promise you won't regret it
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Rates
Rate
- R62
Package rates
- 5h: R310
- 10h: R620
free lesson
The free first lesson with Mabel allows you to get to know the tutor and discuss your needs and expectations.
- 30min
online
- R62/h
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