We now offer HSK courses starting in February — let's have fun learning Chinese together!

Ni hao! I'm Roots!

Hi, I'm Roots! For the past five years, I’ve helped students from over a dozen countries go from “nǐ hǎo” to fluent Chinese—whether they were kids in an international school, busy professionals, or curious travelers.
My path is a little different: I studied Mandarin voice acting and even worked in a Beijing recording studio. That trained my ear for tone and pronunciation, and taught me that language should sound alive, not just look right on paper.
I’m certified to teach Chinese and explain it clearly in English. But my favorite feedback is always: “Your class flies by.”
Ready to learn in a way that’s relaxed, structured, and truly engaging? Let’s begin!

We offer two learning paths tailored to different language backgrounds and preferences.

Course 1: English-Taught Chinese Marathon Class (Taught by Roots) 

For: Native English speakers, learners comfortable with English-language instruction


This course is ideal for:

  • Expats working in foreign companies or entrepreneurs in China
  • English speakers planning to study or work in China
  • Learners who prefer structured study and value accurate pronunciation
  • Working professionals looking for a consistent weekly learning rhythm

Course highlights:

  • Taught entirely by Roots, with pronunciation coaching + real-life dialogue
  • Two levels available:                               
                              Zero to HSK1 (3 months)                               HSK1 to HSK2 (3 months)
  • 👥 Premium class of 4 – high interaction, everyone is seen
  • 📚 Flipped classroom: Pre-class prep + in-class practice
  • 🏁 Completion certification: Includes final test and course certificate
  • 📅 Flexible payment: Pay monthly, no upfront commitment

Course duration: 3 months per level

Schedule:
2 classes/week, 60 minutes each(HSK1)
2 classes/week, 90 minutes each(HSK2)

Zero to HSK1: 1,000 CNY/month (145 USD)

HSK1 to HSK2: 1,299 CNY/month (188 USD)

Please contact me here if you have any questions
📮zhaoroots@gmail.com

You can also click here to tell me your study plan and questions

We accept major credit card payments

Course 2: Chinese-Russian Marathon Class
 (with teacher Anna and Roots)

1Для кого: для носителей русского языка и тех, кто часто общается с русскоговорящими

Курс идеально подойдёт:

  • Студенты, проживающие или работающие в русскоязычных странах.
  • Студентам, которые интересуются китайским, но боятся грамматических сложностей
  • Бизнесменам, которым нужно общаться с китайскими партнёрами
  • Взрослым, кто ценит малочисленные группы и поддержку на родном языке

Преимущества курса:

  • 👥 Мини-группа 4 человека — каждый говорит
  • 🗣️ Два преподавателя: Анна (объясняет по-русски) + Roots (практика на китайском)
  • 📈 Чёткая цель: с HSK1 до HSK2 за 3 месяца
  • 🧾 Гарантия результата: после курса — пробный тест HSK и сертификат
  • 💰 Гибкая оплата: можно разбить на 3 части

Продолжительность курса:
3 месяца на каждый уровень
Расписание:
2 занятия в неделю по 90 минут каждое

Осталось мест: всего 1

Цена: 20 000 LUB/месяц (255 USD)

Если у вас возникнут какие-либо вопросы, пожалуйста, свяжитесь со мной здесь
📮zhaoroots@gmail.com

Why Learn With Us?

✅ Professional yet approachable: We have the credentials and the teaching charm to make you feel at ease
✅ Small classes: You’re not an audience member—you’re the protagonist of the class
✅ Tangible results: Clear goals and certification at each stage
✅ Time-friendly: Classes are scheduled for evenings or weekends, perfect for professionals and students
✅ Payment flexibility: Monthly payments keep learning stress-free

kind words by students

Our students love our
approach to learning

I found the course intensive, fruitful, and inspiring because, although the amount of material seemed overwhelming at first, I ultimately managed to master a significant portion of it. What I enjoyed most was the interactivity, such as guessing the meanings of characters, and the fast pace of covering several topics at once. As for complex topics, I felt that at this level none were particularly difficult, so all the objectives were compatible, though some nuances needed attention.

I would recommend this course, but only to those with prior experience in intensive learning or ample free time, as someone not used to large volumes of new information might find it very challenging.

Leah

I rated the course 9/10 because it was helpful but needed more speaking practice, I described it as intensive, informative, and useful, I especially liked the interactive exercises beyond textbooks, grammar was straightforward but Hanzi and tones required memorization, I wanted more dialogues in real-life scenarios like museums or trains, I would add practical vocabulary such as toilet or station with explanations, and I would recommend it to people planning to go to China for language basics.

Olga

I really enjoy having classes with Roots. He's so energetic in class that I sometimes wonder where he gets all that energy. I've learned a lot, though memorizing so many words and sentences in such a short period was a real challenge for me. But when I finally passed the exam, it felt like all the effort was totally worth it!

Eva

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