Want to learn Mandarin Chinese?
With the right teacher you can!

Integrating vocabulary, syntax and grammar into conversation, reading and writing, Yvonne Yang teaches Beijing-standard Mandarin (pǔtōng huà) with a dynamic and inspiring style. For questions and arrangements, please contact Yvonne.

NEW! See videos of Yvonne teaching at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (MIIS) during the 2009 Summer Intensive Language Program (SILP).

"In a relatively short period of time, Yvonne has transformed me from someone who knew not a single Chinese word or character, to someone who is comfortable with basic conversation, reading and writing."
—Steve Levin, Public Relations Attorney...Read More

Yvonne counts among her successful students New Zealand government officials, Los Angeles business leaders, university students and professors, native-born Chinese speakers and many others.

"In just ten short months, I have made tremendous improvements in my reading, writing, and speaking skills due to Yvonne’s teaching methods and dedication."
—Helena Duey Malchione, Yale University student...Read More

Private lessons with schedule and content individually-crafted to match your needs and pace — topic-focused if desired — are taught with best practices and careful attention to the goals you wish to achieve.

"Yvonne has a unique ability to inspire her students to challenge themselves and strive to achieve more than they initially think they can....[She] never settles for mediocre or simply satisfactory work. It is this inherent drive to raise the bar that makes her such an inspirational educator."
—Sipan Nazaryan, Woodbury University student...Read More

Private tutoring and small group lessons are available in Yvonne's classroom located in the of Los Angeles. Special arrangements can be made for teaching in your Los Angeles area home or office. Exceptional interpretation services also available.

For information regarding arrangements and fees, please visit Yvonne's program page. The small group class schedule is found on the calendar page. Students may access assignments and announcements via the login link. Please use the contact form for questions and comments. To learn more about Yvonne, please visit her 'About Yvonne' page for credentials and endorsements.