Mandarin with Mini

Mandarin Lessons · Boulder, Colorado & Online

Mandarin with Mini

Learning Chinese Through Joy, Culture, and Connection.

Private Mandarin lessons online across the U.S. and in person in Colorado.

Hi, I’m Mini. I’m a native Mandarin speaker based in Colorado, helping children, teens, and adults build confidence through practical, engaging lessons.

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10+ Years Teaching Experience CO Based in Colorado US Online Across the U.S. All Students of All Ages
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Teacher Mini with family at the Great Wall of China Teacher Mini celebrating Christmas at home with her family in Colorado

About Teacher Mini

A real bridge between language, culture, and family life.

Hi, I’m Mini. I grew up in Jilin, China, and now call Colorado home. Living between Chinese and American cultures has taught me that language is more than vocabulary — it is how we connect with family, culture, and everyday life.

I have more than 10 years of Mandarin teaching experience in both China and the United States, and I currently teach part-time at Bohua Chinese School in Boulder. Over the years, I’ve taught American children, bilingual families, adopted children from China, travelers, and adults learning Mandarin for work or family. My lessons are warm, practical, and personal, with a focus on helping students feel comfortable speaking Mandarin step by step.

Because I live in a multicultural family myself, I understand how meaningful it can be for children, parents, travelers, and adult learners to connect with Chinese language and culture in a real-life way.

Mandarin is more than a language. It can be a window into culture, family, and the wider world.

Mandarin at Home

A New Year greeting from our family.

Language becomes meaningful when it is part of real life. Here is a joyful Chinese New Year song from Mini's family in Colorado, sharing a little piece of Chinese language and tradition at home.

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Inside the Classroom

Hands-on, playful, and connected to real life.

With more than 10 years of teaching experience, Mini adapts stories, games, art, songs, conversation, and practical everyday language to each student's age, confidence, interests, and pace.

Teacher Mini guiding students through a Chinese New Year craft activity
Culture, art, and language come together in hands-on lessons.
Teacher Mini teaching students in a classroom circle
Warm group lessons with stories, speaking practice, and movement.
Children and families exploring Chinese calligraphy at a New Year event
New Year activities invite families to explore calligraphy and art together.
Chinese New Year snacks and fruit prepared for a cultural celebration
Cultural experiences introduce students to food, holidays, and real-life traditions.
A community Chinese New Year lion dance celebration in Colorado
Community celebrations bring traditions like lion dancing to life.

Learning Library

Free beginner lessons for everyday Mandarin.

Explore these free, self-paced lessons to build useful vocabulary, simple sentences, and confidence in everyday conversations. Materials created for enrolled students remain separate and are shared privately.

Class Use

Student Lesson Slides

Personalized lesson materials for current students. Shared during class or through private links.

Private access

Class Use

Review & Homework

Practice activities, review notes, and custom assignments based on each student’s goals.

Shared after lessons

Public lessons are open to everyone. Personalized class slides, review notes, and homework are reserved for enrolled students and shared through private links.

Parent & Student Feedback

Students feel encouraged, confident, and excited to return.

“My son asks every week when his next class with Teacher Mini is.”

Parent of a 7-year-old beginner

“We tried other platforms, but Mini was the first teacher who made Chinese fun.”

Parent of a bilingual learner

“Mini helped my daughter gain confidence speaking Mandarin.”

Parent of an elementary student

“Mini is incredibly patient and makes every lesson fun. My son looks forward to class each week and has become much more confident speaking Chinese. We love how she uses games, songs, and stories to keep him engaged.”

Parent of a young Mandarin learner

“Mini creates a warm and encouraging learning environment. She explains new words clearly, adapts each lesson to my child's interests, and always communicates with parents about progress. We highly recommend her.”

Parent of a customized lesson student

“I've tried learning Mandarin before, but Mini explains everything in a way that feels approachable and practical. She is patient, encouraging, and always adapts the lessons to my goals.”

Adult Mandarin student

Learning Options & Tuition

Start with a trial lesson, then choose the path that fits.

Flexible scheduling by appointment. Online lessons are available nationwide. In-person lessons are available throughout the Boulder-Denver metro area.

Young Learners

Playful Mandarin lessons with games, songs, stories, art, and movement.

Heritage Families

Support for children growing up between languages, cultures, and family traditions.

Travelers

Practical Mandarin for trips, daily conversations, food, shopping, and cultural confidence.

Adult Learners

Clear, encouraging lessons for adults who want Mandarin to feel approachable and useful.

Start With a Trial Lesson

25-Minute Trial Lesson

$20

  • Meet Mini
  • Experience a fun lesson
  • Discuss learning goals
Book a Trial Lesson

The trial lesson fee can be applied toward the first lesson package if purchased within 7 days.

Online Lessons

Private Mandarin Lessons

  • 25 minutes$30
  • 50 minutes$60

Available for children, teens, and adults.

In-Person Lessons

50-Minute Minimum

$70 per lesson

Available throughout the Boulder-Denver metro area.

Travel fees may apply outside the metro area.

Save with Lesson Packages
10 x 25-minute lessons$280
20 x 25-minute lessons$520
10 x 50-minute lessons$560
20 x 50-minute lessons$1,080
10 x 50-minute in-person lessons$660
20 x 50-minute in-person lessons$1,280

Good to Know

  • Flexible scheduling by appointment.
  • Current students keep their existing tuition.
  • Travel fees may apply outside the metro area.

Lesson Policies

Scheduling, cancellations, and payment.

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Trial Lesson

25-Minute Trial Lesson $20

  • Online via Google Meet
  • Personalized based on age and goals
  • No commitment required

Scheduling

Choose a rhythm that works.

Lessons are scheduled based on mutual availability.

  • Weekly
  • Twice a week
  • Flexible scheduling

Cancellation & Rescheduling

At least 24 hours’ notice

Lessons may be canceled or rescheduled with at least 24 hours’ notice. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the lesson will be charged as a completed lesson.

No-Shows

Missed lessons

If a student misses a scheduled lesson without prior notice, the lesson will be considered completed.

Photos & Videos

Shared with permission

Classroom photos and testimonials are shared with permission from students and families.

Trial Lesson

Ready to meet Teacher Mini?

Start with a 25-minute trial lesson, or send a note to ask about online lessons, in-person lessons, small groups, or Colorado cultural activities.

Meet Teacher Mini

Professional Mandarin Teacher

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Trial lessons are $20. Payment details will be shared after booking.

Ask about Mandarin lessons for children, teens, or adults.