Chinese
English Second Language
Garrett S
★★★★★
I took a sample class with Simone S and it was excellent. Simone S balanced speaking practice and explanation really well. Perfect teacher for a first lesson—book with confidence. 
Simone S
★★★★★
1 review
Looking forward to sharing Chinese language and culture with you.
- Los Angeles, California •
- In-Person, Online
I teach
Chinese
English Second Language
Backed by the Strømmen Quality Guarantee
Tutor Bio
My passion is helping students discover the beauty of Mandarin through personalized, interactive lessons. I specialize in conversational practice, business Chinese, and HSK exam preparation. Having taught learners from diverse backgrounds, I understand the challenges of mastering Mandarin. My teaching style is patient, encouraging, and culturally rich – I incorporate real-life scenarios, idioms, and current trends to make learning both practical and enjoyable.
Based in Los Angeles, California
Personally Vetted · Strømmen’s Note
Simone's Chinese lessons stay interactive by design, heavy on student practice time, light on lecture.
Hourly Rates
Online tutoring
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Pay as you go$70/hr
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10-hour package Save $50$65/hr$650 total
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20-hour package Save $200 Best value$60/hr$1,200 total
Travel to tutor in Los Angeles
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Pay as you go$90/hr
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10-hour package Save $50$85/hr$850 total
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20-hour package Save $200 Best value$80/hr$1,600 total
In-home
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Pay as you go$130/hr
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10-hour package Save $50$125/hr$1,250 total
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20-hour package Save $200 Best value$120/hr$2,400 total
Available Lesson Times
Usually taken — you can still book, and the tutor will confirm.
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Degrees and Certificates
Degrees
Masters in education
Personal Interests
Painting
Snowboarding
Tennis
Learn more about Simone
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What is your favorite word in your language and why?
遛达 it means let's have a walk in a joyful and relaxing way
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What is your favorite dish from your hometown? If you no longer live there is there a good local restaurant that serves it?
roast duck
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Besides the languages you teach, do you speak or study any other languages?
trying to learn espanol
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What are your interests outside of teaching at Strommen?
I play and watch tennis a lot
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What do you consider your hometown? Why do you love it?
Los Angeles. I enjoy my life here.