Ling Ming Mandarin

I had my very first Mandarin lesson with Ling Ming this past Saturday and really enjoyed it. She took the time to ask me about my background (absolutely zero experience with Mandarin), and my goals (mostly conversational so that I can communicate more with the other Mandarin speaking adults at church). I’m usually pretty self-​conscious about my terrible pronunciation skills, but Ling Ming’s patience and kindness put me at ease. I really look forward to continuing on with her.
I also had some schedule conflicts come up, but she remained flexible and gave me some other options. I truly appreciate her willingness to work toward a time that’s good for both of us, as well as all of the other students she has.
She’s also got a killer sense of style! Wonder if she does fashion consulting… :)

My son, who is 12, has been taking lessons with Joy since April 2014. Joy is an excellent teacher and absolute pleasure to work with. She is professional — always prompt, organized, and courteous. She is patient and kind. She is smart and engaging. She offers challenging coursework along with warm encouragement. My son really enjoys learning from and spending time with her. And under her tutelage, his speaking and writing skills have much improved.

Joy is a great teacher and the location is very convenient. Would definitely recommend!

I have been taking Mandarin lessons with Ling Ming all summer and highly recommend both her company and having her as a teacher! I started taking lessons with Dennis in San Francisco (who was also a great teacher), but the commute was a little long from the East Bay, so I was excited to find out they have an Oakland location as well and switched over!
Ling Ming started by asking what my goals were so that she could tailor the lessons to what I wanted to learn, and she periodically checks in to ensure I am getting what I want out of the class.
Ling Ming is a wonderful teacher – engaging, organized, creative, adaptive, thoughtful, and intelligent! She is patient and encouraging whenever I speak, and always has responses that are both stimulating and are at the right level for my comprehension while still being challenging me to learn. She always responds to my questions with thoughtful answers that not only answer my initial question, but also help deepen my understand of the Chinese language and culture. The lessons never feel like a waste of time, as Ling Ming prepares varying material ahead of time that is targeted to improve different areas of language comprehension.
I suggest her to anyone interested in learning Mandarin, from beginners to advanced speakers who just want to practice!

Great place to take Chinese Lessons. Teachers are skilled and accommodating. Great for working schedule and good location.