Katya has been an excellent tutor as I begin to learn Mandarin. I’m impressed by how she presents the material in a fun and accessible way. It’s only been two months, and I’ve already learned ways to express myself. She takes time to explain the meanings and history behind certain radicals, which makes me understand why words and intonations are used. These lessons have demystified Chinese as a being a hard language to learn. Katya has helped me see how ancient, yet relatable it is. I appreciate how she takes my goals and creates ways to achieve them at a steady rate. I feel more and more inspired to learn this beautiful language and culture.