Online Chinese Classes With Taiwanese Teachers: TutorABC

What is TutorABC

TutorABC is an online language-learning platform headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan. They offer live, one-on-one Chinese classes for children and adults. Teachers hold TCSOL or IPA certifications and train to teach heritage learners and students whose first language isn’t Chinese.

TutorABC develops its own curriculum through an in-house team, with lessons designed to support students as they build their Chinese skills. The company also brings decades of teaching experience to its programs, with millions of lessons delivered.

I appreciate is that I can set TutorABC’s interface to English. For parents like me who can’t read Chinese, it’s much easier to navigate the platform, understand the program options, and manage our kids’ classes without having to figure everything out in Chinese. One thing to note is that they do not have a parent portal. You have to set up an account for each child with a different email address.

TutorABC Programs by Age and Level

TutorABC offers different Chinese programs based on your child’s age and learning level. Both programs include 10 one-on-one online classes, with lesson lengths and learning materials tailored to the age group. This gives your child individual attention while working toward their Chinese-learning goals.

Little Explorer (Ages 3–6)

• Class length: 25 minutes
• Learning focus: Age-appropriate Chinese lessons for preschoolers
• Prices start at $11.10 USD per class

Chinese Acceleration Program

• Class length: 45 minutes
• Learning focus: Chinese reading, writing, and language development
• Progress tracking: Learning records to help parents follow their child’s progress
• Flexible scheduling: Options to change teachers and class times
• Learning pathway: Materials aligned with the YCT and AP Chinese pathway
• Prices start at $19 USD per class

Why TutorABC for Taiwanese Families?

For Taiwanese families raising children outside Taiwan, finding Chinese classes that reflect our language and culture can be a challenge. Many online programs teach Mandarin, but not all offer Taiwanese teachers or instruction in Zhuyin and Traditional Chinese characters.

Online Teachers from Taiwan

TutorABC stands out because it offers online Chinese classes with Taiwanese teachers. Having a teacher from Taiwan can give children more exposure to Taiwanese pronunciation, expressions, and everyday language. For heritage learners who hear a mix of Mandarin at home, in school, and through cartoons, that extra exposure can be helpful.

Zhuyin and Traditional Chinese

TutorABC teaches Traditional Chinese characters with Zhuyin instruction. Zhuyin (注音), also called Bopomofo, is the phonetic system commonly used to teach children how to read Chinese in Taiwan. This is something that overseas Taiwanese parents often ask for.

The only online Chinese program with CCCC certification

TutorABC is the only online Chinese learning platform with officially certified CCCC learning materials.

What is CCCC? The Children’s Chinese Competency Certification is a Chinese proficiency assessment developed in Taiwan for children learning Chinese as a second language. It assesses listening and reading through everyday situations and has three levels to help track children’s progress.

The assessment is designed for children ages 7–12 whose first language isn’t Chinese, including kids growing up in places like the U.S. While not necessary, a certification can be a goal you and your child are working towards.