Confucius Institute Scholar, M.A. International Trade, Granted Official Sponsorship and Full Funding by the Chinese Ministry of Education to study in Beijing, China, Translator, Teacher, Private Tutor, Multilingual athletic guy, Foodie.
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Hi! I'm an English and Mandarin teacher with over 5 years of experience, who loves helping her students learn and be more confident speaking.
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Anyone can learn another language, comparative/applied linguistics and simultaneous translation/interpretation at any age. I use multiple intelligences, multimodality and authentic integrated strategies to make your language learning journey one with ease, proficiency and fluency in four skills and fun!
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Zhongshan University University of Hawaii-Manoa - Bachelor in Arts, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Universite de Neuchatel Universitat Bern Switzerland London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art - Doctor of Education, Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
...approach: I have rich experience in teaching language immersion, so I like to speak the target language (Chinese) as much as possible in my teaching. It largely helps you immerse in the language, especially helpful if you are seeking to improve your listening and speaking skills. Of course, I also love using technology to improve your learning experiences. I plan videos, readings, online assignments and flashcards to help my students learn better at their own...
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Rutgers University, New Brunswick. Bachelor's of Science in Computer Science. Experience: 1 on 1 tutoring in Mandarin, Psychology, and Calculus 1. Working with students in AP Computer Science. Subjects: Java Programming, Mandarin Chinese, Mathematics (Algebra, Calculus 1), ACT Writing Tutoring Style: Real-world examples, diagrams, references to relevant things in daily life Interests: Fencing, Graphic Design, and Community Service
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...will introduce Mandarin culture to you as the nutrient for the your tree - your Mandarin language system. I have been living the UK for over 3 years, I have gradually become the bridge between western and Mandarin culture. So, I would be glad to support you to become an excellent Mandarin speaker. Also there's no definite best ways to learn a Mandarin, let's focus on you, being flexible, and formless. Let's have fun learning...
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...glimpse into Chinese culture. For instance, I taught students the proper amount of money to give in a red envelope and when it is appropriate to give red envelopes during a lesson on traditional Chinese festivals. My students enjoy the cultural knowledges, which further engage them and motivate them in their language studies. Many of my students enjoy my way of teaching and have said that I "make the class fun, comfortable, and easy to...
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I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I have been teaching students from middle school to college and covered many different subjects including but not limted to pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, admision exams such as SAT and GRE, various languages such as Korean and Mandarin.
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...I speak Mandarin natively, English like a D.C. local, and Russian and Serbian like someone who's taken too many language exams for fun. Born Tibetan and raised in the richness of multiple languages and cultures, I understand that language isn't just vocabulary it's connection. Whether you want to ace the HSK, expand your career opportunities, or finally understand what your Chinese friends are really saying on WeChat, I'll help you get there with clarity, humor,...
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...the United States and became a citizen in 2006, I taught Chinese at the Confucius Institute in University of Hawaii at Manoa. I lived in the United States for 20 years so I know both Chinese and American culture and I have the skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in both English and Chinese. My coursework includes Modern Chinese Language, Literary Theory, Writing Chinese, History of Modern Chinese Literature, Ancient Chinese Language, and General...
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...I have taught Statistics 102c (Intro to Monte Carlo Simulation) and Life Science 3 (Intro Mol Biol) to undergraduate students. I went through the formal teacher training/certification process offered by UCLA. After my teaching, I usually got an excellent review from my students. Here are the selected quotation from my after class teaching evaluation: Jun was a wonderful T.A. in that he was invested in our class and helping us learn the material. He was...
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...tutoring children and adults English as a Second Language. With that in mind, I have a deep understanding of grammar, vocabulary, sentence structure and cultural context. I am passionate about teaching and would love to impart that same passion to you. Additionally, I also have experience tutoring in essay writing, algebra, and speech practice. I have experience tutoring various ages, from as young as 6 to adults in their 50s. I can adapt to your...
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As a senior in Bentley University aspiring a major in Corporate Finance and Accounting, I believe that teaching is one of the most powerful and honorable jobs that exists. It is through learning with a positive mindset that will take an individual far in life. It is through teaching and learning that our world will grow to become a better living environment.
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...have learned from my supervisor and my coursework. After graduation, I have been working at Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School as a Chinese Teaching Fellow. During this year at Yu Ying, I have been observing and trained in areas such as Conscious Discipline, Micro Aggression, etc., which prepares me with the nurturing and inclusive teaching philosophy that would apply to my future teaching. I also have a diverse undergraduate educational background in Journalism and...
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I'm a college student currently working towards a BS in Data Science and a MS in Computer Science. I've had the most experience tutoring high school students in their various math subjects. I especially enjoy helping students prepare for the ACT, because I believe in results-based teaching and I love seeing my students succeed.
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...using a variety of methods to help you develop a sense of conciseness, organization, and rhythm in their writing. Some of my favorite writers/poets include Langston Hughes, John Steinbeck, and Peter Matthiessen. Before returning to Middlebury College to finish my B.A. degree, I both taught and tutored for after-school centers in Taiwan working with children from a young elementary level up to high school and even college students. My other position was as an education...
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My name is Zhu and people call me Defendi. I am so glad to be here. This is a wonderful time in my life. Teaching people is one of my favorite things to do. I am kind and patient. I will always try my best to make things easier and more interesting during my tutoring sessions. I am here to teach math, language, and others. ... I would love to get to know that student first...
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Hello, my name is Zhuoru Jiang, I'm a second year graduate student at University of Pittsburgh, my major is foreign language education, and I'm also a Chinese teacher at Pittsburgh Chinese school. Nice to meet you, I'm glad to help you on learning.
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Toronto Mandarin Chinese 1 Tutoring FAQ
Mandarin Chinese 1 courses equip you with knowledge of the core fundamentals of the Mandarin dialect and prepares you for more advanced studies in the language. While this may be the first in a sequence of Mandarin classes that you are planning to take, you should not assume that it will necessarily be the easiest one. It's possible you may encounter more trouble in this class than in more advanced ones because of the initial challenges that learning Mandarin Chinese presents. Throughout the course, you will be expected to familiarize yourself with several different ways of representing Chinese text, including Pinyin Romanization, simplified characters, and traditional characters. For students who grew up speaking a language based on the Latin alphabet, this can present a large obstacle from the very first day of instruction. Additionally, students must learn to work with both hand-written and typed forms, which can cause additional stress. If this challenging subject has you down, get connected with a Mandarin Chinese 1 tutor in your area for one-on-one instruction.
Certain features of spoken Mandarin also present a bit of a learning curve. For example, Mandarin Chinese's use of four tones can create a stumbling block for new students. English makes extremely little use of tones, while Mandarin speakers rely on tone as a significant factor in determining the meaning of a spoken sentence. These initial difficulties must be surmounted before students can proceed with the main work of Mandarin Chinese 1, which is learning the core vocabulary needed to express yourself and communicate with others in the language.
Classes typically expect you to express your own opinions and back them up with evidence using vocabulary and grammatical knowledge that has been gained. They also require you to develop comprehensive understanding of cultural implications and the ability to discuss Chinese culture in the Mandarin tongue. If you are having trouble mastering the features of Mandarin Chinese or retaining all of the vocabulary that you need to memorize, one-on-one Mandarin Chinese 1 tutoring can give you the personalized help that you require to excel.
At Varsity Tutors, our educational directors connect you with a private instructor based on your individual needs. To make the process as effective as possible, your independent tutor will analyze your current Mandarin Chinese knowledge, your concerns about your class, and the teaching methods that allow you to learn best. They can then use this information to help you connect with a Mandarin Chinese 1 tutor who suits your academic profile. Your knowledgeable tutor can take stock of your Mandarin knowledge and create an individual learning plan for your Mandarin Chinese 1 tutoring sessions. This plan can focus on just the aspects of Mandarin Chinese in which it would most benefit you to improve your understanding. This way, you do not need to review material that already makes sense to you, allowing each of your tutoring sessions to be efficient and effective.
A Mandarin Chinese tutor can guide you through exercises targeting your weakest areas, answering your questions and providing feedback along the way. A tutor can even provide opportunities to practice your conversational skills and help you master the tone-based pronunciation of Mandarin Chinese terms if this aspect of the language is giving you trouble. No matter what parts of your Mandarin Chinese 1 class you are struggling with, a tutor can address these troublesome areas with targeted assistance. The Varsity Tutors live learning platform allows you to meet with a private tutor either in person or face-to-face online. This gives you the flexibility to meet with your tutor at the time and location of your choice, whether it be daytime, evenings, or even weekends, and whether it's at a local library, cafe, or in your own home.
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Recent Toronto Mandarin Chinese 1 Tutoring Session Notes
In this class, we worked on the Chinese consonants and vowels. As a singer, the student was very talented in grasping different tones, he was able to read every tone accurately. We also practiced reading more pinyin by showing some sample words. We will do more practice and introduce some characters in Chinese.
The student had a good session today. He learned his dictation words and copied two sentences containing those words. He read a passage out loud in Chinese. He checked his work and made corrections to previous workbook page and completed one additional page in his workbook.
The student and I went over the previous session's dialogue on date and time, and then we went over a new dialogue involving hobbies. We also reviewed basic sentence structures and various modifications of sentence structure, and we practiced a few grammar drills. We also discussed ways to maintain Mandarin skills, including watching movies or TV shows in Mandarin.
We mainly reviewed the characters learned in the past two weeks. I asked the students to read and recognize the characters I put on the presentation paper. The characters were about colors and common objects in real life so I also reviewed the meanings of them by asking them to connect the colors to the objects by reading the characters. We played a game in which the squares were presented in Chinese characters to improve their recognition. I also introduced a traditional Chinese food, zong zi, as today is the holiday to have that food.
I taught the student eight words (up, down, big, small, you, me, hello, goodbye) and reintroduced the word for dog. We did some charades to help memorize the new words and created very simple sentences to help her remember and contextualize the vocabulary. For example, I taught her how to say "my dog is big" and "your dog is small". We used flashcards to help teach this point, which I think helped a lot. I told her to study her flashcards and bring them to our session next week.
New monthly vocab: Last name, name, called. Chinese last names: Wang, Li, Chen, Zhang
History of Chinese last names
Vocab practice (word search)
Listening practice (online videos)
Convo practice (What is your name? What is your brother's name? Where are you from? What is your favorite Chinese food? etc.)
Character writing practice
