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    1-on-1 Beginners and Elementary Chinese - Professional, effective and fun! (Simplified or/and Traditional characters)

    I have taught Mandarin courses in universities for many years and also was a language assessment researcher for three years in Taiwan. I also have three year 1-on-1 tutoring experiences of teaching Mandarin.

    Due to COVID-19, I have extended my teaching online. I know how to make your online learning enjoyable and worthwhile.

    If you:

    1. want to learn Mandarin systematically and effectively (e.g. improve your accuracy);
    2.hope to interact with Mandarin speakers confidently and socially (e.g. increase fluency);
    3. want to take a university-quality, effective language course;
    4. have self-studied for a while but would like more specific guidance;
    5. would just like to learn a new language!

    Look no further! I can help unlock your full potential by

    🌟providing the one-on-one attention you need in order to succeed - real-time learning!
    🌟offering bite-size content to help you learn at your own pace - web-based learning!
    🌟creating an enjoyable online learning experience to keep you motivated!

    Extra information

    We will use ZOOM to learn Mandarin Chinese together. :)

    Location

    Online via webcam
    At teacher's location: Cambie St FS w 18 Ave, 3399 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W6, Canada

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Chinese for adults, School
    Age:
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Beginner
    Duration:
    45 minutes
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Chinese

    About Me

    Hello! I am Lee. I am from Taiwan and working in Canada currently. Thanks to the internet, I am able to teach students from different countries.

    Here are my professional experiences!

    ☑️ a visiting lecturer of Chinese (Mandarin) at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and worked at Wake Forest University.
    👉 Our curriculum will be organized and effective!

    ☑️ teach courses at various levels! From Beginner to Advanced.
    👉 Our learning journey won't be limited.

    ☑️was a language testing researcher in Taiwan.
    👉 Our learning goals will be realized through passing reasonable milestones!

    Education

    Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language at National Taiwan Normal University and Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Literature at National Sun Yat-sen University

    Experience / Qualifications

    ☑️ I believe learning should be personally meaningful and fun. This approach helps learners overcome their frustrations and make them become life-long learners. For me, the satisfaction of teaching is in students immersing themselves in Chinese happily and sharing their ideas in Chinese confidently.
    ☑️ 5-year college teaching experiences at all levels and 3-year tutoring experiences.
    More people, More interactive, More diverse! Trust me! It's fun! 👌 If you: 1. want to learn Mandarin systematically and effectively (e.g. improve your accuracy); 2. hope to interact with Mandarin speakers confidently and socially (e.g. increase fluency); 3. want to take a university-quality, effective language course; 4. have self-studied for a while but would like more specific guidance; 5. would just like to learn a new language! Look no further! I can help unlock your full potential by 🌟providing the one-on-one attention you need in order to succeed - real-time learning! 🌟offering bite-size content to help you learn at your own pace - web-based learning! 🌟creating an enjoyable online learning experience to keep you motivated! I have taught Mandarin courses in universities for many years and also was a language assessment researcher for three years in Taiwan. I also have three year 1-on-1 tutoring experiences of teaching Mandarin. Due to COVID-19, I have extended my teaching online. I know how to make your online learning enjoyable and worthwhile.
    I have taught Mandarin courses(Non-heritage students and heritage students) in universities for many years and also was a language assessment researcher for three years in Taiwan. Due to COVID-19, she has extended her teaching online. She knows how to make your online learning enjoyable and worthwhile. If you: 1. want to learn Mandarin systematically and effectively (e.g. improve your accuracy); 2.hope to interact with Mandarin speakers confidently and socially (e.g. increase fluency); 3. want to take a university-quality, effective language course; 4. have self-studied for a while but would like more specific guidance; 5. would just like to learn a new language! Look no further! FundaMandarin can help unlock your full potential by 🌟providing the one-on-one attention you need in order to succeed - real-time learning! 🌟offering bite-size content to help you learn at your own pace - web-based learning! 🌟creating an enjoyable online learning experience to keep you motivated!
    I have taught Mandarin courses(Non-heritage students and heritage students) in universities for many years and also was a language assessment researcher for three years in Taiwan. Due to COVID-19, I have extended my teaching online. I know how to make your online learning enjoyable and worthwhile. If you: 1. want to learn Mandarin systematically and effectively (e.g. improve your accuracy); 2.hope to interact with Mandarin speakers confidently and socially (e.g. increase fluency); 3. want to take a university-quality, effective language course; 4. have self-studied for a while but would like more specific guidance; 5. would just like to learn a new language! Look no further! I can help unlock your full potential by 🌟providing the one-on-one attention you need in order to succeed - real-time learning! 🌟offering bite-size content to help you learn at your own pace - web-based learning! 🌟creating an enjoyable online learning experience to keep you motivated!
    More people, More interactive, More diverse! 2~4 people. 👌 Recent classes: 🙋: August 🙋: September If you: 1. want to learn Mandarin systematically and effectively (e.g. improve your accuracy); 2.hope to interact with Mandarin speakers confidently and socially (e.g. increase fluency); 3. want to take a university-quality, effective language course; 4. have self-studied for a while but would like more specific guidance; 5. would just like to learn a new language! Look no further! I can help unlock your full potential by 🌟providing the one-on-one attention you need in order to succeed - real-time learning! 🌟offering bite-size content to help you learn at your own pace - web-based learning! 🌟creating an enjoyable online learning experience to keep you motivated! I have taught Mandarin courses(Non-heritage students and heritage students) in universities for many years and also was a language assessment researcher for three years in Taiwan. Due to COVID-19, I have extended my teaching online. I know how to make your online learning enjoyable and worthwhile.

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