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Sinds juli 2021
Leraar sinds juli 2021
Master Mandarin with a Linguist: Personalised, Engaging Lessons for Your Success!
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Hi! I'm Leyi, a linguist specialising in language acquisition and natural language. I create personalized, evidence-based study plans to make learning Mandarin effective and enjoyable. Having lived and traveled widely, I connect easily with people and understand the unique challenges language learners face. I’ve been teaching and tutoring since middle school, supporting various goals like HSK exam prep, cultural learning, and business communication. I adapt my lessons to different levels, from K-6 students to adults looking to connect with Chinese-speaking family members. Whether your goal is fluency or exam success, I'm here to guide and support you!

Why learn with me?
- Experience: I’ve been teaching since middle school, starting with helping expats conquer grammar and tones to confidently live using only Mandarin. I’ve also taught children, so I understand how to adapt my approach for any learning stage.
- Personalised Learning: My background in linguistics means I create scientifically backed, customised study plans that match your learning style and goals.
- Real-World Connection: From supporting adults who want to speak comfortably with their Chinese spouses to prepping students for exams, I have experience in making learning practical and meaningful.
- Interactive, Fun Lessons: Expect a friendly, interactive atmosphere where learning is lively and effective.

Whether you’re a beginner, looking to pass an exam, or wanting to connect with Chinese-speaking family members, I’m here to support your journey. Take the first step—book your first lesson and experience how tailored learning can make a real difference!
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Hey there! I'm Leyi, a linguist specializing in language acquisition and natural language. My passion lies in creating personalized, scientifically-backed study plans to ensure you learn Mandarin in the most effective and enjoyable way. Having lived and traveled around the world from a young age, I know how to connect with people from all walks of life and understand the unique challenges language learners face. If you enjoy a friendly, easygoing atmosphere where laughter is welcome (you can probably tell that from my profile photo!), I’d love to help you on your language journey. Reach out with any questions—I'm here to support you!
Opleiding
My research in linguistics, particularly in Second Language Acquisition (SLA), focused on analysing how linguistic distances impact language learning abilities among multilingual. These experiences have deepened my understanding of language learning processes, allowing me to tailor teaching methods that cater to learners' diverse linguistic backgrounds. As a Mandarin teacher, this equips me with the ability to create targeted, effective lesson plans that facilitate faster and more intuitive learning for my students, grounded in evidence-based practices.
Leservaring
I’ve been teaching and tutoring languages since middle school, tailoring my lessons to a variety of goals, such as preparing for language exams (HSK), fostering cultural interest, and supporting business communication. My journey as an educator began with my first student, an American expat in mainland China, who initially struggled with Mandarin grammar and tones. Through dedicated practice, he overcame these challenges and eventually gained the confidence to navigate daily life using only Mandarin. I also have experience teaching K-6 students, which strengthened my understanding of adapting methods to different learning levels.

I prefer to teach through interactive, engaging lessons that bring the language to life. However, for those with exam goals, structured practice and homework are sometimes necessary. Currently, I am also helping adults who are married to Chinese partners and want to communicate more naturally with their families. Whether your goal is conversational fluency or exam readiness, I’m here to guide you on your language journey!
Leeftijd
Kinderen (7-12 jaar oud)
Tieners (13-17 jaar oud)
Volwassenen (18-64 jaar oud)
Senioren (65+ jaar oud)
Niveau van de leerling
Beginner
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60 minuten
90 minuten
120 minuten
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Chinese
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Chinees voor volwassenen
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Hi, I'm Leyi. Born and grow up in mainland China, but I have been moving around the world. I have been teaching Mandarin for six years, and I started teaching Mandarin Chinese when I was in high school to kindergarteners/grade-school students/adults in the US. I am chatty, effective, and patient, so most of my students like me (or I think so? hahaha). Because I have experience with linguistics as a subject and was exposed to many languages while growing up, I like to use students' first and second language (language-specific), my academic, and language knowledge to have personalised study plans for my students. I do not believe in a grammar-focused study plan, and I hope my students can learn the things they want (one student particularly wanted to learn Chinese poetry, which meant teaching him modern Chinese syntax or rhyme would not make sense). Some of my students felt they were more prepared when they went on exchange. In terms of characters learning (both simplified and traditional), I also would re-arrange the plans (ex. an exam-focused plan would contain a denser portion of character learning than a person who just wants to watch C-drama ).
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Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here!

I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands after my master study in Beijing and worked as researcher at Utrecht University and later as teacher at Erasmus University. I specialize in teaching Mandarin Chinese to both absolute beginners and advanced-level students. No matter you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction.

My class is well-organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently!

Three key characteristics of my class:

- Communication oriented
- Culturally related
- Real-life materials for practice

Ready to start? Send me a message.
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My classes are private sessions thought in English, BUT I DO USE SOME DUTCH IF NEEDED (I do speak a bit of Dutch, so Children classes are also possible after matching-meeting to inspect compatibility between mt and the child)

I focus on Day to Day Chinese and Business meeting Chinese if needed.

My classes include content bout Chinese tradition, and daily life in china.

I have a Master degree in Asian cultures and Chinese and a teaching certificate in Chinese language Teaching from Tel Aviv University.
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My focus is mainly on having a conversation in Mandarin Chinese. I was raised bilingually so my Chinese pronunciation is as good as my Dutch. My family is from Beijing, which is why my accent is 'pure'. A description of the lesson is mainly having conversations in different scenarios; from a job interview to being able to order food in a restaurant. I also provide information about Chinese culture and its manners/habits. These lessons will help you learn to speak Chinese and its fluency.
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I have been in the Netherlands for 4 years now and I am a certified professional providing guidance and treatment to children with diverse needs.

I do not speak Dutch, I speak fluent English and Chinese. I am a gaduate from University College London woth a MSc in Psychology of Education.

I was a special needs teacher in my home country teaching children age 5-12 with various disabilities such as AHDH /ASD /GDD etc. I have also worked with non-verbal children using Alternative and Augmentative Communication such as Proloquo2Go, PECS and AVAZ.

Furthermore, I also taught tuition for the language of English, Mathematics,Mandarin and Science for students up to age 15.

English-My native language is English, My degree and masters course were in English from the UK.

Chinese - I had studied in a Chinese school for 10 years, I took IGCSE chinese as foreign language and EDEXCEL A Level Chinese language

Bahasa Melayu - I took IGCSE Bahasa Melayu
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I am a professional full-time Chinese Mandarin teacher from the North of China where Mandarin comes from.
I have been teaching for about 10 years as a teacher. I have my own school and website for studying Chinese. Students' ages are from 3 to adults. They are from all over the world. You can study with me online / come to my office /Go-home lessons. Classes can be one-to-one or group classes.

I have been helping numerous people learn to speak Chinese and do exam HSK. Children always have fun learning Mandarin with me. I teach Mandarin for business purposes, traveling, YCT (for Children and teenagers), BCT (business Chinese), Conversational practice, Advanced level Chinese classes, etc. Any levels are all welcome.
Classes type:
Daily Chinese
HSK class: Level 1--Level 6
HSKK class: HSK speaking test (Beginner to advanced)
Chinese grammar class
BCT / Startup Business in China: Business Chinese (Beginner to Advanced)
YCT class: Level 1--Level 6 for children to teenagers
Easy steps to Chinese: 3-12 years old children
There are some other classes that welcome you to message me.

I grew up and had educations in China. I moved to Europe for teaching Chinese in 2019 Nov.
I am fun, active, very patient, and responsible. I have never come late to all of my classes for more than 10 years.
For children's classes, I prepare songs, videos, cartoons, teaching, and explaining at the same time, They learn really fast and never feel bored when they are excited with a fun teacher and materials. I believe that interest is the best teacher. So I try my best to prepare before classes and send materials after classes to students.

The classes can be taught in Chinese, English.
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Native Chinese speaker gives lessons in Chinese language and culture in the Zaandam area. Classes can be given to individuals as groups. The classes are intended for people who are curious about the Chinese language, culture and history and want to understand more about the country or people who want to brush up on their Chinese language level.
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2010 ging naar China om Chinees te leren. Tot 2018 heb ik volgende opleidingen afgerond.
Bachelor-2010-2014: Chinese taal en literatuur
master-2014-2016: Chinees onderwijs voor anderstaligen
PhD-Chinees taalkunde 2016-2019

Ik ben een professionele docent Chinees. Ik heb ervaring met 1 op 1 lessen en groep lessen ook met online lessen.

Hier in Nederland heb ik één jaar Chinese les gegeven aan het Leidsche Rijn College in Utrecht. De projecten zijn helaas beëindigd vanwege het Coronavirus.

Ik ben nu aan het proberen staatsexamen 2 te halen. Ik heb a b2 niveau afgestudeerd bij de vrije universiteit. Dus ik kan makkelijk Chinees les geven in het Nederlands.

Ik zie het als een pluspunt dat ik een buitenlandse Chinese docent ben, de leerlingen kunnen mij als voorbeeld zien dat iedereen Chinees kan leren. Hiermee kan ik de studenten goed motiveren. Aangezien ik acht jaar in China heb gewoond, spreek ik de taal vloeiend, maar daardoor ken ik de cultuur ook heel erg goed.

Bij interesse kunnen we direct aan de slag!
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China ontwikkelt zich steeds meer tot de economische grootheid van de wereld. Zodoende is het voor geïnteresseerden goed om meer van de Chinese cultuur te weten te komen en is het goed om de taal te gaan begrijpen en zelfs uiteindelijk vloeiend te kunnen spreken. Ik ben geboren in Beijing en woon nu al 30 jaar in Nederland. In de laatste 15 jaar geef ik privé les over Chinese taal aan leerlingen op verschillende niveaus. De les zal aan uw wensen gegeven kunnen worden en op elk niveau. De focus kan liggen op uitspraak, maar kan ook zijn op leren van karakter schrift. Ik beschik over verschillend lesmateriaal dat gebruikt kan worden.
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This lesson is the advanced version of my other tutoring offer. For enthusiastic learners that are willing to go a step further to be bombarded by the Chinese culture. I will provide more fun and engaging materials collected or designed by myself over the years, which can be desirable for those interested. They range from videos, blogposts, games, poems to virtual tours. Hope to see you soon!
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Ik heb meerdere jaren ervaring als Chinees leraar, waarbij ik mensen van alle leeftijden en niveaus de taal op een ontspannen en begrijpelijke manier leer. In een kensmakingesprek kunnen we uw doelen bespreken waarna ik een lesprogramma kan maken om de taal op een begrijpelijke en ontspannen manier aan u te kunnen leren
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This course is designed for beginners, intermediate learners, and students with some prior knowledge of Mandarin. As a native Mandarin speaker, I will guide you through improving your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while integrating practical examples from daily life and Chinese culture. The course covers pronunciation, everyday conversations, useful vocabulary, grammar structures, and strategies to confidently use Mandarin in real-life situations. In addition, I will introduce aspects of Chinese culture and society, helping you understand the mindset behind the language.
本课程面向希望学习中文的初学者、中级学习者及有一定基础的学生。作为一名中文母语者,我将帮助您掌握中文的听说读写能力,并结合日常生活和文化背景进行实用教学。课程内容包括基础发音、日常交流、常用词汇、语法结构,以及如何在真实情境中使用中文。同时,我也会介绍中国的文化与社会背景,帮助您更好地理解语言背后的思维方式。
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Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here!

I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands after my master study in Beijing and worked as researcher at Utrecht University and later as teacher at Erasmus University. I specialize in teaching Mandarin Chinese to both absolute beginners and advanced-level students. No matter you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction.

My class is well-organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently!

Three key characteristics of my class:

- Communication oriented
- Culturally related
- Real-life materials for practice

Ready to start? Send me a message.
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My classes are private sessions thought in English, BUT I DO USE SOME DUTCH IF NEEDED (I do speak a bit of Dutch, so Children classes are also possible after matching-meeting to inspect compatibility between mt and the child)

I focus on Day to Day Chinese and Business meeting Chinese if needed.

My classes include content bout Chinese tradition, and daily life in china.

I have a Master degree in Asian cultures and Chinese and a teaching certificate in Chinese language Teaching from Tel Aviv University.
verified badge
My focus is mainly on having a conversation in Mandarin Chinese. I was raised bilingually so my Chinese pronunciation is as good as my Dutch. My family is from Beijing, which is why my accent is 'pure'. A description of the lesson is mainly having conversations in different scenarios; from a job interview to being able to order food in a restaurant. I also provide information about Chinese culture and its manners/habits. These lessons will help you learn to speak Chinese and its fluency.
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I have been in the Netherlands for 4 years now and I am a certified professional providing guidance and treatment to children with diverse needs.

I do not speak Dutch, I speak fluent English and Chinese. I am a gaduate from University College London woth a MSc in Psychology of Education.

I was a special needs teacher in my home country teaching children age 5-12 with various disabilities such as AHDH /ASD /GDD etc. I have also worked with non-verbal children using Alternative and Augmentative Communication such as Proloquo2Go, PECS and AVAZ.

Furthermore, I also taught tuition for the language of English, Mathematics,Mandarin and Science for students up to age 15.

English-My native language is English, My degree and masters course were in English from the UK.

Chinese - I had studied in a Chinese school for 10 years, I took IGCSE chinese as foreign language and EDEXCEL A Level Chinese language

Bahasa Melayu - I took IGCSE Bahasa Melayu
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I am a professional full-time Chinese Mandarin teacher from the North of China where Mandarin comes from.
I have been teaching for about 10 years as a teacher. I have my own school and website for studying Chinese. Students' ages are from 3 to adults. They are from all over the world. You can study with me online / come to my office /Go-home lessons. Classes can be one-to-one or group classes.

I have been helping numerous people learn to speak Chinese and do exam HSK. Children always have fun learning Mandarin with me. I teach Mandarin for business purposes, traveling, YCT (for Children and teenagers), BCT (business Chinese), Conversational practice, Advanced level Chinese classes, etc. Any levels are all welcome.
Classes type:
Daily Chinese
HSK class: Level 1--Level 6
HSKK class: HSK speaking test (Beginner to advanced)
Chinese grammar class
BCT / Startup Business in China: Business Chinese (Beginner to Advanced)
YCT class: Level 1--Level 6 for children to teenagers
Easy steps to Chinese: 3-12 years old children
There are some other classes that welcome you to message me.

I grew up and had educations in China. I moved to Europe for teaching Chinese in 2019 Nov.
I am fun, active, very patient, and responsible. I have never come late to all of my classes for more than 10 years.
For children's classes, I prepare songs, videos, cartoons, teaching, and explaining at the same time, They learn really fast and never feel bored when they are excited with a fun teacher and materials. I believe that interest is the best teacher. So I try my best to prepare before classes and send materials after classes to students.

The classes can be taught in Chinese, English.
verified badge
Native Chinese speaker gives lessons in Chinese language and culture in the Zaandam area. Classes can be given to individuals as groups. The classes are intended for people who are curious about the Chinese language, culture and history and want to understand more about the country or people who want to brush up on their Chinese language level.
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2010 ging naar China om Chinees te leren. Tot 2018 heb ik volgende opleidingen afgerond.
Bachelor-2010-2014: Chinese taal en literatuur
master-2014-2016: Chinees onderwijs voor anderstaligen
PhD-Chinees taalkunde 2016-2019

Ik ben een professionele docent Chinees. Ik heb ervaring met 1 op 1 lessen en groep lessen ook met online lessen.

Hier in Nederland heb ik één jaar Chinese les gegeven aan het Leidsche Rijn College in Utrecht. De projecten zijn helaas beëindigd vanwege het Coronavirus.

Ik ben nu aan het proberen staatsexamen 2 te halen. Ik heb a b2 niveau afgestudeerd bij de vrije universiteit. Dus ik kan makkelijk Chinees les geven in het Nederlands.

Ik zie het als een pluspunt dat ik een buitenlandse Chinese docent ben, de leerlingen kunnen mij als voorbeeld zien dat iedereen Chinees kan leren. Hiermee kan ik de studenten goed motiveren. Aangezien ik acht jaar in China heb gewoond, spreek ik de taal vloeiend, maar daardoor ken ik de cultuur ook heel erg goed.

Bij interesse kunnen we direct aan de slag!
verified badge
China ontwikkelt zich steeds meer tot de economische grootheid van de wereld. Zodoende is het voor geïnteresseerden goed om meer van de Chinese cultuur te weten te komen en is het goed om de taal te gaan begrijpen en zelfs uiteindelijk vloeiend te kunnen spreken. Ik ben geboren in Beijing en woon nu al 30 jaar in Nederland. In de laatste 15 jaar geef ik privé les over Chinese taal aan leerlingen op verschillende niveaus. De les zal aan uw wensen gegeven kunnen worden en op elk niveau. De focus kan liggen op uitspraak, maar kan ook zijn op leren van karakter schrift. Ik beschik over verschillend lesmateriaal dat gebruikt kan worden.
verified badge
This lesson is the advanced version of my other tutoring offer. For enthusiastic learners that are willing to go a step further to be bombarded by the Chinese culture. I will provide more fun and engaging materials collected or designed by myself over the years, which can be desirable for those interested. They range from videos, blogposts, games, poems to virtual tours. Hope to see you soon!
verified badge
Ik heb meerdere jaren ervaring als Chinees leraar, waarbij ik mensen van alle leeftijden en niveaus de taal op een ontspannen en begrijpelijke manier leer. In een kensmakingesprek kunnen we uw doelen bespreken waarna ik een lesprogramma kan maken om de taal op een begrijpelijke en ontspannen manier aan u te kunnen leren
verified badge
This course is designed for beginners, intermediate learners, and students with some prior knowledge of Mandarin. As a native Mandarin speaker, I will guide you through improving your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while integrating practical examples from daily life and Chinese culture. The course covers pronunciation, everyday conversations, useful vocabulary, grammar structures, and strategies to confidently use Mandarin in real-life situations. In addition, I will introduce aspects of Chinese culture and society, helping you understand the mindset behind the language.
本课程面向希望学习中文的初学者、中级学习者及有一定基础的学生。作为一名中文母语者,我将帮助您掌握中文的听说读写能力,并结合日常生活和文化背景进行实用教学。课程内容包括基础发音、日常交流、常用词汇、语法结构,以及如何在真实情境中使用中文。同时,我也会介绍中国的文化与社会背景,帮助您更好地理解语言背后的思维方式。
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