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A professional Chinese teacher with a lot of experience

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• Born and raised in Beijing, China, I speak Mandarin Chinese, which is standard Chinese.
• Graduated from Capital Normal University in Beijing (teachers' university), where I graduated in educational sciences.
• Living in the Netherlands since 2012. She has been a teacher for many years in both China and the Netherlands.
• I can teach in both English and Dutch.
• My students are of all ages and education levels and come from all walks of life.
• I teach both individually and at group level, both physical lessons and online lessons.

• Carefully prepare each lesson to make it as interesting and efficient as possible.
• I specialize in tailor-made personal language training. Using different teaching methods and textbooks for students with different backgrounds, levels and goals. Sometimes I also create new tailor-made teaching materials for students.
• Integrate Chinese culture into lessons.
• When desired: give homework, check it and discuss it.

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Waalre, Netherlands

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General info

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

About Me

I’m a certified teacher. I was born and raised in Beijing. I speak Mandarin Chinese, which is standard Chinese based on the Beijing dialect. I graduated from Capital Normal University in Beijing. I majored in education. Since 2012, I’ve been living in the Netherlands. I’ve been a teacher for many years in both countries. I can use both English and Dutch to teach Chinese. I am a Chinese teacher in Regina Coeli (‘de nonnen van Vught’).

Education

- 2018 Completed Chinese education, pedagogy, and classroom management courses at Leiden University Graduate School
- 2017 Completed Chinese Education and Teaching Method Course at Hogeschool Windesheim
- 2012-2015 Completed Dutch language courses and obtained NT2II level certificate
- 1990-1994 studied at Capital Normal University and received a bachelor's degree in English education

Experience / Qualifications

I’m a certified teacher. I’ve been a teacher for many years. At present, I teach in Regina Coeli (‘de nonnen van Vught’) and also online.

Reviews (8)

Very good teacher! very friendly and understanding.
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Helen teaches Mandarin in a structured but easy-going way. She can make difficult grammar easy to understand and pays a lot of attention improving your practical skills. There is even time to learn about Chinese culture and habits. I think we make good speed but it feels very relaxed. Top marks.
Very easy to understand. Very patient. Thank you!
I have been taken Chinese classes from Helen since June 2021. From my first contact with Helen I felt very at ease which also contributes to my lessons with her. I find it important that my courses (which I do besides my full time job) fit in my work/private schedule, and Helen has shown immense flexibility on her side, which helped me a lot. After 3 months, we have gone through almost the entire first part of the Course. Helen has adjusted her lessons to my personal needs after the first couple lessons which helps me to stay focussed every single lesson. What I also find very important personally, is that I also have fun during my lectures. I can say with much excitement that not one of my classes has been boring, repetitive or predictable. This keeps me as the student motivated to log on every week and do my homework. After 1.5 month taking Chinese courses from Helen, I travelled to China and it proved her lessons were very effective. I was able to communicate on a general level and have basic understanding from others to get myself travelling through the Xiamen, China. Overall 5-star rate for Helen, based on my fun experience during the online courses, her flexibility and the amazing results after 3 months already.
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  • Instructor since October 2020
  • 6 repeat students
  • Phone number verified
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