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Chinese Mandarin Lessons Teaching from Elementary to Advanced Levels, certified Chinese Teacher

Chinese Mandarin is the standard Chinese language popularized in mainland China.

For those interested in Chinese culture or local sightseeing in China, let's start with interesting and exploratory lessons, focusing on introductory knowledge and essential survival expressions. Meanwhile, we will lay a solid foundation for your pronunciation of this fabulous tonal language!

Have you already begun your Mandarin journey? Wonderful! Our intermediate-level course awaits! At this level, we will explore more practical and intriguing topics, enabling you to communicate in diverse social settings and articulate your thoughts with increasing finesse.

Will I encounter an accomplished Chinese speaker who has already mastered this language? Don't worry, the adventure continues! The mysterious composition of Chinese characters, the flexible syntax and morphology, and the emerging internet buzzwords... Our advanced exploration promises endless discovery and mastery.

Extra information

We can have classes remotely on the PC or we can have the class offline (e.g. Kaffee) We are open to talking about many topics except hatred topics.

Location

Online via webcam
At teacher's location: Oerlikon, Zürich, Switzerland
At student's location: Around Zurich, Switzerland

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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
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Chinese, Portuguese

About Me

Hi there! My name is Jingyi Li, please feel free to call me Li or Fiona whichever you prefer!

I hold a Bachelor's degree in Portuguese and a Master's degree in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language.

My passion for language studies extends beyond their practical use; they serve as a window to understanding diverse cultures and adopting different modes of thinking. So what is your reason for studying Chinese? Let me know!

Currently, I am also fluent in English and Portuguese. Additionally, I am at the elementary level of high German and can read some French.

Education

University of Macau, BA in Portuguese Studies
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, MA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
University of Sao Paulo, Exchange Programme

Experience / Qualifications

Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Students of Other Languages
Interned at China Construction Bank (Brazil)
Worked at Xiaomi in the International Internet department as an Advertisement Sales.

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