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    Chinese Mandarin daily conversation about your interests!

    If you would like to practice your Chinese speaking skills, I am here to help you. Depending on your needs, we can work on different topics. I believe that the best way to learn is to start with simple daily conversations, which are more relevant and practical for language learning. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me!

    Location

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

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    General info

    suitcase iconSkills:
    Chinese for adults, School
    Age:
    Infants (0-3 years old)
    Preschool children (4-6 years old)
    Children (7-12 years old)
    Teenagers (13-17 years old)
    Adults (18-64 years old)
    Seniors (65+ years old)
    Student level:
    Intermediate
    Advanced
    Duration:
    45 minutes
    60 minutes
    90 minutes
    The class is taught in:English, Chinese, German, Dutch

    About Me

    I have lived in different European countries for 8 years after my Bachelor.
    Reed researcher for clarinet and saxophone
    Reed adjusting workshop organizer
    Freelancer as a handmade reed maker


    Chinese Mandarin daily conversation tutor
    Always willing to learn new things and make new friends.
    Enjoys cooking Chinese food and the challenge of making national dishes
    Enjoys making wooden furniture and tools

    Education

    German: B2
    Dutch: B1
    Subject: Clarinet music performance
    Bachelor: Guangzhou Xinghai Conservatory (China)
    Master: Hamburg Conservatory (Germany)
    Second Master: Utrecht Conservatory (The Netherlands)

    Experience / Qualifications

    16 years of clarinet experience
    3 years of research on reed
    2 years of reed workshop organization
    1 practical year of furniture making
    6 months experience of Chinese mandarin teaching
    If you are interested in improving your reeds, welcome to my lesson, where you can know more about the reeds and learn how to adjust and maintain them with some simple steps! I also offer clarinet private lessons, I could help you not only improve the skills but also solve the problems of the instrument itself.

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