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How to effectively improve Chinese level from zero to fluent conversation

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More and more people are planning to learn Chinese for travel, work needs or simply because they are curious and interested in the language. The pronunciation and writing system of Chinese is very different from that of the Dutch and Latin languages, and it also becomes a huge obstacle in learning Chinese.

It is the aim of the courses I teach to help you overcome all obstacles in the Chinese learning process. As a student of English literature, I can understand the relationship between languages and how I can help you create this relationship.

Extra information

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The interaction study with me, learning from memory, and your personal commitment are the three pillars of your success!

Location

At teacher's location: Antwerpen, Belgium
At student's location: Around Sint-Niklaas, Belgium
At student's location: Around Ghent, Belgium
At student's location: Around Brussels, Belgium

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Chinese for adults, School
Age:
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:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in:Dutch, English, Chinese

About Me

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I am very interested I love language, literature, playing volleyball.

I'm a sociable introvert, who loves meeting new people with new skill sets and interests, but who can take a little while to warm up. I'm pretty calm and not that into the big partying scene, but I can get really excited about things that inspire me.

I would also love to talk for hours at you about English literature, which are my main academic interests. With a glass of wine or two in me I'm also an expert in improvised poetry.

Education

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Comparative literature, BA. UCL London. (First Class Honors)
Studying language and literature, University of Antwerp. Now
Dutch for speakers of other languages, Linguapolis, University of Antwerp (from level 1 to 5)

Experience / Qualifications

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One-on-one learning Chinese, Now
Summer vacation volunteers as English teacher in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 2017
Volunteers during the winter holidays as an English teacher in Siem Reap, Cambodia, 2018

Reviews (2)

Great Teacher. Great Teacher. Very good lessons.
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I'm following Chinese during evening classes. And reached out to a Chinese-Dutch speaking teacher. I was able to practice straight away with Xiaodan. She only used Chinese at my level (3th year evening classes) which challenged me enough. Grateful and I would definitely recommend her if you're learning Chinese.

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