欢迎 (Huānyíng) – Welcome! I’m a dedicated Mandarin Chinese tutor with 16 years of teaching experience, including 7 years of teaching English in East Asia and the last 9 years teaching Mandarin in the UK. I hold a BA in English Literature and a PGCE in Mandarin from the Institute of Education (IOE), which has provided me with a strong academic foundation and a deep understanding of language acquisition.
Over the years, I’ve worked with students of all levels, from beginners (初学者, chū xué zhě) to advanced (高级, gāo jí), helping them improve fluency, prepare for exams, and connect more deeply with Chinese language and culture through tailored, one-on-one lessons.
我的教学方法 (wǒ de jiàoxué fāngfǎ) – My teaching approach is highly personalised. A bilingual method that integrates both English and Mandarin to ensure clear understanding and progress is often preferred by younger and new learners. I prefer to guide learners towards "micro-fluency". I will teach you to be able to talk about your passions and interests like a native speaker. At the same time, whether you’re learning to ask for directions (问路, wèn lù) or preparing for a formal test (考试, kǎo shì), I’ll make sure your lessons are effective and engaging.
Outside of teaching, I’m an avid runner (跑步者, pǎo bù zhě). My passion for running has instilled in me the importance of perseverance and progress, values that I bring into my teaching approach. Learning a language is hard. Learning Chinese is harder. You need to show consistency and commitment, like training for a marathon.
如果你准备好开始 (rúguǒ nǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo kāishǐ) – If you’re ready to get started, I can help you with personalised Mandarin lessons designed to fit your learning style and goals. Get in touch or book a private lesson today!
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