Introductory Chinese for Background and Non-Background Students - Burwood - Private lessons

Introductory Chinese for Background and Non-Background Students

From 43.02 C$ /h

This class introduces the Chinese language through basic greetings, writing structure, pinyin and vocabulary that are essential to basic communication. I've designed this course for those who have little or no knowledge of Chinese. The following topics will be covered in the lessons: 1. Basic greetings 2. Meeting new friends; 3. Asking about things around you; 4. Daily routines; 5. Family; 6. Likes and dislikes.

While studying Chinese, you will be challenged to discover different approaches to viewing the world around both linguistically and culturally. You are also introduced to learning routines necessary to succeed in the fast pace learning of a foreign language.

Feel free to contact me if you need any help :D

Extra information

Bring your own laptop, a pen and paper/notebook

Location

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At student's location :

Around Strathfield, Australia

At teacher's location :

Burwood, Burwood NSW, Australia

Strathfield NSW, Australia

Online from Australia

About Me

I am a very passionate tutor who devises unique lessons to fit individual needs in skill-building on each subject. I would love to offer support to those wanting to learn a foreign language, students who are unable to attend school with complete instructional assistance and coach students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.

Education

Bachelor of International Studies and Bachelor of Media (Journalism and Communication) at UNSW. Completed a major in Advanced Chinese Studies (Professional Chinese, Chinese Interpreting, Chinese Cinemas etc) and currently undertaking a minor of Japanese Studies.

Experience / Qualifications

I completed HSC in 2018 with an Atar over 90 and band 6 in two subjects including Chinese. I also coached at Tutoring4All and was a private English tutor for year 11 HSC.

Age

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Duration

30 minutes

45 minutes

60 minutes

90 minutes

120 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Mandarin chinese

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

At teacher's location and via webcam

At student's home

Mon

Tue

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04-08

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20-24

Mandarin and English are the two languages that I can teach. Since Feb. 2012, I started to work in Lolokids in Shanghai. It is a part of Longre Education Group. My students were 3-12 years old. I taught them pronunciation and "New Concept English". After a year, I also found a part-time job in Learn First. This time I even had some adult students. They were 30-45 years old. So the range of the students' age was getting larger, it was from 3-45 years old. Mostly, the books that I taught were "Side by Side", but meanwhile I also taught grammar, English conversation and some other materials that students offered to me. I love teaching Chinese students English, and also like teaching foreigners Mandarin. Since 2009, I taught my American colleague Mandarin, and that experience reminded me of being a Mandarin tutor would be a fantastic thing. In Feb. 2011, I got a certificate of International Mandarin Chinese Promotion Institute teacher qualification for the level of Assistant Professor. In May 2013, I got my Certificate of results of test of Putonghua (Mandarin) proficiency with good grade. During these years, I had taught an American business man for couple years. Since May 2014, I began to teach foreigners Mandarin in Mandarin Morning, a training center. My students come from France, Germany, America, Japan,and Spain. The books that I normally teach were "My Chinese Classroom" and "Excel in Chinese-Better Chinese Better Business". Some of the students couldn't even speak a Chinese word. So I can teach students from the beginning level. Also, some of my students can even write Chinese characters, like my Japanese student. His Chinese was at intermediate level to advanced level. I have also been a translator and interpreter for many years. I got my Certificate of Intermediate Interpreter in June 2010. So I believe that studying languages with me will be an interesting thing. Also the most important thing is that I am very patient. Let's start the journey of learning Mandarin or English.
Right now I have not started my study in Sydney yet, so I can teach for the whole week. However, since 25 Feb. I can just teach on the weekends.

Hi, I'm Marine and I'm an exchange student from France, I will study for a year at the University of Sydney. I am 20 years old and I used to give French course in France since 2 years. We will work all the aspects of the French language. I want to help you improve your French, prepare exams etc.
I will propose a personalised follow-up to my student, with a regular progress report.

English is my first language and I would love to teach anyone who is wanting to increase their English language skills.
I have graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology, which has really helped me further my vocabulary and grammar.
My goal is to help students advance in their english language, both spoken and written abilities.
This is a casual, one on one tutoring.

In any English writing task, structure, information, grammar and punctuation are critically important to get you those great marks. Along with this, proofreading and editing are super important to any writing process. I can help you to develop your writing and editing as well as general English skills.

I grew up in Beijing and has been living in Hong Kong for 20 years. I got my Putonghua teaching certificate at Hong Kong Chinese University and has been awarded the first-class grade in the National Putonghua Proficiency Test. I have been teaching Mandarin for over 15 years and have also worked as a Mandarin Chinese curriculum designer and instructor.

My young students are mainly from ISF, CIS, VAS, GSIS, FIS, HKIS, AISHK, Kettett School, Hong Kong Academy, ESF, Hong Kong Japanese School. Besides the IB, I am familiar with IGCSE Chinese, as well as AP Chinese requirements.

My adult courses are carried out in accordance with the HSK levels from Beginner onwards. I am using the good HSK framework, to help students progress milestone by milestone.

I teach any degree of students, so even if you are a beginner, don't worry.

In our first class, I will spend a little time asking about your needs, and what class you want to take, which allows me to find the right materials to make textbooks.

I will design a course according to the needs of the students. Whether it is listening, speaking, or reading, I will make a textbook for you, so you can review it after class, which will make you progress quickly. If you have any questions during class or after class, please feel free to tell me.

In the course of learning, I will use the example sentence instead of the explanation, so that you can clearly know the context in which the sentence can be used.

You will have a textbook for each class, I will also give you homework after class if you want to practice more.

You are also welcome to take a conversation with me. You can talk about any topic you are interested in, which will greatly enhance your conversational skills.

Hi! I'm Natalie and I am offering personalised English tutoring. I am currently in fourth year studying medicine at UNSW. I am a graduate from Presbyterian Ladies' College and achieved an ATAR of 99.90.

Over the past few years, I have been a private tutor for multiple students from a range of selective and private schools. During this time I have developed different lesson structures catered for individual students, aiming to provide them with constructive criticism and encouraging students to develop their own writing. I am also happy to teach students conversational English.

I am available to help you with all or any of your English language skills: Reading,Writing,Speaking and Listening.
I can help you with English for Academic purposes (Essay writing, Presentations etc), Test preparation or simply conversational English.

Hello, Hello, Bonjour! My name is María and I am Colombian, so my native language is Spanish.
I have a background in business and experience teaching languages, as this is something I enjoy. I have taught children between 12-16 years old and adults for the last 10 years.

If you decide to take a lesson with me I can assure you that it will be interactive, fun and with a high component of conversational Spanish, which is the best way to learn a language!
I speak English and French, so I know what it's like to learn a new language and I would like to make this path easier for you.

During our first lesson together, we will discuss what your expectations are, what types of activities you like or don't like when learning, and more!

Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help!

Hi ! My name is Rudy, I'm 21 years old and I'm a native French speaker who's visiting Australia, and Sydney in particular, as part of my graduate studies in solar energy engineering. My current level of English is B2, and I would like to become fluent, which is why I am currently in Australia.

I'm a student at the University of Sydney (UNSW) for 4 months, until September 2024, and I'd like to take advantage of this to come and meet you, whether remotely or in real life, to offer you a complete course, with worksheets and exercises that I've prepared.

Once you've had a lesson with me, you'll have the resources you need to continue learning on your own, and a well-detailed guideline for continuing serenely on your own. You can of course continue to take lessons with me so that I can correct you and continue my course so that you have a follow-up. This course is suitable for children, teenagers or adults. I'll adapt to you and tailor my lessons to your expectations and your level!

Just a small advice, to learn this language, you'll need to practise speaking and listening to it a lot (everydays), because that's obviously the best way to make progress. It's a bit like a baby who hears his parents speak every day and doesn't understand everything, but ends up becoming what we call a native speaker. We will work a lot on these aspects and you will love learning French!

As the best way to learn a language is to practise it, I offer one-to-one conversation, supplemented by vocabulary and grammar lessons.

We will exchange on various topics to keep your interest high, and if you are new to the French language, I will teach you the basics first and translate in real time.

Mandarin and English are the two languages that I can teach. Since Feb. 2012, I started to work in Lolokids in Shanghai. It is a part of Longre Education Group. My students were 3-12 years old. I taught them pronunciation and "New Concept English". After a year, I also found a part-time job in Learn First. This time I even had some adult students. They were 30-45 years old. So the range of the students' age was getting larger, it was from 3-45 years old. Mostly, the books that I taught were "Side by Side", but meanwhile I also taught grammar, English conversation and some other materials that students offered to me. I love teaching Chinese students English, and also like teaching foreigners Mandarin. Since 2009, I taught my American colleague Mandarin, and that experience reminded me of being a Mandarin tutor would be a fantastic thing. In Feb. 2011, I got a certificate of International Mandarin Chinese Promotion Institute teacher qualification for the level of Assistant Professor. In May 2013, I got my Certificate of results of test of Putonghua (Mandarin) proficiency with good grade. During these years, I had taught an American business man for couple years. Since May 2014, I began to teach foreigners Mandarin in Mandarin Morning, a training center. My students come from France, Germany, America, Japan,and Spain. The books that I normally teach were "My Chinese Classroom" and "Excel in Chinese-Better Chinese Better Business". Some of the students couldn't even speak a Chinese word. So I can teach students from the beginning level. Also, some of my students can even write Chinese characters, like my Japanese student. His Chinese was at intermediate level to advanced level. I have also been a translator and interpreter for many years. I got my Certificate of Intermediate Interpreter in June 2010. So I believe that studying languages with me will be an interesting thing. Also the most important thing is that I am very patient. Let's start the journey of learning Mandarin or English.
Right now I have not started my study in Sydney yet, so I can teach for the whole week. However, since 25 Feb. I can just teach on the weekends.

Hi, I'm Marine and I'm an exchange student from France, I will study for a year at the University of Sydney. I am 20 years old and I used to give French course in France since 2 years. We will work all the aspects of the French language. I want to help you improve your French, prepare exams etc.
I will propose a personalised follow-up to my student, with a regular progress report.

English is my first language and I would love to teach anyone who is wanting to increase their English language skills.
I have graduated with a Bachelors degree in Psychology, which has really helped me further my vocabulary and grammar.
My goal is to help students advance in their english language, both spoken and written abilities.
This is a casual, one on one tutoring.

In any English writing task, structure, information, grammar and punctuation are critically important to get you those great marks. Along with this, proofreading and editing are super important to any writing process. I can help you to develop your writing and editing as well as general English skills.

I grew up in Beijing and has been living in Hong Kong for 20 years. I got my Putonghua teaching certificate at Hong Kong Chinese University and has been awarded the first-class grade in the National Putonghua Proficiency Test. I have been teaching Mandarin for over 15 years and have also worked as a Mandarin Chinese curriculum designer and instructor.

My young students are mainly from ISF, CIS, VAS, GSIS, FIS, HKIS, AISHK, Kettett School, Hong Kong Academy, ESF, Hong Kong Japanese School. Besides the IB, I am familiar with IGCSE Chinese, as well as AP Chinese requirements.

My adult courses are carried out in accordance with the HSK levels from Beginner onwards. I am using the good HSK framework, to help students progress milestone by milestone.

I teach any degree of students, so even if you are a beginner, don't worry.

In our first class, I will spend a little time asking about your needs, and what class you want to take, which allows me to find the right materials to make textbooks.

I will design a course according to the needs of the students. Whether it is listening, speaking, or reading, I will make a textbook for you, so you can review it after class, which will make you progress quickly. If you have any questions during class or after class, please feel free to tell me.

In the course of learning, I will use the example sentence instead of the explanation, so that you can clearly know the context in which the sentence can be used.

You will have a textbook for each class, I will also give you homework after class if you want to practice more.

You are also welcome to take a conversation with me. You can talk about any topic you are interested in, which will greatly enhance your conversational skills.

Hi! I'm Natalie and I am offering personalised English tutoring. I am currently in fourth year studying medicine at UNSW. I am a graduate from Presbyterian Ladies' College and achieved an ATAR of 99.90.

Over the past few years, I have been a private tutor for multiple students from a range of selective and private schools. During this time I have developed different lesson structures catered for individual students, aiming to provide them with constructive criticism and encouraging students to develop their own writing. I am also happy to teach students conversational English.

I am available to help you with all or any of your English language skills: Reading,Writing,Speaking and Listening.
I can help you with English for Academic purposes (Essay writing, Presentations etc), Test preparation or simply conversational English.

Hello, Hello, Bonjour! My name is María and I am Colombian, so my native language is Spanish.
I have a background in business and experience teaching languages, as this is something I enjoy. I have taught children between 12-16 years old and adults for the last 10 years.

If you decide to take a lesson with me I can assure you that it will be interactive, fun and with a high component of conversational Spanish, which is the best way to learn a language!
I speak English and French, so I know what it's like to learn a new language and I would like to make this path easier for you.

During our first lesson together, we will discuss what your expectations are, what types of activities you like or don't like when learning, and more!

Please let me know if you have any questions. I'll be glad to help!

Hi ! My name is Rudy, I'm 21 years old and I'm a native French speaker who's visiting Australia, and Sydney in particular, as part of my graduate studies in solar energy engineering. My current level of English is B2, and I would like to become fluent, which is why I am currently in Australia.

I'm a student at the University of Sydney (UNSW) for 4 months, until September 2024, and I'd like to take advantage of this to come and meet you, whether remotely or in real life, to offer you a complete course, with worksheets and exercises that I've prepared.

Once you've had a lesson with me, you'll have the resources you need to continue learning on your own, and a well-detailed guideline for continuing serenely on your own. You can of course continue to take lessons with me so that I can correct you and continue my course so that you have a follow-up. This course is suitable for children, teenagers or adults. I'll adapt to you and tailor my lessons to your expectations and your level!

Just a small advice, to learn this language, you'll need to practise speaking and listening to it a lot (everydays), because that's obviously the best way to make progress. It's a bit like a baby who hears his parents speak every day and doesn't understand everything, but ends up becoming what we call a native speaker. We will work a lot on these aspects and you will love learning French!

As the best way to learn a language is to practise it, I offer one-to-one conversation, supplemented by vocabulary and grammar lessons.

We will exchange on various topics to keep your interest high, and if you are new to the French language, I will teach you the basics first and translate in real time.

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