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Since March 2026
Instructor since March 2026
Native Chinese Tutor — Practical, Cultural & Engaging Lessons
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From 75.68 C$ /h
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Hello! I am a native Chinese speaker currently based in Ghent, Belgium. I offer personalized Chinese lessons for beginners to advanced learners, tailored to your goals — whether for daily communication, travel, business, or academic purposes.

My teaching focuses on practical speaking skills, pronunciation, and real-life usage, while also introducing Chinese culture, customs, and contemporary society. I create a relaxed and supportive environment where you can build confidence step by step.

✔ Mandarin (Simplified Chinese)
✔ Speaking, listening, reading, writing
✔ HSK preparation (if needed)
✔ Cultural insights & real-life expressions
✔ Online or in-person lessons in Ghent

With an international background and fluent English, I am comfortable teaching students from diverse cultures and levels.

Whether you are learning Chinese for work, study, travel, or personal interest — I will design lessons specifically for you.
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  • Around Ghent, Belgium
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  • Immoditis, Mageleinstraat, Ghent, Belgium
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Online from Belgium
About Me
Hello! I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker currently based in Ghent, Belgium. I am a PhD researcher with an international background and several years of experience working across cultures. I enjoy teaching and sharing language as a way to connect people and open new perspectives.

My teaching style is patient, supportive, and practical. I focus on helping students build real communication skills while also understanding Chinese culture and everyday life. Lessons are adapted to each student’s level, goals, and interests. Beginners are very welcome, as well as intermediate and advanced learners.

I especially enjoy working with:

• Adults learning Chinese for travel, work, or personal interest
• Students preparing for exams (HSK or school courses)
• Learners interested in Chinese culture and society
• Complete beginners who want a friendly introduction

I believe language learning should be engaging rather than stressful. I create a relaxed environment where mistakes are part of the process and confidence grows step by step.

Lessons can take place online or in person in Ghent.
Education
PhD Candidate in Art History (Contemporary Art)
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Belgium — 2023–Present

Postgraduate Programme in Curatorial Studies
KASK & Conservatorium / School of Arts, Ghent — 2022–2023

Bachelor in Literature and Journalism
Xiangtan University, China — 2012
Experience / Qualifications
Native Mandarin Chinese speaker
• Fluent in English
• Experience teaching and presenting in international environments
• Experienced in communication across cultures
• Able to teach beginners to advanced learners
• Strong focus on pronunciation, conversation, and real-life language use
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
The class is taught in
English
Chinese
Dutch
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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At teacher's location and via webcam
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At student's home
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20-24
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With my thorough knowledge of the Chinese language and culture, we will search together for the appropriate way to master the language. In my experience, everyone learns in a different way, so we will find out together what is the most fun!

I graduated in 2017 as a Sinologist at Ghent University (Chinese language and culture). I also obtained a master's degree at Sichuan University (四川大学) (2018). After that, I spent a few years in China. In addition to a basic course with an emphasis on oral, I create lessons that go beyond just language. Chinese language is embedded in culture and history, so we also take a moment to reflect on that. I have experience with private lessons for adults who move to China as expats, but the lessons are flexible and for all ages!

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I use a basic Chinese course but there is a lot we can fill in ourselves. What kind of series/films do you like to watch? Is there any music you like to listen to? Through these questions I can recommend certain Chinese music and series that we can work with. For example, instead of homework I will give a film to watch, this way we learn through absorption instead of forcing ourselves to remember everything. If it is fun, everything sticks better!

Would you like to focus more on speaking instead of writing or vice versa? That is possible, in which situations would you like to use Chinese? For work or for a trip? That way we can adapt the lessons to personal wishes.

Once we have progressed a bit further, I also organize lessons and dinners with Chinese friends in Ghent or Brussels, so we can practice with real "native speakers".

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