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Asia language and culture courses: Chinese, Japanese

Hej, I am Xiong! I give language courses, particularly in Chinese (mother tongue), and Japanese (JLPT Level N1).

I was born and raised up in southern China and used to be an announcer in the Radio Station at my university. I have got the Level 1-B of the Putonghua Proficiency Test, which is an official test of spoken fluency in Standard Chinese intended for native speakers of Chinese languages.

*Chinese lessons can help you set out to learn how to speak, read, and write. For this purpose, you will study the Chinese alphabet (汉语拼音 han yu pinyin), characters (汉字 han zi), vocabulary (词组 cizu), grammar (语法 yufa), as well as culture (文化 wenhua).

#Chinese calligraphy lesson is also possible. #
Doing calligraphy not only can help you to practice handwriting but also can help you to meditate and relieve tension.
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I am a fan of Japanese anime and drama and have studied and lived in Japan for 8 years, I was able to enrich my linguistic knowledge as well as the culture of Japan. I have passed the Level N1 of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test.

**Japanese lessons can help you set out to learn how to speak, read, and write. For this purpose, you will study the Japanese alphabet (ローマ字 romaji), characters (ひらがな hiragana カタカナ katakana), grammar (文法 ぶんぽう bunnpou), as well as culture (文化 ぶんか bunka).
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***We can do the lesson planning together depending on your purpose. I also can adapt the courses according to the particular requirements (e.g., examination, knowledge for a business trip, etc.)

My goal is to teach the chosen language to the student without overloading you.

Extra information

Due to Covid-19, currently, only online lessons are offered.

Location

Online via webcam

General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Chinese for adults, School
Japanese for adults, School
Age:
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:
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Chinese, Japanese

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from C$56.17Online via webcam

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If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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