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Duanhui🧑‍🎓Mandarin teacher🧑‍💻IT engineer ✅ technology & travel & practical Chinese
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From 27 C$ /h
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🧑‍🎓 Currently, there are three foreign students studying Chinese with me, and I am teaching them tourism Chinese and technology Chinese.
🎓 Certification: Certificate of Mandarin Level 2A, with standard and clear pronunciation.
🥰 Teaching style: relaxed and enjoyable classroom, I will customize teaching content according to students' ideas and needs, such as traveling and studying abroad in China, preparing for Chinese proficiency exams, or working in the Chinese technology industry. I always design targeted teaching content every time.
🧑‍🎓I also hold a master's degree in engineering from a top university in China, so I am happy to share my learning and work experience in the fields of artificial intelligence and technology with students who are interested in science and technology.
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Design your own learning content according to your ideas, patiently and interestingly helping you master Chinese.
Location
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Online from China
About Me
Hello everyone, I am Duanhui. I have been an IT engineer for 7 years and now I am an international Chinese teacher who loves Chinese education. I hold a Master's degree in Engineering and a Level 2A certificate in Mandarin. My Chinese is standard and clear, and I will provide different teaching content according to students' needs, receiving five-star comments from all students. Having lived in Thailand for two years, fluent in spoken English and able to communicate with foreign students without barriers. My hobbies are traveling and fitness. I have an outgoing and positive personality, and enjoy communicating with people from different countries. I am also happy to help everyone learn Chinese in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.
My main strengths are:
*Technological Chinese, Tourism Chinese, and Daily Oral Communication
*Standard pronunciation correction
*HSK Preparation Tutoring
*Basic Business Chinese
Education
University Of Electronic Science And Technology Of China.
Master's degree. major: optical engineering
Jiangxi University of Science and Technology. Bachelor's degree. major: automation.
Experience / Qualifications
On-line mandarin tutor on Preply. my students are from all over the world. Three students are studying Chinese with me, including technology, travel and practical Mandarin.
✅mandarin proficiency standard certification:level 2 grand A.
✅business English: level B2
Age
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
Skills
School
Chinese for adults
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
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Online via webcam
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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Master standard Pinyin and basic character writing, and conduct basic daily communication
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3. Grammar structure: Understand the logic of Chinese sentences and avoid "Chinglish" mistakes
4. Cultural context: Learn about Chinese culture and customs alongside the language

The course is hands-on and interactive, adapted flexibly to each student's level and goals, helping you truly put your Chinese into practice.
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Hi! I’m a native Mandarin speaker from Shanghai with a Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as an International Language.

I am the founder and teacher of a Mandarin language school based in Camden, London, where I teach adult learners from complete beginners to advanced levels.

My lessons are personalised, practical and engaging. Whether you’re learning Chinese for travel, work, business or personal interest, I’ll create a course tailored to your goals, pace and learning style.

I can help with:

* Complete Beginners
* Everyday Conversation
* Business Chinese
* HSK Preparation
* Chinese Culture
* Pronunciation & Speaking Confidence

Lessons are available online, at my classroom in Camden, or face-to-face in Central London and Canary Wharf.
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Advanced English Conversation Practice

Would you like to speak English more naturally and confidently?

These sessions are designed for intermediate and advanced learners who already have a foundation in English and want to improve their fluency through real conversation. Together, we will discuss topics that interest you, expand your vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and build confidence in expressing complex ideas.

My approach is relaxed, supportive, and tailored to your goals. Whether you need English for university, work, travel, social situations, or simply enjoy practicing the language, I will help you communicate more naturally and comfortably.

Lessons may include:
• Free conversation on topics of your choice
• Vocabulary expansion and idiomatic expressions
• Pronunciation and speaking confidence
• Discussion of current events, culture, art, literature, and everyday life
• Feedback and correction when desired

I believe the best way to learn a language is by using it in meaningful and engaging conversations.
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