Hi everyone, I’m Daphne, a native speaker from Taiwan. I am new here, but I have been teaching on others online tutoring websites and teaching Chinese face to face for a long time. Therefore, I have a great deal of experience in teaching Chinese.
I was trained as a professional reporter, so naturally, I get the perfect Mandarin pronunciation. In addition, I am a certified professional Chinese teacher. I graduated from the International Han Institution with a certification in Teaching & Practice of Chinese Language and holding a diploma in Teaching Chinese to Speakers for Other Languages(TCSOL).
I like to chat with people from different backgrounds. In my spare time, I enjoy watching series and cartoons on Netflix, actually, I'm a big fan of Rick & Morty.
My students are from all over the world. I can teach both Traditional and Simplified Chinese. Furthermore, I have C1 English level; therefore, even you are a beginner, you can totally understand our lessons.
In my class, I will focus on the practical aspects of the language; something that you can really use in your daily conversations. I will create a learning environment which makes you feel comfortable to express yourself in Chinese, without fear of making mistakes.
I can customize your lessons based on your needs and interests. You will have a lot of fun, and at the same time, you will also enjoy the achievement of learning a new language.
Our lesson can be a casual conversation which allows you to talk freely and improve your conversational skills, or it can be a well-structured lesson which is designed according to your learning level. I can also help you prepare your presentation or any specific material you would like to learn.
<<Course Description>>
1. Pinyin and tones
This class is suitable for total beginners.
I will give you an introduction towards this language, and focus on Pinyin and Tones. After our training, you will be able to spell and pronounce all the pinyin fluently.
2. Mandarin for beginners
This class is suitable for students who already familiar with Pinyin and Tones.
You will learn a lot of useful words and dialogues which you can really use in daily conversation. Meanwhile, you will also have a chance to know more about Chinese culture.
The materials will be provided, you can also prepare your own materials if you like.
3. Open Dialogue
In this lesson, we will have an open discussion – you will be encouraged to talk as much as you like during this session.
I can prepare some topics which will help familiarize you with popular or topical expressions in Chinese. Alternatively, we can discuss any subject that you would like to explore in greater depth.
I will be working on your pronunciation, and provide you with some useful pointers to improve your speaking skills.
4. Editing Assistance
We will have a look at what you have written and focusing on grammar and structural issues within the text to ensure it is on a native-speaker level.
If you are not sure how long it will take to finish the job in our lesson, please don’t hesitate to ask me by message.
5. Presentation Preparation
This lesson is customized to your needs. We can practice your presentation together, I will give you some advice on using the correct vocabulary and expressions.
If you are not sure how long it will take to finish the job in our lesson, please don’t hesitate to ask me by message.