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(Only Available for Online Lessons) Hi there! Are you interested in learning or improving Mandarin?
I will be happy to help you!
First of all, let me tell you about myself. I am a friendly Singaporean girl who loves cultural exchanges and dreams of travelling the world.
I have interest in my mother tongue language even though English is the official working language in Singapore. I studied at one of the 11 Special Assistance Plan (SAP) secondary schools here which gave me plenty of opportunities to deepen my appreciation for Chinese culture. i.e. Chinese calligraphy, wushu, tea ceremony, exchange programs to China. Fun! :-)
Why should you consider me to be your Mandarin tutor-friend?
1. Mandarin proficiency
I am comfortable with conversational Mandarin as I speak it at home. I have attained A1 for Higher Chinese in my GCE O-Level examination. I was pretty good at writing argumentative essays and some of my work were featured as model essays for my classmates.
2. Effectively bilingual
Besides Mandarin, I am proficient at English. I represented my school at the National Secondary Schools Translation Competition twice. I believe my greatest strength to be in grasping the nuances of words, especially with the variety of similar words in Mandarin that may confuse learners who lack contextual exposure.
3. International experience
Having travelled as a backpacker in the last few years, I have met people from around the world and developed a sensitivity for other cultures. I taught Mandarin to some of them, even those who had no knowledge at all. Besides, I am learning Korean and Japanese which have many interesting similarities with Mandarin that I can point out.
4. Creative, flexible teaching style
I like to take a creative approach to things, teaching included! I will take inspiration from anything related to deliver an enriching lesson. e.g. pop songs, customs, slangs, etc
5. Tutor-friend
Those whom I have taught describe me as a kind, patient and dedicated teacher. More than being a tutor, I hope to be a friend who will provide a personalised learning experience with your interests at heart.
Thank you for reading!
I can help you if you are either (1) a complete beginner to Mandarin or 3) know the basics of Mandarin but looking to improve your command of the language.
***I have prepared a crash course for beginners that consists of 12 lessons (each 1-hour long) using powerpoint presentation slides. Come join me for 3 months where I will help you to kickstart a lifelong journey in learning Mandarin!***
It is absolutely easier when you have a POSITIVE atittude towards the language. Learn to see the beauty in it before anything else. I observe that many young Singaporeans lament about how hard the Chinese language is, which shapes a highly self-defeating attitude. One thing I can do is to help you lift yourself out of that mindset!
3 months for a complete beginner to learn the basics.
Continuous practice for someone who does not speak Mandarin at home but is taking Chinese language as a subject in school.
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Tutor available for online lessons or in-person private lessons in the following areas:
Preferably Northeast area or CBD area. I can travel to students' convenience too.
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