likes meaningful, comprehensible input, intrinsic motivation, relatability with fellows
Unterrichtet
Chinesisch (Mandarin)
Muttersprache
Spricht
Englisch
Französisch
Deutsch
Andere
likes meaningful, comprehensible input, intrinsic motivation, relatability with fellows
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus ChinaLebt in Shenzhen, China (16:21 UTC+08:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 13. Feb 2015
Thema von InteresseSportMusikTech
Hi, my name is Maya. I am interested in art, music, and fitness. I grew up in China, studied in Europe and the U.S.. Now I'm living in Shenzhen, a city next to Hong Kong. "What is the value of China and the Chinese way of seeing the world?" This is something that I'm curious about.
Meine Kreationen
Ich als Lehrkraft
I believe that curiosity is the best teacher. And you yourself is the most important teacher. Your reason and expectations for learning Chinese and attending the class are what's most important. Your effort will get you where you want to be. I'll be the company and support towards your goal.
language-learning people/things I like: Stephan Krashen(compelling, comprehensible input, free voluntary reading, stress-free), Language Reactor, Refold, Steve Kaufmann, LingQ, Language Lords, graded readers(Chinese Companion, DuChinese), Comprehensible Chinese(youtube), SDT & BPNS(relatedness)
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Pronunciation and characters.
Conversation and grammar.
Art and culture.
Business conversation.
Maya is a very resourceful and creative teacher.
Her english is excellent and she has a pleasant and engaging presence. Highly recommended.
18. Dez. 2024
Danielle O.
18 Chinesisch (Mandarin) Unterrichtsstunden
Maya is such a lovely person to work with! She makes learning Chinese so fun!
11. Dez. 2023
Damien Martin
147 Chinesisch (Mandarin) Unterrichtsstunden
I have been working with Maya for 6 months. She is great, as she emphasizes using the material we are learning in organic conversation. She thinks a lot about different resources and approaches outside of the text, and finds ways to help you lean vocab that is most applicable to you. Would highly recommend!
15. Sep. 2023
Kelly
4 Chinesisch (Mandarin) Unterrichtsstunden
Maya is fantastic. She makes you feel really comfortable and encourages you throughout the whole process. She came prepared with slides and also gave me additional practice to help me through the week. We went through a lot in a little amount of time; I'm excited to work with her again.
8. Mai 2024
Alex Shone
87 Chinesisch (Mandarin) Unterrichtsstunden
Highly recommend using Maya. As a beginner she has made me feel extremely supported and understood. She's very easy to connect with and is very patient. She speaks very clearly in Mandarin and English so you don't have to worry if you are a beginner because she can explain the what's and why's in English.
14. Nov. 2023
Jose
572 Chinesisch (Mandarin) Unterrichtsstunden
Maya is great! She always has something interesting to talk about, and that makes learning Chinese so much fun!