Pronunciation expert, resource queen, grammar guru, approaching lessons with empathy and fun!
Unterrichtet
Chinesisch (Kantonesisch)
Muttersprache
Spricht
Englisch
Muttersprache
Chinesisch (Mandarin)
Französisch
Japanisch
Portugiesisch
Pronunciation expert, resource queen, grammar guru, approaching lessons with empathy and fun!
Über mich
Ich als Lehrkraft
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Aus KanadaLebt in Toronto, Kanada (12:54 UTC-04:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 11. Dec 2020
Thema von InteresseGesundheitGeschichteReisenMusikEssen
I’m of Hong Kong heritage and I eat, sleep, and breathe Cantonese. I was born and raised in Toronto, one of the largest Cantonese communities outside Asia; I grew up with HK film and TV, listening to Cantopop, reading Chinese news, and perusing the secret menus of Cantonese restaurants. I retained an inordinate amount of Chinese due to immersion and persistence. I was lucky to have early exposure to English, French, and Mandarin; It taught me at a young age that learning new languages is dynamic and human. I love food, culture, and history. Cantonese food in particular holds a special place in my heart. I am currently completing a degree in East Asian Studies and Linguistics.
Ich als Lehrkraft
I understand the struggle of mastering Cantonese in Western society as English is my strongest language. This gives me a unique perspective as a teacher and translator. I’ve provided lesson formats that reflect what has helped me preserve (and improve!) my Cantonese in Canada. Due to my formal music and linguistics education, I have an edge on teaching tones and pronunciation. I believe in establishing good fundamentals, and also flexibility and creativity. Language acquisition requires a balance of comfort and challenge. I like to prioritize my students’ comfort and confidence, and they can also expect a progressive difficulty in their learning to encourage improvement in conversation.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
I’m a proponent of comprehensible input theory; lessons are mostly conversation-based with some grammar instruction. Beginners can expect to establish a strong foundation in Cantonese sounds and script so that students have the best chance at success in their learning, as Native speakers are fast and unpredictable. I link non-instructional videos like YouTube, recipes, and songs to explore practical use and nuance using familiar platforms. Students are encouraged to build self-learning tools and vocabulary so that lessons can focus on conversation and instruction. I’m an open book and love answering any type of question. I use traditional Chinese and Jyutping romanization for instruction.
Laura is such a talented, patient, and thoughtful teacher. I would highly recommend you consider her if you wish to learn how to speak Cantonese.
She will go above and beyond to help you grow your skills in a safe environment.
Thank you, Laura!
29. Aug. 2024
Ming Tong
1 Chinesisch (Kantonesisch) Unterrichtsstunde
Laura was attentive, engaging, and patient during our call! I really enjoyed her teaching style, knowledge and personality. 10/10 would recommend!
20. März 2025
Charles
11 Chinesisch (Kantonesisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Laura is an outstanding language teacher! She a great lesson plan, breaking down the concepts clearly, and moves at a pace that’s good for your learning speed. She’s approachable, accommodating, and makes learning fun. I highly recommend her!
12. Nov. 2024
Christine US English
9 Chinesisch (Kantonesisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Auswahl der Lehrkraft
After not using my Cantonese for many years, Laura helped me me prepare for an important meeting with a family member. She is a very knowledgable teacher, who is able to talk on a variety of subjects that keeps learning interesting.
6. Jan. 2023
Gardenia
7 Chinesisch (Kantonesisch) Unterrichtsstunden
It was a very great lesson even though it was a trial one. I enjoyed Laura's energy and passion for teaching.
24. Jan. 2025
Manuel Hernandez
3 Chinesisch (Kantonesisch) Unterrichtsstunden
Laura is amazing!! She emphasizes a strong foundation and provides multiple examples that help you understand the lesson. Looking forward to working with Laura on my journey to learning Cantonese.