Aus ChinaLebt in Shanghai, China (23:28 UTC+08:00)
Über mich
italki-Lehrkraft seit 8. Feb 2021
[Currently sick, will be well in a few months.]
Hi, everyone, I'm Sylvia, I can speak Mandarin(native) and English (IELTS 7.5).
→Obtained Teaching Chinese as a Second Language(TCSL) Certificate in 2011.
→Majored in English Linguistics(MA), English Language and Literature(BA).
→Patient, easygoing and inspiring as a learning and practicing partner.
→Interested in traveling, coffee making, diving(scuba/free-dive) and dancing, etc.
Hope to see you in my class~
Ich als Lehrkraft
Practice makes perfect!
I taught Mandarin on a part-time basis since 2011. My students are mostly from beginners to intermediate level. Most of them are adults from the UK., Germany, France, etc.
I employ different teaching methods and contents based on learners’ levels, interests and progress.
I believe the most efficient way to learn Mandarin or any other second language is not to memorize it but to use it in daily communications.
Meine Stunden und mein Unterrichtsstil
Before the formal class, we are going to know each other first and discuss class plans, which may fall in one the 4 categories below.
(1) Beginners
We start with pin-yin first and then move on to daily oral communication. Reading and writing is additional if you are interested, but not required.
(2) Free Talks
Presentation/discussion on a specific topic.
(3) Intermediate
Comprehensive listening, reading, writing and speaking in Mandarin.
(4) Advanced
Speaking and reading like a Chinese.
Well, if none of these above meet your needs, I’m happy to personalize class contents based on your interests.