Crystal Gao
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Crystal Gao
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Japanese
Speaks
English
14-year teacher skilled at correcting pronunciation by listening and observing how you articulate.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Japanese
Speaks
English
14-year teacher skilled at correcting pronunciation by listening and observing how you articulate.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Guangzhou, China (12:41 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 4, 2016InterestsEnvironment & NatureSports & FitnessReadingFoodPets & Animals
Chinese:
1）Full-time qualified teacher. With credentials in CTCSOL (Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages)
2) Started teaching Chinese in 2011, totaling 15,000+ sessions taught in Chinese schools and online. Worked as an HSK 3-4 vocabulary editor.
3）Speaks standard Chinese Mandarin. Worked as an announcer for 4 years during university and as an intern reporter at Ningxia Province Weather Bureau.
Japanese:
1）通过日语能力测试一级； Majored in Japanese, with credentials in JLPT 1;
2）教授日语经验8年以上； Over 8 years of Japanese teaching experience;
3）世界五百强日企日中翻译； Worked in a Japanese company as an interpreter.
4）目前只招收N3以下学生。Only recruit students who are studying N5-N3 level.Me as a Teacher
1） Specialized in explaining pronunciation from very detailed aspects, correct pronunciation efficiently. Combine the knowledge with the student's needs, and help you use what has been learned after the class. Teach grammar with brief and clear language. Tons of ways to lead you to speak more.
2）With much experience teaching Business Chinese, think thoroughly.
3）Creating Mandarin learning videos in English and Japanese on YouTube, please check 'Crystal Chinese' for more sample classes. Writing Chinese essays as learning materials for intermediates on WeChat 'Crystal Chinese'.
4）Updated my credential in CTCSOL last year, and took over 100 sessions and workshops to improve teaching ability.My lessons & teaching style
1）Accept short courses(1-10 sessions) as well as long courses. Tell me what's your purpose, and I will give you my advice.
2）Providing self-study guidance. By understanding your learning goal, make a self-study plan and recommend materials for you.
3）Before booking the first session, please message me your current language level as detailed as you can. So that I can prepare for the lesson properly.
4）Let me know the teaching styles you like, and which part you prefer to focus on.
5）Let me know what you are unsatisfied with, and see if can fix it.
6）Also a language learner who can relate to and help overcome your struggles.
7）Can use Chinese, Japanese, and English at the same time in class.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Concept-Driven,Inquiry-Based Language Teaching - Crestar HSK Education and Assessment Centre - 2023Participated in Concept-Driven, Inquiry-Based Language Learning and Teaching Under the IB Framework Workshop(12 hours), organized by Crestar HSK Education and Assessment Centre.
Certificate verified
12th Continuing Professional Development course - Chinese Testing International - 2023Participated in the 12th phase of the Continuing Professional Development course(12 hours ) for Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages. Learning experiences from different teachers of professional teaching skills all over the world.
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Certificate for Teachers of Chinese - Center for Language Education and Cooperation - 2022Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages need to be updated every 5 years. I need to complete 117 online Chinese training courses to improve my teaching skills. Which Includes Chinese Teaching Basics, Chinese Teaching Methods, Teaching Organization and Class Management, Chinese Culture, Educational Psychology and Chinese Teaching, HSK Course, Critical Thinking and International Chinese Teaching, Country-specific Courses.
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11th Continuing Professional Development course - Chinese Testing International - 2022Participated in the 11th phase of Continuing Professional Development course(12 hours) For CTCSOL. Learning and discussing sample courses with teachers in China.
Certificate verified
Certificate of Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language - Confucius Institute Headquarters (HANBAN) - 2016The only official standardized examination held by Confucius Institute Headquarters (HANBAN). To evaluate whether the candidate is qualified for serving as an International Chinese Language Teacher.
Certificate verified
Japanese-Language Proficiency - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2010
Certificate verified
Education
2006 - 2010
Bachelor’s - Japanese
Work Experience
2012 - 2014
Mandarin Teacher
2014 - 2015
Mandarin Teacher
2014 - 2015
Japanese-Chinese translator/interpreter｜通訳
2015 - 2015
Senior Account Executive
2016 - Current
Chinese and Japanese TeacherFull-time online teacher
5.0
Rating
406
Students
5,664
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Trial Lesson
260 lessons completed
USD 16.16+
【CHINESE】 Polish your Chinese Pronunciation-Clarify SUPER IMPORTANT TIPS of pronouncing｜発音を磨く-一個ずつ発音のコツを探る
A1 - C2Language Essentials989 lessons completed
USD 31.50+
Package with 13% off
【CHINESE】Tailor-made Chinese Course |オーダーメイド中国語コース
A1 - C2Language Essentials512 lessons completed
USD 31.50+
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【CHINESE】Chinese Culture Wandering | 中国文化ガイド
B2 - C2Conversation82 lessons completed
USD 31.50+
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【CHINESE】Comprehensive Course (A1-C2)｜ 総合中国語コース
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,801 lessons completed
USD 31.50+
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【CHINESE】Topic Discussion (Materials and Homework included)
B1 - C1Conversation1 lessons completed
USD 31.50+
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【CHINESE】Chinese Characters Focused Learning
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 31.50+
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Podcast (15)
Quiz (10)
772 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Japanese
Nikolay Bogoychev
3 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very good experience. Helps me remember Japanese, conducts the lesson as much as possible in Japanese and points out the Mandarin equivalent where possible.
The teacher prepares materials in advance that are appropriate for the level and for the purpose of the learning. Overall really strong recommendation, especially if you already have some Chinese knowledge as the teacher provides equivalent Chinese constructions where appropriate.
Feb 23, 2025
Erez
230 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Having Crystal as my Chinese teacher for the past two years has been such a treat! Her love for the language and teaching really shines through, making each lesson a joy to attend. What I love most about Crystal's way of teaching is how she brings in elements of my own hobbies and life into our lessons. It's like I'm learning Chinese through my own stories! I also learned a lot of interesting facts and stories relating to Chinese culture. And Crystal has got this knack for making tricky parts of the language feel easy and I've come so far thanks to her. Big thanks to you, Crystal, for being the best teacher and making learning so much fun! 🌟📚
Sep 8, 2023
Sentwali
5 Japanese lessons
Sugoi desu ne! I'm a beginner and feel like I'd want to take as many lessons with Crystal as possible. My lesson with her was really amazing. She is very thorough, kind and patient. She explains things in great detail (which is exactly what I need). Her lessons are also very encouraging. She's a natural teacher and has a very deep understanding of the Japanese language and how to teach it! After my lesson with Crystal, I feel encouraged to learn more! Really looking forward to more lessons. =)
Feb 25, 2025
Yoshi（片田義則）
41 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
レッスンのペース、発音、文法、会話のポイントなどとても分かりやすく丁寧に教えてくれました。楽しくあっという間のレッスンタイムでした♪
May 12, 2024
beatricelau.grc
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Crystal is a very patient and encouraging teacher. She picks out quite quickly which areas I tend to stumble in my pronunciation and she helps me to correct them by providing the right resources and breaking things down for me. She patiently helps me to repeat small parts and build on it until I manage. Her gentleness and patience create a learning environment where I am not afraid to make mistakes, which is very important in learning a language.
Feb 27, 2025
Bunny Shieh
1 Japanese lesson
老师可以根据我的实际情况，灵活准备适当的学习计划，发现问题，解决问题。基础课程，尤其关于语法的讲解上，效率更高，胜过日籍老师，适合中国宝宝！
Feb 24, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 16.16
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