Crystal Gao
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Crystal Gao
Professional Teacher![]()
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Japanese
Speaks
English
12-year teacher skilled at correcting pronunciation by listening and observing how you articulate.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Japanese
Speaks
English
12-year teacher skilled at correcting pronunciation by listening and observing how you articulate.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From ChinaLiving in Guangzhou, China (03:28 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 4, 2016InterestsFoodTravelEnvironment & NatureSports & FitnessPets & 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 nearly 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(1-20 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.
Certificate verified
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 - 2023
Chinese and Japanese TeacherFull-time online teacher
5.0
Rating
394
Students
5,563
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Japanese
Chinese (Mandarin)
Trial Lesson
252 lessons completed
USD 16.90+
【Japanese】《Genki》《Minano Nihongo》《大家的日文》《新编标准日语》《新编日语》 for Beginner
A1 - C2Language Essentials1,303 lessons completed
USD 34.00+
Package with 3% off
【Japanese】Special price
A1 - C2Language Essentials106 lessons completed
USD 31.00+
Package with 3% off
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762 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Bruce Vang
14 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Crystal 老师 has been an amazing teacher thus far, with expansive and insightful knowledge of Chinese culture, and the intricacies of the Chinese language.
It has been a wonderful experience being a student with little background on the topic and only a few experiences in the past involving the language.
The lessons overall these past months of learning have always been easy going, challenging (in a good way), and catered to the progression that suits the needs of the learning at hand.
Crystal 老师 definitely goes above the expected experience of teaching, and has rightfully earned the accolade of a Professional Teacher.
Highly recommended for those wanting to learn!
Sep 30, 2023
Erez
227 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
Dale Nicholls
520 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another great lesson with Crystal! She always brings her deep experience and makes it fun and interesting. A pleasure to study with!
Sep 3, 2023
Barry
20 Japanese lessons
She is without a doubt the quintessential “everyone’s favorite teacher.” I highly recommend her to all language learners regardless of skill level. .
Nov 14, 2024
Barry
20 Japanese lessons
Crystal Gao is an excellent teacher, who really knows how to make learning an enjoyable endeavor! I highly recommend her to anyone wishing to improve their language skills.
Nov 7, 2024
MARIEMAR
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Amazinggggg
Oct 2, 2024
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