PhD in Mandarin acquisition, 9 yrs of teaching experience.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
PhD in Mandarin acquisition, 9 yrs of teaching experience.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
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From ChinaLiving in Auckland, New Zealand (00:42 UTC+01:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 31, 2019
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Hello my old students and potential new students. I have taken a break from Italki from September to December 2022. Now, I'm back!!! 😄 You are more than welcome to book a class if you want.
【About me】 I’m Lin, from China. I'm now living in Auckland and doing a PhD in Mandarin Acquisition. Language is a fascinating thing for me, I'm looking forward to exploring the beauty of Mandarin here on Italki.com with you. In my spare time, I am a fan of outdoor activities, and I also try to do as much reading as I can.
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Me as a Teacher
My teaching experience could be summarized in a 1-7 order :
1: I am ONE full-time linguistics researcher and Mandarin teacher.
2: I have tutored 2 students to attend "Chinese Bridge" competition.
3: I have Mandarin teaching experience in 3 countries: the United States, China, and now New Zealand.
4: There are 4 feature courses that I mainly teach: Conversational Chinese, Beginner's Chinese, Business Chinese and Relationship/social/trendy Chinese.
5: I normally follow a 5-steps teaching method: Review-Vocabulary-Text&Grammar-Characters-Practice.
6: I have attended 6 Chinese teacher training programmes in America and China.
7: My experience of teaching Chinese is 7 years (reach 9 this year)
My lessons & teaching style
I am usually described by my students as a teacher who's very patient and funny. The lessons will be customized according to your study needs and level. I just want to break the myth that "Chinese is the most difficult language to learn" and to give you a very informative, yet very fun experience of learning Chinese.
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Certificates
University offer - University of Auckland - 2020The offer University gave me for teaching in 2020 semesters
Certificate verified
国际汉语教师证 - 中国汉办 - 2019It is the only state-recognized certificate of Teaching Chinese as Second Language in China.
Certificate verified
IELTS - British concil - 2018Score 7.5
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5.0
Rating
219
Students
2,055
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
219
Students
2055
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
121 lessons completed
USD 9.90+
【Long-term Student】Structured/Unstructured Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation333 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
【Long-term Student】One-on-One Tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials957 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
【New Student】One-on-One Tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials480 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 3% off
【New Student】Structured/Unstructured Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation120 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 3% off
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205 Reviews
Nick
68 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lin is a fantastic teacher. She has a wide range of linguistic knowledge and speaks fluent English, giving her classes a comfortable and natural feel. She explains everything with clarity and patience. She spends time preparing before and after class, which also contributes to the class’s strong sense of organization and direction. She does not merely rely on the same old HSK curriculum, though she does use it effectively at the appropriate time.
My career path requires me to know fluent Mandarin, so my choice of teacher is extremely important to me. Of all the teachers on the internet (I’ve tried many) I feel most confident with Lin guiding my Mandarin-acquisition journey. This is a very difficult language and you want to create the right habits early so that you don’t have to unlearn them later; consider your time with Lin as an investment in your future.
I’m a Celta-certified former ESL teacher and I say with confidence that Lin is among the best language teachers that I’ve known
Feb 2, 2023
Rachel
45 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Class with Lin is always such a joy! I have had classes with her for 1 year now and I look forward to them every week. She is so reliable and prepared every lesson and makes the lesson fun. Anytime I need something translated in English, she is able to do it (her English level is amazing) but if I prefer we can also spend the whole class only speaking Chinese. I have learned so much from her and I look forward to taking her classes for many more years.
Feb 4, 2022
Veronika
24 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Lin is an excellent teacher. Her lesson was challenging, interesting and enjoyable. During the lesson she introduced me to new vocabulary, assisted me with proper grammar. Lin constantly reviews vocabulary, gives various sentences, improves your pronunciation, and explains complicated grammar so much better than anyone I've ever met. Her knowledge of English is incredible and that's why I think she can explain everything so very well. During the class, and also after class she is very attentive to you, you can tell that she has a lot of experience teaching. Other than that, she puts a lot of effort into the lesson and the preparation, Chinese with only textbooks can be a bit boring, but Lin’s style makes everything more enjoyable and fun. She is not only an excellent teacher, but probably one of the best Mandarin Chinese instructors on the italki platform. I am very fortunate to have found her. 谢谢老师!
May 12, 2020
Asia
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Had an amazing lesson! Looking forward to our next meeting!
Jun 11, 2024
Aaron Oliver
32 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Fantastic teacher, highly recommend!
May 27, 2024
Marietta (玉玲)
8 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Lin is among the most professional teachers I've ever encountered. I am quite impressed with the vast knowledge and expertise she demonstrates every time, including during our improvised discussions on various topics.