Ava Lu
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Ava Lu
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKids🎊 Certified Chinese teacher with over 10 years of experience catering to students of varying levels
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationBusinessKids🎊 Certified Chinese teacher with over 10 years of experience catering to students of varying levels
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From ChinaLiving in Chengdu, China (09:52 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 10, 2021InterestsFoodMusicTravelFilms & TV SeriesReading
In 2021, I enrolled as a teacher here, yet I committed myself to tutoring American kids and youth on another platform. Only until the end of 2023, did I return to teach here on italki. Warmly welcome you to my classes here!
🌈Holding CTCSOL/IPA advanced certification, with over 10 years of teaching experience for students of all levels (basic, intermediate, advanced) and all ages (3-100+).
🌈Masters degrees from the University of London and the State University of New York at Stony Brook
🌈Comprehensive teaching for children and adults, focusing on improving listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills
🌈100% customized courses tailored for you
🌈Living in the US and UK for over 10 yearsMe as a Teacher
🎈Eager to learn Chinese? Want to study, work, or travel in China? Join Ava's course now and achieve all your goals!
📍In my class, we prioritize hands-on learning through interactive role-playing exercises that mimic real-life conversational scenarios.📍We also engage in Q&A sessions and practice drills to foster your ability to speak Chinese freely, naturally, and promptly.📍To broaden your perspectives, we delve into practical theme-based discussions.📍Sometimes, we leverage multimedia-assisted teaching methods and occasionally employ TPR (Total Physical Response) techniques to provide comprehensible input, making the learning process not just easier but also more engaging and enjoyable.My lessons & teaching style
1️⃣ Provides basic spoken language and character knowledge to children and adults.
2️⃣ Teaches business Chinese and provides related language services to professionals.
3️⃣ Creates personalized learning strategies for students and motivates them to achieve their goals.
4️⃣ Participates in regular HSK teaching discussions to stay updated.
5️⃣ Incorporates Chinese culture and current affairs into language teaching.
📍📍📍 I'll encourage every student of mine to take notes and screenshots or do AI summaries in and out of class, as no PPTs will be given out. Thanks.
📍📍📍 If you can't find time slots that's suitable to you, feel free to contact me and I'll try to accommodate you. Thanks.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
Teaching experience
2019 - 2024
Chinese teacherCertified Chinese teacher teaching Chinese to speakers of other languages
Education
2006 - 2008
Master's - Applied Statistics
2002 - 2003
Bachelor’s - English
1999 - 2003
Bachelor’s - EE
2003 - 2004
Master's - Telecommunications
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
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2022 - 2023
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5.0
Rating
31
Students
185
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
7 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
📒 Personal Customized Courses
A1 - C2Language Essentials23 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 8% off
📕 Practical Spoken Chinese
A1 - C2Conversation43 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 8% off
📘 HSK Series
A1 - C2Test Preparation111 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Package with 8% off
Kids Chinese
A1 - C2Kids1 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 20% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
5 Reviews
Sean
20 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have been taking lessons with Ava for several weeks now, and it’s been a consistently great experience. Lessons are always well-prepared and well-paced, with lots of opportunities to practice what I’m learning. The lesson plans follow a fairly consistent structure which has been really nice. There’s a certain rhythm to them that makes it easy to settle into the flow and focus on learning.
Aug 14, 2024
Adrijana
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
The teacher prepared very nice PPT.
Jul 7, 2024
Sean
20 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I just finished a great trial lesson. Ava came with a well-structured lesson plan that included a good variety of materials and exercises. She challenged me to push myself, and provided plenty of positive and constructive feedback. I'm looking forward to future classes!
Jun 28, 2024
Gabi
12 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Keeps my daughter speaking which is great!
Mar 23, 2024
Adira
41 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Very good first lesson. We did a lot of speaking a reading, so I got to practice words both on their own and in sentences.
Oct 14, 2023
Trial Lesson
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