From ChinaLiving in Shanghai, China (18:42 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 8, 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~
Me as a Teacher
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.
My lessons & teaching style
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.
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Video files
Image files
Audio files
Articles and news
Quizzes
Graphs and charts
Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
38
Students
450
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
38
Students
450
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
26 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Beginners-pinyin & daily conversation
A1 - A2Language Essentials294 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 3% off
Intermediate-Chinese reading and long conversation/presentation
A2 - B2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 5% off
Advanced Chinese
B2 - C2Language Essentials4 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 5% off
Free talks-Chinese Converstaion
A2 - C2Conversation38 lessons completed
USD 11.00+
Package with 3% off
Customized classs
A1 - B2Language Essentials86 lessons completed
USD 25.00
Package with 4% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
37 Reviews
Killian
78 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great classes from Sylvia.
I feel like she is pushing me the right amount, and can feel I am making good progress.
Feb 13, 2022
Emma
18 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
最好的汉语老师!
Dec 22, 2021
Joshua
42 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Awesome lesson
Dec 14, 2021
Killian
78 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Sylvia is always well prepared for our classes. Enjoying my learning very much..