I’m of Hong Kong heritage and I eat, sleep, and breathe Cantonese. I was born and raised in Toronto, one of the largest Cantonese communities outside Asia; I grew up with HK film and TV, listening to Cantopop, reading Chinese news, and perusing the secret menus of Cantonese restaurants. I retained an inordinate amount of Chinese due to immersion and persistence. I was lucky to have early exposure to English, French, and Mandarin; It taught me at a young age that learning new languages is dynamic and human. I love food, culture, and history. Cantonese food in particular holds a special place in my heart. I am currently completing a degree in East Asian Studies and Linguistics.
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Я как преподаватель
I understand the struggle of mastering Cantonese in Western society as English is my strongest language. This gives me a unique perspective as a teacher and translator. I’ve provided lesson formats that reflect what has helped me preserve (and improve!) my Cantonese in Canada. Due to my formal music and linguistics education, I have an edge on teaching tones and pronunciation. I believe in establishing good fundamentals, and also flexibility and creativity. Language acquisition requires a balance of comfort and challenge. I like to prioritize my students’ comfort and confidence, and they can also expect a progressive difficulty in their learning to encourage improvement in conversation.
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I’m a proponent of comprehensible input theory; lessons are mostly conversation-based with some grammar instruction. Beginners can expect to establish a strong foundation in Cantonese sounds and script so that students have the best chance at success in their learning, as Native speakers are fast and unpredictable. I link non-instructional videos like YouTube, recipes, and songs to explore practical use and nuance using familiar platforms. Students are encouraged to build self-learning tools and vocabulary so that lessons can focus on conversation and instruction. I’m an open book and love answering any type of question. I use traditional Chinese and Jyutping romanization for instruction.
Laura is such a talented, patient, and thoughtful teacher. I would highly recommend you consider her if you wish to learn how to speak Cantonese.
She will go above and beyond to help you grow your skills in a safe environment.
Thank you, Laura!
29 авг. 2024 г.
Erika Binosa
Уроков: 3, язык: китайский (кантонский)
Laura was very friendly and kind when eplaining how she tutors! She was very understanding and seems to have a clear process. She was very aware of my goals and her lesson was very engaging
20 апр. 2025 г.
Gardenia
Уроков: 8, язык: китайский (кантонский)
It was a very great lesson even though it was a trial one. I enjoyed Laura's energy and passion for teaching.
24 янв. 2025 г.
Christine US English
Уроков: 9, язык: китайский (кантонский)
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After not using my Cantonese for many years, Laura helped me me prepare for an important meeting with a family member. She is a very knowledgable teacher, who is able to talk on a variety of subjects that keeps learning interesting.
6 янв. 2023 г.
Ming Tong
Уроков: 5, язык: китайский (кантонский)
Laura was attentive, engaging, and patient during our call! I really enjoyed her teaching style, knowledge and personality. 10/10 would recommend!
20 мар. 2025 г.
Charles
Уроков: 11, язык: китайский (кантонский)
Laura is an outstanding language teacher! She a great lesson plan, breaking down the concepts clearly, and moves at a pace that’s good for your learning speed. She’s approachable, accommodating, and makes learning fun. I highly recommend her!
12 нояб. 2024 г.
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