Karen Zhou
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Karen Zhou
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
German
Korean
Find me on IG!(100k+ followers), 6 years experience, CTCSOL certified, my podcast: Chillchat
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
German
Korean
Find me on IG!(100k+ followers), 6 years experience, CTCSOL certified, my podcast: Chillchat
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume
From ChinaLiving in Shenzhen, China (11:09 UTC-06:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Aug 10, 2018InterestsReadingScienceEnvironment & NaturePets & AnimalsMusic
❕Please note that the very first lesson will be for me to know your needs, assess your level, and make a study plan. So I encourage you to book a 30-minute trial lesson first if you are a new student.
❕Lesson cancellation policy: 24-hour notice is needed for lessons to be canceled. If less than 24-hour notice is given, the student will still need to pay for the lesson, as the lesson time cannot be given to another student.Me as a Teacher
I have been a certified Chinese Language teacher since 2018. My students range from beginners to advanced speakers.
If you are a beginner learner, check out my Beginner Chinese Course at:
https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chillchat
If you are an intermediate learner, my Chinese learning podcast is perfect for you: Chillchat (Learn Chinese and Chill)
OR if you are looking for short mini lessons of practical phrases, check out my IG: @chillingchinese
No matter what level you are currently in, I got your back 😉My lessons & teaching style
You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make it drink. The teacher and the student should work together.
I believe in encouragement and positive reinforcement, so I encourage the students to speak, and think, and let them use the language.
My class has no restrictions on what we learn and discuss - the sky's the limit. We can dig into tricky grammar points, chat about fun topics to enrich vocabulary and discuss cultural insights together.
I think that's me as a teacher in a nutshell. :) Please message me your goals, needs, level, and anything that will be helpful for me to know your level better before the lesson. :)My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Flashcards
Certificates
国际汉语教师证书CTCSOL - 孔子学院总部/国家汉办 - 2020
Certificate verified
TESOL - UNI-Prep Institute - 2020TESOL是国际上极具权威性的英语教学资质证书。
Certificate verified
雅思IELTS - Cambridge English Language Assessment - 2020
Certificate verified
TKT(Teaching Knowledge Test) - Cambridge Assessment - 2020
Certificate verified
Test for English Majors Band 8 - National steering committee for foreign language teaching in colleges and universities - 2017
Certificate verified
PUTONGHUA SHUIPING CESHI - National Language Affairs Commission - 2015PSC is a national examination aiming to test candidate's standardness and proficiency in applying Mandarin.
Certificate verified
5.0
Rating
234
Students
1,903
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
99%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
129 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Customized Chinese Lessons (for those who take 2 or more lessons per week with me)
A1 - C2Language Essentials279 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 2% off
Customized Chinese Lessons
A1 - C2Language Essentials222 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 8% off
Customized Chinese Lessons (for university students only)
A1 - C2Language Essentials11 lessons completed
USD 40.00
Package with 1% off
Availability
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Podcast (206)
322 Reviews
Randall Crane
35 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Always purrrrfect! Learned a lot. Answered a lot of questions. Improved my pronunciation. Practiced my character recognition. Significant progress each lesson. AND HAD FUN!
Feb 24, 2021
Christian
32 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really learn so much in every class with Karen. She is a very talented teacher that really understands her students and not only teaches well but also does it in a way that is fun and interesting. Really could not recommend her highly enough! Thanks Karen!
Sep 29, 2020
Lachlan Carrig
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Teacher’s pick
Karen is an outstanding 老师. , I ensure that she will help you achieve your learning goals, with her fun and persistent teaching methods. I highly recommend scheduling a lesson with her ASAP if you are serious about progressing in your Chinese Studies.
Feb 2, 2019
David
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I enjoy how Karen changes up her lesson style week to week. Some weeks it's grammar, others it's reading out loud, there's some writing as well. She sets homework challenging enough for me and is responsive in the week between lessons. In addition Karen is highly prepared and organised, and she uses our time very efficiently. This lets me know she doesn't take me for granted as a student. Karen is an all-star!
Nov 17, 2023
David
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Always appreciate Karen's nuance and willingness to put up with my slow learning.
Nov 10, 2023
David
9 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Always amazing with Karen!
Oct 27, 2023
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