📍ND, United States
Certified Mandarin Tutor | Master’s in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language | 8+ Years of Teaching Experience
SPEAKS: Mandarin (Native), English C1
RATE: Real-World Mandarin|USD 35/hour
Advanced & Specialized Courses| USD 40/hour
Hi! I’m CJ, a certified Mandarin tutor from Taiwan, now based in the U.S. I help learners speak Mandarin naturally—and understand how language reflects cultural thinking.
With me, you’ll not only say things correctly, but also use Mandarin meaningfully and appropriately across contexts.
■ My Credentials & Teaching Experience
• Master’s degree in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
• Certified by Taiwan’s Ministry of Education
• 8+ years of experience teaching adults in universities, corporate programs, and 1-on-1 online lessons
• Students from beginner to advanced, across the U.S., Europe, and Asia
■ Teaching with Cultural Awareness & Real-World Purpose
Language is more than just words or grammar—it’s how we connect with others. I believe learners should not only speak Mandarin correctly, but also appropriately—knowing what to say, how to say it, and when to say it.
■ My teaching focuses on helping students
• Understand how Mandarin works—and why
• Communicate in a way that’s clear, respectful, and contextually appropriate
• Develop cultural fluency, not just linguistic accuracy
• Use Mandarin not just to speak, but to build real human connections—it is a bridge between people.
■ How I Design Lessons That Work
Every lesson is structured, flexible, and rooted in real life. Here’s how:
• Solid Foundations with Practical Application
I use well-designed, pedagogically sound textbooks to help students build core skills in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure.
• Authentic, Real-Life Materials
Lessons are enriched with real-world content such as videos, news articles, signs, ads, and social media language—so learners don’t just study the language, but truly understand how people use it.
• Goal-Oriented, Task-Based Activities
From expressing opinions and writing emails to engaging in natural conversations, students apply what they learn through purposeful, real-world tasks.
My goal: to help you use Mandarin accurately, appropriately, and confidently in real-life settings.
Whether you’re preparing for a test or just want to have better conversations, I design lessons that match your needs and goals.
About the Lesson
✅ Course Types & Rates
1. Real-World Mandarin｜$35/hour
Build everyday communication skills for real-life settings: shopping, dining, traveling, casual chats, and more.
📌 Recommended for beginner to intermediate learners.
2. Professional & Workplace Mandarin｜$40/hour
Master professional communication for emails, meetings, interviews, and workplace interactions.
📌 Ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, or job seekers.
3. Exam & Academic Preparation ｜$40/hour
Prepare for for HSK, TOCFL, AP Chinese, AAPPL, or academic writing. Focus on reading logic, writing clarity, and grammar accuracy.
📌 Suitable for learners with academic or certification goals.
4. Literature & Culture $40/hour
Engage with Chinese literature and culture through fiction, essays, and poetry. Strengthen advanced reading, vocabulary, and cultural interpretation.
📌 Recommended for advanced learners seeking deeper understanding.
All lessons are 1-on-1, conducted online, and fully customized to your level and goals.
📘 Course Overview
■ Adult Chinese Courses (Ages 18+)
These courses integrate cultural and task-based learning. Through real-life materials and purposeful communication tasks, learners develop a deeper understanding of language structure, cultural logic, and cross-context communication.
★ Course Highlights
- Daily-use Chinese：Practice real-life dialogues using authentic materials such as videos and advertisements to explore the link between language and culture.
- Business Chinese：Improve workplace communication through negotiation, email writing, and presentation skills, with an emphasis on cross-cultural interaction.
- Academic & Test Prep Chinese：Strengthen reading comprehension and logical writing skills; suitable for academic purposes or HSK / TOCFL preparation.
■ Teen Chinese Courses (Ages 12–18)
These courses also combine cultural and task-based learning. Through reading, writing, and thematic tasks, students build language logic and critical thinking, improving both understanding and expression.
★ Course Highlights
Literary Reading & Critical Thinking：Explore selected works (fiction, prose, poetry) and learn to express personal ideas through cultural and contextual understanding.
Daily-use Chinese：Practice everyday conversation with authentic materials such as videos and advertisements to understand how language connects to culture.
Reading & Writing Training：Strengthen structure, logic, and viewpoint development through short text reading and paragraph writing.
Availability
North American Central Time Zone: Wednesday 1pm- 7pm
Reviews
Reviews from language center students in Taiwan:
To be honest, no, i do not find a possible way in which her teaching cancan [sic] improve, I just find it perfect, (i have had about 10 different language teachers) so kudos for her teaching, she us [sic] extremely nice and capable of teaching. I am completely satisfied and even surpassed my expectations for the class all that thanks to the teacher and also thanks to taichung university of education. Exelent [sic]
鄧老師 was a great teacher she prepared a lot for our class and went above and beyond expectations.
the best teacher, she prepared work very well
Best teacher forever
Thank you teacher Teng for all your hard work. My interest in learning Chinese has been renewed
Don’t work so hard! You are too perfect!
You are my idol
You are the best and a lot of energy.
Lesson › Teachers › Hsiao-Chieh (CJ) Teng Hozak
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