📍Changhua, Taiwan
Experienced and patient in teaching adult learners
SPEAKS: Mandarin (Native), Taiwanese (Native), English C1, Czech B1, Dutch A1
RATE: USD 42 / 60 mins ; (TOCFL Band B Preparation) USD 50 / 60 mins
你好！I’m Yun, an experienced and patient Mandarin educator from Taiwan. I not only help students master Taiwan Mandarin but also develop social and cultural fluency. I have been offering:
- Beginner to Intermediate Courses: Based on the textbooks “A Course in Contemporary Chinese” or “Practical Audio-Visual Chinese.” Additionally, I personalize lessons and materials to meet students’ needs.
- International News Conversational Course: Customized materials sourced from quality journalism and analysis, conducted in both simplified and traditional Chinese (based on students’ choice).
- TOCFL Band B Preparation: Learn effective strategies to ace the exam.
- Business Chinese: Gain expertise in Mandarin for job applications and interviews.
- Chinese Literature: Explore Taiwanese and Chinese culture through literature.
- Survival Taiwan Mandarin: Ideal for travelers seeking a deeper understanding of Taiwan and local experiences.
Students are welcome to bring prepared topics and materials to class!
Experience
I’ve provided tailored lessons for:
- American undergraduates (ASU, BYU, WKU, URI, WU, UNG) majoring in Chinese, Computer Science, Economics, International Studies, and Marketing.
- American students planning future relocation, either for diplomatic posts or other working professions, in developing and maintaining their Mandarin progress.
- Expats & students living in Taiwan, speed up closing the language gap.
- Asian Americans/Europeans seeking a deeper understanding of Taiwan and local experiences.
- TOCFL band B preparation
Apart from being a Mandarin instructor, I am an art lover and concertgoer. I play the piano and violin. My music compositions have been performed in the Czech Republic, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Taiwan.
Education and Certifications
- Tung Hai University, Master of Arts (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language)
- Certificate of Qualification to Teach Mandarin Chinese as a Second/Foreign Language, issued by the Ministry of Education (Taiwan)
Availability
Sunday to Thursday, 7 am – 11 am, 7 pm – 10 pm (Taiwan Time)
Reviews
Yun is a marvelous educator. She will go above and beyond to guide you in your Mandarin Chinese journey. Her breadth and depth of Mandarin Chinese will leave you wanting more. She will make you feel at ease during the lesson with a dash of humor.
Hector, Iowa, USA, 36 y.o.
Lesson policy
To reschedule a lesson, please ensure to notify Yun at least 24 hours before its scheduled start. Otherwise, the lesson will be considered completed, and no refund will be provided.
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How does it work?
1. Please fill out the form below, and we’ll get back to you to confirm your booking. Then, you’ll be instructed to make a payment via Paypal.
2. Your teacher will then get in touch with you before your first lesson.
3. After your first lesson with a teacher, you’ll make a reservation directly with them and pay them directly.
Rescheduling Policy: Rescheduling must be done with the teacher at least 24 hours before the lesson begins. Otherwise, the lesson will be considered completed and no refund will be given.