Clementine Chen

I’m a native Taiwanese Mandarin tutor based in Edinburgh, offering online lessons in Traditional Chinese only. I’ve successfully tutored English and French in Taiwan, and I bring the same learner-centred approach to Mandarin: clear goals, structured progression, lots of speaking, and fast, actionable feedback. Whether you’re a complete beginner, a professional aiming for confident workplace communication, a parent seeking supportive lessons for your child, or preparing for TOCFL, I’ll tailor the path to you.

How lessons work: We start with a short diagnostic and a concrete goal (travel, study, work, exam, or daily conversation). A typical 60-minute class includes (1) quick review and tone tune-up, (2) high-frequency vocabulary with minimal-pair pronunciation drills, (3) a focused grammar point presented simply, (4) controlled practice moving to real conversation, and (5) a brief recap with next steps. You’ll receive a shared notes page, an error log with examples and fixes, brief audio homework, and spaced-repetition vocab to make new words actually stick. I can teach with pinyin or zhuyin for pronunciation support, and reading/writing is in Traditional characters.

Teaching style: patient, organised, and practical. No rote-memorisation marathons; we prioritise meaningful speaking from day one, polite/formal registers you can use immediately, and cultural cues that keep you from sounding textbook. For younger learners, I use stories, games, and short, confidence-building tasks with simple progress notes for parents. For professionals, we’ll build role-plays around meetings, emails, and small talk—with precise corrections and monthly progress check-ins.

Getting started: Online availability most evenings/weekends (UK time). Message me with your goals and schedule, and I’ll propose a personalised plan and first-month milestones.