Gary Smith

I spent 7 years living in China studying Mandarin to fluency. I studied advanced Chinese at Beijing Language and Culture University and then a Philosophy Bachelors degree taught entirely in Mandarin at Nankai University. Find tones hard? I know; I've been there, so I can teach you how to get it right. Does memorising characters feel impossible? I'll show all the tips and tricks I used when I learned.
I'm available to practice general conversation, but I also have degrees in philosophy and computer science if you want to practice something more specialised.
I have 2 years of language teaching experience. In my lessons, I typically use a mix of open conversation, structured exercises, and games to build a space for students to gain confidence and improve their skills.