Profile of Will Yorke

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About me

I lived and worked in China for other twenty years. I originally went to China for a year as an overseas student when I studied Chinese at a UK University. After I graduated in the UK I went back to China to pursue my studies of the language and culture and made a life for myself there. I have a wide range of work experience in China and set up my own business, which is still running there. I can...
I lived and worked in China for other twenty years. I originally went to China for a year as an overseas student when I studied Chinese at a UK University. After I graduated in the UK I went back to China to pursue my studies of the language and culture and made a life for myself there. I have a wide range of work experience in China and set up my own business, which is still running there. I can tailor my lessons to the needs of the student, and the students I teach include GCSE, A Level and HSK students along with students preparing to go to China to work. My business experience and knowledge of the Chinese legal system also means I am a useful resource for people looking to do business in China.
My lessons are paced to meet the needs of the student, but I like to make sure the lessons are full and exciting. Learning about Chinese culture and history is an important part of learning the language and I like to incorporate aspects of this into the classes. I like to deconstruct the language to make it accessible and to reveal the logic and system behind it, enabling students to understand the language more easily, and to learn it quickly.
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My classes

I teach In-person and Online classes
Classes of Chinese Over 20 years living and working in China. Fluent speaking, reading and writing The City of Brighton and Hove
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Reviews from my students

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Josh Morris-Blake
February - 2025
Will is a fantastic tutor. He happily overran every lesson, provided detailed feedback on homework and was quick to answer any questions I had over text. We went through the HSK1 specification as a guide but Will was flexible and we often deviated into less academic but just as useful and perhaps more ‘authentic’, practical tips based on his time living in Beijing. Will’s wife was also often on board to jump in and contribute with suggestions and corrections. A great team! I’m heading off to Beijing very soon and certainly feel more prepared and less intimidated by the language barrier. ?? Will!
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Will responds:
It was a privilege to tutor Josh and his natural talent for learning Chinese, and consistent study outside of class means he will make very rapid progress in China. The HSK system is a good framework to work from as students can study it anywhere in the world and HSK exams are a good way to motivate and monitor progress.
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