Xinnan Zhou

Hello, my name is Xinnan Zhou. I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker and I am currently studying MA Education at UCL. I hold a Putonghua Proficiency Certificate, Level 2A, which demonstrates my standard Mandarin pronunciation. I also have experience supporting children’s English learning as a teaching assistant, so I understand the importance of patience, encouragement, and adapting lessons to different learners.

I teach Mandarin Chinese to complete beginners, beginners, and intermediate learners. My lessons can focus on pronunciation, tones, Pinyin, vocabulary, daily conversation, listening, speaking, basic reading, and Chinese culture. I can support children, school students, and adult learners who want to learn Mandarin for study, travel, daily communication, or personal interest.

My lessons are friendly, clear, and student-centred. I usually start by understanding the student’s level and goals, then design lessons that match their needs. For beginners, I focus on building confidence with pronunciation, useful phrases, and simple conversations. For young learners, I can use games, pictures, repetition, and cultural topics to make lessons more enjoyable. For adult learners, I can provide practical speaking practice and useful everyday expressions.

I believe language learning should be encouraging and interactive. I aim to create a comfortable learning environment where students feel confident to speak, make mistakes, and ask questions. My goal is to help students enjoy learning Mandarin while making steady progress.