Experienced Full time Mandarin Tutor based in UK| DBS checked|PhD in Applied Linguistics

I am a full-time Mandarin Chinese tutor in based in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK. I have been teaching Chinese for more than 15 years and have taught learners of all ages and levels, both in private and group settings. My teaching experience also includes working with local schools and institutions. I also work as a visiting speaking examiner for GCSE and A Level Mandarin, and regularly visit local schools to conduct speaking exams.

I am a positive, reliable and supportive tutor, and I like to create a friendly and encouraging learning environment. I firmly believe that a relaxed atmosphere can lead to more effective learning. My lessons are highly interactive, with plenty of conversation mixed with grammar and exercises. Although my lessons are fun and enjoyable, I also make sure they are challenging enough to suit different abilities and levels. I also bring Chinese cultural knowledge and culture-related activities into my lessons, so you are not just learning the Chinese language, but also getting to know and appreciate the rich culture behind it.

I tailor my lessons to each student’s individual needs. We will discuss your needs and goals together, and I will create a personalised plan for you. We can also make changes to the plan whenever needed as your learning progresses.

I have a high student retention rate, with many students continuing to learn with me for a long time. References and DBS details available upon request.

I offer
-General Mandarin lessons
-Exam preparation (GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, AP and, HSK)
-tailored courses, such as business Chinese, Chinese for travel, character reading and writing, graded reading, or anything suits your need
-1 to 1, or small group
-On line or in person

Qualifications and certificates
-PhD in Educational & Applied Linguistics, Newcastle University, 2015
-Certificate in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Word Chinese Association, 2005
-Taiwan secondary school teacher certificate, Taiwan, 1994
-Safeguarding Children-Level 2 · Newcastle City Council

You may find that Chinese is not as difficult as you think once you give it a go. I firmly believe that, with the help of the right tutor, you can overcome the challenges that may come with learning Chinese.

Good luck with your learning, and I look forward to hearing from you