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I am a full-time professional Chinese Mandarin teacher from the North of China where Mandarin comes from. I have been teaching for about 10 years as a teacher and school owner. I have my own school and website for studying Chinese. Students' ages are from 3 to adults. They are from all over the world. You can study with me online /come to my office/ Go-home lessons. Classes can be one-to-one or group classes. I have been helping numerous people learn to speak Chinese and do exam HSK. Children always have fun learning Mandarin with me. I teach Mandarin for business purposes, traveling, YCT (for Children and teenagers), BCT (business Chinese), Conversational practice, Advanced level Chinese classes, etc. Any levels are all welcome. Classes type: Daily Chinese HSK class: Level 1--Level 6 HSKK class: HSK speaking test (Beginner to advanced) Chinese grammar class BCT / Startup Business in China: Business Chinese (Beginner to Advanced) YCT class: Level 1--Level 6 for children to teenagers Easy steps to Chinese: 3-12 years old children There are some other classes that welcome you to message me. I grew up and had educations in China. I moved to Europe for teaching Chinese in 2019 November. I am fun, active, very patient, and responsible. I have never come late to all of my classes for more than 10 years. For children's classes, I prepare songs, videos, cartoons, teaching and explaining at the same time, They learn really fast and never feel bored when they are excited with a fun teacher and materials. I believe that interest is the best teacher. So I try my best to prepare before classes and send materials after classes to students. The classes can be taught in Chinese, English.

Are you afraid of public speaking? Are you shy? Let's make a difference and find the confidence you've been looking for! Learn with a bilingual (English-Spanish) teacher with 18 years of experience! She has her own school with a focus on personalized arts instruction for 11 years. We have personalized classes at home, at your home or virtual of: - Theater - Musical theatre - Acting - Puppets - Body expression - vocal expression - public domain - Diction Schedules: Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm Saturdays 9am-5pm You can also take your classes online. All values are per person. All ages and levels, don't wait any longer!

Learning a new language can feel like trying to read IKEA instructions—backwards. But don’t worry, I’m here to make it simple, practical, and even a little fun (yes, even grammar!). Whether you’re just starting or you’ve been ghosting Duolingo for months (we’ve all been there), this class is for real people who want to actually speak Chinese or English in daily life. 🗣️ What you’ll get: • Real conversation practice – no robot-sounding textbook stuff • Useful words and phrases (like how to say “I’m lost” and “Where’s the bathroom?”—top priorities!) • Pronunciation help so people actually understand you • Cultural tips so you don’t accidentally insult someone’s grandmother • 1-on-1 lessons, so it’s all about you Whether you’re trying to order hotpot in Mandarin without burning your tongue 🔥, or finally want to say something in English other than “Hello, my name is...” – this class is your safe, supportive space. 🧠 Bonus: We’ll laugh through the mistakes (yes, tones in Chinese can betray you 😅), celebrate the wins (you ordered coffee in English and it wasn’t a disaster!), and help you feel like a language legend in no time. 🌱 Build Real Progress One lesson is a great start — but you’ll see real, lasting progress after a few sessions. That’s when you’ll start surprising yourself with how much you can understand and say. Think of it like planting a language seed — let’s water it together and watch it grow! 🌿 Ready? Bring your curiosity (and maybe a snack), and let’s start speaking!

Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here! I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands in 2014 and worked as researcher at Utrecht University and later as teacher at Erasmus University. I specialize in teaching Mandarin Chinese to both absolute beginners and advanced-level students. No matter you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction. My class is well-organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently! Three key characteristics of my class: - Communication oriented - Culturally related - Personalized feedbacks and learning tips Ready to start? Send me a message!

Hi, 你好! I am Zhou and have helped people from age 3 to more than 80 with all levels of Chinese. I have developed my unique curriculums and teaching methods for Chinese language lovers ranging from absolute beginners to highly advanced with more than 5 years of teaching experience here in Amsterdam. Unlike most institutions, I work no only with standard textbooks but also with thoughtfully curated contemporary Chinese content and Many More Surprises Along the Way. ;-) Chinese is easy and one can learn it WAY FASTER with the right guidance and method. From pronunciation to conversation making, from listening ability to in-depth cultural understanding, you name it. Life is precious and I look forward to spending it unlocking the rewards of learning a new language with you! See you soon, Zhou

Wolof is the most widely spoken language in Senegal, Gambia where it has been enriched by the contributions of other dialects, Arabic and French, which remains the official language. It is experiencing a cultural expansion in the country and is also present in Gambia and Mauritania. So to facilitate your integration into Senegalese society; it is essential to go through this language because it is the vernacular although there are several beautiful local Senegalese languages ​​but Wolof remains the most used language. this is why I propose to teach the beauty of this language which is my specialty and my mother tongue, I also teach Senegalese and Gambian culture and civilization. Learning Wolof is offered to anyone who wishes to get to know Senegal, in a professional, cultural or touristic setting, to establish privileged contact with its population. I am a senegalese and I teach languages ​​like Wolof English and African literatures and civilizations . I graduated in African literature and civilizations. I am also specialized at the master's level in the field of linguistics, particularly in African languages, specializing in Wolof, which is my mother tongue. Wolof is the most spoken language in Senegal, Gambia where it has been enriched by the contributions of other dialects, Arabic and French, which remains the official language. It is experiencing a cultural expansion in the country and is also present in Gambia and Mauritania. So to facilitate your integration into Senegalese society; it is essential to go through this language because it is the vernacular although there are several beautiful local Senegalese languages ​​but Wolof remains the most used language. this is why I propose to teach the beauty of this language which is my specialty and my mother tongue, I also teach Senegalese and Gambian culture and civilization. Learning Wolof offers anyone who wishes to get to know Senegal, in a professional, cultural or touristic context, to establish privileged contact with its population. I will start with teaching you the Wolof alphabet and some basic expressions to get you started. After that, each lesson will be focused on a specific topic. This will allow us to explore the Wolof language and learn more grammar tips as we progress. My methodology is to base myself on the courses in a structural and clear way, accessible to my learners to give them a quality teaching and a total understanding of the courses in a cordial and satisfying atmosphere. My method is very simple, I start by teaching you the most common and most used words and expressions. Then slowly the formation of sentences, conjugation, grammar but also how to pronounce each word well and know their positions in the sentence. Being a linguist I will train you to adopt the ability to be able to translate all sentences from French to Wolof or from Wolof to French. I teach Gambian Wolof dialect and Senegalese Wolof dialect. Don’t hesitate book directly one class in order to have more informations. I explain and initiate you in Wolof. Je donne des cours individuels et collectifs.

Whether your goal is personal or professional, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, relying on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations, reflecting the involvement of the speaker in his speech. How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression? How to regain self-confidence and control the management of his emotions? Knowing how to speak in public is now a necessity for the company and in the company. From a personal point of view, this is a vector for better relationships and optimal messages. On the phone, in a meeting, in front of a client or a banker (...), your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and powerful messages, creating a match between the message received and the message sent. Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented and then put into practice for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering trust ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups. Controlled, the method allows: • improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's fluency (verbal-bodily), his public speaking and his sense of repartee and improvisation • to work on his ease, leadership, his NLP, his charisma, his creativity and to go towards a certain personal development, through a set of scenarios * improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitch, intention, flow) Completed by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management ...), role plays, improvisations and simulations will be set up. With the key words: pronunciation, rhetoric, verbal and non-verbal communication, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee, structured speech (...). The goal is not only to focus on verbal communication but also on nonverbal communication, so as to make the control of his body, his voice (...), a real and lasting strength. Depending on the interaction between the trainer - coach and the one who consults, there is no single way to operate: each type of session depends on the needs and difficulties of each. In all cases, it is very often a question, while adapting to your own needs and after having precisely diagnosed your desired objective and the blockages encountered, to combine the theory (the bases of the studied concept, for example NLP / information asymmetry / the "how to say no" / the tools of non-verbal communication or the application of kinaesthesia) and its application (through exercises and direct applications). For example, are discussed: - the fundamentals of public speaking: breathing, gaze and body language - diction and elocution: rhythm and range of your voice - management of your emotions and your emotional overflow (example: stress) - work on the body, to amplify your charisma and ensure consistency between your message and your body ... with the aim of: * Enhance your presentation and arouse interest by focusing on your strengths, your qualities ... your personality * Match the content and form of your message * Improve your charisma, your self-confidence and the benefits of your emotional intelligence Postgraduate School Training & Ivy league college in the United States, specialized and worked for over 13 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication and public speaking in renowned public and private international institutions, involved in forums and conferences, and focused on two areas: training and coaching, with the key words pedagogy and careful methodology. PLACES - Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid. These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of live (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (example: loss of travel time) with additional advantages (example: notes that can be re-read on the chat). In this context, the videoconference sessions for which you asked me to seem to suit everyone perfectly, take place very optimally and generate a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. Take good care of yourself and yours! PROGRAM A la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Hey there, I’m Amy, a Chinese teacher with experience teaching Mandarin. I was born and raised in Beijing. My accent is very clear and easy to understand. With the growth of teaching time, I found this work attracts me more and more. In my opinion, language learning is a venture full of fun and of course, sometimes with difficulties. But all your efforts are worthy. I have helped over 100 students whether to get their dream jobs or the big promotion or just to improving their Chinese for their trip. I will plan your own personal lesson plan. Including daily conversations, business language, job interviews, preparation for exams. My method is conversational and based on real life so you can relate the language to your life and use your own examples. I can’t wait to share you how beautiful my language is! See you in my class. Aside from teaching, I like to watch movies and traveling.I have been to UK, Germany, Poland, Malaysia, Indonesia, Russia and so on. 大家好!我是Amy,一名经验丰富的中文老师。我在北京长大,口音清晰易懂。我很喜欢教学工作,在我看来,学习语言非常有趣。虽然有时候会遇到困难,但是都是值得的。我帮助过上百名学生找工作,升职,或者旅行。 关于学习方面,我会帮助你制定学习计划,学习日常用语,商务用语,帮助你通过面试,中文考试等。我的学习素材贴近生活,你可以举一反三。 我已经迫不及待跟你分享我的母语了,课堂上见! 除了教学之外,我喜欢看电影,旅行。我去过英国,德国,波兰,马来西亚,印度尼西亚,俄罗斯等,喜欢交来自不同国家的朋友。

I have been giving chinese lessons for more than 10 years. Before that, I was a radio broadcaster and a journalist in China, hence I have a perfect pronunciation of the official mandarin, without any accent. It provides my students the best conditions to learn chinese, as the tone you give to words when you speak chinese as a foreigner is of great importance if you want to be understood by natives. I have a strong working experience helping students preparing their HSK exam, I also often teach diplomats, to help them acquire the necessary skills and understand properly the vocabulary specific to their job. I also love to work with kids, as I was a mandarin teacher for 2 years in an international school in Singapore. I give them a playful learning environment and use fun learning methods, so even the youngest can stay focused!

Speak Vietnamese Fluently in Just 2 Months! I am passionate about helping learners not only master Vietnamese but also gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture. I will guide you to pronounce naturally like a native speaker and communicate confidently in any situation. ‍The biggest challenge for Vietnamese learners is pronunciation and addressing people correctly. With six tones and a complex system of pronouns that change based on formality, age, gender, and family relationships, it can feel overwhelming. But don’t worry! I’ll guide you through it and help you gain confidence from the very first lesson! Whether you're a student, a professional, living with Vietnamese people, or have Vietnamese friends or colleagues, I’m here to support you. I always tailor my teaching approach to keep you motivated, engaged, and increasingly confident in using Vietnamese. With just 2 months of learning with me, you'll be able to communicate confidently!

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to linguistics, covering key areas such as phonetics, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, and morphology. Related fields include sociolinguistics, argumentation, rhetoric, and methods of conducting research in applied linguistics. Students will explore the structure, sound, and meaning of language, gaining insight into how language interacts with cognition, cultural identity, and social dynamics. Through analysis and critical discussion, this course offers essential foundational knowledge for understanding language as a complex, multifaceted human phenomenon. Additionally, the students have the possibility of delving to the essentials of writing an essay in linguistics, by examining the different parts of a linguistic essay, the way of academic writing and matters of validity and ethics while conducting linguistic experiments. The course includes the following topics: 1. Introduction to Linguistics 2. The five levels of linguistic analysis (Morphology, Phonetics-Phonology, Syntax, Semantics, Pragmatics) 3. Related linguistic fields (such as Historical Linguistics, Sociolinguistics, Argumentation, Rhetoric, History of Linguistics, Psycholinguistics) 4. How to conduct research in applied linguistics (using methods like questionnaires, interviews, qualitative content analysis, grounded theory, etc.) 5. Applied linguistics: Teaching a language (Teaching a native language as a foreign one). 6. How to write a linguistics essay (Parts of an essay, argumentation-academic writing, validity, ethics).

hello, I'm a native Chinese speaker. I have three years experience in language tutoring with different language level and different ages students. I help my students grasp clearer and better understanding of Chinese pronunciation and grammar. work on daily Chinese conversation and your work/study needs. if you want to learn Chinese in a fun way, I'll be your best choice. I will tailor the course and instruction to your situation and learning style. the only thing you need to do is practice and speak out.

Hello everyone! My name is Mei! Below are some facts about me: ✨I am a certified Chinese teacher! ✨I'm currently a Computer science & Software engineering student in a top 100 university! ✨I have graduated from an American curriculum high school with a GPA of 4.0! ✨I have 3 years of experience in teaching Math/Chinese/English! ✨I help to make the long and boring process of learning easy and fun! ✨I customize the class based on the student's level, and find the best way to let them achieve the result they want! The main categories of the Math lessons I offer are : *Regular Math lesson *SAT Math *SAT 2 Math 1 *Algebra 1 *Algebra 2 *Geometry *SAP math olympiad *Summer math boost up course The main categories of the Chinese lessons I offer are : *HSK 1-6 *SAT 2 Chinese *Chinese for Children *Business/ Travel Chinese *Regular Chinese classes (classes based on your need)

China is a mysterious country. There is a mysterious traditional Chinese medicine culture, delicious Chinese cuisine, diverse folk customs, and rich religious culture here, which is worth your time to learn about. Learning Chinese well is the foundation of understanding China, just as I want to learn about Germany and actively learn German. I can help you learn Chinese systematically. I have a Level 1 certificate in Mandarin proficiency testing, which can help you master standard Mandarin pronunciation. If you want to take the Chinese proficiency exam, I can help you organize targeted learning materials based on the exam outline to review the exam points and achieve your learning goals as soon as possible.

Since the Gymnasium I give tutoring Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Latin and language courses Latin languages Portuguese Spanish French and Italian from basic or beginner level to Gymnasium level. For primary school students also arithmetic for example with fractions and percentages and all other modules. Also Dutch grammar and spelling.