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Since February 2022
Instructor since February 2022
English language; Chinese language; preparing for the international language exams
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From 18.74 £ /h
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If you are willing to upgrade your English or Chinese skills, improve your spoken language or brake the language barrier, I will be glad to help. I have been teaching languages for 6 years already, have successfully passed TOEFL (110/120) HSK 6 (254/300) exams and can share a lot of useful tips on how to stay motivated. My approach is student-oriented, which means that the study program will depend on your aims and preferences.
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  • Around Tartu, Estonia
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Online from Estonia
About Me
The most important thing in a learning process is the motivation. However, it can be challenging to keep it in the long run. I believe, that the key to staying motivated is being interested in the subject. Therefore, my lessons are different for every student. I listen to your needs and try to find the approach, which suits you best.
Education
Moscow State Linguistic University, BA, Linguistics
Beijing Foreign Studies University, MA, Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
Tartu University, MA, Semiotics
Experience / Qualifications
Self-employed tutor, 2015-now
MSLU Confucius Institute, Teacher of Chinese 2020
TOEFL iBT - 110/120
HSK 6 - 254/300
HSKK Senior (高级) - 73/100
Age
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Chinese
Skills
English as a second language (esl)
English for adults
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Availability of a typical week
(GMT -05:00)
New York
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04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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