Balham Mandarin Tutors and Balham Mandarin Tuition
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I have studied PGCE Mandarin at a university in the Uk and obtained a qualified teacher certificate. I am teaching Mandarin at a school in the south of England. All of my students like my teaching because not only can they learn mandarin listening, ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I have studied PGCE Mandarin at a university in the Uk and obtained a qualified teacher certificate. I am teaching Mandarin at a school in the south of England. All of my students like my teaching because not only can they learn mandarin listening, ...
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Personal Description:
I have studied PGCE Mandarin at a university in the Uk and obtained a qualified teacher certificate. I am teaching Mandarin at a school in the south of England. All of my students like my teaching because not only can they learn mandarin listening, speaking, reading and writing, but they also enjoy learning about the different Chinese cultures as well as taking part in many activities at the same time. All of my GCSE year students have achieved A* grade GCSE Mandarin. I am a mandarin native speaker and I used to be a compere on the stage in China. I taught Chinese language and Chinese dancing in a Chinese school in the UK for 14 years.
Teaching Experience:
I have taught Children's, adult mandarin, Chinese GCSG and A level private tuition 1 to 1 and 1 to 2.
•My dancing group students won the championship in the UK south west region Chinese Dancing competition in year 2012 and 2013.
•I graduated from Goldsmiths University of London with PGCE Mandarin and the tutor chose me to film my Chinese lesson for 11 to 12 year old GCSE students for Mandarin teachers' training. I also give Chinese teachers training.
• My students won the first prize for participating Mandarin Speaking Competition in 2020 and they will represent the UK to compete with other countries'.
Tutoring Approach:
I always try to make my lessons very enjoyable with Chinese music, PPT, CD, flash cards, Chinese idioms, telling stories, roll play, singing Chinese songs, videos of Chinese cultures, playing different games, computer games and debate. Lots of variety making the lessons an active learning process.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Balham home tutors and Balham home tuition
Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello! I'm Ching-Yi, a friendly and passionate Mandarin teacher from Taiwan, now living in the UK. Mandarin is my native language, and I've been helping students of all ages learn Chinese for over 15 years-both in Taiwan and the UK. Learning a new ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello! I'm Ching-Yi, a friendly and passionate Mandarin teacher from Taiwan, now living in the UK. Mandarin is my native language, and I've been helping students of all ages learn Chinese for over 15 years-both in Taiwan and the UK. Learning a new ...
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Personal Description:
Hello! I'm Ching-Yi, a friendly and passionate Mandarin teacher from Taiwan, now living in the UK. Mandarin is my native language, and I've been helping students of all ages learn Chinese for over 15 years-both in Taiwan and the UK.
Learning a new language should be meaningful and fun, so I blend structured lessons with real-life conversation. Whether we're talking about family, food, travel, or pets, I help students build confidence in expressing themselves naturally in Mandarin.
I like to think of my students as friends-we laugh, explore, and grow together while diving into the language and culture.
Teaching Experience:
Teaching Experience in Taiwan
• Started teaching Mandarin to Western learners back in 2005
• Created beginner-friendly and culturally rich courses focused on everyday Mandarin
• Background in Public Finance, with 6 years of accounting experience in Taichung (yes, numbers and spreadsheets were part of my past life!)
Teaching Experience in the UK
• Been teaching Mandarin since moving to the UK in 2008
• Freelance translator & interpreter with Woking Interpreting and Translation Service (2011-2017)
• Currently teaching at Orpington Chinese Language School (since Nov 2022) - working with amazing students aged 5-16 from all backgrounds
• Lessons focus on speaking, listening, cultural stories, songs, and games!
Tutoring Approach:
One-to-One or Learn Together - You Choose!
Most students love the 1-to-1 learning experience, but if your child has a friend or sibling who'd like to learn together - even better!
For every extra student in the same session, the fee is half price! (Yes, half! )
Why Learn Mandarin with Me?
Whether your child is a complete beginner or studying for exams, my goal is to help British students build confidence in Mandarin language and culture - and actually enjoy it along the way!
To spark their interest, I mix interactive resources, creative worksheets, fun videos, and even some materials I've designed myself.
With me, students don't just learn Mandarin - they experience it, and many become inspired to take it further at school, in future studies, or even their careers.
For School-Age Students
Need help preparing for assignments or exams? I provide focused, friendly support to help students improve performance, deepen understanding, and feel more confident - without the pressure.
How Much Does It Cost?
My tuition fees are based on lessons from home or online.
If I need to travel to you, there will be a small additional fee depending on the distance.
Let's chat and work out what suits you best!
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£30 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
Try the search box above to find Balham home tutors and Balham private tuition
Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello, I am Suzy. I was born in Shanghai and educated in Shanghai teachers university. I have lived in the UK since 2001. Specialising in Mandarin Chinese GCSE and A level. I've been teaching Edexcel and AQA exam board since 2012 privately and hav ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hello, I am Suzy. I was born in Shanghai and educated in Shanghai teachers university. I have lived in the UK since 2001. Specialising in Mandarin Chinese GCSE and A level. I've been teaching Edexcel and AQA exam board since 2012 privately and hav ...
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Personal Description:
Hello, I am Suzy. I was born in Shanghai and educated in Shanghai teachers university. I have lived in the UK since 2001.
Specialising in Mandarin Chinese GCSE and A level. I've been teaching Edexcel and AQA exam board since 2012 privately and have taught at Oxford Sixth Form College Oxford. All my students achieved 9 in GCSE and A in A level.
I have been teaching Mandarin to both adults and children with nearly 15 years of experience.
A few points that you should know about me
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• Flexible with time allocation for learners
• Has the ability to put learners at ease and enjoy the learning process
I hold 3 enhanced DBS certificate and have completed child protection training, safeguarding adults awareness training, and the diversity in the workplace course.
Teaching Experience:
10 years experience of teaching children and adults Mandarin Chinese
- Mandarin Chinese tutor at MoD Shrivenham and FCO Westminster
- Taught GCSE & A Level in Oxford Tutorial College
- Teaching private students from global companies on one to one basis
Tutoring Approach:
- Excellent communic-ation and organisation skills
- Flexible with time allocation for learners
- Has the ability to put learners at ease and enjoy the learning process Challenging students to take responsibilities, to reach their potential, to motivate themselves, to acquire knowledge, skills and understanding
- Providing caring, dedicated, enthusiastic and expert teaching
- Identifying individual's strengths, achievements and current situation
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
Use the search box above to find Balham home teachers and Balham private tuition
Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am a native Chinese. My first language is Mandarin. I graduated with Honours Degree in English. I had been an English Teacher in China for 13 years before I moved to Scotland. I have lived in Scotland for 14 years. I am an experienced language tea ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: From their home / Online
Info: I am a native Chinese. My first language is Mandarin. I graduated with Honours Degree in English. I had been an English Teacher in China for 13 years before I moved to Scotland. I have lived in Scotland for 14 years. I am an experienced language tea ...
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Personal Description:
I am a native Chinese. My first language is Mandarin. I graduated with Honours Degree in English. I had been an English Teacher in China for 13 years before I moved to Scotland. I have lived in Scotland for 14 years. I am an experienced language teacher, and I am enthusiastic and friendly. I can tutor pupils of different levels.
Teaching Experience:
I had 13 years of experience of teaching English in an university in China. I also taught Mandarin in a Chinese School in Stow College of Glasgow. I have been a private tutor of Mandarin for over 4 years.
Tutoring Approach:
I can make learning a fun and enjoyable process by using different approaches to suit the varied needs of the learners.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£80 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£80 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£80 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£80 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£80 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£80 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am Pearl and I love teaching Mandarin. My students enjoy my versatile teaching methods too. I have teaching experience from beginners to GCSE, A level and IB level. My students all got first round very excellent exam results most of them got A ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am Pearl and I love teaching Mandarin. My students enjoy my versatile teaching methods too. I have teaching experience from beginners to GCSE, A level and IB level. My students all got first round very excellent exam results most of them got A ...
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Personal Description:
I am Pearl and I love teaching Mandarin. My students enjoy my versatile teaching methods too.
I have teaching experience from beginners to GCSE, A level and IB level. My students all got first round very excellent exam results most of them got A grade.
The students enjoy coming to my home to learn and I have lots of visual aids to assist them in learning. I love to teach Chinese culture and share my cooking, calligraphy and chess etc experience with learners too.
Also, I taught in international schools before and as Mandarin teacher and head of Department.
I also taught in Bolton school recently.
I have been an Edexcel examiner too and I am very familiar with the Chinese syllabus and exam contents.
I am capable to deliver Chinese A level exam contents.
I do online teaching only.
Teaching Experience:
I have over twenty years professional teaching experience in Mandarin. I am professionally qualified and I have a Master Degree in Education and PGDE too.
Tutoring Approach:
Interactive, versatile, professional and spiral approach.
Fun, creative, practical and enriching in cultural experience too.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£37 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin | Maths | Physics
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am proud to have consistently helped over 90% of my students achieve their desired grades and gain entry to their chosen universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Warwick and Imperial College. I have a PhD in Physics and BSc Maths/Phy ...
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Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I am proud to have consistently helped over 90% of my students achieve their desired grades and gain entry to their chosen universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Warwick and Imperial College. I have a PhD in Physics and BSc Maths/Phy ...
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Personal Description:
I am proud to have consistently helped over 90% of my students achieve their desired grades and gain entry to their chosen universities, including Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Warwick and Imperial College.
I have a PhD in Physics and BSc Maths/Physics Jt Honours 1st Class. I am a co-author of over 60 peer reviewed papers in science journals and was a research scientist for 27 years in the world renowned Daresbury Laboratory of the Science and Technology Facilities Council which helps keep the UK at the forefront of international science and technology. I ran the operations of a world class X-ray photoelectron spectrometer for a wide range of applications in physics, chemistry, biology and material science.
I am a qualified martial arts instructor and teach the Chinese Wing Chun system. I believe sports can contribute towards an all round education and under proper supervision, martial arts can offer health benefits and is beneficial for mental and physical discipline. I am also interested in the promotion of the Chinese language because I am of Chinese origin and can speak Cantonese and Mandarin fluently. I also enjoy salsa dancing, music, fell walking, yoga and travel.
Teaching Experience:
Although semi-retired, I am still passionate about science and after gaining my PGCE teaching qualification in 2012, I am now embarking on helping GCSE and A level students with private tuition. My vast experience in training postgraduate students and working with scientists in solving real problems both academically and in industry brings in an invaluable real life dimension to the learning experience of the students.
Tutoring Approach:
My teaching is conducted in a relaxed but studious atmosphere and is tailored to individual needs with realistic targets. I use effective questioning and past examination papers for assessment which allow students to monitor their own progress.
I was a 16 year old migrant from Hong Kong when I first came to England in 1973, so I can certainly relate to problems such as racism, misunderstanding of and by others, loneliness, lack of empathy and learning barriers.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- GCSE or Standards (£34 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£34 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£34 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£34 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£40 p.h.)
The search box above can be used to find Balham private teachers and Balham private tuition
Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a current student of University of Exeter, pursing a degree in Law. I have recently moved here from Singapore so as to pursue further education. I have been learning Mandarin (amongst other subject, English being one of them) since the age of 7 ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: I am a current student of University of Exeter, pursing a degree in Law. I have recently moved here from Singapore so as to pursue further education. I have been learning Mandarin (amongst other subject, English being one of them) since the age of 7 ...
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Personal Description:
I am a current student of University of Exeter, pursing a degree in Law. I have recently moved here from Singapore so as to pursue further education. I have been learning Mandarin (amongst other subject, English being one of them) since the age of 7 I have also gotten an A for Chinese in my GCSE 'O' Level.
Teaching Experience:
I have taught a primary school student on Mandarin and Math.
Tutoring Approach:
Be patient and calm.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£15 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£18 p.h.)
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Subjects: Reading & Writing skills | Mandarin | Maths | English | Entrance Exams
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: ***11+ Subject: Having successfully tutored my son 11 Plus exams for Tiffin School, I decided to teach other students in preparation for Grammar School/Independent Schools entrance exams and have great success since. I coach specific techniques, shor ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you
Info: ***11+ Subject: Having successfully tutored my son 11 Plus exams for Tiffin School, I decided to teach other students in preparation for Grammar School/Independent Schools entrance exams and have great success since. I coach specific techniques, shor ...
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Personal Description:
***11+ Subject: Having successfully tutored my son 11 Plus exams for Tiffin School, I decided to teach other students in preparation for Grammar School/Independent Schools entrance exams and have great success since. I coach specific techniques, short cuts and tips which enable students to gain competitive advantages, to be "ahead of the games".
I cover 11+ VR, 11+ NVR, 11+ English and 11+ Maths subjects.
***11+ Verbal Reasoning (VR) is problem solving using vocabulary, language and mathematical skills. I coach students how to complete sequence, work out numerical codes, logical reasoning, mathematical reasoning, alphabet reasoning, word codes, patterns, anagram and coded sequences etc. My tuition helps developing students' word power, vocabulary range and reasoning skills.
***11+ Non Verbal Reasoning (NVR) is solving problems by patterns and shapes. I emphasize tackling questions on analogies, codes, similarities, series, components, patters, layering, movements, manipulations, odd one out, matrices, elements and logic etc. There are about 21 types of question set by GL Assessment, e.g. identifying or rotating the missing coded shapes etc. Strategies of ensuring students to master techniques thoroughly to a high level are implemented. My students will be able to "think on feet" and to solve problems in logic ways.
***11+ English: I prepare students for their Comprehension and Creative Writing skills, including story ideas, structure, dialogues, endings, character development, literary knowledge, vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
***11+ Maths: Apart from training mental arithmetic and core maths skills, I ensure students not to get bored with numbers and formulas by introducing an element of fun into lessons, e.g. playing maths games, puzzles at the end of the session.
****Maths subjects(KS2, KS3, GCSE, A Level): Familiar with the National Curriculum, I stretch students' abilities and potentials. GCSE and A level Maths students have improved their grades and confidence following my tuition. I have proven records of raising Grade E to C, Grade D to B and Grade C to A Star.
****QTS Numeracy Skills Test: Focusing on practices of Mental Arithmetic and interpreting statistical information, I am experienced in helping candidates to pass their QTS Numeracy Skills Tests. My "Speed Methods" of calculation enable candidates to solve Mental Maths questions against limited time; "accuracy and speed" coming hand in hand. In addition, I teach Interpretation of Graphs and Data, helping candidates to identify trends and patterns; interpret statistical information; make comparison and draw conclusions when answering multi-stage questions.
I help students to make notes; look out for key phrases; draw on the graphs; identify students' common mistakes.
A basic "spoon feeding" style makes my tutees understand the techniques easily and quickly. They soon become competent and pass their QTS Numeracy Skills Tests easily after my effective coaching.
****Mandarin Chinese: HSK Exams. I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker, very experienced in tutoring for children and adults at all levels whether it is for business, exams, travel or leisure. Familiar with the required syllabus and criteria, I'm efficient to prepare GCSE, IGCSE, IB, A Level and University Degree Chinese exams. HSK.YCT.
For the Pre-Modern Chinese Literature exam, translation, interpretation, comparison and comment on Chinese Classical Poems are taught, focusing on essay writing skills for Chinese History and Thought Exams.
I helped university student's Mandarin Grade from "Fail" to "2:1", tackling four areas of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening skills improvement.
****A Level Sociology and Psychology: Lots of practices of exam style questions and exam techniques are the keys to gain that top mark. I aim to improve student's exam performances by going through examples and activities to develop their abilities of self-assessment or peer-assessment, thus focus on teaching essay writing skills in the format, styles used by major exam boards' Mark Schemes following the syllabus and specifications.
Students will be asked to practise past papers questions under timed condition. After weak areas are highlighted, a checklist of comments and marking will be provided.
I teach how to have most focused way to approach exam questions in order to gain maximum marks in a variety of ways:
-write balanced essays as close as to the "Model Answers".
- "read questions" (to understand what is exactly being asked), to select relevant materials, to plan and construct essays with a sharp opening, main content and closing paragraphs, using link sentences, attention on grammar and punctuation.
- using "key phrases/words" throughout an answer,link data item to the questions,giving more focused responses rather than a "knowledge list".
-develop students' abilities of evaluation, analysis, interpretation and application integrate knowledge and understanding with context and testing claims, leaving a "critical edged flavour" to the essays.
-provide alternative claims and refer them in the answer.
My teaching methods for A level Sociology and Psychology enable students to be active learners, not just sit and absorb knowledge passively. Students gained Grade A in their re-sits after my tuition defeating their original Grade D taught by their own school teachers.
Teaching Experience:
My teaching methods have enabled many pupils to successfully get into a variety of Grammar Schools (including Tiffin Girls, Langley. Slough Grammar etc). I am able to assist students in building their confidence, reaching their full potentials and stretching their abilities whilst maintaining high academic performances.
In addition, my teaching style is geared towards building problem solving skills, improving accuracy and speed, providing remedial work for those struggling as well as making study interesting and engaging.
Tutoring Approach:
Flexible approach to suit the students' needs, my methods include using past paper practice, taking direct questions from the student, explaining new topics, reviewing old concepts as well as teaching tricks and shortcuts.
If the distance is far, there will be a travel fee.
Subjects
- Reading & Writing skills
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- Entrance Exams
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£100 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£100 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£100 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£100 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Teaching at a prestigious independent secondary school in Kent, I am a native speaker with excellent subject knowledge and language skills. Having over 8 years of Mandarin teaching experience, my students range from pre-school young learners to adult ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: Teaching at a prestigious independent secondary school in Kent, I am a native speaker with excellent subject knowledge and language skills. Having over 8 years of Mandarin teaching experience, my students range from pre-school young learners to adult ...
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Personal Description:
Teaching at a prestigious independent secondary school in Kent, I am a native speaker with excellent subject knowledge and language skills. Having over 8 years of Mandarin teaching experience, my students range from pre-school young learners to adult learners. I am a qualified teacher with postgraduate certificate in Education and I am specialised in tutoring GCSE and A-Level Chinese.
Teaching Experience:
3 years as primary school English teacher in Shanghai.
3 years as Mandarin teacher at Kent Adult Education.
5 years as Mandarin teacher in secondary school (11-18 ) in the UK.
Tutoring Approach:
I am able to make your learning fun and enjoyable by means of creative techniques. I instil a sense of confidence in my pupils enabling them to maximise their understanding of the language. Each student is treated with respect and understanding regardless of their age, gender or personal circumstances. All my students have achieved Grade 8 or 9 for Chinese GCSE.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£45 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£45 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£45 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
The search box above can be used to find Balham private tutors and Balham home tuition
Subjects: Maths | English | French | English (Foreign Language) | Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am British, and living in Hampshire. I am a qualified secondary school teacher in the UK (QTS, PGCE), and have taught Mandarin Chinese full-time in both the state and private sectors in the UK, at two schools leading the country in their Mandarin p ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am British, and living in Hampshire. I am a qualified secondary school teacher in the UK (QTS, PGCE), and have taught Mandarin Chinese full-time in both the state and private sectors in the UK, at two schools leading the country in their Mandarin p ...
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Personal Description:
I am British, and living in Hampshire. I am a qualified secondary school teacher in the UK (QTS, PGCE), and have taught Mandarin Chinese full-time in both the state and private sectors in the UK, at two schools leading the country in their Mandarin provision. I have passed the highest level exams in Mandarin Chinese (HSK level 6, and Advanced Speaking HSKK), and have lived in China for six years. I have just completed a Master's degree in the field of applied linguistics.
My Education background is as follows.
2016-2017: University of Southampton
- MA English Language Teaching.
- Specialism in motivation in online learning.
- Distinction level pass anticipated. To receive certificate in November 2017.
2014-2015: CfBT; University of Hull
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education).
2002 - 2005: University of Durham
- First class honours degree: Politics BA.
1992 - 2002: Portsmouth Grammar School
- A levels: French A, Spanish A, Politics A, History A,
- GCSEs: 6 A*s. 3 As.
Teaching Experience:
2017 - 2020: LSI Portsmouth English Teacher
- Taught Exam preparation courses (IELTS, CPE) to foreign students.
2015 - 2016: Whitgift School Mandarin Teacher.
- Taught Mandarin and French to secondary school students aged 11 to 15 at one of the top schools in the UK.
- Offered a permanent contract at the school.
2014 - 2015: Bohunt School Trainee Mandarin Teacher (School Direct Salaried).
- Learned from Outstanding teacher at 2014 TES School Awards Overall
School of the Year.
- Taught Mandarin and French to secondary school students aged 11 to 13.
2010 - 2014: Guilin University of Electronic Technology (Guilin, China). TEFL English Teacher.
- Taught English to Undergraduate students majoring in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language.
- Prepared students for the IELTS examination.
2008 - 2010: Caterpillar Inc (UK). Purchasing Specialist (Graduate Trainee)
2007 - 2008: New Dynamic Institute (Chengdu, China). TEFL English teacher.
- Taught small groups of professionals in middle and senior management, both conversational and Business English, in an English training school.
2005 - 2007: Thames School of Languages (Huizhou, China). TEFL English Teacher.
- Taught primary and secondary school students aged 4 to 18 in an English training school.
Tutoring Approach:
My approach to tutoring is based on my own experience and academic research in the field of second language learning.
- I aim to foster and maintain motivation, through relating all topics directly to my students' everyday lives, experiences and opinions; and through providing instruction which is tailored to students' requirements.
- I aim to make my students feel comfortable through helping them to feel relaxed and providing as much linguistic support as is needed.
- I aim to increase my students' linguistic knowledge through using resources which are at a level just slightly beyond the student's current level, so that they are comfortable, but challenged.
- I am to promote skills development through developing comprehension skills (reading and listening), but also productive skills (speaking and writing).
Subjects
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- English
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- French
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- English (Foreign Language)
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£25 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£25 p.h.)
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£25 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Special Needs | Maths | Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I finished my postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham in Dec 2018. I had stayed in UK for more than a year. I really love UK until now. The time when I was living in UK left me a great and impressive memory. Now I have returned to Chin ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I finished my postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham in Dec 2018. I had stayed in UK for more than a year. I really love UK until now. The time when I was living in UK left me a great and impressive memory. Now I have returned to Chin ...
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Personal Description:
I finished my postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham in Dec 2018. I had stayed in UK for more than a year. I really love UK until now. The time when I was living in UK left me a great and impressive memory.
Now I have returned to China, I would like to keep contact with British people, and continue tutoring online. There are 7 or 8 hours time difference between UK and China. Therefore, someone who are interested in learning Chinese, or want to know the culture of China, or want to improve your Maths, please leave me a message. I will do my best to be a good tutor and also a good international friend of you.
In particular, for those who are interested in tutoring English, we can tutor each other for free.
Teaching Experience:
I was a volunteer teacher when I was an undergraduate student in China. It was in a countryside school of Hunan province. I went there with my schoolmates in a summer holiday. I taught students mathematics and introduced interesting things in the university to them. Although time passed fast, we had wonderful time together. Importantly, children learned something from me, which is unforgettable in their life and is meaningful to me as well.
I had an experience of tutoring two junior school students for Maths of IGCSE when I was in UK. It lasted over two months. During that time I helped them make big progresses in their studies. I also gain the friendship from their families which will last forever.
I had also tutored Mandarin for two kids in the UK after finishing IGCSE. It was easier for me to tutor language compared to Maths. I enjoyed the time when I spent with those two cute kids.
Tutoring Approach:
I would prepare for the lessons very well before tutoring.
Using an everyday language, make knowledge clear and easy to understand.
Develop student's interest step by step.
Providing good examples.
Give suggestions of study.
etc.
Subjects
- Special Needs
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£12 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£12 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£12 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£12 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£12 p.h.)
- Maths
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£12 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£12 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£12 p.h.)
- Mandarin
- A-Level or Highers (£12 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£12 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£12 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a native speaker in Mandarin with a standard accent and I am currently teaching Mandarin in the UK . I studied Chinese Language and Literature for four years in China. I graduated in MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I am a native speaker in Mandarin with a standard accent and I am currently teaching Mandarin in the UK . I studied Chinese Language and Literature for four years in China. I graduated in MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. I have ...
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Personal Description:
I am a native speaker in Mandarin with a standard accent and I am currently teaching Mandarin in the UK .
I studied Chinese Language and Literature for four years in China.
I graduated in MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
I have been teaching Chinese to speakers of other language over 6 years.
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching Chinese to speakers of other language over 6 years in both University and language institute in China
I teach beginners Mandarin and teach learners with higher level purpose .
I also have been teaching and helping students acquire mandarin for travelling, business , daily communicating etc.
I taught different classes . And my students from different age groups from 6 years old kids to 50 plus years old adults.
Generally my students could communicate with native freely during 3 months learning in my classes, and almost all my students could reach the HSK(Chinese proficiency Test) level 2 or level 3 through 6 months learning.
After 6-month teaching in this Institute I assistant teaching supervisor to give training to new Chinese teachers.
Tutoring Approach:
Normally my lessons are tailored to students' interests.I prefer to introduce Chinese culture, history and dialects to students.
Using games to help students memorise characters.
Teaching plan is flexible depending on which level you want to achieve.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£30 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£30 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£30 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£30 p.h.)
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Subjects: Biology | Mandarin | Combined Science | Physics | Maths | Chemistry
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Doctor of chemistry. Teachers certificate in higher education in China. Certificate of ILTHE in the UK. I can speak English and Chinese. More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Doctor of chemistry. Teachers certificate in higher education in China. Certificate of ILTHE in the UK. I can speak English and Chinese. More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, ...
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Personal Description:
Doctor of chemistry. Teachers certificate in higher education in China. Certificate of ILTHE in the UK. I can speak English and Chinese. More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, A-Level), and mathematics (GCSE, AS, A-Level).
Teaching Experience:
More than 15 years One-to-one teaching experience in the UK.
More than 15 years of one to one, and small group teaching of chemistry (GCSE, AS, A-Level), physics (GCSE, AS, A-Level), mathematics (GCSE, AS, A-Level).
Tutoring Approach:
I have been working as a teacher at university in the U.K. and in China altogether for more than 30 years. Hold teachers certificate in higher education in China.
Subjects
- Biology
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Mandarin
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Combined Science
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Physics
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Maths
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
- Chemistry
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£50 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£60 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I have studied Mandarin Chinese for past four years at university, including one year spent living in Hangzhou, China, and have continued studying in my freetime over the past year since graduating. I have recently decided to continue my education, a ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home
Info: I have studied Mandarin Chinese for past four years at university, including one year spent living in Hangzhou, China, and have continued studying in my freetime over the past year since graduating. I have recently decided to continue my education, a ...
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Personal Description:
I have studied Mandarin Chinese for past four years at university, including one year spent living in Hangzhou, China, and have continued studying in my freetime over the past year since graduating. I have recently decided to continue my education, and have been accepted at SOAS University in London.
Teaching Experience:
During my undergraduate degree I would help classmates to grasp a better understanding of Chinese grammar after class, particularly with features such as BA and BEI structures.
During my year abroad in Hangzhou, China, I briefly tutored children at a school called English Alive, which focused on children from 2-11 years old.
As well as tutoring children, I would often tutor other students who were learning English and Chinese at the same time, and help them with proof reading and spell checking.
At the beginning of 2019 I began tutoring outside of university. One student was a Chinese lady learning English, and the other was an English lady undertaking a Chinese course on the Open University. I can proudly say that both have improved, and on the official course my student earned a 1st.
Tutoring Approach:
My classes will be entirely focused on the needs, goals and capabilities of the student. Before lessons start, I like to correspond with my students to know exactly what they want without using the paid-for lesson time. The main factors I would want to determine would be the number of classes per week, the skillset priorities (speaking and listening, reading and writing, or all equally), and to what level my students would hope to study.
I would provide the textbooks and have plenty of resources to recommend to my students for further study.
My classes are usually an hour long. We tend to start with reviewing the previous lesson's key points and homework, before moving onto vocabulary development, often with flashcards. We then move onto grammar, where two-three grammar points are introduced depending on the level of difficulty. We then review a passage written in Chinese characters, pinyin, and English; any unfamiliar words are highlighted and noted, and the learned grammar points are explained thoroughly in the context of the story/passage. We then practice reading and pronounciation by reading out the passage.
At the end of the lesson we have listening practice in the form of funny, relevant videos spoken in slow, clearly spoken Chinese.
The unfamiliar characters are listed, and given to the student for homework, which is usually something along the lines of "create a sentence using each word. One unfamiliar word per sentence."
Games are included, as are movies, tv shows, cartoons, etc.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- GCSE or Standards (£15 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£20 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£25 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I'm a lively and friendly person. I was born and raised in Malaysia. I speak fluent English. My first language is Chinese. I have a passion for teaching as the students are always keen on learning. I feel a sense of achievement every time my students ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / Online
Info: I'm a lively and friendly person. I was born and raised in Malaysia. I speak fluent English. My first language is Chinese. I have a passion for teaching as the students are always keen on learning. I feel a sense of achievement every time my students ...
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Personal Description:
I'm a lively and friendly person. I was born and raised in Malaysia. I speak fluent English. My first language is Chinese. I have a passion for teaching as the students are always keen on learning. I feel a sense of achievement every time my students learn something new which led me to wanting to teach Mandarin to all age learners.
Teaching Experience:
I once taught a group of 5 students English for five months. I am also currently teaching Mandarin on different teaching websites.
Tutoring Approach:
I am very patient and willing to make friends with my students to create a positive environment where my students are welcome to raise any questions and share their ideas. And knowing that there are different types of learners, I desire to create a positive environment to meet the students' unique needs. I always try to use different resources to help achieve the students' potentials.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£50 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£50 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£50 p.h.)
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Subjects: Psychology | Mandarin
Availability: Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi, I am Lynette, and I am originally from Singapore. I am a native English and Mandarin, Chinese speaker, and have lived in the UK since 2013. Currently, I am finishing up my PhD in neuroscience (in the final stages) where I work frequently with chi ...
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Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: Hi, I am Lynette, and I am originally from Singapore. I am a native English and Mandarin, Chinese speaker, and have lived in the UK since 2013. Currently, I am finishing up my PhD in neuroscience (in the final stages) where I work frequently with chi ...
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Personal Description:
Hi, I am Lynette, and I am originally from Singapore. I am a native English and Mandarin, Chinese speaker, and have lived in the UK since 2013. Currently, I am finishing up my PhD in neuroscience (in the final stages) where I work frequently with children with and without learning disabilities and/or neurodevelopment disorders. I enjoy teaching greatly, as it brings me a sense of joy and pride when I see my students, be it a curious child or a determined adult, improve and gain confidence in themselves.
On a formal level, I took Mandarin lessons from Primary school (7 years) to College (17 years) and have achieved As/Bs in my national examinations including A Level in Singapore.
Teaching Experience:
I have been giving tuition since the age of 16 years. I have taught in both formal teaching settings (i.e. government primary school, tuition centre and psychology at university level) and also in private tuition settings (i.e., one-to-one lessons or small group lessons). Over the years, I have gained a variety of experience teaching toddlers from the age of 2 years to young adults preparing for the HSK International exams or A levels, and also older adults who were learning Mandarin as a hobby, or to learn some useful phrases to speak to their in-laws or per the requirements of their work. Therefore, I am comfortable teaching all ages, and whatever the reason for taking up the language. I have also taught in both face-face settings and online (especially during the Covid period) so I am happy to teach in whichever setting that is best for you. Over the years, I have had students with physical disability (i.e. blindness) and neurodevelopment disorders (I.e. Asperger syndrome) so I am comfortable and familiar with changing my teaching technique to suit each student.
Tutoring Approach:
My main approach to tutoring is the principle that there is not a one size fits all teaching method. Every child or adult learns differently, and therefore there is no one approach that will suit everyone. I believe in changing my style to the needs of each student; for example, some students might learn better with visual aid, then I would choose to incorporate more visual material in our lessons. Specifically for little ones, I do not believe in a sit down and learn approach, I have found success in incorporating games into our learning. All in all, I want my lessons to be fun, engaging and yet also productive!
Subjects
- Psychology
- A-Level or Highers (£40 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£45 p.h.)
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£20 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£25 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£30 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£35 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£40 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£45 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I graduated from UCL-IOE with a master's degree in TESOL education. Before coming to the UK, I worked as an English teacher in a middle school in China. After graduating with a master's degree, I decided to stay in the UK for development. I have work ...
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Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring: Travels to you / From their home / Online
Info: I graduated from UCL-IOE with a master's degree in TESOL education. Before coming to the UK, I worked as an English teacher in a middle school in China. After graduating with a master's degree, I decided to stay in the UK for development. I have work ...
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Personal Description:
I graduated from UCL-IOE with a master's degree in TESOL education. Before coming to the UK, I worked as an English teacher in a middle school in China. After graduating with a master's degree, I decided to stay in the UK for development. I have worked in different Chinese education institutions, including charity schools for overseas Chinese children, one-on-one tutoring, and teaching Chinese in different British primary schools, middle schools and high schools. GCSE Chinese is taught for the majority of my curriculum and my students have achieved very good grades.
Reference from the previous student's parents:
'When we returned from Hong Kong where our daughter had been learning Mandarin for a few years, her London school did not have a Mandarin programme so Jing tutored her to GCSE level outside of school. Thanks to Jings careful but stimulating tuition, Martha made astonishing progress, especially given she had just one hour a week, much of which was through Covid. She sat the GCSE one year ahead of her other GCSEs and achieved a grade 8. Jing's lessons kept Martha motivated and she went into the GCSE well prepared and calm She loved working with Jing and was delighted with her result! Jing was a pleasure to deal with throughout. We couldn't recommend her highly enough!' ------- Sarah Lewell
Teaching Experience:
As a Mandarin teacher for curriculum and private tuition since 2015, my major duties are:
Designing different lessons based on the learners' level. Giving English reports to the school or parents. Marking coursework and giving feedback to students. Managing students' behaviour in the classroom. Invigilating examinations.
Tutoring Approach:
My teaching method focuses on motivating students to focus more on Chinese learning through interest or the way students are interested. For example, use some catchy nursery rhymes, songs, and small games to guide primary school students who are new to Chinese. For older students, I will use the apps in computers, ipads and other electronic products to help students quickly master the words they have learned. and so on.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Up to 11 years (primary) (£40 p.h.)
- 11+ (secondary) (£40 p.h.)
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
- Further/Higher (university) (£50 p.h.)
- Adult/Casual learner (£50 p.h.)
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Subjects: Mandarin
Availability: Weekends / Weekdays (evenings)
Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am graduated from the University of Stirling with a Master's degree in Finance. With over a decade of experience, I have been dedicated to teaching A-Level and GCSE Chinese at a private school. My approach to tutoring is highly effective。 ...
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Types of Tutoring: Online
Info: I am graduated from the University of Stirling with a Master's degree in Finance. With over a decade of experience, I have been dedicated to teaching A-Level and GCSE Chinese at a private school. My approach to tutoring is highly effective。 ...
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Personal Description:
I am graduated from the University of Stirling with a Master's degree in Finance. With over a decade of experience, I have been dedicated to teaching A-Level and GCSE Chinese at a private school. My approach to tutoring is highly effective。
Teaching Experience:
I have been teaching A-Level and GCSE Chinese at a private school for over 10 years. I I have successfully guided numerous students through A-Level and GCSE Chinese courses. Many of my students have achieved outstanding results under my guidance, including a remarkable 90% of students who attained an A grade in A-Level Chinese in 2023.
Tutoring Approach:
During the initial session, I work closely with the student to set clear objectives based on their individual needs. My teaching methodology involves designing tailored assignments that draw from a range of subjects and past papers. This approach not only enhances comprehension but also equips students with the skills to apply their knowledge effectively.
Subjects
- Mandarin
- GCSE or Standards (£40 p.h.)
- A-Level or Highers (£45 p.h.)
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