LoginDanyang - Kingston upon Thames tutor
Information About Danyang:
Personal Description:
I specialise in helping students achieve Grades 8-9 in GCSE Chinese through structured, exam-focused training.
TCSOL-qualified Mandarin teacher with over 20 years of experience, specialising in GCSE, IGCSE and A-Level exam preparation. I am also a certified HSK examiner and GCSE Speaking Examiner, with a clear understanding of exam requirements and marking criteria.
Teaching Experience:
Many of my students have achieved strong GCSE results, including those who initially struggled or lacked confidence.
I have developed a structured GCSE Chinese programme, supported by my own teaching materials, to help students improve efficiently and master key exam skills.
I focus on delivering targeted, high-impact teaching, while maintaining a supportive and engaging learning environment where students are challenged but not overwhelmed.
Alongside 1:1 tuition, I run multiple local GCSE Chinese group classes, allowing me to identify patterns in student performance and deliver highly targeted, exam-focused teaching.
Tutoring Approach:
Lessons are fully personalised and focused on achieving measurable results.
For exam preparation (GCSE / IGCSE / A-Level, including AQA, Edexcel and Cambridge IGCSE), lessons focus on:
- Speaking fluency and exam performance
- Writing structure and accuracy based on mark schemes
- Listening skills and exam techniques
- Targeted improvement on weak areas
Lessons are designed to be effective and focused, using proven teaching methods to maximise progress.
After each lesson, students receive targeted homework and lesson notes to reinforce learning and support independent revision.
️️ Limited availability - most students stay long-term.
Subjects Taught:
Qualifications:
- TCSOL
Further Information:
| Availability: | Weekends / Weekdays (all times) |
| Types of Tutoring: | Travels to you / From their home / Online |
| References Supplied? | Yes |
| Current DBS/CRB Check? | Yes |
