Natively billingual tutor proficient in Mandarin Chinese and English
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Korean
Chinese (Hokkien)
Japanese
Malay
Other
Natively billingual tutor proficient in Mandarin Chinese and English
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From SingaporeLiving in Singapore, Singapore (03:23 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 28, 2021
I am a Singaporean Chinese who speaks English and Mandarin Chinese as my native languages. I speak with a standard accent and accurate pronunciation, and possess strong Chinese writing skills, having written academic essays in Chinese. Since I grew up bilingual, rest-assured that if you do not yet know how to speak Mandarin Chinese, communication will not be a problem, though I always try to immerse students in as much Mandarin as possible.
我是一名新加坡华人,会说流利的中文和英语,也有丰富的写作经验。我的专业是法学,也修读过中国历史、政治、经济的相关课程。我不仅可以帮助您学习语言,还可以让您了解中国的社会与文化习俗。
Me as a Teacher
Treat me as a friend who can help you with conversation practice and understanding Chinese culture. You can ask me anything and am open to any topics! The advantages of learning from a non-mainland Chinese person like me are aplenty:
1. I grew up bilingual. I use both English and Mandarin Chinese in informal and formal settings on a daily basis.
2. I am able to offer you a perspective of China and Chinese language that is different from mainland Chinese teachers. I can even teach you subtle differences in vocabulary used in Mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore.
My lessons & teaching style
Here's what I offer:
1. Conversation classes - For beginner to intermediate learners who wish to improve their speaking skills. I provide structured or unstructured conversations, depending on your needs. You can come to me with questions or specific topics to discuss.
2. Beginner classes - I will teach Hanyu Pinyin first, which is important in learning how to pronounce words, then introduce you to basic Chinese expressions and grammar. Notes will be provided.
3. Written translation work - I provide translation service for essays from English to Chinese and/or Chinese to English. Message me for details.
Note: Cancellation/rescheduling only available at least 24 hours before class.
My teaching material
PDF file
Flashcards
Articles and news
Video files
Presentation slides/PPT
Text Documents
Image files
Audio files
5.0
Rating
29
Students
126
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
5.0
Rating
29
Students
126
Lessons
100%
Attendance
99%
Response
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
9 lessons completed
USD 6.50+
Conversation Practice: What do you think about X?
A1 - C2Conversation104 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 14% off
The ABCs of Chinese (Beginner to Intermediate)
A1 - B2Language Essentials12 lessons completed
USD 7.50+
Package with 14% off
Writing Correction/Translation (ENG-CHN or CHN-ENG)
B1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 20.00
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
16 Reviews
Iryna
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
My daughter liked your lesson, thank you! It was very helpful for her.
Sep 21, 2022
Coco
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Zhiyan’s class is really good. She helped me a lot today to check several places in Singapore. Thank you and I really appreciate the help! Highly recommend!
May 19, 2022
Coco
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Zhiyan is very good teacher and she helped me with very useful information about Singapore today. I think it is really nice class. She is very kind and patient. Thank you so much!:)
May 10, 2022
Coco
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Zhiyan’s class is awesome and she helped me with learning Singaporean life and culture very well. Thank you:)