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Shin Li
Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Thai
Spanish
🎓Highly certified Edinburgh graduate with 8+ years teaching experience |Engaging & Reflective
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Japanese
Thai
Spanish
🎓Highly certified Edinburgh graduate with 8+ years teaching experience |Engaging & Reflective
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Other, China (04:26 UTC+08:00)
About Me
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🎓 I hold a Master’s degree in Language Education from the Moray House School of Education at the University of Edinburgh, ranked among the top 20 universities worldwide.
🌍 I have over 8 years of experience in overseas language learning and teaching Chinese to international learners.
✅ I specialize in using digital platforms and game-based learning, along with personalized materials, pacing, and teaching methods.
❤️ Patient, sincere, and engaging.
Driven by my passion for language education, I have been involved in language- and teaching-related work since my undergraduate years. My academic and professional journey has taken me to New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Thailand, where I have immersed myself in diverse linguistic and cultural working environments.
During my time at the University of Edinburgh, I earned a Master’s degree in Language Education, receiving systematic training in cutting-edge language teaching theories, methodologies, and modern instructional techniques.
Since 2023, I have been working at the Faculty of Humanities at Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University in Thailand as a lecturer.
Trust me — I will always have more patience for our learning journey than you expect. I will help you keep track of your progress and tackle your learning challenges with targeted and effective strategies.
Our lessons will be genuinely fun: we will play many Chinese language games, and I’ll share plenty of interesting fun facts about China.
We wil...My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Master's degree in Language Teaching - The University of Edinburgh - 2017I earned the Master’s in Language Teaching at the University of Edinburgh by completing coursework in educational theory, teaching methodology, technology-mediated learning, research methods, curriculum design, academic writing, and linguistics, alongside practical experience as a teaching assistant at the Confucius Institute. The certificate equips me to design curricula, apply evidence-based teaching methods, integrate technology, teach Chinese effectively in academic & professional contexts.
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Teaching experience
2023 - 2025
University Lecturer• Working as a university lecturer at a royal university in Northeastern Thailand and taught students across diverse disciplines of study.
• Inclusively worked with underrepresented communities and socioeconomically disadvantaged students of Thailand to promote a respectful and supportive culture.
• Actively participated in pre-service teacher training at primary and secondary schools i n Northeastern Thailand.
2018 - Current
Chinese TutorI’ve delivered seven years of specialised online Mandarin tutoring focused on exam-oriented progression, especially grounded in textbook sequences for the HSK series. My lessons combine systematic grammar and character work, themed vocabulary expansion, and dedicated spoken-communication drills: students not only master textbook content but also practice real-life dialogues and situational conversations, scaffolded with continued targeted feedback and online interactive games.
2019 - 2023
Chinese Teacher• Taught Chinese language and culture to Myanmar students from different socioeconomic backgrounds with varied language proficiency.
• Tailored the teaching materials to accommodate students' levels with instructional activities to bring a rigorous language learning experience.
Education
2010 - 2014
Bachelor’s - JapaneseI studied Japanese as the major, and English as the minor for my bachelor's degree. The courses covering Japanese language and literature, Japanese translation and interpretation, academic writing, and English, and offered rich opportunities for international communication and exchange opportunities. It combines linguistics, pedagogy, and practicum, preparing graduates for careers in language instruction, curriculum design, and international communication.
2016 - 2017
Master's - Language TeachingThe MSc Language Teaching programme is distinctive and highly flexible, offering a diverse, research-driven perspective on real-world problems in language education, policy, interculturality and pluriliteracies. The courses draw on a robust theoretical foundation to develop knowledge and critical awareness of practical issues in how we teach, learn and use languages in a global but locally minded context to enable and inspire future-thinking, evidence-informed practitioners as agents of change.
Work Experience
2017 - 2018
Researcher• Worked with Nosebleed Interactive Ltd. (U.K.) to develop a web-based digital gaming platform for young language learners in China.
• Investigated attitudes o f 76 Chinese primary teachers towards digital game-based learning.
• Collaborated efficiently with project leaders and other researchers across sectors for data collection and analysis.
• The dissertation was awarded distinction and archived into the Moray House Master's Thesis Collection.
5.0
Rating
5
Students
15
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
4 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Chinese for Beginners
A1 - B1Language Essentials9 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
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Intermediate Chinese
B1 - B2Language Essentials2 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
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Advanced Chinese
C1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
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Communicative Chinese
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 35.00+
Package with 8% off
🎙️ Lyric Lens: Learn Chinese Through Music
A2 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 10% off
Availability
1 Review
Alek
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
First lesson with Shin Li very encouraging, structured and smooth. Did not realise the time pass. He’s very patient and clear
Apr 26, 2026
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