Chinese (Mandarin) teacher Rachel Tong

Rachel Tong

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Community Tutor
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
From ChinaLiving in Brussels, Belgium (22:29 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 27, 2020
InterestsMusicWritingFood
I'm Rachel, I come from Changchun (China), and I've been living in Belgium for many years, which means I'm used to meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures. I'm passionate about Chinese culture, especially Tang poetry and calligraphy, as well as the history of Europe. In 2022, I got a certificate of professional competency in teaching Chinese (Mandarin) as a second language from the International Profession Certification Association (IPA). I also I hold a degree in business administration. I've been teaching on Italki since 2020, and I deeply enjoy the contact with students, whatever their age or level. I faced difficulties learning languages. I still do, actually. Language is primarily a tool of communication. Its purpose is to exchange information. Therefore, speaking and listening should make up the lion share of your study. That's what a tutor is for! As for vocabulary, we often memorize individual words, only to forget them soon after. I believe reading articles of your level (or slightly higher) is a much more efficient way to come across phrases and words in context. Context is everything! To me, writing and reading go hand in hand. As for reading, you could come up with your own material (from your textbook, a Chinese book you're reading, etc.). Don't worry, though: I can also supply articles relevant to your areas of interest. We would read them together, clarify the grammar, work on your pronunciation, then discuss the contents. While reading ...
My teaching material
  • Text Documents
  • Image files
  • Articles and news
  • Video files
  • PDF file
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
64
Students
1861
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons

Conversation Practice
B1 -  C2

Conversation

1,033 lessons completed
USD 12.00+
Package with 6% off
Informal Tutoring (Focus on grammar, reading and writing skills)
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

828 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off

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214 Reviews

Student Tatiana 秋燕
Tatiana 秋燕
122 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Рэйчел поможет вам совершить качественный скачок во владении языком. Она поможет вам разнообразить вокабуляр на различные темы, тактично поправит, поддержит. Она объяснит доступно, если что-то непонятно, научит вас говорить, используя красивый синтаксис. Она ответственный преподаватель, хорошо организует учебный процесс, и в целом, очень приятный человек.
May 28, 2020
Student Kseniya
Kseniya
168 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
谢谢老师。love our lessons. It is always interesting.
Jan 18, 2024
MK.
111 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another SUPERB lesson!
Sep 30, 2023
Student Kseniya
Kseniya
168 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have really enjoyed our lessons. Thank you so much 老师 。
Jan 25, 2024
MK.
111 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another SUPERB lesson!
Oct 25, 2023
Student Tatiana 秋燕
Tatiana 秋燕
122 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Замечательно, как всегда!
Jun 29, 2023