思伊 ساية Siyi / Sayeh
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思伊 ساية Siyi / Sayeh
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Hebrew
Arabic
Chinese (Cantonese)
French
Japanese
Other
Uyghur
Specialties
MedicalMA Linguistics 語言系研究生學位 Healthcare Interpreter 醫療口譯員 TESOL/TCFL certified 英漢雙語教師執照
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Other)
Native
English
Native
Speaks
Hebrew
Arabic
Chinese (Cantonese)
French
Japanese
Other
Uyghur
Specialties
MedicalMA Linguistics 語言系研究生學位 Healthcare Interpreter 醫療口譯員 TESOL/TCFL certified 英漢雙語教師執照
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Toronto, Canada (01:22 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since May 15, 2019InterestsMedical & HealthcareEnvironment & NatureHistoryFoodPets & Animals
I'm back! 我回来了！My earnings on italki are used to support my Palestinian colleagues who also teach on this platform. 🍉 在此平台的收入將用於援助巴勒斯坦教師。🕊️
I’m originally from a Muslim neighborhood in southwest Beijing, but I grew up living in multiple countries. Currently I'm in Tkaronto ("Toronto"), Turtle Island. I’ve dedicated my entire life to studying and teaching languages, and I recently completed a master’s degree in Linguistics from the University of Toronto. In addition to teaching on this platform, I also work as a licensed healthcare interpreter.
我是在中外兩地長大的北京回民，畢業於多倫多大學語言系，研究生學位。除了語言教學外，我也是一名醫療口譯員與研究員。歡迎對語言學及語言習得感興趣的同學與我一起探討這些話題。語言學習與教學對我來說是人生的使命。我希望能透過科學有效的教學方法讓大家愛上語言學習，並與大家在學習語言的道路上一起前行。Me as a Teacher
♦ Personalization: Each lesson is planned around your needs because second/heritage language acquisition doesn’t have a “one size fits all” approach.
♦ Availability: Learning happens everywhere, not just in the classroom. I’m always here to help you, even when we don't have lessons. If you have any specific requests please let me know.
♦ I can teach Standard Mandarin (Putonghua), Beijing Mandarin (Beijinghua), classical/literary Chinese, American/Canadian English, Medical English, Medical Mandarin.
♦ 個性化服務：根據學生的目標、興趣與喜好設計課程，滿足每個人不同的需求。
♦ 隨時答疑：學習無處不在，語言習得亦是如此。課下如有問題我也會一一解答。若能成為您在學習語言上的良師益友，那我再開心不過了！
♦ 可教授課程：美式或加式英語、醫學英語、普通話、醫學漢語、北京話、文言文My lessons & teaching style
To my new students, please message me or fill in the contact form when you book a lesson. I will provide:
♢ digital textbooks and learning materials (or we can use yours)
♢ language learning resources, e.g. technology and tools for language learners
♢ summary notes, with corrections and other learning resources
♢ lesson recordings upon request, with Skype, Zoom or Google Meet
♢ homework assignments and feedback
♢ study plans if needed
學習方法因人而異，適合自己的才是最好的。所有課程皆為量身定制。請在預定課程後與我聯繫，以便我了解您的需求、為您備課。我會提供：
♢ 電子課本與學習資料（也可用自帶材料）
♢ 學習資源，例如：適合語言學習者的輔助科技工具
♢ 課堂筆記：重點講解、錯誤指正及學習資源
♢ 課程錄像 （如有需要，請使用Skype，Zoom或Google Meet，並提前告知我）
♢ 作業與反饋
♢ 關於學習習慣與方法的建議My teaching material
- Audio files
- Test templates and examples
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
- Flashcards
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Graphs and charts
- PDF file
Certificates
Knowledge of Obstetrics and Infertility - APCITG - 2023Completed workshop held by Association of Professional Canadian Chinese Interpreters & Translators (APCTIG)
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Knowledge of Pediatrics ER - APCTIG - 2023Completed workshop held by Association of Professional Canadian Chinese Interpreters & Translators (APCTIG)
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OCCI Accredited Community Interpreter - Ontario Council on Community Interpreting - 2022The mission of the Ontario Council on Community Interpreting is to be the body that oversees and regulates the accreditation of interpreters working in the community and public service sectors in Ontario, Canada. The vision of the OCCI is an Ontario where everyone has equal access to public services regardless of the language they speak.
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Workshop: Second Language Teaching and Learning - University of Toronto - 2022This course examines theoretical research on adult second language learning and the resultant implications for second language teaching. Topics include age, affect, communicative competence, and sociolinguistics. Links are drawn to pedagogical practices, including error correction, materials selection, and order and method of presentation.
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CILISAT Certified Interpreter of Ontario - CISCO Interpretation Services - 2021In 1994, at the request of Ontario's Ministry of Citizenship, Culture and Recreation, CISOC developed the Community Interpreter Language and Interpreting Skills Assessment Tool (CILISAT) in order to evaluate the language and interpretation proficiencies of people applying for certification as community interpreters.The CILISAT offers recruiters and service providers a snapshot of an individual's current ability in consecutive interpreting and sight translating in any of 50 languages and dialects
Certificate verified
Hebrew Language Proficiency - University of Toronto - 2021Completed all requirements for Hebrew Language Citation
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Medical Terminology - The Michener Institute of Education at UHN - 2021An online self-study course that provides students with the necessary written and verbal skills to succeed in their chosen medical profession. Intended for anyone working or preparing to work in healthcare.
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Medical Interpreting Workshop - Seneca College - 2021Required by Ontario Council on Community Interpreting (OCCI) for license renewal as a medical interpreter
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Certified Interpreter - Association of Professional Language Interpreters - 2021APLI (Association of Professional Language Interpreters) is an organization for all qualified and trained interpreters in Canada, dedicated to the improvement of the profession for community interpreters, service users and service providers, creating a shared environment, to support and minimize work related issues. My profile on APLI: http://aplicanada.org/member/?string=siyi
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Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Seneca College - 2021Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) is part of Healthcare Interpreting certificate training program. This 3 hour workshop focuses on a legal framework an overview, stages, practical exercises and challenges for interpreters. This workshop enables interpreters to provide professional interpretation services in MAiD encounters.
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Medical Terminology - Michener Institute - 2021
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Resume - Resume - 2020
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Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP) - Seneca College - 2020The Language Interpreter Training Program (LITP) is designed to train, at the college level, professional interpreters who can perform with a high degree of competence in the legal, health care and community sector. Seneca College was the first college to offer 1LITP, which was developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the Ministry of the Attorney General and Health and Social Service agencies. This certificate program is 180 hours in duration with six courses.
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References - References - 2020
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International Chinese Teacher Training Program - Beijing Language and Culture University - 2019
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120-hour TESOL certificate - International Open Academy - 2019
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Hebrew Language Proficiency - Hebrew University of Jerusalem - 2012Completed Level Vav: Upper Advanced in Modern Hebrew at Rothberg International School, Hebrew University of Jerusalem
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Teaching experience
2022 - 2024
Teaching AssistantConducting in-person and online tutorials; grading homework and exam papers
2021 - 2022
Online ESL Instructor- Conduct group lessons for the employees at the Clinical Research Centre;
- Courses offered: Medical English, Business English, Academic English and General American English (B2 to C2)
Education
2023 - 2024
Master's - LinguisticsResearch interests: variationist sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, healthcare communication, variational pragmatics
2010 - 2012
Bachelor’s - Middle Eastern Studies, Historytransferred to University of Toronto (UofT)'s Near & Middle Eastern Civilizations program
2016 - 2022
Bachelor’s - Linguistics, Biology, Middle Eastern Studiestransferred from Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI) in Occupied East Jerusalem
Work Experience
2021 - 2022
OPI Interpreter
2021 - Current
Research Coordinatorlanguage data annotation; Research Ethics Board (REB) applications; quantitative and qualitative research; patient/caregiver interviews; patient-clinician conversation analysis
5.0
Rating
209
Students
3,588
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Other)
English
Trial Lesson
102 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
1-on-1 tutoring | 一對一家教|一对一家教
A1 - C2Language Essentials32 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 11% off
Medical Mandarin|醫用中文|医用中文
B1 - C2Medical17 lessons completed
USD 17.50+
Package with 26% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
Ren
28 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
As a doctor who routinely interacts with Mandarin-speaking patients, Siyi/Sayeh has been indispensable in building my skills and confidence. She is one of the best teachers I have ever had, a superb and creative instructor with a mastery of the colloquial and formal language of medical interviews. My initial goal was to get more experience role-playing patient encounters, and she went above and beyond to not only do that in a very realistic way, but to throw curveballs that really tested my skills. She is also a seemingly bottomless pit of language resources, both for medical and everyday conversation. Highly recommend for anyone in the medical field who is looking to (dramatically) improve their skills.
Feb 18, 2025
Reuven Baiyu
84 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
One of the many great things about Siyi as a teacher is that she has at her fingertips a wide variety of online resources to help you with whatever aspect of language you are working on!
Aug 26, 2022
Laszlo Zavori
3 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
awesome first class, Shiyi was super friendly, patient and professional!
Dec 6, 2024
Andrew W
158 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
思伊是在italki上最好的普通話老師!
Jul 21, 2023
Shelly 😁
5 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
this teacher is one that you will learn the best from. Also you will want to book packages with long term. guaranteed 🙏 she is my favorite teacher so far out of all my italki lessons. so because of her I am sticking to chinese. thank you 😉♥️ xueli~Shelly
Dec 12, 2024
像风一样
17 English lessons
I think the teacher is more approachable and professional.When I am communicate with her，I am less nervous,more willing to talk.
Oct 15, 2024
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