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Dawn
Professional TeacherTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Speaks
Specialties
BusinessLearning Mandarin through the News with a Former Journalist
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Speaks
Specialties
BusinessLearning Mandarin through the News with a Former Journalist
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Beijing, China (01:13 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 22, 2021InterestsArtWritingReadingFilms & TV SeriesHistory
* Native Chinese speaker living in Beijing
* Certified Chinese teacher with a first-class Putonghua proficiency test score
* Experienced journalist with a passion for storytelling and clear communication
* Master's degree in Comparative Literature from King's College London
* Four years of experience living and studying in London and Edinburgh, fostering a deep understanding of Western culture and the challenges and joys of learning a second languageMe as a Teacher
As a teacher, I believe that language learning should be dynamic and immersive. My background in journalism has equipped me with the tools to make Mandarin both relevant and engaging. I focus not just on the technical aspects of the language, like grammar and vocabulary, but also on the cultural context that brings the language to life. By integrating real-world examples and current events into my lessons, I make learning Mandarin an enriching experience that goes beyond the classroom. My lessons & teaching style
* Personalized and Tailored
* Rich Learning Materials
* Holistic Language Development
* Additional Support
* Guiding Your Mandarin JourneyCertificates
Reference Letter from Former Supervisor - Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy - 2019It’s proof that I worked for Tom Fleming Creative Consultancy, where I translated and taught Mandarin in the cultural and creative sector to facilitate communication between Chinese artists and British staff.
Certificate verified
Teacher's Certificate of teaching Mandarin - Ministry of Education, PRC - 2007This is a certifitate entitled Di Gao to teach Chinese to Senior Middle School Students and below, by the Ministry of Education, People's Republic of China.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2007 - 2008
Chinese Teacher
Education
2014 - 2017
Master's - Comparative Literature
2003 - 2007
Bachelor’s - Chinese Language and Literature
Work Experience
2019 - 2022
Translator
5.0
Rating
35
Students
93
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Trial Lesson
21 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Learning Mandarin through the News with a Former Journalist-读新闻知汉语
A2 - C2Business36 lessons completed
USD 32.00+
Package with 5% off
Speak Up Chinese Everyday-汉语大声说
A2 - C2Conversation18 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 5% off
HSK preparation
A2 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 2% off
Availability
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Podcast (2)
12 Reviews
All
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Vishnu Raghavan
12 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Dawn was amazing, teaching me the differences between English and Chinese grammar, especially with the difficult word 被. I am getting a lot better at Chinese grammar and pronunciation with her help!
Jan 28, 2026
Miya
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
As an avid language learner as well as a teacher, I'm always interested in different lesson styles. I tried Dawn's class that uses a news article, seeking a new approach to my Chinese learning. It's quite comprehensive, involving listening, explaining the information that you understood in your own words, oral reading, vocabulary and quizzes. Getting the tones and pronunciation right is a challenge in Mandarin, which makes listening and speaking especially harder compared to many other languages. I think this type of lesson can be really helpful because you use the same material for both input and output practices repetitively. Dawn is gentle and dedicated. I'd certainly take her lesson again and hopefully incorporate them into my Chinese learning journey on a regular basis.
Nov 5, 2025
Jing
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
It was a pleasure learning with Dawn. She was very responsive to my messages even before I booked a class. As I am preparing for a specialized oral exam, she took notes on my presentation and gave me detailed feedback on strengths and areas for improvement. She suggested alternative words and sentence structures and took care explaining when each word should be used. This helps me avoid the same mistakes in the future. It was a great experience. Thank you, Dawn!
Sep 1, 2025
Vishnu Raghavan
12 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Dawn was an excellent teacher in this lesson, helping elevate my Chinese! While I know five European languages conversationally, and three quite fluently, Chinese has been far more arduous. Dawn has motivated me when I have been demotivated, and is helping me speak correctly, and avoid having broken Chinese! It is a privilege to work with her!
Jan 16, 2026
Vishnu Raghavan
12 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
The instructor was fantastic, and I have booked a follow-on lesson with her! Chinese will never be easy, but she makes it as close to enjoyable as it can be, while I go through the tones! I am very excited to keep working with her and improving my Mandarin, and I would love to visit Taipei and read primary sources on the horrors of Communism.
Oct 24, 2025
Jane。
3 English lessons
很好！
Jan 17, 2022
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