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Dawn
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English

From China

Living in Beijing, China

Learning Mandarin through the News with a Former Journalist * 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 language 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. * Personalized and Tailored * Rich Learning Materials * Holistic Language Development * Additional Support * Guiding Your Mandarin Journey
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Trial Lesson
22 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Learning Mandarin through the News with a Former Journalist-读新闻知汉语
A2-C2
Business
37 lessons completed
USD 18.00
Speak Up Chinese Everyday-汉语大声说
A2-C2
Conversation
36 lessons completed
USD 15.00
HSK preparation
A2-C2
Language Essentials
0 lessons completed
USD 18.00
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Student Claudia 🌸 简单法语
Claudia 🌸 简单法语
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
I had a really bad experience with this teacher, both during and after the lesson. During class, she wasn't really present all the time, she was answering a call and talking on the phone. I had to ask her to take notes, and even then she only wrote some vocabulary in the chat, not in a separate document. I also had to keep reminding her to speak Chinese, even though this was an HSK5-6 level class. I had booked a "Learning news with the teacher" class, but we just reviewed my own material which was ok so I can progress on the vocabulary I need. After class, I asked her to send a short news article to go along with the lesson. She first sent me just the vocabulary list, and after I insisted a lot, she send me a random article that had nothing to do with our topic. Also, she told me she would only correct my homework during our next class
Vishnu Raghavan
24 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
She knows to deal with my frustration, and always challenges me to do better. I am so grateful to have Dawn as a teacher!
Vishnu Raghavan
24 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Dawn has been very helpful as I have been learning Chinese. She is very passionate about teaching, and does an excellent job.
Alban
7 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Very interesting and clever approach to language learning. I really enjoy learning with Dawn. She knows a lot about the Chinese language and use great examples to underpin some words and concepts. Highly recommend.
Vishnu Raghavan
24 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Dawn is a very supportive and encouraging tutor!
Vishnu Raghavan
24 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!