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Elena
Community TutorTeaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
English
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Azeri
Spanish
Thai
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationCertificated Chinese and English teacher with 5 years of teaching experience【已获取专业汉语&英语教师资格证书】
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
English
Speaks
Azeri
Spanish
Thai
Specialties
BusinessKidsTest PreparationCertificated Chinese and English teacher with 5 years of teaching experience【已获取专业汉语&英语教师资格证书】
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Guangzhou, China (11:20 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jun 2, 2020InterestsSports & FitnessWritingHistoryReadingTravel
Hello, everyone! I am Elena. I am from Guangzhou, a city in south China.
My Chinese name is Jiaxian; I am a native speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese.
I have been working as a language school teacher in Mandarin, Cantonese, and English for over five years. I mainly teach international students. In the classroom, I teach the language and share cultural and historical knowledge.
I already have 7 years of experience in online teaching, with certification to teach Chinese and English to adults and children. Also, I have completed IELTS teacher training courses with a certificate.
When I was in New Zealand for a working holiday a few years ago, I realized that learning their language is always the best way to know more about different cultures. That's why I want to help people who learn about the Chinese language and culture. At the same time, I am committed to supporting Chinese students in improving their spoken English and preparing them for studying and working in an English language environment.
My teaching style is patient, kind, and friendly. We can discuss whatever you need help with, whether reading, writing, listening, or speaking. I like to personalize the content to suit better topics that you are interested in and keep you engaged.
I used to work in the retail and management industry and enjoy communicating with people. We would have many topics for our conversation, such as travel, business, daily life, etc. I hope my class can make you feel comfortable practicing as...My teaching material
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- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
IELTS TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAM - Australia ‘s continuing Professional Development - 2022This IELTS Teacher Training course is for the exclusive use of professional IELTS teachers and tutors. The course content requires an understanding of teaching English to speakers of other languages.
CTCSOL（国际汉语教师证书） - 中外语言交流合作中心 - 2021This is to certify that the holder has passed the examination and obtained the Certificate for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages.
TESOL Advanced Certification - The American TESOL Institute - 2021TESOL Advanced online certification is a qualification for teaching English to both children and adults. It offers an in-depth exploration of English teaching theories and methods, preparing individuals to teach English effectively in diverse environments, including traditional classrooms and online platforms.
TESOL Advanced certification is designed to provide a well-rounded and thorough educational experience, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills to excel as English educators
TESOL For Childre Certification - The American TESOL Institute - 2021TESOL for Children offers a comprehensive exploration of English teaching theories and methodologies tailored specifically for young learners. Its curriculum delves deeply into essential aspects of teaching English to children, including child development, effective teaching strategies, lesson planning, classroom management, and more.
Participants gain a profound understanding of how to tailor their teaching to the evolving needs of young minds. This knowledge empowers them to create vibrant
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ENGLISH FOR BEGINNER【ADULT】--成人英语课程
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,343 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
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ENGLISH LESSON FOR KIDS &TEENS---少儿/青少年英语课程
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IELTS EXAM PREPARATION--雅思考试
A1 - C1Test Preparation520 lessons completed
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BUSINESS ENGLISH--商务英语
A1 - B1Business56 lessons completed
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JOB INTERVIEW WITH ENGLISH--英语面试
A2 - B2Business35 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
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Gemma McGann
11 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Teacher slowly practices and teaches at your speed and pace. Teaches you how to say the words before getting you to practice while offering corrections.
Apr 1, 2026
Cristobal Gutierrez
24 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Very comfortable environment to practice speaking and appropriate material for my level 🤠, look forward to improving in mandarin and cantonese.
Oct 14, 2025
Matt Q
138 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I’ve been learning with Elena on italki from HSK 1 all the way to HSK 4, and I can’t recommend her enough. She is incredibly patient and understanding—especially because I don’t have much time to study outside of class, so our lessons are basically my only study time. She never makes me feel bad about that and is always accommodating to my situation.
She’s easy to talk to, open-minded, and genuinely enjoyable to learn with, which has helped me stay consistent and keep progressing.
I highly recommend Elena to anyone looking for a patient, flexible, and engaging teacher.
May 3, 2026
MinhHien Le
56 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
Teacher’s pick
We talked about our day, today, and it branched off into other topics. And then we went on to the reading material. Whenever I wasn't sure of a word to express myself, I would ask, and my teacher would tell me and write it down for me to review. Her teaching style is great!
Mar 30, 2026
MinhHien Le
56 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
As usual, we just talked about our day and weekend, and it branched off to other topics such as food, vacation, and other things. If I wasn't sure of a word to express myself, my teacher would let me know the word, and write it down for me to study and practice. Her teaching style is great.
May 18, 2026
Gemma McGann
11 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Takes time to ensure you understand the material. Will say it first, ask you to follow, and will still say it with you slowly if required. Very patient
Apr 27, 2026
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