Samuel Zhao
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Samuel Zhao
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Speaks
French
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Finnish
German
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
English
Speaks
French
Russian
Spanish
Swedish
Finnish
German
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From ChinaLiving in Montreal, Canada (00:47 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jul 21, 2020InterestsMusicFilms & TV SeriesReading
Hello everyone! My name is Sam. I am a native Mandarin speaker who is enthusiastic about teaching Mandarin Chinese and English. I also enjoy learning foreign languages and cultures.
I studied Business Management at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. After finishing my study, I started working as an accountant while teaching Chinese as a private tutor at the same time.
Besides Mandarin and English, I can also speak French and Russian. I am currently learning German and Swedish in my spare time.
I also enjoy playing the piano and the violin, traveling, going to music concerts and cinemas.Me as a Teacher
I have experience in teaching general Chinese and English in the classroom and online. I also have experience in teaching HSK, business English, and IELTS exam preparation.
I have a CELTA English teaching certificate granted by Cambridge.My lessons & teaching style
The content of my lessons usually depends on the students' goals of learning. I can always adjust my methods of teaching and learning pace to better assist students to reach their goals and expected levels. I often encourage my students to use their learning languages as much as possible to practice their language skills.
My lessons are always friendly, comfortable, and relaxing. Aside from teaching, it is also good to have casual conversations to help you enjoy the learning process.My teaching material
- Audio files
- PDF file
- Test templates and examples
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Image files
- Text Documents
- Video files
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
102
Students
1,184
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Trial Lesson
58 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
Conversation Practice
A1 - C2Conversation309 lessons completed
USD 18.00+
Package with 20% off
HSK preparation
A1 - C2Language Essentials76 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 11% off
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330 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
English
Martin Smith
7 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
We worked on HSK grammar and pronunciation. Sam was very helpful.
Sep 4, 2020
Elle
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Great first lesson with Sam! I am an American Born Chinese so I know accents and a bit of vocabulary (know enough to order food in a Chinese restaurant), but need help with everything else. Sam was very patient and mapped out a comprehensive curriculum, which I'm excited to start. Highly recommend!!
Aug 11, 2020
Ronald
264 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Today we started with a discussion that used words about elections. Then we reviewed some texts. I read them out loud to practice my pronunciation, and then we discuss the meanings and the expressions used in these texts. I learnt some new expressions and had a lot of practice in speaking today. Another great lesson – thanks, Sam!
May 4, 2025
Deklan/Tashi
2 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Thanks, you really helped me learn the correct way. I appreciate how you analyzed and helped me improve the way I said things 👍
Aug 29, 2020
Ronald
264 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Today we revised homework. I wrote an argument based on new words we learned. It was a great experience being able to write more complex texts and string together coherent thoughts. A lot of great and really useful feedback about word choice. We then looked at some new grammar points. This was a very effective session for me. Sam is so helpful and really understands where I am at. Another great lesson - thanks, Sam!
May 10, 2025
Ronald
264 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Today we revised some answers from the text and started some new readings from the text. Sam helped clarify some important meanings and revised some grammar, which was really helpful. Lots of chances to speak and practise pronunciation too. Another great lesson - thanks, Sam!
Apr 25, 2025
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