13:30 - 14:30, Sep 8th
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Chinese 202: Speak More Naturally and Express Yourself
B2: Upper Intermediate | Exam preparation
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Crystal Lin 木木老师
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusiness种一棵树最好的时间是二十年前，其次是现在。The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now.
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
Specialties
KidsTest PreparationBusiness种一棵树最好的时间是二十年前，其次是现在。The best time to plant a tree is twenty years ago. The second-best time is now.
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in Ann Arbor, United States (09:29 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 20, 2021InterestsTravelPets & AnimalsSports & FitnessFilms & TV SeriesFood
🌟Native Mandarin & Cantonese Speaker
✨ENTJ | Confident, strategic, warm, and engaging
🎯 Specialized in fun effective oral communication lessons
📚 Creator of a unique storybook + game-based teaching method for kids lessons
✨ As a proud Leo ♌, I bring passion to every lesson, always striving to inspire my students
🐶🐱 Pet-friendly classes — surprise visits from my dog and cat!
🍜 Passionate about sharing Chinese food & culture
✨Outside of teaching, I enjoy yoga, cooking, painting, and spending time outdoors with family and friends. These hobbies inspire creativity and balance in my teaching approach and my dynamic, goal-oriented approach to life.
🌟Let’s make Chinese learning fun.Me as a Teacher
👩🏫 Over 4000 hours of online teaching experience
✨ MA in Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
✅ Hold the PSC Level 2A National Putonghua Proficiency Test Certificate
✅ Hold the National Teacher Qualification Certificate (Primary School Chinese)
✅ Certified by Hanban as an International Chinese Teacher
✅ Certified by Michigan Education Depepartment K-12 Chinese teacher
🌍 Students from across the globe with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
🌟 I create a fun, interactive, and engaging learning environment for students of all levels, whether they are learning Chinese as a heritage, foreign, or second language.My lessons & teaching style
🌟 Courses in both simplified & traditional Chinese
🌟 Interactive, engaging lessons for all ages and proficiency levels
🎯 Resources: textbooks, audio, videos, PPT, and assignments
🎯 Free recordings for review anytime (let me know if you need it)
✨ Personalized plans based on your goals feel free to ask questions before booking!
✅ E-textbooks and workbooks provided at no cost
⏳ Lateness Policy: Please inform me in advance if you’ll be late. Lessons will end at the scheduled time.
🚫 Absence Policy: Notify at least 24 hours prior to reschedule or cancel, or the lesson may be forfeited.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate - Michigan Department of Education - 2024
Certificate verified
Michigan Standard Teaching Certificate - Michigan Department of Education - 2024
Certificate verified
OPI - ACTFL - 2023Superior
Certificate verified
CTCSOL - CLEC - 2022Certificate Examination for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language
Certificate verified
CTCSOL - Confucius Institute Headquarters - 2020Certificate Examination for Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Language
Certificate verified
NTCE - Ministry of Education of China - 2019National Teacher Certification Examination Certificate Primary School(Chinese)
Certificate verified
CET6 - Ministry of Education of China - 2019
Certificate verified
Certificate of Putonghua Proficiency Test - State Language Commission - 2017Level 2 A
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2023 - 2023
Instructor of ChineseTaught as full-time faculty to all Level 2 Chinese Mandarin immersion students at the college level • Courses included large group classes focused on reading and writing, small group classes focused on speaking and listening, as well as multiple, daily one-on-one oral interview.
2022 - 2023
Chinese Language Fellow• Developed and delivered 8 hours of weekly classes for elementary and intermediate sections, ensuring effective collaboration with fellow faculty members in lesson planning, which garnered positive feedback.
• Provided valuable support for exams, homework corrections, and individual student sessions.
• Organized weekly Chinese language tables and semesterly Chinese Department Events, promoting student engagement through discussions spanning diverse topics and cultural activities.
2023 - 2023
Internship TutorAssist the head teacher and special education teacher for two hours per week in managing an early childhood classroom for instruction.
2021 - 2022
Cantonese TutorProvide one-on-one spoken Cantonese instruction for college student, tailoring courses to match their language backgrounds. Using the textbook Cantonese (Hong Kong) Course for our lessons.
2021 - 2022
Cantonese Tutor• Instructed Cantonese as a second language through The Chinese Language Learning Support Centre Student Support Program and conducted online GCE A-level preparation classes.
• Employed a diverse range of teaching strategies, skills, and multimedia resources to cultivate a relaxed and enjoyable l
earning atmosphere, thereby motivating students.
2020 - 2021
Online Putonghua Teachertaught and completed 863 Putonghua for children in HongKong independently designed GAPSK test preparation courses for Hong Kong students to help students achieve excellent grades. won the title of the platform as a hot new teacher.
2020 - 2021
Part-time Chinese Language Faculty• Independently created offline Chinese programs for second language toddlers with various holiday themes.
• Developed teaching materials, including slide shows, three-dimensional books, and vocabulary picture cards, to support the programs.
2020 - 2021
Part-time online Mandrain teacherUse the Classin teaching platform to teach 1-to-1 and group classes of online Mandarin courses for Hong Kong children aged 15 months to 7 years old
independently develop a series of online Chinese courses for second-language children.
2019 - 2021
Part-time Cantonese&Mandarin Teacherprovide one-on-one elementary and intermediate Mandarin and Cantonese instruction to adults, using the textbooks Development Chinese and HSK Standard Course.
2020 - 2021
Online Part-time Mandarin Teacher• Provide one-on-one lessons to second-language children using the YCT Standard Curriculum via Zoom.
• Achieve a trial lesson conversion rate of over 70%, earning the love and trust of many parents and students.
2020 - 2021
Online Part-time Mandarin TeacherTaught one-on-one Chinese language and culture classes to Chinese children aged 2-15 using the "New Shuang Shuang Chinese" textbook by Classin. Additionally, I worked part-time as an interviewer for an organization.
2020 - 2021
Online Part-time Mandarin TeacherUtilizing our internal teaching platform and resources, I teach one-on-one online Chinese language classes to children and teenagers, resulting in consistent five-star praise from students' parents.
2019 - 2021
Part-time Mandarin TeacherTaught one-on-one and group Chinese/Cantonese courses to various professionals, including businessmen, foreign teachers, and models. Using textbooks such as Integrated Chinese.
2019 - 2020
Part-time Mandarin teacher• Instructed primary Chinese character classes for international students with diverse language backgrounds.
• Utilized textbooks like "Chinese Characters" and "Teaching Chinese Characters by Teacher Zhang" to facilitate learning.
• Organized and supervised Chinese character writing competitions and calligraphy classes, actively engaging students and receiving positive feedback.
2019 - 2020
Summer Internship tutorTaught an HSK preparation class to international students in a summer Chinese group and received an excellent internship evaluation.
Education
2021 - 2022
Master's - Master of Arts in teaching Chinese as an International Language
2016 - 2020
Bachelor’s - Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
Work Experience
2020 - 2024
Self-Media Operator• Sharing enjoyable, educational, and engaging Chinese teaching content on social media platforms such as Xiaohongshu (9.6K+ followers), WeChat (1.1K+ followers), and Bilibili (1K+ followers), providing support and empowerment to over 10,000 followers in their language teaching journey.
• Managing a WeChat community comprising 500+ Chinese as a Foreign Language (CFL) teachers, conducting quarterly live sessions to address teaching-related inquiries from new educators.
2023 - 2024
MarketingAs the Marketing Operations Manager at, I am playing a pivotal role in driving the organization's marketing strategy and operations. I am responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing operations, including self-media operations, copywriting, content creation, and campaign management. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute marketing initiatives that enhance brand awareness, drive customer acquisition, and increase engagement.
5.0
Rating
76
Students
1,249
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Trial Lesson
37 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
「Chinese for Kids aged 3-6 幼儿汉语」
A1 - B2Kids263 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 25% off
「Picture Book Lesson for Kids aged 7-12 趣味华语绘本」
A1 - C2Kids581 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 25% off
「✍️HSK/YCT/GAPSK/AP/IB/DLPT5/OPI/ Preparation备考」
A1 - C2Test Preparation97 lessons completed
USD 42.00+
Package with 25% off
「Spoken Mandarin汉语听说课」
A1 - C2Language Essentials107 lessons completed
USD 21.00+
Package with 25% off
「Business Chinese 商务汉语」
A1 - C2Business2 lessons completed
USD 42.00
Package with 24% off
Customized Reading Club 阅读俱乐部
A1 - C2Language Essentials1 lessons completed
USD 37.00+
Package with 25% off
Availability
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Podcast (50)
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25 Reviews
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Chinese (Mandarin)
Chinese (Cantonese)
Zack Flippin
33 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
Crystal Lin is a great teacher! I struggle with all parts of learning the language (tones, words, writing, and reading), but she is very patient no matter how many times we have to repeat things. She tailors the lessons to what the student wants and needs without hesitation, and sends review notes and other materials to read and study long after class is over. I feel that she is extremely dedicated when it comes to teaching language and wants to see all of her students excel in learning Chinese.
Sep 14, 2024
Sam H
27 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
木木老师 has been a fantastic teacher for my three-year-old son. I especially appreciate how flexible she has been, adjusting based on the interests and moods of our son. 木木老师 is patient and engaging. Given how she's scaled lessons, I have no doubts that she would be an excellent teacher for all ages.
Jun 28, 2024
Andrew
7 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
this our second session just doing conversation practice. it's helped improve my confidence and activate the vocabulary and grammar that I've learned. it's also allowed us to talk about grammar in context, which helps with my retention. it's also just fun to get to know each other!
Aug 6, 2025
Fanny
194 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Teacher’s pick
My daughter has been taking lessons with Ms. Lin for almost 2 years and I am very satisfied with her progress. Ms. Lin is patient, knowledgeable, and always prepared for our lessons. She makes learning enjoyable and tailored each lesson to my daughter’s needs and interests. I highly recommend Ms. Lin to anyone looking to improve their Chinese skills.
Jul 7, 2024
Cooper
7 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
My son has learned so much in just 3 lessons with Crystal! We are very happy with both the engaging lessons and the additional homework she provides to continue reinforcing the lesson. My son enjoys learning Cantonese and is proud to show off what he’s learned so far! We will definitely continue with Crystal.
Aug 21, 2025
Marc
6 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Crystal 老师 has really helped me in just one lesson! I connected with her to practice speech, grammar, and pronunciation. I briefly explained where I was as a beginner and she professionally took it from there. I will be booking further lessons for sure. Thanks!
Jul 31, 2025
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