Laura
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Laura
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Teaches
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Japanese
Portuguese
Pronunciation expert and grammar guru, resource queen, approaching lessons with empathy and fun!
Teaches
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native
Speaks
English
Native
Chinese (Mandarin)
French
Japanese
Portuguese
Pronunciation expert and grammar guru, resource queen, approaching lessons with empathy and fun!
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From CanadaLiving in Toronto, Canada (04:54 UTC-04:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Dec 11, 2020InterestsMedical & HealthcareHistoryTravelMusicFood
I’m of Hong Kong heritage and I eat, sleep, and breathe Cantonese. I was born and raised in Toronto, one of the largest Cantonese communities outside Asia; I grew up with HK film and TV, listening to Cantopop, reading Chinese news, and perusing the secret menus of Cantonese restaurants. I retained an inordinate amount of Chinese due to immersion and persistence. I was lucky to have early exposure to English, French, and Mandarin; It taught me at a young age that learning new languages is dynamic and human. I love food, culture, and history. Cantonese food in particular holds a special place in my heart. I am currently completing a degree in East Asian Studies and Linguistics.Me as a Teacher
I understand the struggle of mastering Cantonese in Western society as English is my strongest language. This gives me a unique perspective as a teacher and translator. I’ve provided lesson formats that reflect what has helped me preserve (and improve!) my Cantonese in Canada. Due to my formal music and linguistics education, I have an edge on teaching tones and pronunciation. I believe in establishing good fundamentals, and also flexibility and creativity. Language acquisition requires a balance of comfort and challenge. I like to prioritize my students’ comfort and confidence, and they can also expect a progressive difficulty in their learning to encourage improvement in conversation.My lessons & teaching style
I’m a proponent of comprehensible input theory; lessons are mostly conversation-based with some grammar instruction. Beginners can expect to establish a strong foundation in Cantonese sounds and script so that students have the best chance at success in their learning, as Native speakers are fast and unpredictable. I link non-instructional videos like YouTube, recipes, and songs to explore practical use and nuance using familiar platforms. Students are encouraged to build self-learning tools and vocabulary so that lessons can focus on conversation and instruction. I’m an open book and love answering any type of question. I use traditional Chinese and Jyutping romanization for instruction.My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Teaching experience
2020 - Current
Cantonese Teacher
2022 - Current
Language Arts InstructorTeaching public speaking and English writing skills to children aged 9-15.
Education
2011 - 2016
Bachelor’s - Music - Voice Performance
2021 - 2025
Bachelor’s - East Asian Studies and LinguisticsDouble major in East Asian Studies and Linguistics. I took special interest in courses related to East Asian society and history, language acquisition, phonology, and syntax.
5.0
Rating
145
Students
1,805
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Cantonese) Lessons
Trial Lesson
111 lessons completed
USD 5.00+
基礎廣東話 (gei1co2 gwong2dung1waa2) - Foundational Cantonese
A1 - B2Language Essentials1,290 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 12% off
老師你好 (lou5 si1 nei5 hou2) - Chat with me!
A2 - B2Conversation271 lessons completed
USD 13.50+
Package with 8% off
Learn Cantonese with Laura! (last chance old prices; prices go up August 2025)
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 24.00+
Package with 12% off
Availability
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124 Reviews
Erika Binosa
3 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
Laura was very friendly and kind when eplaining how she tutors! She was very understanding and seems to have a clear process. She was very aware of my goals and her lesson was very engaging
Apr 20, 2025
Gardenia
9 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
It was a very great lesson even though it was a trial one. I enjoyed Laura's energy and passion for teaching.
Jan 24, 2025
Alex
92 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
Laura is such a talented, patient, and thoughtful teacher. I would highly recommend you consider her if you wish to learn how to speak Cantonese.
She will go above and beyond to help you grow your skills in a safe environment.
Thank you, Laura!
Aug 29, 2024
Ming Tong
12 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
Laura was attentive, engaging, and patient during our call! I really enjoyed her teaching style, knowledge and personality. 10/10 would recommend!
Mar 20, 2025
Charles
11 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
Laura is an outstanding language teacher! She a great lesson plan, breaking down the concepts clearly, and moves at a pace that’s good for your learning speed. She’s approachable, accommodating, and makes learning fun. I highly recommend her!
Nov 12, 2024
Manuel Hernandez
3 Chinese (Cantonese) lessons
Laura is amazing!! She emphasizes a strong foundation and provides multiple examples that help you understand the lesson. Looking forward to working with Laura on my journey to learning Cantonese.
Aug 15, 2024
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