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Ivy Shi
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Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Certified teacher with more than 20 years' teaching experience
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Certified teacher with more than 20 years' teaching experience
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From ChinaLiving in San Francisco, United States (16:29 UTC-07:00)
About Me
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Hello, my name is Ivy. I’m a dedicated and patient Chinese teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience.
I graduated from Sichuan Normal University in China and hold a Mandarin Proficiency Certificate. I also have a California teaching credential in Chinese, which allows me to teach students of all ages here in the U.S.
In my classes, I focus on creating a supportive and enjoyable learning environment, where students feel confident and motivated to make progress.
I look forward to meeting you in class and helping you achieve your Chinese learning goals!Me as a Teacher
I am a certified Chinese teacher with over 20 years of teaching experience. I have taught students of all ages, from young children to adults, both in classrooms and online.
In my lessons, I focus on practical communication, making learning fun and engaging, and tailoring each lesson to fit your unique goals and learning style. Whether you want to improve your speaking, reading, or prepare for HSK exams, I will guide you step by step and help you build confidence in using Chinese.
Learning a new language can be challenging, but with patience, encouragement, and clear explanations, you can make real progress. I look forward to helping you enjoy the process and achieve your Chinese learningMy lessons & teaching style
Teaching Content:
Pinyin: We’ll start with Pinyin, the foundation of Mandarin pronunciation. By the end of this section, you’ll be able to confidently pronounce any Chinese character using Pinyin.
Vocabulary & Sentences: You’ll learn essential words and phrases for everyday life, and practice constructing sentences so you can communicate effectively in real situations.
Speaking Practice: Improve your spoken Chinese through interactive conversations on a variety of topics. We’ll practice real-life scenarios, such as traveling in China, to help you speak naturally and fluently.
Cultural Insights: Along the way, you’ll discover Chinese culture and traditions, gaining a deeper understandingMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Flashcards
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
California Teaching Credential - California Commission On Teacher Credentialing - 2022
Certificate verified
Mandarin Certificate - Sichuan Language Committee - 2021
Certificate verified
Teaching license - Chengdu Education Bureau - 2021
Certificate verified
Mandarin Teaching Credential - Commission on Teacher Credentialing - 2005
Certificate verified
Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor’s - English
5.0
Rating
28
Students
154
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Trial Lesson
16 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
spoken Chinese Course
A1 - B2Language Essentials47 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 3% off
conversation practice
B1 - C2Conversation45 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 4% off
homework tutoring
A1 - C2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 30.00+
Package with 4% off
HSK
A1 - C1Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 35.00
Package with 3% off
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
My creations
Quiz (6)
23 Reviews
Leksa 李可心
29 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Shi Laoshi is professional and kind. She is great at explaining things. The lessons are well-tailored to my level. I always learn a few great new words to use from our Oral Chinese Practice lessons.
Mar 2, 2024
Chet Ozmun
6 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Ivy was very helpful. She quickly identified which language domains I needed more improvement on, and focused in on those. I will definitely be ordering more lessons in the future!
Jan 22, 2023
ChavezEric
5 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Ivy has been a great teacher. We are working from a textbook and review new vocabulary and sentences every week with listening and speaking skills. She is very professional. I would highly recommend her as a teacher.
Feb 22, 2022
Ryu Vega
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Ivy is an excellent teacher! She works on time and professional.
Aug 9, 2023
Barry
1 Chinese (Mandarin) lesson
Ivy Shi is an excellent teacher, and her lesson was challenging, interesting and enjoyable. During the lesson she asked me a plethora of questions pertaining to a particular topic that I selected, and corrected my enunciation of certain words. I highly recommend Ivy to anyone wanting to improve their speaking and listening skills.
Mar 14, 2022
Arthur
17 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
As usual I appreciate her patience, especially when it comes to me confirming lessons or missing them.
Jan 28, 2022
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