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Laura
Chinois (cantonais)
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Anglais
Natif
Chinois (mandarin)
Français
Japonais
Portugais

De Canada

Lieu de résidence : Toronto, Canada

Pronunciation expert and grammar guru, resource queen, approaching lessons with empathy and fun! 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 Hong Kong 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. 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. I’m a proponent of comprehensible input theory; lessons are mostly conversation-based with some grammar instruction. Beginners can expect to ...
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Leçons structurées·8
Pour les débutants·91
Élève Moosa Hamad
Moosa Hamad
84 leçons en Chinois (cantonais)
Laura is one of my favourite teachers/ educators she engages you. But also allows you to understand the history & stories behind phrases to gain a deeper understanding of not only the language but also the culture. Eternally grateful for her patience and care she puts into her craft. She really takes the time to make you understand!.
Ming Tong
21 leçons en Chinois (cantonais)
Laura was attentive, engaging, and patient during our call! I really enjoyed her teaching style, knowledge and personality. 10/10 would recommend!
Élève Charles
Charles
11 leçons en Chinois (cantonais)
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!
Erika Binosa
3 leçons en Chinois (cantonais)
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
Élève Gardenia
Gardenia
21 leçons en Chinois (cantonais)
It was a very great lesson even though it was a trial one. I enjoyed Laura's energy and passion for teaching.
Élève Alex
Alex
92 leçons en Chinois (cantonais)
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!