FANFEI

Lessons usually begin with a conversation where I am encouraged to speak by responding to questions about what I have been doing or plan to do. This invariably involves learning new words or phrases or talking about some aspect of Chinese culture or the culture of my country. We then cover the homework. We then move forward into new material or revision. Lessons are always pleasant and the learning experience has been very fulfilling.

Fanfei recognizes my strengths and encourages me to be confidant, while also noting my weaknesses and curating my lessons and homework specifically to them. Since starting lessons with my Fanfei my vocabulary, confidence, and understanding of the language has greatly improved.

I’m so happy with how much Chinese I’ve learned while working with Fan Fei. She is always calm and positive, even when we run into technical difficulties. I love how she turns these moments into learning opportunities, using them to expand my vocabulary!

I always look forward to my lessons with Fan Fei. She starts each session by having me talk about what’s going on in my life, which makes learning feel natural and engaging. I appreciate her clear expectations and the structured, predictable lesson format. Fan Fei is always calm and patient—she never gets frustrated, even when I struggle to understand a concept or make the same mistake repeatedly in my homework. Her supportive approach makes learning Chinese both enjoyable and effective!

Another great lesson from Fan Fei! I appreciate the variety of materials she assigns as homework and her willingness to explain interesting grammatical and cultural points as they come up in our conversation.

I always leave my lessons with Fan Fei in a great mood. I especially enjoy when she takes the time to explain cultural events from the Chinese calendar, making the language come alive beyond just words. She also does a wonderful job of clarifying cultural differences whenever they come up in my homework or during our lessons. Her insights add so much depth to my learning experience.