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Learn how to speak Chinese Mandarin and get to know Chinese culture

This course provides a native insight into the Chinese language Mandarin. We will go through some common phrases and sentences used in Mandarin for basic tourism purposes. We will focus on pronunciation and expression. We will also get to know some interesting cultural facts in Mandarin.

You will be able to communicate in Mandarin for basic tourism purposes, without creating misunderstandings caused by imprecise pronunciation. You will also gain a preliminary knowledge of Chinese culture.

P.S. Customize welcome.

I can also write invitations for your parties per request.

Location

At student's location: Around New York, NY, United States
Online via webcam

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General info

Age:
Infants (0-3 years old)
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Chinese, German

About Me

I have here the knowledge you want; I won't let you down.

I have courage and many experiences; I'm a good friend for occasional chats.

I'm willing to help the groundhog cross the road; I can get along happily with the catto and the doggo. I still have the same interests and hobbies as your kids, and I believe your kids will be willing to be friends with me.

I have a heart of gratitude. I'm grateful for the meetings marked in my destiny; I'm grateful for those who give me opportunities to get along with me; I'm grateful for those who introduce me to opportunities to get along with me; I'm grateful for those who compliment me.

Education

Doctor of Letters, Arts and Letters (US), GPA 4.0
Master of Arts, UN and Diplomatic Studies (UK), Merit
Bachelor of Arts, English (China), GPA 3.61
Science major in high school

Experience / Qualifications

2020 Institute of Translation and Interpreting Membership
2018 China Accreditation Test for Translators and Interpreters (Translator III)

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from C$66.47Online via webcam
from C$92.48At student's home

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If you are not satisfied after your first lesson, Apprentus will find you another instructor or will refund your first lesson.

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  • Instructor since March 2022

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from C$66.47Online via webcam
from C$92.48At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


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