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Learning Chinese through poetry (Entry level to advanced level)

If you would like to know more about the culture, learning through its literature is the best way. I'll teach the formation of words/characters, the usage and the logic behind their formation through a carefully selected group of poems ranging from contemporary poetry to classic poetry. It doesn't require prior knowledge, as long as you enjoys a little contemplative journeys through words and cultures.

Extra information

Bring a notebook is always good.

Location

At teacher's location: Middellandstraat, Rotterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around Rotterdam, Netherlands
Online via webcam

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Chinese for adults, School
Age:
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Chinese

About Me

I believe learning is a community effort. Teacher-student dichotomy is a barrier for learning from each other. I hope we all can bring in our uniqueness to the table and together compose a different way of learning and using knowledge.

Education

University graduate cum laude, department award winner.
With various backgrounds, from astrophysics to computer science, graphic design and artscience.
courses in education, future learning, and language acquisition.

Experience / Qualifications

I have 2 years in volunteer teaching kids at elementary school, 1 year in teaching Chinese poetry. Several years of interest and experiment in educational formats and related topics.

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