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Mandarin Chinese with insight into Chinese economy, culture and history

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Chinese language for people who have a heart for China, want to travel to China or find work.

After my Bachelor's degree in Sinology at Ghent University I lived in Chengdu from 2013 to 2017, I am currently back for my Master's in Sinology and I would like to help people who want to learn Chinese or want to learn more about "life in China"

My Mandarin is upper-intermediate with an HSK level 5 and knowledge of the Sichuan dialect.

lessons are fully adapted to the student's requirements. getting acquainted with China to prepare for HSK testing

Location

At student's location: Around Ghent, Belgium

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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
Duration:
60 minutes
The class is taught in:Dutch, English, Chinese

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