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CTCSOL Certified University Teacher_Learn Chinese language & culture in a systematic and fun way

Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here!

I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands in 2014 and worked as university teacher at Utrecht University and later at Erasmus. I specialize in teaching Mandarin Chinese to both absolute beginners and advanced-level students. No matter you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction.

My class is well-organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently!

Three key characteristics of my class:

- Communication oriented
- Culturally related
- Real-life materials

Ready to start? Send me a message!

Extra information

* I would appreciate it if you could include your motivation and past Chinese learning experience in your message.
* Face-to-face lessons are only possible in a public place (Cafe, Library, etc.), not at a private home.

Location

Online via webcam
At student's location: Around Rotterdam, Netherlands
At student's location: Around Amsterdam, Netherlands
At teacher's location: Den Haag, Nederland

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General info

suitcase iconSkills:
Chinese for adults, School
Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
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:
45 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:Chinese, English, Dutch

About Me

I am a certified Mandarin Chinese teacher and have lived in the Netherlands for ten years. With great passion and good experience in Chinese teaching and intercultural communication coaching, I can help you both master Mandarin and deeply understand the culture and society.

My drive to teach Chinese comes from the desire to help people communicate with local Chinese and understand the culture and society. I hope people can understand China firsthand, beyond what the media portrays. That is also why my class is communication-oriented and culture-involved.

Regarding teaching methods, I keep exploring the latest teaching methods and place a strong emphasis on fostering students' curiosity and motivation. By creating an informative, interactive, and fun learning environment, I hope you can both master the language, understand the culture and have fun during the learning process.

Education

Teacher/Teaching Coach at Erasmus University, the Netherlands

Ph.D in VU Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Researcher in Intercultural Communication in Utrecht University, the Netherlands

Master in Renmin University of China, Beijing, China

Bachelor in Chongqing University, Chongqing, China

Experience / Qualifications

Mandarin Chinese Teaching experience both in China and the Netherlands.

Field interview and research experience in China

International company and University coaching experience in the Netherlands.

Hobbies: Outdoor sports, Games, Food documentary

Reviews (17)

The most important thing is to learn to bridge cultural differences.
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Friendly, competent, and knows how to get the most out of things in a relaxed manner.
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I am an absolute beginner and am very happy with the way Shan is helping me getting the foundation right. She throws in some Chinese culture as well because she knows I like it! Happy to be on my learning journey with her.
She really knows what she is teaching.
Super nice teacher, very easy to understand!
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Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here! I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands in 2014 and worked as university teacher at Utrecht University and later at VU and Erasmus. I specialize in teaching Chinese as a second language. Whether you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction. My class is well organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently! Three key characteristics of my class: * Communication oriented * Cultural related * Real-life materials Ready to start? Send me a message!
Hi, I'm Shan. Glad to meet you here. I was born and brought up in China. I came to the Netherlands in 2014 and worked at Utrecht University, VU Amsterdam and Erasmus University. I specialize in teaching Chinese as a second language. No matter you are preparing for future career, HSK exams or out of pure interest, your goal will be achieved with my professional instruction. My class is well organized and fun. Step by step, you will be able to speak Mandarin Chinese fluently! Three key characteristics of my class: * Communication oriented * Cultural related * Real-life materials Ready to start? Send me a message!

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Online reputation

  • Instructor since March 2019
  • 4 repeat students
  • Phone number verified

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from C$135.53At student's home

Good-fit Instructor Guarantee


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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