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    Chinese classes, calligraphy and Chinese culture

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    Lover of Asia, Married to a Chinese, French Teacher FLE, with more than 5 years of experience abroad (China) in public / private school or language center, and having learned Chinese self-taught as well as 'at the University of Shenzhen (China) accelerated course, I propose to help you better understand and understand this musical language very rich and confusing.

    Do not hesitate to contact me for more information.

    See you soon I hope,

    Location

    At student's location: Around Marseille, France
    At teacher's location: Avenue Colgate, 13009 Marseille, France
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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
    Duration:
    60 minutes
    The class is taught in:French, English, Chinese

    About Me

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    Nothing is impossible with patience and perseverance, which is why I always take the time to explain the subjects in various ways, adding a dose of role play or roleplay for language teaching. .
    Very appreciated by my students, I always try to motivate them while giving them the pleasure to learn, the confidence in them and the faith in their success (As the saying goes: "faith raises the mountains").
    Father of 2 children, it is naturally that I invested myself in homework help, as well as within associations for the tutoring of children in difficulty for more than 10 years.
    Active member in china and France in self-help associations for French or school support, I love to share and exchange to enrich my experience with my students!

    Education

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    Graduate of a Bac +3 in Chemistry with commercial specialization, I practiced the profession of Graphic Designer for 13 years. Then, for family reasons, I lived in China in Shenzhen where I followed the training at DAEFLE in 2014 and 2015. Subsequently I studied Chinese at the University of Shenzhen from 2016 to 2017.

    Experience / Qualifications

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    Currently working in Marseille at ACSAN, Lauréat, Teechy, ... (for language teaching, homework help and tutoring), I was also, for 5 years, Professor of French FLE and English in language centers, as well as general teacher in public / private schools or in expatriate associations in Shenzhen (China).
    I suggest you take advantage of my experience to help you or your child (ren) in the subject (s) of your choice.
    FLE French teacher, with more than 5 years of experience abroad (China) in private public school or language center, I propose to help you to progress (or improve your knowledge) if French is not your mother tongue. FLE French teacher, with more than 5 years of experience abroad (China) in public / private school or language center, I offer to help you improve your knowledge. FLE會幫助您進步(或提高您的知識)。
    Currently working in Marseille at ACSAN, Lauréat, Teechy, ... (for language teaching, homework help and tutoring), I was also, for 5 years, Professor of French FLE and English in language centers, as well as general teacher in public / private schools or in expatriate associations in Shenzhen (China). I suggest you take advantage of my experience to help you or your child (ren) in the subject (s) of your choice. Nothing is impossible with patience and perseverance, which is why I always take the time to explain the subjects in various ways, adding a dose of role play or roleplay for language teaching. . Very appreciated by my students, I always try to motivate them while giving them the pleasure to learn, the confidence in them and the faith in their success (As the saying goes: "faith raises the mountains").
    Currently working in Marseille (for language teaching, homework help and tutoring), holds a Bac +3 in Chemistry with specialization Commercial, and professor of English & French FLE with more than 5 years of experience abroad (China) in public / private school or language centers, I propose: - To help you progress (or improve your knowledge). - To help your child (ren) in tutoring and give them the desire to learn. For Primary, College or High School only, here is the list of topics for tutoring and homework help: - Mathematics. - Chemical Physics. - SVT / Biology. Do not hesitate to contact me for more information. See you soon I hope,

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