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- Rate $120
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Experienced Bilingual EAL & General English Tutor (UniMelb Postgrad) | Primary, Secondary & Adult English for Study, Work & Daily Life
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- Reading
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About Cynthia
Hi there! My name is Cynthia. I am a University of Melbourne Postgraduate student (First Class Honors) with over 5 years and 600+ hours of tutoring experience.
Having completed my high school education in Melbourne (96.55 ATAR at Korowa Anglican Girls' School) and achieved elite academic results in VCE EAL and languages, I specialize in helping Chinese-speaking learners—from young students to adults—master practical, confident English for study, work, and daily life.
As a fluent bilingual tutor (English & Mandarin), I understand the exact linguistic hurdles and cultural nuances Chinese speakers face when learning English. I offer tailored lessons with clear explanations in both English and Chinese when needed, ensuring complex grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation concepts are easy to grasp.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +7
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Diploma
Doctorate
- English
- Japanese
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Japanese
Mandarin
My Teaching Methodology:
Bilingual Advantage: Explanations can be delivered in native Mandarin to break down tricky grammar rules, idioms, and subtle language differences, eliminating frustration for beginner and intermediate learners.
Practical & Real-World Focused: Lessons are tailored to your real-life goals—whether it’s preparing for a job interview, writing a business email, or speaking smoothly with native speakers.
Customized Curriculum: I design structured lesson plans matching your current English level and learning pace.
Safe & Supportive Environment: Zero pressure. I encourage students to speak up, embrace mistakes, and build genuine, long-term confidence.
Who This Listing Is For:
Adult Learners & Professionals:
- Workplace English: Email writing, meeting participation, professional networking, and casual office banter.
- Everyday & Travel English: Daily communication, shopping, doctor visits, immigration/local service interactions, and travel conversations.
- New Immigrants & Expats: Building language confidence and adapting to Australian cultural and local slang (Aussie English).
Pre-departure Students & Families:
- English preparation for students and adults planning to move, study, or work in Australia.
- Bridging the language gap before arriving in an Australian school or workplace environment.
Primary & Secondary School EAL:
- School curriculum support, reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and essay writing.
- Homework help and building confidence in classroom discussions.
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Rates
Rate
- $120
Pack prices
- 5h: $599
- 10h: $1198
free lessons
The first lesson with Cynthia will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
online
- $120/h
Details
Pricing & Lesson Rates:
Please note that my standard hourly rate serves as a base rate and may vary depending on the student's current level, learning goals, and the complexity of the customized curriculum required.
*Please note: I do not offer free trial lessons for 1-on-1 tutoring.
Small Group Learning:
I highly encourage learning with friends! I offer significant discounts for small group sessions - a great way to stay motivated while reducing the cost per student. Please contact me for a specific quote based on your group size.
Cancellation Policy:
Kindly note that a strict 24-hour cancellation or rescheduling policy applies to respect both of our schedules.
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