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Carina
- Rate $44
- Response 1h
$44/hr
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1st lesson free
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Chinese vocabulary
- Chinese accent reduction
Native Cantonese and English speaker in the PNW. Conversational and business level Cantonese/English tutoring.
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese speaking
- Chinese vocabulary
- Chinese accent reduction
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About Carina
Unlike textbook-based tutors, I bring real-world communication experience. My journalism background taught me how to listen deeply, ask clarifying questions, and help people express complex ideas clearly. I'm not just teaching you Cantonese – I'm teaching you how to think like a native speaker. I understand cultural nuance, local slang, and authentic ways people actually speak, not formal textbook language.
My lessons work for almost everyone:
- Complete beginners with zero Cantonese experience – I'll teach you the basics with patience and encouragement
- Heritage learners who understand some Cantonese but struggle to speak – I help you move from passive understanding to active communication
- Intermediate learners wanting to improve pronunciation, fluency, or confidence
- Advanced learners working on business Cantonese, nuanced expressions, or cultural depth
- Professionals preparing for job interviews or business interactions in Cantonese
- Travelers wanting practical conversation skills for personal visits
- Anyone simply curious about learning authentic Cantonese from someone who grew up speaking it
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +17
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I focus on three core principles: listening, understanding, and expressing. Rather than drilling grammar rules, I help you notice how native speakers actually use Cantonese. When you speak, I listen carefully to what you're trying to say, not just the words you use. I correct gently, always encouraging you to keep speaking and building confidence. Since I'm bilingual, I can explain tricky concepts in perfect English, making complex ideas crystal clear.
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Rates
Rate
- $44
Pack prices
- 5h: $221
- 10h: $443
online
- $44/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Carina will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 30mins
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