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- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
Native Chinese Speaker, can teach Mandarin and Cantonese and Chinese Literature for all ages
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Cantonese
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About Ellie
Born and grew up in Mainland China, native Mandarin Speaker. Live and work in Hong Kong for 15 years, very fluent in Cantonese. Had experience in Mandarin tutoring for 5-6 years in Hong Kong for primary school students. Good English communication skills.
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About the lesson
- Primary
- High School
- NCEA Level 1
- +19
levels :
Primary
High School
NCEA Level 1
NCEA Level 2
NCEA Level 3
Adult education
Undergraduate
Masters
Doctorate
Other
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
C2
Other
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional
Kids
- English
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
1. Communicative, Real-Life Focus
I emphasize using Chinese in practical situations—ordering food, making introductions, discussing hobbies, or navigating a work meeting.
You use the language from day one, not just memorize it.
2. Scaffolded Learning (循序渐进)
I break down concepts into digestible steps:
Characters → Radicals → Patterns
Vocabulary → Collocations → Natural sentences
Grammar points → Guided practice → Real usage
This keeps learning structured and confidence-building.
3. Balanced Skills Development
Each lesson develops:
Listening (audio clips, conversation drills)
Speaking (pronunciation coaching, tones practice, role-play)
Reading (graded texts, character breakdowns)
Writing (stroke order, typing, short written tasks)
4. Tone and Pronunciation Precision
Mandarin tones are challenging, so I provide:
Tone-pair drills
Minimal pairs comparison
Slow + natural-speed recordings
Personalized correction with explanations
5. Pattern Recognition
Mandarin is full of reusable structures. I highlight patterns like:
还是 / 或者 (choices)
先…然后… (sequencing)
比 / 更 / 最高级 (comparisons)
把 structure (emphasis)
Result complements (好, 完, 到…)
Learning patterns accelerates fluency.
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Rate
- $37
Pack prices
- 5h: $185
- 10h: $370
online
- $37/h
free lessons
The first lesson with Ellie will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
- 1hr
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