Fengyu

Thanks for viewing my profile. I`m a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese. I have language and teaching qualifications from China and the UK and have more than 18 years experience of language teaching in both countries. I can provide patient tuition for learners of all age groups, from complete beginners, to experienced Mandarin speakers.

I love teaching, and use a range of learning materials, and approaches. I should be able to develop solutions to problems and find the way that works best for you.

Availability: I tailor my teaching to satisfy the individual needs of learners. This involves taking account of their reasons for learning Mandarin and their aspirations, and the learning styles that work best for them. Rather than stick rigidly to a standard course, I will vary the approaches to maintain interest and help with the learning process. Techniques can include question and answer sessions, use of flashcards, role-play, games, presentations, audio-visual materials and handouts.

Frequently asked questions:

Q. How long do lessons last?

A. Each lesson lasts for one hour, for one and a half hours, or for two hours. For children under 10 years old, each lesson will last 45 minutes. For children under 7 years old, each lesson will last 30 minutes. The concentration span is much shorter for younger children so they can benefit from short more frequent lessons.

Q. Where do you teach?

A. I teach from home or via *S*k*y*e.

Q. How do I pay the tuition?

A. Please pay the lessons through Tutorhunt.

Q. Do I have to pay if I cancel a booked lesson?

A. Please make sure to cancel any lesson at least a day before in the future, and no charge for such cancellations. However, you will be charged half the price of a lesson if you cancel less than one day. You will be charged full price for a lesson if you just forgot and missed the lesson. If you pay to Tutor hunt please refer to their cancellation and refund policy.


Q. Do you cater for advanced students?

A. Yes. If you speak Mandarin already and would like to brush up your skills, or gain a more advanced understanding, then I can design a course appropriate for you.

Q. Is it possible to book sessions outside of office hours?

A. Yes. Please contact me to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Q. Do you provide group-training sessions?

A. Yes. Please call for details.

Q. Do you teach online?

A. Yes. I also teach via S*k*y*p*.

Q. Do you provide telephone based training?

A. Yes. Please contact for details.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I have provided tuition in Mandarin Chinese to many native English speakers since I moved to the UK in 2014. My learners have been mostly adults and from various backgrounds, but also children and teenagers. They have included those learning for professional or academic reasons, and those simply interested in Chinese language and culture. Many have been having regular weekly or twice-weekly lessons with me for more than a year.
I have gained experience of the British educational system and teaching methods through acting as a volunteer teaching assistant in a college with modern language expertise. I have also studied for an Education and Training Award. Insights gained from this inform the approaches to teaching that I adopt.
In China, I worked at two language training schools in Harbin over a three-year period, and then I moved to Beijing. Here I taught children and teenagers for a year, and then for the next five years worked in a company that provided language training and IESOL tests to adults. I am now able to draw from my teaching experience in both countries when providing tuition in Mandarin.

DBS Check: Yes

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