Catherine D. (ihr, 52 Jahre)

Taguig, Philippinen

Bilingual Mandarin Tutor/Teacher

Hintergrund

Hi! It feels great to be your tutor. I am a Mandarin teacher with experience in multicultural environments. This diversity has given me great flexibility in the way I teach. I trul... Mehr lesen

Hi! It feels great to be your tutor. I am a Mandarin teacher with experience in multicultural environments. This diversity has given me great flexibility in the way I teach. I truly enjoy learning from mentors of other cultures, and I am an approachable tutor who is easy to get along with. I teach using a step-by-step, progressive approach until mastery is achieved. Depending on the student, I engage and manage them effectively.

If a student is struggling, I break down lessons into more manageable pieces until they become mentally comprehensible and digestible. Developing the learner’s skill takes time, so I believe it is important to set aside the necessary time and space for them to absorb the material. Lessons are presented in a way that is easy for the student to understand. The tools needed include audio, video, and other visual aids. It is also useful to introduce games that not only encourage the learner, but also help to build an innate foundational skill for more challenging information. This early foundation fosters the confidence that is essential for building healthy self-esteem.

With this in mind, children will begin to learn oral vocabulary alongside the correct introduction of pinyin tones. It is essential to adapt and learn to speak using proper tones that are understandable and close to a native accent. Fluency will gradually develop through the practice of more complicated sentences and phrases. Using songs and rhythms is also crucial for learning; lessons that include audio tools and recordings offer an advantage. Exposing a child to cartoons on television or other multimedia helps to improve oral and listening skills.

However, the focus in Mandarin is not only on reading and speaking. It is essential that the learner also acquires writing skills, starting with basic strokes. They should be encouraged to write with a pencil, and sometimes practice calligraphy. Basic strokes are taught in their simplest techniques, and the child can begin with simpler characters until they have memorized the correct sequence. Weniger lesen

Lehrmethodik

Each student follows a lesson plan and syllabus. Courses start with the Beginner’s Level, then progress to Intermediate and Advanced. Placement typically depends on the diagnostic ... Mehr lesen

Each student follows a lesson plan and syllabus. Courses start with the Beginner’s Level, then progress to Intermediate and Advanced. Placement typically depends on the diagnostic test. Private lessons usually use a one-on-one approach, in which students are exposed to audio, video, board work, and other activities. Games are included to facilitate faster initiation of the lessons. Songs are used to help students adapt to the cultural expressions of everyday life. Children also learn through games. Weniger lesen

• ₱500

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