Rachel Tong
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Rachel Tong
Community Tutor
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
Teaches
Chinese (Mandarin)
Native
Speaks
English
French
Japanese
From ChinaLiving in Brussels, Belgium (14:34 UTC+08:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Feb 27, 2020Interest topicMusicWritingFood
I'm Rachel, I come from Changchun (China), and I've been living in Belgium for many years, which means I'm used to meeting people from different backgrounds and cultures. I'm passionate about Chinese culture, especially Tang poetry and calligraphy, as well as the history of Europe.
In 2022, I got a certificate of professional competency in teaching Chinese (Mandarin) as a second language from the International Profession Certification Association (IPA). I also I hold a degree in business administration.
I've been teaching on Italki since 2020, and I deeply enjoy the contact with students, whatever their age or level.Me as a Teacher
I faced difficulties learning languages. I still do, actually.
Language is primarily a tool of communication. Its purpose is to exchange information. Therefore, speaking and listening should make up the lion share of your study. That's what a tutor is for!
As for vocabulary, we often memorize individual words, only to forget them soon after. I believe reading articles of your level (or slightly higher) is a much more efficient way to come across phrases and words in context. Context is everything!My lessons & teaching style
To me, writing and reading go hand in hand.
As for reading, you could come up with your own material (from your textbook, a Chinese book you're reading, etc.). Don't worry, though: I can also supply articles relevant to your areas of interest. We would read them together, clarify the grammar, work on your pronunciation, then discuss the contents.
While reading can sometimes be passive, writing requires to actively put what you know into practice. That's why I may regularly ask you to write a short text. It's more challenging than it seems!
But it can also be fun. Chinese is fun. I often tell myself: "If I'm fed up learning a language, I must do something wrong."My teaching material
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Articles and news
- Video files
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
60
Students
1,638
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
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Chinese (Mandarin) Lessons
Conversation Practice
B1 - C2Conversation940 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
Informal Tutoring (Focus on grammar, reading and writing skills)
A1 - C2Language Essentials698 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Package with 5% off
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214 Reviews
Tatiana 秋燕
105 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
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May 28, 2020
Kseniya
160 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
I have really enjoyed our lessons. Thank you so much 老师 。
Jan 25, 2024
Kseniya
160 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
谢谢老师。love our lessons. It is always interesting.
Jan 18, 2024
MK.
82 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another SUPERB lesson!
Oct 25, 2023
MK.
82 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Another SUPERB lesson!
Sep 30, 2023
Tatiana 秋燕
105 Chinese (Mandarin) lessons
Замечательно, как всегда!
Jun 29, 2023
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