Li B.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Certified Chinese Mandarin Tutor for Beginning or Advanced Study
Sichuan University, China
Language and LiteratAbout Li
I am a trained and certified teacher of Mandarin Chinese with 21 years of experience teaching Mandarin Chinese in the China public schools. I can effectively tutor you in speaking, reading and/or writing the Chinese language at any level, depending on your interests and needs. I will tailor the lessons and learning experience based on the
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Travels within 1 miles of Port Saint Lucie, FL 34987Li offers online lessons
Li is approved to conduct lessons through Wyzant Online. Wyzant Online allows students and tutors to work remotely via video, audio, and collaborative whiteboard tools. For more information about how online tutoring works, check out Wyzant Online.
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"Li is very patient, knowledgeable, kind, and a wonderful teacher."
- Robin, Pompano Beach, FL on 6/19/15She has met my specific needs! I am very slow to learn and she helps me at my own pace.
"Knowledgable and patient teacher"
- Steven, Los Angeles, CA on 6/14/17We went over conversational Mandarin because I will be going next week. We talked about getting a taxi, getting around and talking about food (and what to order)
"Fantastic Tutor"
- Shaz, Jackson Heights, NY on 5/7/17She is very knowledge and explains things very clearly. She takes the time for you to practice new vocabulary and is very patient in her sessions. I highly recommend her!
"Customizes to each student's needs!"
- Stephanie, Brooklyn, NY on 3/19/17I've taken two lessons with Li so far, and they've both been quite excellent! She does a great job of teaching the nuances of Chinese words and phrases, so that you can emulate more of a native speaker style.
"Knowledgeable, patient and kind"
- Cindy, New York, NY on 1/28/17Thank you for our first session Li. I learned some new words, spoken and written.
This was my first on-line tutoring session and surprisingly it was just as good as face to face. Looking forward to our next session.
"Thank you!"
- Noah, Mountain Lakes, NJ on 1/22/17In one short lesson I feel like I learned an enormous amount. Li was patient and made me feel confident. Thanks to her, I feel like one day I may be fluent in the language of mandarin!
"Knowledgeable and patient tutor"
- Amy, Chino Hills, CA on 10/23/16My 8 years old son has been taking lessons with Ms. Li for over two months. She is extremely patient and goes over the new words with him. He looks forward to his weekly lessons and I've seen his desire to learn have increased. Thank you.
"Great 1st lesson!"
- Juan, Humacao, PR on 9/20/16I am very excited after my first chinese lesson. I feel that with Li's help and my own hard work I will learn all I need to be able to inmerse myself intio the chinese culture the way I want.
"I feel like I can learn so much more from Ms. Li than in a class!"
- Alexandria, Boca Raton, FL on 8/31/16Ms. Li taught me the proper way to write Chinese characters, which was very interesting. It is cool to see how important the way you write is. We also read aloud. I have been taking Chinese in college for 3 semesters and in just 2 sessions with Ms. Li I feel like I can learn so much more and eventually become fluent!
"Excellent teacher!"
- Francesca, Lexington, MA on 8/14/16We had an excellent first lesson today. Li is very patient and encouraging, and very clear in her presentation. I started as a total beginner, speaking no Chinese at all, and by the end of the hour-long lesson I had learned more than I ever imagined! I am so pleased, and am looking forward to many more lessons with her.
"Excellent Teacher!"
- Medy, Boynton Beach, FL on 5/21/16Ms. Li is an excellent teacher, is evident in the delivery of her lessons. My son enjoyed learning Mandarin, and makes him feel comfortable and confident learning a new foreign language.
"My son loves Li!"
- Helen, Richmond, VA on 4/22/16Going really well. He does not complain about having an extra hour a week on school type work. He actually enjoys it. He is actually starting to speak more Chinese. Definitely a positive experience! Li is obviously doing something right! Thanks Li!
"She works expeditiously and precisely"
- Chelle, Brooklyn, NY on 1/18/16Li teaches me about words and phrases that I can use in everyday and complex conversations. I feel that I'm held at the same level as Li. She helps me have perfect pronunciation. Most times I'm able to decipher what she says but if not she helps break it down so I could understand. I believe that Li deserves all five stars not only because she is very likable but because she works expeditiously and precisely. I love Chinese and Li makes it even better.
"Patient, knowledgable and very kind teacher"
- Marzena, Union Center, WI on 9/15/15My two daughters love classes with Ms. Li. They are motivated to study whole week to be able to present what they learned during the online meeting with the teacher.
I love the weekly email updates with the study materials. It is really a big help for me, as I don't speak Mandarin and want my kids to get most of each lesson.
We've tried different learning options from language schools, after school programs and small semi-private lessons and online option seems to be working perfectly with our busy schedule.
So far I am 100% satisfied and will recommend Ms. Li to anyone who is looking for online language teacher who is knowledgeable, patient and very kind.
"Wonderful Tutor"
- Davis, Winchester, MA on 7/27/15Very good at teaching and reviewing pronunciation of Chinese language, and also very patient. It is clear she is able to teach all levels of Mandarin, from beginners to experts.
"Li is professional, encouraging and is focused on helping me learn Chinese."
- Anita, Boise, ID on 7/3/15We worked on the tones and learning the pronunciation of the pinyin letters and then practicing the tones using those letters.
"Great Instructor"
- Bibi, West Palm Beach, FL on 2/5/15Li is a great instructor. She is very professional and flexible when adapting to different student needs. In my case, I am very busy working a full-time schedule job but wanted to learn Chinese for business travel. She modified the curriculum so that we focus on getting the most out of our tutoring time and also was patient that I did not have the time to invest on learning during the business week to review pronunciation lessons, etc. Highly recommended.
"Excellent"
- Tobias, Boca Raton, FL on 12/18/14Very happy to have chosen you as my tutor. Very enthusiastic teacher and passionate about her work. Can not wait for many many more lessons!
"Perfect match for kids and adults"
- Heide, Lake Worth, FL on 12/14/14I feel so fortunate to have found Ms. Li to tutor my 5 year old daughter. She is patient, conscientious about a student's skill level and is eager to adapt her teaching style to match that of her student. I highly recommend her.
"Extremely Patient!"
- Joanna, Boca Raton, FL on 10/5/14Li is an excellent tutor for my daughter. Though my daughter is only 4 years old and can get tired easily, Li is patient and considerate with her. We have been going to Li for a little over 2 months and my daughter's Chinese is great - she knows well over 100 words already.
"Perfect Tutor"
- Brian, West Palm Beach, FL on 8/16/14I am very happy with my lessons with Li. She is very patient, an expert in her field, and has the right style of teaching.
"The Best and Most Versatile Tutor"
- Clare, Boca Raton, FL on 7/11/14So HAPPY to meet Ms. Li. She was quick to assess the children's knowledge and evaluate their needs.
Both children came home excited to practice what they have learned! We can not thank Ms. Li enough.
Ms. Li is taking all the fragments of knowledge and putting together in speech and writing!
"Fantastic Mandarin teacher!"
- Michelle, Boca Raton, FL on 9/26/13Li B. is a wonderful teacher for my 11 year old daughter who is continuing her Mandarin upon our return to the US after living in Singapore. As a former primary school teacher from mainland China, Li B.'s style is both nurturing and encouraging while keeping my daughter challenged in conversational Mandarin, including writing and reading characters. We feel so lucky to have met Li B, and so thankful to continue Mandarin studies in Boca Raton, Florida of all places! Li B. even helped us celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival! She is amazingly thoughtful and helps connect all the facets of language including cultural connections! Our daughter has been moved up an entire class grade level and still has an almost perfect score in her prep school in Mandarin.
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I am a formally trained and certified Chinese language teacher with over 21 years practical teaching and tutoring experience. I received a Teacher’s certificate in 1985 from Suining Teacher’s School (Sichuan Province, China), and taught Mandarin Chinese for 8 years at Gaosheng Elementary School in Suining, China. During this time, I continued my studies and received a diploma in Chinese Language and Literature from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China (1990). In 1993 I moved to Guangxi Province to teach at Minle Road Elementary School, which is recognized as the top elementary school in the capital city of Nanning. I taught at Minle elementary for 13 years, until I immigrated to the U.S. in 2006. In addition to teaching in the classroom, I tutored students at home for several years, either one-on-one or in small groups in Mandarin and written Chinese. I received multiple awards from the Chinese government in recognition of my excellent teaching skills.
I can tailor my lessons based on the age, background and interest of the student. Whether you want to gain basic conversational skills, improve grammar and pronunciation, or learn to read and write in Chinese, I can provide excellent and interesting instruction. For students that want to learn to write in Chinese, I recommend computer-based character entry, as this reduces the amount of memorization and practice, which speeds up the learning process. For students that want to learn the art form of Chinese characters, I can teach you basic calligraphy skills, with traditional ink brush methods.
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Li B.
Port Saint Lucie, FL
Certified Chinese Mandarin Tutor for Beginning or Advanced Study