I am an American mother of two who began studying Chinese in high school. After majoring in Asian Studies in college, I then moved to Taiwan to solidify my language learning. This led me to purse a higher degree in Asian languages so I earned my Master's degree and tutored undergraduates at the same time. I moved to Mainland China in the early 1990s and stayed 5 years. My experience working and traveling in a complete immersion environment helped me to reach a near-native fluency level. I...
I am an American mother of two who began studying Chinese in high school. After majoring in Asian Studies in college, I then moved to Taiwan to solidify my language learning. This led me to purse a higher degree in Asian languages so I earned my Master's degree and tutored undergraduates at the same time. I moved to Mainland China in the early 1990s and stayed 5 years. My experience working and traveling in a complete immersion environment helped me to reach a near-native fluency level. I later moved back to Greater China and stayed another 13 years.
What I love about tutoring Chinese to native English-speaking students is the fact that I can help them understand the why's, the rules, the differences, the mnemonics, and the nuances of Chinese language much more effectively as an American who has absorbed the language first-hand and whose native language is English. I love seeing the students' interest in Chinese language and culture.
I believe I offer something very different to most tutors of Chinese. I am not a native speaker, but I believe this fact benefits a native English-speaking student to better understand the language and the sounds. I began my Chinese learning as a teenager, majored in it at university earning my B.A. I spent time in Asia before obtaining my Master's degree in Asian languages. I then moved back to China for almost two decades. Few Americans have experienced what I have from a language learning and teaching perspective and I think my specialized experience and knowledge will benefit students who want to begin studies or advance their skills in Mandarin Chinese.
I have approximately 8 years in higher level academia. During this time I have had to write, read, review many papers and have developed an automatic eye for error in syntax, grammar, and spelling. I can read quickly and type even faster, therefore making editorial corrections now written work is my strength.
If you are interested in beginning Mandarin Chinese studies, or simply want to know what is involved in taking
