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Mandarin, Japanese and ESL Tutor
Irene S.

4.9 (20 ratings)

110 hours tutoring

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Dear Mandarin Chinese and/or Japanese learners,

Congratulations on setting yourself the remarkable goal of learning Chinese or Japanese! As a native English speaker myself, learning Chinese and Japanese has been among the most rewarding and worthwhile endeavors of my life.

I lived in China and Japan for a total of 20 years, teaching myself the languages while teaching English. This experience has given me the skills to be a very effective foreign language tutor. Whether you wish to...

Dear Mandarin Chinese and/or Japanese learners,

Congratulations on setting yourself the remarkable goal of learning Chinese or Japanese! As a native English speaker myself, learning Chinese and Japanese has been among the most rewarding and worthwhile endeavors of my life.

I lived in China and Japan for a total of 20 years, teaching myself the languages while teaching English. This experience has given me the skills to be a very effective foreign language tutor. Whether you wish to focus on speaking and listening or reading and writing, or any combination of these four skills, I offer a class specific to meeting your goals. In addition to the four language skills, I also teach the culturally appropriate use of language so that when you are face-to-face with a native speaker, you will avoid faux pas.

I look forward to helping you attain your language learning goals!

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Education

State Universtiy of New York, Albany
undergrad
Indiana Universtiy Bloomington
Masters
  • Licensed teacher

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Chinese

Chinese

I lived in northeast China for three years. I have a Master's Degree in Chinese, with a focus on Pedagogy (Chinese Language Teaching Methods). I am certified in many states to teach Chinese in public schools. I have 30+ years foreign language teaching experience, from middle school to university both in the classroom and online. I love teaching language, tailoring my classes to the student's needs, and making language learning fun!
ESL/ESOL

ESL/ESOL

I have 20 years' teaching experience in China and Japan. In China I taught all levels at the university level, from beginners to majors. In Japan I taught all levels and ages in a language teaching school. I have a Master's degree in foreign language teaching methods. I love teaching (and learning) language. I am especially good at helping you improve your pronunciation.
Japanese

Japanese

I lived in Kyoto, Japan for 16 years. I taught myself Japanese during that time and I passed Level 1 of the Japanese Proficiency Exam. I have over 30 years experience teaching foreign languages, both in the classroom and online. I enjoy teaching and making learning fun. I am certified in several states to teach Japanese in public schools.

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Knowledgeable, friendly tutor

My high school son improved his understanding of Mandarin in the first lesson. He was immediately comfortable and has been steadily improving with each lesson. I highly recommend Irene.

Ama, 20 lessons with Irene

She is very good

Irene worked with my son for Japanese. She was an excellent tutor. From her patience to her flexibility. Most of all her "expertise. "

Michele, 4 lessons with Irene
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