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Keira - Mandarin Chinese Lessons and English Lessons (FCE, IELTS etc) in Leeds

Keira Liu Gold Member

Leeds (LS9) View on map
Last Logged In: 21 Feb 2012
Sex: Female
Can Travel To: BD DN HG WF YO

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BA in English Language and Literature
MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, University of York
Enhanced CRB check
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English as a Foreign Language (EFL) £20.00/hr

Mandarin Chinese £20.00/hr

Personal Message: Hi, this is Keira, if you are interested in Mandarin, I hope I can help. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Which subject(s) do you teach?: Basic Mandarin through to advanced; GCSE; HSK(Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì,exam-wise); Chinese culture awareness and business etiquette.
English as a foreign language.
Tell me about your qualifications.: MA in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages), University of York.
BA in English Language and Literature and minor in international business and marketing, Hunan University of Science and Technology.
What kind of experience do you have?: 2+ years working as a Mandarin tutor at a HSK training centre, specialized in pronunciation and Mandarin film appreciation.
How much do you charge?: Free consultation lessons. The charge for group lessons is negotiable, and depends on the size and age of the students. Extra fees for travel outside Leeds.
Where do you teach?: Teaching at home is preferred, however I'm willing to travel to nearby towns around Leeds.
When are you available?: Highly flexible.
Which ages and levels do you teach?: Range from age 4 to adults.
Which qualifications do you prepare your students for?: HSK (Hànyǔ Shuǐpíng Kǎoshì)
Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?: I have an enhanced CRB disclosure
Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.: Email support will be given between lessons.
Do you have a personal message for students?: I provide a wide array of solutions for various Mandarin needs. From vocabulary building, exam preparation or legal documents translation. I can design a custom lesson specifically for you!

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Films As a Learning Tool

A language is not only a tool. The process of learning it is a way of self-improvement, especially a language with a significant culture behind it. The best way to learn a language is to put oneself into that language environment, the so-called the immersion method. In real life it can be hard to do so, so fortunately films provide a good...

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Keira has proved to be a very good tutor and it has been a pleasure to be taught by her. She is always helpful, provides detailed lessons and offers a great deal of support, both during and outside our time together. She has taught both new and interesting topics as well as tailored certain lessons to my requirements. Her input and overall support mean that I genuinely feel she has gone over and above that which I would expect of a tutor.
- Scott Wheeler

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