🏅Certificate
- Master’s degree at UCL IoE- World #1 for Education
- Teaching Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages (TCSOL)
- Teachers of Chinese to Speakers of Other Languages
- Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
- Certificate in Neuroscience of Effective Learning
A certified Chinese tutor with a medical background
Utilizing neuroscience and psychology in language teaching to help you learn effectively, anywhere in the world!
When you get a different vantage point, it changes your perspective.
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Hi, I’m Sally. I am experienced in online teaching. Within the past 4 years, I have educated 100+ students from 15+ countries on Mandarin Chinese, Taiwanese, English and health promotion related issues. Having students from different backgrounds and at different stages of learning, I am good at communicating with people of different cultures and age groups and designing individualized lessons tailored to everyone’s needs.
With regards of Chinese tutoring, I teach listening, grammar, characters writing and speaking; especially, helping with the pronunciation. Apart from conducting online lessons, I am experienced in Resume/CV editing. I’ve also helped proofread and edit the documents, such as autobiography, research proposal etc., for applying universities in Taiwan.
I utilized different technology tools and software, created virtual classrooms and individualized materials for my students. Utilizing neuroscience and psychology in education, each lesson was carefully designed to help students learn effectively.
Types of lessons
I provide 1-on-1 online lessons for students at different language proficiency, from beginners to advanced learners. Each lesson will be tailored to your needs. Here are some common types of lessons.
1-on-1 online Mandarin Chinese lesson
- Conversational practice
- Chinese for travel
- Business Chinese
- Test preparation: HSK or TOCFL
- Simple Chinese news
- Writing Chinese characters
- Job interviews preparation
- Chinese stories for kids (age 7+)
Taiwanese lesson
- Conversational practice
- Taiwanese culture
- Taiwanese for travel
- Taiwanese for work
Proofreading and editing services
- CV and Resume
- School application and other documents, such as autobiography, study plans and research proposals
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Why I can help you?
- As a native Chinese speaker, born and raised in Taiwan, I know the culture and the language used not only in the classroom.
- As a certified Chinese teacher, I’ve completed the structured training of teaching Chinese.
- As a MA graduate in education, health promotion and international development, I not only possess the knowledge of applying the theories in education, but I am also capable of helping your Chinese that is related to higher education learning.
- As a health practitioner, I am knowledgable in medical fields which are closely associated with people’s daily lives so that we can learn not only Chinese but also the Chinese that is close to our lives.
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What are the other reasons for choosing Sally?
- Having a certification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), I am able to combine the knowledge learned for teaching Chinese and English to design individualized lessons for students from different backgrounds, having different mother languages.
- I have completed the course of neuroscience in effective learning. I will utilize neuroscience in language teaching to help you learn effectively.
- I know the easiest way of learning Chinese. By utilizing the methods combining the knowledge and experience described above, I am good at designing lessons for individuals and a small group of students.
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Other reasons for choosing Sally?
- As a language learner, I am able to think in your shoes. Moreover, I applied the language-learning techniques shared with my students. I have achieved the goal of using Cantonese to teach Taiwanese within 1 month.
- I have many hobbies and interests so that I am able to make learning Chinese easy and fun by discussing various topics that interest you.
- Most importantly, I am patient and willing to help! You do not have to worry about making any mistakes in the class. You will be encouraged to speak as much as you can or you want in the class.
Reviews from my students
It was AWESOME! She was very sweet and well prepared. Sally did a great overview of how her lessons were structured and what I have to look forward to learning in order to accomplish learning Chinese. I will definitely book again. Can’t wait! Thank you
Laijia, United States, Apr 2019
Sally is at a whole different level of teaching. Her interactive methods are very precise and she can help correct specific problem areas. She is a very dynamic teacher and engaging. Excellent introductory, trial class.
David, United States, May 2019
I look forward to my lessons with Sally – right now they are the highlight of the week for me. I am learning a lot because her lessons are so fun and I feel confident after a lesson from her great teaching style. 🙂
Robert, United States, Dec 2020
I am so impressed with how gentle and organized she is. I’ve never had a Chinese teacher like her.
Liann, United States, Nov 2020
Sally was great! She was very patient with my Chinese and she made it very clear what to expect in the forthcoming lessons. It’s easy to tell that she has a lot of experience doing this.
Harri, United Kingdom, Nov 2020
Sally is a wonderful language teacher. She is very encouraging and patient. I enjoy using her Virtual Classroom to review my lessons. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Chinese.
Dianne, United States, Sep 2020
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