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Yitong
- Rate $28
- Response 4h
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$28/h
1st lesson free
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese Vocabulary
- Chinese listening
- Chinese accent reduction
From basic vocabulary to native level Flexible with teaching time and duration
- Chinese
- Mandarin
- Chinese Vocabulary
- Chinese listening
- Chinese accent reduction
Lesson location
About Yitong
Welcome! With a structured, student-centered approach honed over years of experience, I am dedicated to guiding you to Mandarin mastery. My methodology is built on proven pedagogical principles, balancing conversational fluency with systematic skill development, all tailored to your unique goals. I prioritize clear communication, cultural context, and consistent progress tracking in a professional yet supportive learning environment. You can trust in a meticulously organized and resource-rich journey where your success is the central focus. Let's build not just your language skills, but also your lasting confidence.
About the lesson
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levels :
Elementary School
Middle School
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Advanced Technical Certificate
Adult Education
Masters
Doctorate
Kindergarten
ILR Level 0
ILR Level 1
ILR Level 2
ILR Level 3
ILR Level 4
ILR Level 5
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Proficient
Children
- English
- Mandarin
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Mandarin
1. Diagnostic Assessment & Goal Setting
Start with “why”: Understand the learner’s goals (e.g., conversational fluency, business Chinese, HSK preparation, cultural interest).
Assess level: Gauge existing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, writing.
Customize plan: Create a tailored roadmap with clear milestones.
2. Balanced Skill Development
I integrate the four core skills but prioritize based on goals:
Listening & Speaking First (for practical communication):
Use dialogues, audio clips, and real-life scenarios.
Focus on tones, pronunciation, and natural phrasing from day one.
Reading & Writing (gradual or accelerated depending on learner):
Introduce characters with storytelling (radicals, components) — not just rote memorization.
Use spaced repetition for character retention.
For beginners, may supplement with pinyin before transitioning to full-character literacy.
3. Interactive & Contextual Learning
Situational themes: Lessons revolve around useful contexts (e.g., ordering food, travel, social conversations).
Cultural immersion: Language taught alongside cultural norms, idioms, and historical context.
Real materials: News clips, songs, TV shows, social media posts as learning tools.
4. Systematic Grammar & Vocabulary
Grammar introduced in context, not in isolation.
Vocabulary taught in chunks and collocations (not just single words).
Constant recycling of prior vocabulary in new contexts to reinforce memory.
5. Tone & Pronunciation Emphasis
Tones are non-negotiable — I use minimal pair drills, tone curves, and mouth position guidance.
Recording and comparing student’s speech with native samples.
Encouraging shadowing exercises.
6. Practice & Feedback
Scaffolded practice: Start with controlled drills → semi-structured → free expression.
Error correction: Gentle but clear correction, focusing on comprehensibility first, then accuracy.
Homework tailored to goals: Could include writing journals, watching short videos, voice recordings, or chatting with native speakers.
7. Technology & Resources
Recommend apps (Pleco, Anki) for review.
Use multimedia (videos, podcasts, interactive games).
Provide curated resource lists based on level and interest.
8. Progress Tracking & Motivation
Regular review sessions and informal quizzes.
Celebrate milestones (e.g., first full conversation, mastering a difficult character set).
Adjust pace/content based on learner’s feedback and engagement.
Example Class Flow (Intermediate Learner)
Warm-up: Casual conversation about week (5 mins).
Review previous lesson’s vocabulary with quick game (10 mins).
Introduce new topic (e.g., “making appointments”): listen to dialogue, identify key phrases (15 mins).
Grammar point: how to use “把” structure in this context (10 mins).
Role-play practice with corrective feedback (15 mins).
Assign homework: watch a short video related to the topic and write 3 sentences using “把”.
My Adaptability
For children: more games, songs, stories, visual aids.
For business professionals: focus on formal language, industry terms, email etiquette, cross-cultural communication.
For heritage learners: strengthen literacy, address gaps in formal grammar, explore cultural identity.
Rates
Rate
- $28
Pack rates
- 5h: $140
- 10h: $280
free lessons
This first lesson offered with Yitong will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.
- 1hr
online
- $28/h
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